A Look at The Cheapest Nanny Cam

I realize that many people have the need to be able to covertly video record someone or something but they don’t have much money to spend. This prompted me to write this post about the cheapest nanny cam that I could find. I think you’ll be quite impressed with this little miracle of modern technology. Not only is it cheap, it’s really pretty cool!

The product that I’m featuring today is a mini high resolution USB hidden camera that looks exactly like a standard cigarette lighter. I must admit that this little spy device is pretty impressive. Keep in mind that this cheap nanny cam isn’t really designed to record all day because it doesn’t have enough storage capacity. It records at 30 frames per second through a very tiny camera that is one of the smallest pinhole cameras that I’ve ever seen.

This unit records video in the AVI format at 720 x 480 pixles onto an 8GB MicroSD memory card (card not included). This little spy camera is reported to be able to record both video and audio for about two hours before the battery needs to be recharged.

To make this cheap nanny cam begin recording, you simply press down on the button that you would normally use to strike a flame from a disposable lighter. Then you simply place it in a location where the camera lens will have a clear view of the activity you wish to record. The little pinhole video camera is located on the bottom of the lighter and it would be very difficult for someone to notice even if they were specifically looking for a video recording device.

To download the video, you simply pull the cap off to reveal a USB plug which you then insert into a USB port on your computer. When you plug the device into your computer, the video will automatically download. You’ll want to plug this hidden nanny camera into a powered USB port so the internal rechargeable battery will charge up.

Note: Be sure and order an 8GB MicroSD card when you order this unit because the card isn’t included. This cigarette lighter hidden video camera sells for between $10 and $20 dollars and the memory card will cost you right around $10.00. Who would have thought you could buy a fully functional nanny cam for right around $30?

If you’re in the market for the cheapest nanny cam, I recommend trying this one. I wouldn’t expect HD quality video from this unit but for the price, it’s really a great value.
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5-29-2011 Update: It seems that this cheap nanny cam is no longer available. Here’s one that should work just as well and it’s even a bit cheaper. This one is cleverly disguises to look like the key chain remote for a car alarm system.

It’s video recording resolution is 720 x 480 at 30 frames per second. It comes with 4GB of memory and is expandable to 8GB. This little gem can even take 1280 by 1024 JPEG 1.3 megapixel photographs. It has a built in lithium ion rechargeable battery that is reported to last about an hour and a half.

To download the video footage and charge the battery, you simply plug a standard USB cable into the USB port on the device. You can expect to pay around $25 for this covert nanny cam (price as of May 2011).

If you’re looking for a fun project that you can do with your kids, I suggest that you take a minute to read my post that will teach you how to make a pinhole camera for kids. It’s easy to do and you’re kids are sure to love this project.

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