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Product Description
SCS proudly presents Camball-2, the world’s smallest camcorder. The size and shape of a golf ball, this tiny digital video recorder's many unique features stand out among camcorders twice its size.
Main feature:
It is the only self contained all –in one camera that saves power consumption during motion detection recording mode. (4 – 48 hours depending on the frequency of motion) Other cameras alike will use as much power in standby mode as it is recording. Put it in your locker, storage room or other places for intrusion detection.
Other features:
You can shoot live videos hands-free and use its motion detection function for surveillance. Camball is perfect for outdoors and extreme sports enthusiasts with 2.5 hours of continuous recording to catch all the action. From skateboarders and cyclists to skydivers, skiers, scuba-divers and surfers, there is accessory for all to make filming fun and simple. Playing back your videos is a breeze on your PC or TV. In addition, Camball can also be used as a driving recorder. It's easily mounted on to the dash of your car, to record memories of that great road trip or serves as proof of evidence in the event of an automobile accident. Battery time is no issue when you have the USB Car Adapter and Adapter Cable to supply continuous power from your car battery. The motion detection function makes Camball (SG31 model) a great nanny/baby cam or nature cam in addition to other surveillance uses in your home, retail store or office. Such versatility allows you to use Camball however you wish, whatever your needs.
Battery Life:
2.5 hours for continuous recording.
4 - 48 hours on motion detection.
50+ hours continuous with P-5DC10AR external battery pack.
This Camball is available for sale at a great price with customer service you can count on. It uses a color camera. Featuring 16 (2gb included) of max storage, this device should be able to capture the moments in question. This item also has the ability to record when motion is detected. The videos produced by this item are in a avi video format. It has the ability to capture audio. The battery life of this unit is estimated at 2.5 continuous, 4 - 48 hours on motion. 50+ hours continuous with p-5dc10ar external battery pack..
Are you interested in this Camball / All In One Camera but not sure what's required for setup, how it works or you just have a general inquiry? Chat with one of our All In One Camera Specialists.
To place order by phone, please call us at 1-845-369-1777
Business Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm ET
Your purchase will be confidential and shipped in discrete packaging without our company name.
The charge will appear on your credit card statement as "SCS Enterprises, Inc."
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- Great Product Review by Chris
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"The camball is awesome, period. Very versitile, easy to use, easy to set up, fairly priced, and would recomend this product to anyone."
- quality is outstanding Review by ThomasTucker
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"I ordered the Cam-ball and it was delivered with proper paperwork and instructional CD. The cam-ball was delivered on schedule per email notification. It works great and has taken some amazing video and the quality is outstanding. Great service"
- Great shipping time Review by hunter97
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"Great shipping time staff was friendly and knowledgable toy situation (cheating spouse) I got the right Spy stuff fort my needs"
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Q&A: Have a specific question about this Camball? click here.
Q&A: CAMBALL-2
- Can CamBall camera work under low light?
- CamBall camera uses CMOS chip and will not work in low light. The camera sensitivity is similar to a camera built-in a cell phone.
note: all cameras work good under bright light.
- How does motion detection recording work on CAMBALL-1?
- Unlike other camera with DVR, Camball takes one still shot every three seconds and compares it with the previous shot. If there is any difference between the two shots, Camball recognize it as a motion and start to record for 2 minutes. If there is no motion during the 2 minutes, Camball goes to sleep. While it sleeps, the still shots are taken every three seconds.
Since take still shots uses substantially less power, the Camball's power will last 4~40 hours on the motion detection mode depending on the frequency of motion.
- Is there any way to disable audio recording and just get a video recording with this camera?
- The microphone for the camera is permanently built-in but you can rip the audio recording off from the video using:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualdub
Q&A: HIDE IT YOURSELF (2), HIDE IT YOURSELF (1), CAR SECURITY
- Do you have a mini security camera kit for a car?
- You can use black box 4, 5 or 6 or Home Guard or CamBall
Powering the unit:
For Black Box:
1) Typically, using external battery holder P-6AA, will last about 5~10 hours depending on the model & battery type. We also have sealed lead acid battery to power up to 30 hours. You can use the cigarette lighter adapter but you will need permanent power output from your cigarette lighter even if the engine is turned off. Also you will need be careful not to drain out your car battery.
