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Covert Spy Sunglasses

Covert Spy Sunglasses
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 1What You Need...

What You Need...
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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May 31, 2011. 7:15 PMzen of zappa says:
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?
May 31, 2011. 7:29 PMzen of zappa says:
And do you know it it is possible to connect it to a Flip camcorder?
Dec 11, 2010. 10:41 AMFootball viking boy says:
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.
Oct 21, 2010. 5:03 PMplatinum15 says:
YOU. ARE. SO. COOL!!!!
Jan 11, 2008. 11:54 AMcheesynerd says:
would the SONY HANDYCAM DCR-DVD308 camera work? I found one pretty well priced. I just cant tell if it has A/V.
Jul 25, 2008. 5:10 PMMario1 says:
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 ...
Jul 25, 2008. 10:12 PMcheesynerd says:
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?
Oct 6, 2010. 8:58 AMMario1 says:
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.
Jul 26, 2008. 9:32 AMMario1 says:
I think my Sony DCR-DVD109 has only a/v output wright? :S
May 22, 2008. 11:23 PMfox311 says:
hay, Can I used a (computer-camera) pleas........ ¢;☼↕$∙σ
Mar 5, 2009. 11:00 AMMario1 says:
nope
Sep 5, 2008. 2:38 PMjeffconnelly says:
webcam?
Jun 13, 2010. 10:15 PMmonkeys98 says:
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.
May 5, 2010. 8:25 AMMcGyver2 says:
These are awsome! NOw just to make a small enought TV to put in the toe of my shoe...
Feb 3, 2009. 2:32 PMBridel568 says:
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.
Aug 24, 2009. 6:08 PMKryptonite says:
My reply: "Just my mp3 player, I modded out the earbuds so they're connected to my sunglasses."
Dec 30, 2009. 3:55 PMcdousley says:
people who dont know much about electronics could see the camera and not know
Jan 3, 2010. 2:02 AMKryptonite says:
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.
Dec 30, 2009. 3:45 PMcdousley says:
"I tehn cut the wireing about 4 inches from the camera leaving enough wiring on the other end."
Dec 2, 2009. 7:57 PMrandomtricks says:
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?
Sep 18, 2009. 1:53 PMthe iron engeneer says:
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)
Jun 8, 2008. 9:13 PMRye says:
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.
Jul 25, 2008. 5:04 PMMario1 says:
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 )
Feb 11, 2009. 4:11 PMmman1506 says:
11 but have a very high iq
Aug 24, 2009. 6:04 PMKryptonite says:
With the ability to use capitals and full stops.
Oct 15, 2008. 5:06 PMYeds says:
You're thirteen, and that's why you wrote buyed. It's bought. :P I'm joking, I'm thirteen as well.
Mar 7, 2009. 5:23 PMMario1 says:
I wrote buyed, because english is my 2'nd language :)
Jan 18, 2009. 10:48 AMNetReaper says:
aren't we all?
Feb 2, 2009. 2:40 AMMajafero says:
no, we are not all 13 maybe a vast majority of you are but, I am 14 big difference
Oct 25, 2009. 4:07 PMbananite says:
I had no idea there were so many younglings. I'm 22.
Dec 30, 2009. 3:57 PMcdousley says:
im 13 too

Oct 21, 2009. 3:45 PMfoxtrot4697 says:
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Feb 3, 2009. 1:35 PMColerunn says:
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Feb 11, 2009. 2:18 PMdombeef says:
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Mar 6, 2009. 6:39 PMdemonbabi13 says:
16..
Mar 23, 2009. 1:46 AMDerin says:
10 Unique.
Apr 26, 2009. 6:36 AMdombeef says:
And you are allowed?
Apr 29, 2009. 11:59 AMNetReaper says:
allowed to do what?
Apr 30, 2009. 7:30 AMdombeef says:
To be on Intructables
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