Good point about durability. Need longevity in a product, whether through build quality, factory warranty, or additional coverage at an added cost. Excellent point.
Thanks Stan. If a video camera is not expensive I tend to be less worried about the durability and quality because it can be replaced quickly. But the higher the price on these cameras the more durability and quality is expected. Right now this camera is still my go to camera for covert video. I have other less expensive backups but I am still pleased with this camera. Andrew
Great video, thank you. Helps me narrow down the competition of spy pens out there and what to expect when/if I get this one. I have a coworker that's making work life hell, and at this point, people just think I'm nagging when I'm trying to explain what the hell they're doing. So I'm looking for a gadget to help me out here.
@@PrivateInvestigatorAdvice I do have a question though. Do you know of any decent camera pens ( or any small spy camera) that would be good for my issue? I'm primarily looking for something not only decent quality (can record in work place) but also records for over a few hours. Do you have any suggestions? Or does this pen have a decent record time? Thanks for responding btw :)
If you want something on your person, most devices this size for video last about an hour. If u are just looking for audio only then you could get a longer duration
+Private Investigator Advice Nono... The HD180 model isn't the gold one... It also has that special slider to cover the cam hole... It's 99.99usd... This is the model
I just opened mine. How do I get video and audio to not skip I can not make out a single sentence because it seems to freeze or skip every 5 seconds or so? Did I just get a dud? The playback is played on windows media player not sure if that matters.
+FixedByDoc Homesteading Yes it does take good video. :) I am going to do a comparison soon of another pen camera I reviewed along time ago. Really glad the pen is working out for you!
Please help us all as the company may be losing a lot of customers. With such a compact spy device you would be a dreadful spy if it was only possible to download your evidence of a huge piece of ballast called a laptop, please, please tell me that you can review the information on a Smartphone and tell potential customers, then your sales will rocket. Thank you for a great review. Thank you, Alan
He man, i have a question. I was wondering if you are aware of a spy camera on the market, thats send the video in a live stream towards a computer somewhere near the pen. So far all the qualitiy cameras i have a seen are either wired or arent nicely hidden like this one. Thanks in advance for your reaction.
Poor Quality! The video lens insert spins when you twist the pen cap, etc. You think you are recording video, but the camera is covered by the inside of the cap. The lights do not blink as per the instructions. So you don't know if it is on, recording, stand by, voice only, etc. In other words it arrived broken. Expensive and poor quality.
Hey, is the pen able to transmit live footage wirelessly? For an instance I would be recording X and a friend would be watching it live. If not, do you know of a pen that is able to do that?
This pen does not transmit. It stores the video on the internal storage. There are devices on the market that do this but I have not tested them yet as they are out of my price range.
Just ordered this for £27. Not received it yet. Mine has 32g memory and motion detect recording. How did they justify $140 back in 2016? I wouldn’t of paid that price in £s
how long does it take to recharge, i'm thinking of recording footage that might take two or three hours and i've got recharge batteries for usb devices.
dave johnson did ya watch the video? To their website. There isn’t name brand spy cameras of this nature. Not sure what your expectations are. I still use this very spy camera and I made this video quite a while ago
Hi. Mine was playing up I'd connect it to my PC and it would come on then go off then back on.... and so on. I got a little fed up with it as I could not see any thing I recorded. So I decided to take it apart when I took off the top of the pen I could see in side were the LED light comes out of the pen is a little hole & behind the hole is a reset button so I held it for 10 seconds and now it's working fine.... Happy days...
michael smith well you can hear the audio in this video when I am showing the different qualities. I haven't tested it for distance regarding audio. I think it sounds fine
Putting yourself at risk of big legal problems recording in a class room Michael. Audio is one thing but if you are recording video and catching the faces of people you could get more problems than it`s worth. Where I am we can catch audio from ANY conversation we are party to without the consent of others IF it can later be used as evidence in our defense in court. Video is an entirely different matter. You actually have to have some grasp of legalese in order to comprehend the regulations permitting the use as evidence gathering. Look up the " Surveillance Act " or equivalent for your area. These may be listed as " Telecommunications Act ". I`ve also hacked 7 - 720P cameras breaking them down to smaller items and if someone was to look at me when I have them on they wouldn't have a clue they are on camera. My pen cam I`ve smuggled into court but the others I`ve make set off the metal detector so no good in the courts. I`ve also been a People Rights Activist for a number of years till I gave it up mid 2016. Some things people simply refuse to learn and would rather rubbish others instead of viewing the world from a different perspective.