2) For watching outside of the car, you can only cover one side of the car with one camera.
For economical and Camball: No good under low light.
For watching inside of the car, Black box 4 will be the best option. Hide the DVR box in the trunk and the camera right above aiming forward.
For more info, please visit our BLOG
- How do you view videos in a SD card?
- You'll need a SD card reader or use one built-in to your PC if there is one. (any SD cards over 2GB are high capacity and you must use a high capacity reader)
Simply take out the SD card from the camera, insert the SD card into this card reader, and plug it into a USB slot on your computer. Wait until the window opens for this card or locate the card using Windows Explorer (Windows key + E).
The computer will recognize the SD card as a removable storage device. All you have to do is right click on the video folder and open it with a media player (we recommend VLC Player)
- How does digital motion detection recording work?
- Digital motion detection is a feature for many self recording all-in-one cameras, DVRs and recording software. It senses video pixel movement to trigger the recording, thus saving memory and time when you review the video. Therefore, you only need opening for the lens of the camera to detect motion. When motion is no longer detected for a certain time (programmable) it will stop to record and wait for the next trigger. However, it will not save the power, if battery powered, since both the camera & DVR has to be 'ON' in order to detect motion.
- What is the best way to access the video files on my PC?
- Hold down to the windows key (located between Ctrl & Alt) and hit E key once. It'll bring up my computer screen, within, you will see the drive for the camera.
Q&A: ALL IN ONE CAMERA, SPECIALTY CAMERA
- Are the sample videos true representation of a camera quality?
- Yes, and since we had to convert the original video to a format viewable for everyone (flash), the video quality of the actual camera would be about 10% better.
- Can I view the videos from all-in-one camera over the internet?
- No, all-in-one cameras have a recorder built-in but there is no server built-in for internet connection. However, we carry many different types of wi-fi nanny cameras that will do the job.
- Can the DVR detect motion when the camera is placed behind a window or glass barrier?
- Yes, DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. So a DVR (built-in or separate) will detect motion when the camera is placed behind a window or glass barrier
Other info:
Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.. However Since the camera and the DVR has to be on all the time, it will not extend the battery life. Typically, 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video (depending on the model).
Also, you can configure to eliminate certain areas of the picture from motion detection. Example would be deactivating lower 1/5 of the screen that would not capture creatures that enter only that part of the image.
Motion detection sensitivity is adjustable as well.
- Can you recommend a good media player to playback videos taken by your all-in-one camera?
- Many times, Windows Media Player will not play the video because it might not have a proper codec installed. We recommend the following player.
Please download VLC Player
- Do you need to press record, or does all-in-one cameras automatically start when the unit powers on?
- As a default, we program our all-in-one cameras at motion detection recording mode. So as soon as the power is applied, it will start to record automatically upon motion.
All all-in-one cameras come with a power supply for a permanent power.
- Does a DVR make any noise?
- Full size stand alone DVRs all come with a cooling fan that will make noise as much as a PC. Portable DVRs do not make any noise.
- Does all-in-one cameras have a cooling fan and does it make any noise when recording?
- No cooling fan, absolutely silent while recording.
- How do all-in-one cameras work?
- Covert Cameras: refers to a system that has a hidden camera & a recorder built-in as one, similar to a camcorder.
All-in-one cameras can record upon motion. DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.
When the recording is done, simply take out the SD card and playback the video on your PC using a media player. Audio is optional.
- How do I format my SD card?
- You will need to open 'Windows Explorer' screen by holding on to the "Windows" button located in between the CTL, ALT button & pressing the "E" key.
Right click on the removable drive that contains the SD card and choose the format option. Un-check the "quick format" option and start the format process.
- How does motion detection recording work?
- DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.. However Since the camera and the DVR has to be on all the time, it will not extend the battery life. Typically, 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.
