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I've always wanted a pair of spy sunglasses that record stealth video but they run upwards of $300. So here's how to make your own that work great, record color video AND audio! Watch the Test Results in the video!


 
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Step 1: What You Need...

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1. Micro Color Spy Camera that records audio and has an optional 9 volt power clip. GET IT HERE
Specs:
NTSC 380 TV Lines
2 LUX
Effective Element: 510x492
Viewing angle: 30 ~ 35 degrees
Automatic Iris, Exposure with adjustable focus
Viewing Distance: 50 mm to infinity
Full Motion Real Time Color Video without delay
Operating Voltage: 9-Volt Battery or AC-DC +8V 200mA Power Adapter
Operating Duration by Battery: 10 hours on Duracell or Energizer Alkaline Battery

2. 1 Pair Solar Shield Polarized Sunglasses. I picked a size Medium ($19.95 + tax - Walmart)

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KarenZH says: Jun 16, 2013. 1:50 AM
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
zen of zappa says: May 31, 2011. 7:15 PM
So cool! I found these sunglasses: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/solar-shield-fits-over-plastic-sunglasses/ID=prod6015959-product?V=G&ext=frgl_Google_Personal_Care . Do you think it is fine if they are not mirrored on the other side?
zen of zappa in reply to zen of zappaMay 31, 2011. 7:29 PM
And do you know it it is possible to connect it to a Flip camcorder?
Football viking boy says: Dec 11, 2010. 10:41 AM
AAAAAAHHHH!!! I just bought the mini pinhole camera when I found out my Canon camera only has an output. I'm trying to find a way now to hook it up to my PSP, which has an input for a camera.
platinum15 says: Oct 21, 2010. 5:03 PM
YOU. ARE. SO. COOL!!!!
cheesynerd says: Jan 11, 2008. 11:54 AM
would the SONY HANDYCAM DCR-DVD308 camera work? I found one pretty well priced. I just cant tell if it has A/V.
Mario1 in reply to cheesynerdJul 25, 2008. 5:10 PM
every handycam has a/v out i think that the oldest models of the HDD ones didnt have but the dcr-dvd308 HAS A A/V OUT (i know becouse my father has it.. i have Sony HandyCam DCR-DVD109 and it has A/V out too ...
cheesynerd in reply to Mario1Jul 25, 2008. 10:12 PM
a/v out won't record to the camera though, it will let you connect to a tv and watch previously recorded video. am i correct?
Mario1 in reply to cheesynerdOct 6, 2010. 8:58 AM
Yeah you're correct.
P.S Sorry that I haven't responded since 2 years or so, but I have been busy dealing with those million problems life has to offer (school, got sick and went to hospital stuff like that) and forgot about the spirit of DYI, but I'm here again.
Mario1 in reply to cheesynerdJul 26, 2008. 9:32 AM
I think my Sony DCR-DVD109 has only a/v output wright? :S
Kipkay (author) in reply to cheesynerdJan 11, 2008. 2:55 PM
Any camcorder that has audio/video inputs via RCA connectors will work.
fox311 in reply to KipkayMay 22, 2008. 11:23 PM
hay, Can I used a (computer-camera) pleas........ ¢;☼↕$∙σ
Mario1 in reply to fox311Mar 5, 2009. 11:00 AM
nope
jeffconnelly in reply to fox311Sep 5, 2008. 2:38 PM
webcam?
monkeys98 says: Jun 13, 2010. 10:15 PM
just on bridel568's comment you could desgise the cord as one of those things you attach to your glasses so that they can hang around your neck.
McGyver2 says: May 5, 2010. 8:25 AM
These are awsome! NOw just to make a small enought TV to put in the toe of my shoe...
Bridel568 says: Feb 3, 2009. 2:32 PM
or you could disguise the wire as a ear bud headphone because what would happen if someone asked "why do you have a random wire connected to your glasses? and why does it run down your shirt?" with the headphone idea the wire wont be so suspicious and you would be less likely to get caught.
Kryptonite in reply to Bridel568Aug 24, 2009. 6:08 PM
My reply: "Just my mp3 player, I modded out the earbuds so they're connected to my sunglasses."
cdousley in reply to KryptoniteDec 30, 2009. 3:55 PM
people who dont know much about electronics could see the camera and not know
Kryptonite in reply to cdousleyJan 3, 2010. 2:02 AM
I guess in this day and age every one's wondering what that strange thing is you're hiding, and you're therefore the FBI and are taking surveillance footage of terrorists at work.
cdousley says: Dec 30, 2009. 3:45 PM
"I tehn cut the wireing about 4 inches from the camera leaving enough wiring on the other end."
randomtricks says: Dec 2, 2009. 7:57 PM
can we just use and extension cord for av (one side female other side male)?
and what would i need to record with? my camcorder isnt capable of the mode. for cheap?
the iron engeneer says: Sep 18, 2009. 1:53 PM
on your door bell dog alarm there where those audio video sender reciever could you use those in stead of carrying the camcorder (are they battery powered)
Rye says: Jun 8, 2008. 9:13 PM
Is there any way to get a camera like that without buying it on ebay? I'm 13 and I'm limited to what my parents will(and won't) let me do.
Mario1 in reply to RyeJul 25, 2008. 5:04 PM
Yes, there is you can go in some "spy" websites (write in google telephone silencer) and you will see some spy sites the order is mailed to you or ppl delivers it to your door you just pay him and sign a document i'm 13 too (i buyed my Sony HandyCam DCR-DVD109 with my mom from a tech magazine :D )
mman1506 in reply to Mario1Feb 11, 2009. 4:11 PM
11 but have a very high iq
Kryptonite in reply to mman1506Aug 24, 2009. 6:04 PM
With the ability to use capitals and full stops.
Yeds in reply to Mario1Oct 15, 2008. 5:06 PM
You're thirteen, and that's why you wrote buyed. It's bought. :P I'm joking, I'm thirteen as well.
Mario1 in reply to YedsMar 7, 2009. 5:23 PM
I wrote buyed, because english is my 2'nd language :)
NetReaper in reply to YedsJan 18, 2009. 10:48 AM
aren't we all?
Majafero in reply to NetReaperFeb 2, 2009. 2:40 AM
no, we are not all 13 maybe a vast majority of you are but, I am 14 big difference
bananite in reply to MajaferoOct 25, 2009. 4:07 PM
I had no idea there were so many younglings. I'm 22.
cdousley in reply to bananiteDec 30, 2009. 3:57 PM
im 13 too

foxtrot4697 in reply to MajaferoOct 21, 2009. 3:45 PM
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demonbabi13 in reply to dombeefMar 6, 2009. 6:39 PM
16..
Derin in reply to demonbabi13Mar 23, 2009. 1:46 AM
10 Unique.
dombeef in reply to DerinApr 26, 2009. 6:36 AM
And you are allowed?
NetReaper in reply to dombeefApr 29, 2009. 11:59 AM
allowed to do what?
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