Noevilea why does it matter if he records video? Why would this be a legal issue? Is there an expectation of privacy in a classroom? What specific law should he be worried about? I have recorded video in a classroom to document someone I was following. For my purposes there was no audio.
there are 32 mb pens..most are built in. so I want to get a pen with sound and 32 mb to record abuse and hd of course. if you picked a pan camera from amazon, and you were being abused and had limited money..which pen with sound too to get an abuser yelling too..from amazon, becuase id have to order it in the mail, would you buy? and no blinking lights to tip off an abuser he was being recorded. im saying 50 dollars..
Hey, I need a pen that can record/take photos of documents with font size 12. Is it readable if you record documents with that font size? Thanks for your help!
16 GB worth. :) 1080 p equals 2.1 megapixels. Probably well over 10,000 photos. kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/69/~/number-of-pictures-that-can-be-stored-on-a-memory-device
I like it put it seem like it made a light clicking or tapping nose, which if your recording secretly you don't want someone to hear that nose. Are there pens that the camera looks hidden cause if you setting across from someone you can see that whole.
The pen makes no noise. No one pays attention to my pen but with that being said I carry it in my hand when following someone on foot or while in a store or restaurant. I don't need to be close to anyone to get quality footage. Hope that helps
Thanks for all your help in Advance, My son's boss is An a Whole and he is treating him very bad need to catch that bastard on camera cause phone recording in my state is illegal...
Just FYI. If it is illegal on the phone it is illegal in general. There are one party and all party states. One party means only one person needs to know about the recording. Two or all party means everyone needs to know about it and consent to it. The same will apply to any recording device, not just phone calls. Keep that in mind.
Hey. Very nice review. For not long ago, after watching this review, I bought one myself. It has worked perfect until today. Whenever I try to open a video the only thing Ì see is black. Do you know how to fix this?
Mr. Private Investigator Advice, I am on the verge of purchasing my first ever pen-spy camera similar to this one you have reviewed. I am a total noob and I've only got $100 and I will be using this to keep an eye on my babysitter, so I obviously need something that would record continuously for at least 6 hours when I am at work. Please enlighten me with your experience and guide me through. What should I buy?
Yes, I would not pursue that type of spy camera for what you are trying to do. You might want something that plugs into a wall and that you can monitor as well. Here is what I would recommend you consider for your needs. ruclips.net/video/E5tkMQLc0nw/видео.html
You should. Buy the alarm clock spy camera..that one will last the longest ....also..there is usb plug to can connect in any electrical outlet and it also records so you can put one in the kitchen in the bedroom in the hallway and put the alarm clock in your child's bedroom and this way you can watch her from room to room I'm just saying suggestions I wish you well
+Hootowl54 I don't put in.my pocket and discourage anyone from doing it. I don't think there is anything wrong with the angle personally. Pretty standard with pen cameras
the lens shoots the ceiling when I carry in my front pocket. I have to put the pen in my jean front pocket to get the lens to tape the faces of people that I meet.
Honestly it isn't something i have tested. Sound is sound. If the bus is loud it is going to pick up that noise. It is a covert camera with a little microphone. I wouldn't expect it to amazing like a professional microphone. If you are having a conversation next to someone I would imagine that it would pick up the voice.
Thank you for information. I found some sellers on Alibaba who sell such a spy pen which has the same technical specification and the same appearance . But I don't know whether the original is made i China, whether they sell copy.
Hermann Hematian I have taken my equipment to different states and have only been question once but there is a very long story behind that. Nationally you should be fine. I can't speak to international travel
I love this gadget, but I often get the tops of people's heads and great shots of the ceiling if I put it in my pocket as we sit at a table. There seems to be no way to adjust the lens up or down so you can't just leave the pen discretely in your pocket and have it get the people directly in front of you. The best you will get is their foreheads. Or sometimes a shot of the wall to your right. The sound is just find but I wanted video, not just a tape recorder. Any ideas?
