The 5 megapixel camera for super agent man…(or midgets)

Feats of modern science come in many forms. For some, a new, life altering medicine is what constitutes bleeding edge technology. For others, a new display technology showcases the latest and greatest. While other still don’t focus on any one gadget or area, instead looking at the bigger picture — or smaller picture that is. The shrinking of technology is what everyone really wants. Instead of multiple gadgets or one large gadget, those multiple gadgets are being consolidated into one, and that large single gadget downsized thanks in part to the miniaturization of transistors, capacitors, etc., etc. And what better way to highlight miniaturized technology than a super small digital camera?

This super agent man edition camera is downright minuscule, “stretching” the tape at a mere 4.3 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm L x W x D. Not even a few years ago, something this tiny was more-so a gimmick rather than an actual picture taking solution. In 2010, this midget camera is capable of 5 megapixel stills and even 1280 x 960 video recorded at 29fps! As far as saving all of that secretly recorded bounty, storage options are rather robust for what the small size would lead on to — Micro SD/SDHC Card/TF Card.

Even with a higher than expected megapixel count and pretty eye raising video recording capability, I’m still going to have to hold off. I just can’t see this thing taking too decent of pictures. But then again, this isn’t being marketed as a photographers dream, instead aiming more squarely at that “wanna be secret agent”/need a super tiny camera category. So exactly how small is too small now?

Geeky-Gadgets

Catch the dirrty dirt with the “Voice activated Wall Socket Spy Camera.

Even though we featured a spy camera of sorts earlier this morning, this variation of the spy camera is just plain cool. Plus, with all of this spy talk I’m eager for some R&R time with a comfy couch, gallon of ice cream, and a James Bond marathon. Fuzzy slippers might even make the cut *nervously shifts eyes*.

Spy cameras usually have one general flaw — they require the operator to manually push some sort of button which can lead the one being spied upon to suspect something less than kosher. For those looking to take their spying to the next level, the Voice Activated Wall Socket Camera is just thing tool to add to your collection.

The appearance is rather odd for a socket. I’m not sure if it comes in different styles for different countries as a socket pictured above in my mid-western house just wouldn’t quite hold that element of surprise I’m looking for. Although, the voice activated quality redeems this gadget for the most part.

The voice activation however is the featured item of this camera. Once voices nearby rise above 65db, the camera automatically starts recording for up to 5 minutes after voices cease. Storing your secrets can be done via TransFlash cards in sizes up to 8GB — that should hold plenty for even the more serious geeks/spy’s in training.

Privacy fears are probably piquing right about now for many of you and for good reason. Anyone can install this. But remember, it’s not hard to spot this if you really pay attention. The socket formation like your normal socket. Get ‘em while they’re hot (or removed by law enforcement).

• Purchase from UXSight for $70.70

Thanks Jenny,
TechChee