Spy Camera Sunglasses

The Spy Camera Sunglasses with built in DVR are designed to be worn to capture video footage of the subject matter in 720p high definition. The spectacles design is lightweight and of a modern style that can be worn by both male and female users.

Ideal for Surveillance on the Move

When conducting video surveillance on-the-move in summer or on bright days throughout the year, the ideal spy tool is something that can be completely discreetly worn on the person and can operate ‘hands-free’. To achieve this the camera system needs to be incorporated into an everyday item. This is where the Spy Camera Sunglasses scores very highly because the pinhole camera will always be pointed toward where the wearer is looking and if conditions are warm, other body worn spy camera solutions maybe are ruled out because of the need for lightweight clothing.

Extremely Covert and Stylish Design

The sunglasses are fairly lightweight and although they are of a heavier framed design, they still are an acceptable design and they are very discreet. The high definition spy camera is located in the centre of the nose bridge facing forwards. The internal DVR has internal memory built into one of the arms and the device also records audio at the same time as the HD video footage.

Very Simple Operation – Optional Memory Upgrade

The spy camera sunglasses system is very easy to use, so getting video recording started is a matter of a single button press. Stopping the recording process is just as easy. The device has an inbuilt rechargeable lithium battery pack that can be recharged from a USB connection. The glasses are supplied with a glass cleaning cloth and USB charging cable which can also be used to transfer the files onto a computer. A straight recording time of up to 70 minutes is achievable after a full battery charge. The standard sunglasses unit has an inbuilt 8GB storage capacity, but also there is an optional 32GB memory upgrade available which means there is less need to offload video footage as often (select upgrade from dropdown menu).

Clear Darkened Lenses – Prescription Lens Change Possible

Although the sunglasses cam cannot record video in total darkness, low light recording is achievable and with a 62º angled lens, the camera is able to achieve a reasonably wide view. The glass lenses are clear with no magnification, however, these lenses can be changed to prescription lenses by the user if desired.

Windows and Mac Compatible- Time/Date stamp

The system is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems and no special software is required to play the video files. Recordings are stored on the internal memory in commonly used AVI format with time and date stamp on the video footage which is ideal for evidential purposes. This unit is ideal for Mystery Shoppers and Private Investigators or anyone who needs a body worn surveillance solution that is perfectly designed for face to face covert video recording in bright light situations.

• Unisex sunglasses with inbuilt spy camera and recording system
• Very discreet ‘no hole’ camera design and fairly slimline glasses frame
• Changeable glass lenses – fit with prescription lenses if required (clear lenses supplied)
• Simple to use – ‘plug and play’ technology
• Designed to take HD video with audio and still images
• Video Resolution: 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
• Photo Resolution: 1600 x 1200 Pixels
• Camera Sensor: 2 Megapixels CMOS – Camera Lens: F2.4 /2.2mm
• Field of View 62 degrees wide angle
• Video / Audio Codec: Video: MPEG Audio: PCM
• Video / Photo File Format: Video:AVI , Photo: JPEG
• Minimum Lux.: 1.4 V/lux-sec
• Battery: Lithium 180mA/3.7V – providing up to 70 minutes use after full charge
• Internal Storage: Standard flash memory is 8GB – Upgradable to 32GB if required (cost option)
• Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems
• Supplied in carry case with USB Charge/offload lead, lens cloth and instructions
• ideal for use by Mystery Shoppers and Private Detectives
• Perfect for use in bright or sunny conditions

Can these sunglasses be fitted with prescription lenses instead of the standard clear lenses?

Yes, it is possible to fit prescription lenses, although it may be best to get these professionally fitted.

Has the device got motion detection facility?

No, this unit can only be activated manually for both taking video and snapping still images although in reality motion activation is not really relevant on a body worn camera.

Can the Sunglasses Camera record just audio?

No, it is specifically for video (with audio) and still image taking. If you want a pure audio recording device then please see our Voice Recorders section.

How do I know if the subject that I am recording is in view?

The camera lens used, although only a pinhole, has a fairly wide angle lens which means that simply facing the subject will enable you to capture within the frame.

Is the footage taken by the camera good enough to identify somebody?

Absolutely, the imagery is very clear and easily good enough to identify somebody when they are near to the camera when the footage was obtained. This is high definition footage (720P).

I have seen cameras before claiming to be HD. Is this for real or just upscaled lower quality imagery?

The video footage is not upscaled on this device. The video on this unit plays back in clear HD format.

You will need to consider the following to use this equipment:

• The recording capacity may vary if photographs have also been taken and battery recording times will vary due to temperature and the frequency of use.
• You will need access to a computer with a USB port and speakers in order to connect the Spy Glasses to offload and playback recordings from the DVR internal memory.
• This device has inbuilt micro SD cards to store media files, which is tricky to change, so it is best to select the higher memory option at purchase if you believe that you will need a higher storage capacity.
• You will need a media player on the computer for playback of video / audio files. It maybe worthwhile downloading a free media player. We use VLC Media Player at Spy Equipment UK.