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Pen cameras are the prime example of electronic miniaturization that has the capability to retain all the features of a regular camera. These types of camera are scaled down and they come equipped with audio/video recording facilities as well as still photo shot capabilities. All of its inner workings are connected using very fine wire. There is a pin-hole camera and a small lens at the top of the unit. Works as video and still imaging in color or black and white, they come with varying levels of memory capacities. This is determined by the number of still photo storage or the length of the video footage available. All of this equipment inside something that not only looks like a pen but can actually be used as one.
Although these cameras will vary in length and width they look very much like the real thing. Their designs are normally taken from the high end range of some classy looking business pen. They'll come in many colors, the favorites being the deep reds or very dark greens. They may look like a real pen but their use as a pen is limited because the cartridge is smaller to allow for the technology they pack inside. The different functions of these pens are normally operated via the clip section and clicking mechanics of the pen.
Pen cameras are used by different people for different reasons. A parent for instance might use one to spy on a child minder employed to make sure the child is not abused. For this type of use, the person will want to get both photographic/video and audio recordings if they are going to be submitting it as evidence in a court of law. Evidence of this nature can be used in court depending on what country you reside in.
Countries that do allow this type of evidence will normally require that the pen has video and voice capabilities and that the date and time are recorded also.
Depending on how much you pay for one of these pens some models are best left in one place to record the sights and sounds, some can be used whilst on the move. Battery life is dependent on the amount of use the camera is getting. If left on all the time, this may vary from one and a half up to five hours. The battery can be difficult to access because it's normally at the top and the pens are very slim. Most are designed to be re-charged in the car or a travel type charger.
All of this may sound a bit cloak and dagger but pen cameras can also be a blessing. Some people who think and feel they are slow at writing and are attending a work-shop or seminar, using a pen camera benefits them as they don't want to miss what's being said as well as any video presentation there may be. Just set the pen up to record and let it do all the hard work.
There are several shops online where it's possible to buy pen cameras starting at around $30 going up to as much as $100. They are a relatively new piece of technology so until they become more widespread the price will remain steady.
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Chris Winkler is the Director of EyeSpyPro.com.
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