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SPY PEN AND MORE QUESTIONS

Can a pen camera or alike detect motion and record?

Recording method for pen cameras are manual & continuous, except for our new DVRP-4GM, DVRP-8GM which can detect motion and record. Also we do carry other mini cameras that can detect motion at: Motion Detection Camera & Economical Motion Recording Cameras

Can a pen camera or alike focus automatically?

Pen cameras or alike, are equipped with fixed focus lens. It has focusing range of 1 ft to infinity. However since there are no macro focus control, as the object gets closer to the pen camera from 1 ft, the video will become more blurry.

Can the pen camera or alike work in a very low light?

No, all these types of cameras have to use CMOS chip that works with less battery power consumption. The draw back is light sensitivity. [e.g.: (Restaurant: Yes), (Bar: Maybe), (Movie theater: No)] However, so far, best pen camera at low light camera is DVRP-4GM, DVRP-8GM which can also detect motion and record.

Does a pen camera work with a mac?

Yes, pen cameras such as DVRP-4G, DVRP-4GA & DVRP-4GM will work with a mac and will recognize as a removable drive. However, there were some issues with file structure being corrupted, if so, you will need to format the pen drive with a PC.

Does the pen actually write?

Yes. It is fully functional writing black ink pen.

How can I reset the camera when it freeze?

If the camera freeze or malfunction, you will need to reset the camera. There are 2 holes on the back of the camera. One on the top is the light indicator and the other at the bottom is where the reset button is located. You will need to insert a small paper clip to press the button while the camera is ?óÔé¼?ôON?óÔé¼?Ø. If the camera will not turn on at all, reset the camera when the camera is plugged in to a PC.
Please insert the clip straight in and slowly so it does not damage any other component.

How can I view the recording from a pen camera or alike?

When you plug in the pen camera to the USB port on your PC, it'll be recognized it as an external memory device. Find the video file and play back with a media player. You can also copy, move or delete the file. We recommend using VLC Player for playback.

How do you adjust the time for a pen camera or alike?

You can set the time and date have it show on the playback.
Here is an example for one of our pen camera (DVRP-4GA):
1. Open ?óÔé¼?£notepad?óÔé¼Ôäó or ?óÔé¼?£wordpad?óÔé¼Ôäó program. Write numbers that represent the time and date. You must use all 14 digits & use military time format.
Example: 20080929100828 would be:
2008(year) 09(month) 29(day) 10(hour) 08(minute) 28(second)
2. Save the txt file as: time (extension: txt)
3. Plug the Pen camera to your PC, Copy the "time.txt" file to the root folder of the pen camera.
4. Remove the pen camera from your computer, turn the power off, then turn the power back on, the time is now set. (if you are successful, the time.txt file will disappear)
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How do you clear up the memory in a pen (or like) camera?

Please connect the camera to your PC. Your PC will recognize as an external memory device. Right click on the drive then click on 'property' to see how much memory you have used. If most of the memory is used up, you will need to erase some video files to clear up the memory, otherwise, the camera will shut down after few seconds.

How do you find the drive for the pen camera or alike, once connected to the PC?

When you connect the pen camera to your PC, the pen camera will be recognized as a removable storage device. If the camera is not detected automatically, please use "Windows Explorer" (window key + "E") to find the drive.

How do you take a still shot with a pen camera.

You will first set the pen camera in a still shot mode (only available in certain models). You now can press the button on the top to take the picture. Still shot has no automatic control, all manual.

How long does the battery last on a pen camera or alike?

Depending on the model, a pen camera will last 40min ~ 1.3 hours on a full charge. You can also use the auxiliary battery holder to make it last more than 12 hours (compatible only with certain models: DVRP-4GM, DVRP-8GM).

if i run the camera until the internal battery becomes deplete, will the video still be there?

Yes, the camera will save right before it shuts down.

Is internal rechargeable battery for the pen camera replaceable?

Internal battery is replaceable but you have to send it in for us to change. However you can recharge the battery over 1000 times.

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

Is your Pen Camera different than others?

Yes, they all look the same since the pen housing is bought from a housing manufacturer, but what each companies put inside is different.

What is the battery life on standby and recording mode for pen cameras or alike?

Since the camera and the recording module is on all the time regardless, the battery life is about the same between tho two modes.