Also, you can configure to eliminate certain areas of the picture from motion detection. Example would be deactivating lower 1/5 of the screen that would not capture creatures that enter only that part of the image.
Motion detection sensitivity is adjustable as well.
- I don't always have access to the pc. can I play back the video on tv?
- Yes, all all-in-one cameras that records on a SD card (except for the pen cameras) can also have TV out put to play back on a TV: All In One Cameras
- Is there a way to duplicate the video on the pc without the audio?
- Use VirtualDub (http://www.spycameras.com/resources/VirtualDub-1.9.7.zip) and do the following
1. Open VirtualDub and load your file
Audio Removal:
2. Audio=> No Audio
3. Audio=> Direct Stream Copy
Video:
4. Video=>Direct Stream Copy
5. File=>Save=> select avi and enter the filename
- What is a best system for watching a family member.
- In most cases where you need to watch a person who is well aware of the surroundings at your home, items like Nanny Cams will not work. You will need a hide-it-yourself camera at: Hidden Spy Cameras. We recommend: Black Box 4 .
- What is the difference between all in one cameras & wireless cameras?
- All in one camera is a camera with a recorder built-in. Also known as 'self contained camera'. It records onto itself so you can retrieve the recording later. Wireless camera refers to a camera that can transmit a video signal to a separate recorder. You can battery power some all-in-one cameras but it's not called wireless.
- Which camera is best for intrusion detection?
- We suggest to use all-in-one cameras for intrusion detection. Please check the following links:
Economical Spy Cameras
Black Box Cameras
Covert Cameras
Motion Sensing Cameras
Any one of them are easy to use and include all the accessories needed.
All-in-one camera refers to a system that has a hidden camera & a recorder built-in as one, similar to a camcorder.
Also all-in-one cameras can record upon motion.
DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.
- Why don't you post samples videos for all other cameras?
- Video quality of a camera really depends on the recorder that is connected to. Also, since cameras are analog, it need to be converted to digital format to post on the web, loosing resolution in the process. That is why we only have sample videos for "all in one system" that has a built-in digital recorder.
GENERAL QUESTIONS ON CAMERAS
- Can a camera see in total dark?
- Cameras can not see in total darkness. You will need IR illuminators either built around the camera lens or as a separate lighting source (only for a B/W camera or a D/N camera). We do carry cameras that works in very low light conditions. Lower the lux rating, better it is under low light.
- Do your cameras work with different voltage for other countries?
- Most of our cameras come with a power adapter that can handle form 110V ~240V AC. In case you get a camera with direct AC plug-in such as clock radio camera we will include the 220V to 110V (60Hz) step-down converter. However, if your country uses 50Hz, the time on the clock, because it is digital, will not be correct (it will be off about 20 min a day)
- How does a camera adjust to different lighting level?
- Every camera has auto electronic iris built-in. Unlike a human iris or other camera, there is no mechanical diaphragm that controls light intake, rather shutter speed changes automatically. Level of adjustment is very wide from low light to very bright light. You can actually place the camera an inch away from a lit 100W light bulb and still be able to read clearly the label on the bulb.
- How does a camera work with a bright spot lighting source.
- All cameras come with auto-electronic iris control. In a case in low light the iris will open up and brighten the picture automatically (however limited to its lux rating)As long as the camera is not facing directly toward a light source in low light, it'll be OK. However if a light source would be on the screen, the iris will close thus darkening the picture of the surrounding.
- How far or how much can you see with a camera?
- Cameras can see Infinite, therefore It all depends on the size of the object. Wider the angle of the lens, smaller it will appear but area coverage will be greater. You can not have both zoomed in view and cover wide area. Most of our cameras come standard with wide angle lens (75 deg horiz) that will cover the whole room if placed at the corner looking towards the center of the room.
Try our CCD Lens Calculator for more information.
- How much of a room can a camera view?
- Most of our cameras come with around 4mm lens providing 75 deg in horizontal angle (for 1.3" CCD). That means if the camera is placed at the corner looking towards the center of the room, it'll cover most of the room regardless of its size.
Also all camera lenses are fixed focus and will focus to an object from about 2 ft away to infinity.
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