Not so long ago spy pen cameras were beyond the reach of the general public and were reserved for spies, FBI agents and James Bond movies. Nowadays anyone can pick up one of these amazing gadgets at retail stores and online outlets and they can often be purchased for under $50 - quite amazing considering the technology behind them.
These mini cameras offer a range of up to an astonishing 200 feet, and of course are versatile enough to work in small spaces too - both indoors and outdoors. Most pen cameras come complete with cables and adapters so the receiver can easily be connected to a television or DVD player. Spy pen cameras are made to look exactly like a normal ink pen so that they can be carried in a shirt or jacket pocket without raising anyone's suspicion as to it's real function. They do of course work like a 'normal' pen, which would allay suspicions completely. Spy pen cameras record both audio and video, and function as a USB drive. Most models have a simple on/off recording button at the top, so can be operated undetectably.
So why would the average person want to buy a pen camera? Isn't it all a bit too sneaky? Well, there are some very legitimate circumstances where a spy pen camera would prove to be a real asset. There have been some horrific cases where children have been left with babysitters and have been mistreated by the so-called trustworthy babysitter. Placement of a pen camera in a strategic place allows the user to record what is going on for a period of up to 15 hours. The footage can then be checked that the children are being well cared for, and for anything untoward which may be going in a parent's absence. For the sake of the well-being of the children, and for peace of mind, this scenario alone makes it more than worthwhile to have one of these mini cameras.
Another example is when on vacation or away on business, and staying in a hotel, who knows what the hotel staff get up to in guest's rooms in their absence? Setting up a spy pen camera to focus on personal belongings while away from the room will provide all the answers!
There are plenty of times when pen cameras can be used for fun - and because they are so small they can be carried around all the time so that those funny or special moments can be captured instantly and spontaneously. Videos can be shared by email with friends and family, or can even be uploaded to You Tube for a world wide audience. If the video is uploaded to You Tube and proves to be popular, the spy pen camera can earn its owner some money and it will pay for itself many times over.
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