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Swann PenCam™ Discreet Camera & Video Recorder

code: N79GJ

Free standard UK delivery

3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings

ONLY GBP£79.99

Swann PenCam™ Discreet Camera & Video Recorder

N79GJ

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  • The ultimate in discreet surveillance, plus the pen even writes!!
  • Video camera and DVR housed in a real, working ballpoint pen
  • 4GB internal memory and back up via USB
  • Supplied with long lasting rechargeable battery (up to 3hrs)
  • DVR records video at 15fps
  • Pick up audio up to 5 metres away
  • Time-stamp
  • Playback on any Windows based PC
  • Perfect for covert surveillance

This stylish looking black ballpoint pen has hidden talents as it contains a pinhole video camera so small you almost can't see that it's there. Its ingenious design means that inside the pen is a 4GB USB memory stick that can be plugged straight into your PC's USB port to enable you to easily transfer up to 3 hours of recorded video footage at a time to your PC. What's more, you can use the USB port recharge the pen's battery to give up to 90 minutes of life before needing recharging again.

The PenCam records AVI video files which are compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. Once backed up you can upload your videos to your favorite websites, such as YouTube, Facebook, MySpace and more. The PenCam DVR is perfect for sales people, lawyers, law enforcement, mystery shopping, covert surveillance or even just internet fun. It's an affordable business person's accessory or just a very cool gift idea!

Pack Contents: PenCam™ USB cable Quick Start Guide Supported Operating System: Windows XP, Vista

Specifications
Sensor type: Colour CMOS
Sensor size: 1/4-inch
Lens focus: 6mm
Resolution: 352 x 288
TV system: PAL
Viewing angle: 50 Degrees
Audio: Range 1m Approx
Internal Memory: 2GB
Video Recording: 15fps
Power: USB
Battery Type: Internal RechargeableLithium-ion
Power Consumption: 50mA
Operating temperature: 0C - 45C
Weight : 0.120kg
Dimensions: 130(w) x 146.5(l) x 33(dia) mm
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Customer Reviews for Swann PenCam™ Discreet Camera & Video Recorder

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One could hardly expect HD picture quality from an instrument like this but I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of this little Pencam.

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The PenCam currently on offer has improved specification to that shown in the Specification and Media tabs, notably a Video resolution of 640x480, and still Image JPEG resolution of 1280x1024. http://www.swann.com/s/products/view/?product=1258

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Day 1 great! Day 2 would not turn off - i reset it with metal pin to turn off and now it is dead. OK deep in manual it says resetting with metal pin will upset it.

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Picture quality is very good in a variety of lighting (best outside) - sound quality is low but usable. LED on back can be a little bright in dark conditions so would need to be covered with tape or something so as not to give away its more than a pen.

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as always arrived in good time, good product, does exactly what it supposed to do, I am used to getting nothing less from Maplin. If there is a problem Maplin will put it right in satisfactory time

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Customer Questions about Swann PenCam™ Discreet Camera & Video Recorder

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Q: How long does it take to fill the built in 2Gb memory?

AJ - 28/03/2010

Maplin says: This has 3hr recording time.

Q: does this device record in colour

Luke - 12/12/2009

Maplin says: Yes the product does support that.

Q: Will the blue light blink when the camera is working?

Subodh Lal - 05/10/2009

Maplin says: Yes, that's right.

Q: Will the data can be saved in a PC

Nelson - 30/09/2009

Maplin says: Yes the product does support that.

Q: I want to catch someone who is writing grafiti would it capture a full size adult viewed from a 2 or 3 m

ray - 25/09/2009

Maplin says: Yes the product does support that.

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