This fantastic Digital Video device is styled like a standard gas refillable lighter, and yet it is capable of recording up to around 2hours of video on a single charge and up to 5hours of video (in 2 hours sessions max) at a resolution of 1280x960 onto a 8GB MicroSD card (not included). It will also take photos at a resolution of 1280x1024. Unexpectedly, this device also functions as a MicroSD Card Reader AND a Web camera!! For a device of this size this is a truly amazing combination of features.. This nifty little device houses a high resoltion sensor allowing the capture of 1280x1024 still images and 1280x960 video at 30 Frames per second and includes a high quality microphone for simultaneous audio capture! This provides extra smooth video resulting in high clarity and well defined images. Also Ideal for use with vehicles, either full sized or remote control! No need to install any extra software, simply place your LighterCam into a spare USB port on your computer and access the recorded video/images just like accessing your usb Memory stick! Key Features Tiny Pin Hole Camera design External memory with support up to 8Gb MicroSD Internal memory: NONE High quality color video recording Video Format 1280x960 at 30FPS Photo format 1280x1024 Playback video on your PC. No conversion needed. No driver needed for file transfer connection to PC, (MASS STORAGE). Note: device USEABLE as card reader! Built in rechargable Lithium Ion battery, good for up to 2hours of constant recording. Dimensions: L81 x W23 x 10(mm)
A**R
Great fun gadget ... though both my own purchases failed within weeks
The first time I bought this product, it broke after a couple of weeks when the 'power / record' micro-switch component detached from the motherboard. The component was only held in place with a couple of dabs of solder. Turns out, it is, (or was), quite a delicate switch mechanism.Recently, I ordered a second product although it lasted only about 10 days before failing also. The camera appears to be bricked and is no longer recognized as a device. Has the battery failed? Have the electronics packed up? I don't know but I won't be experimenting with a third purchase.For the record, when I carried out a post-mortem on the second purchased device, I discovered that the fault regarding the micro-switch detachment had been partially addressed by the manufacturers because said micro-switch anchoring point now benefits from a blob of hot glue to provide additional strength for the micro-switch on the motherboard.Cheap? Sure. Fun? Yes ... and I was happy with the video / sound quality bearing in mind just how inexpensive the gadget was. However, the breakdown of the first gadget and the disappointment of the second device just dying without warning means I've personally lost confidence in this product ... although maybe I was just very unlucky with my own purchases.BTW. If you have recorded a movie but can't see the file OR if the file throws up a data error when you attempt to play it, download and use 'Classic Media Player' because, while the stock Windows media player on Vista or W7 might cause problems, the 'Classic' media player, (ie Media Player Classic Home Cinema from Download.com), will be more stable, robust and happier to play the recorded files.
P**E
mini spy digi camera disguised as a lighter
rubbish, very cheap, doesn't really work, poor quality. Doesn't seem as though it is anything initially and you think you have bought a plastic copy toy lighter and nothing more.
P**S
Does not match description,
This camera does not record in anything close to HD standard. However the image quality is passable for such a cheap item.The instructions are difficult to follow and it requires plenty of trial and error to get it working. After a short time the item became unusable, as the poor build quality leaves it prone to faults, such being unable to be detected by a computer when plugged into the USB port.You get what you pay for, if it works, and it lasts, then you're lucky. If not, at least it is only a tenner.
J**I
good product
great invention clear voice and video recording but hard to work out how to use just need to play about with it for a while until you pick it up but i would recommend . specially if your looking to frame someone
M**2
One Star
waste of money, dont bother it dont do anything it dont even connect to my PC
A**R
One Star
Broke first time I used it
M**K
blinking LED is too visible!!!
+ easy to use+ very low price- poor quality of video and tight angle o view- blinking big and bright LED !!!!
K**N
Perfect item for filming...
An great gadget that I use to film my presentations to improve my skills, excellent images are recorded and helped me to improve.
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