I have not had any problems aiming this camera but with that being said I have it in my hand. When you put it in a pocket or attached to something it may dangle which will effect what you are documenting. You have to practice with it and be aware how your clothing interacts with the pen because it is a heavy pen. It might to better on a jacket with an outside pocket.
Good point about durability. Need longevity in a product, whether through build quality, factory warranty, or additional coverage at an added cost. Excellent point.
Thanks Stan. If a video camera is not expensive I tend to be less worried about the durability and quality because it can be replaced quickly. But the higher the price on these cameras the more durability and quality is expected. Right now this camera is still my go to camera for covert video. I have other less expensive backups but I am still pleased with this camera.
Andrew
Great video, thank you. Helps me narrow down the competition of spy pens out there and what to expect when/if I get this one. I have a coworker that's making work life hell, and at this point, people just think I'm nagging when I'm trying to explain what the hell they're doing. So I'm looking for a gadget to help me out here.
Glad it helped
@@PrivateInvestigatorAdvice I do have a question though. Do you know of any decent camera pens ( or any small spy camera) that would be good for my issue? I'm primarily looking for something not only decent quality (can record in work place) but also records for over a few hours. Do you have any suggestions? Or does this pen have a decent record time? Thanks for responding btw :)
If you want something on your person, most devices this size for video last about an hour. If u are just looking for audio only then you could get a longer duration
7:33 The video is posted at 720p tho
how long continuously can i record on 1080p for a 16gb one?
It will only go as long as battery lasts. I always believe that these small devices last no longer then 1 hour.
I dont know though I am sure u can find that answer generally speaking online.
He likes it cause it came with extra ink LMFAO ha ha
+Night Stringers yeah I did. Something wrong with that?
No you didn't do anything wrong . I loved your video btw .
Can you do a review about its microphone quality.. Maybe test it...
Does it work like recording conversation around 5 meters away in a room?
Ya. I will have to test it. you can hear it when I am take video. it's not bad. I will try to test different distance s
+Private Investigator Advice Thx very much.
And also can u test out the motion detection of the HD180 model.
+Tanker TS if that is the gold one then no.
+Private Investigator Advice Nono... The HD180 model isn't the gold one... It also has that special slider to cover the cam hole... It's 99.99usd... This is the model
I just opened mine. How do I get video and audio to not skip I can not make out a single sentence because it seems to freeze or skip every 5 seconds or so? Did I just get a dud? The playback is played on windows media player not sure if that matters.
Try VLC
cool. it did take very nice night video better then i would have ever expected.
+FixedByDoc Homesteading Yes it does take good video. :) I am going to do a comparison soon of another pen camera I reviewed along time ago. Really glad the pen is working out for you!
Private Investigator Advice
oh no i didnt mean i had one lol just meant what you showed looked good :) would love to get one though.
Oh.. My bad. LOL. Well you know which one to get when you do get one :)
can you send me the setting content，i didnt have this file. tks
ma ha it isn't in there?
yes， just one file, setdate.txt
ma ha n
Too bad there’s no infrared
too big
+billybob2773 most spy pens are about this size
Please help us all as the company may be losing a lot of customers.
With such a compact spy device you would be a dreadful spy if it was only possible to download your evidence of a huge piece of ballast called a laptop, please, please tell me that you can review the information on a Smartphone and tell potential customers, then your sales will rocket. Thank you for a great review.
Thank you, Alan
He man, i have a question. I was wondering if you are aware of a spy camera on the market, thats send the video in a live stream towards a computer somewhere near the pen. So far all the qualitiy cameras i have a seen are either wired or arent nicely hidden like this one. Thanks in advance for your reaction.
SOLD OUT ALL OVER THE WORLD.. Where can i find one, or just another brand of pen that is just as good? Any help would be appreciated!
This one! ispypens.com/pigear
Poor Quality! The video lens insert spins when you twist the pen cap, etc. You think you are recording video, but the camera is covered by the inside of the cap. The lights do not blink as per the instructions. So you don't know if it is on, recording, stand by, voice only, etc. In other words it arrived broken. Expensive and poor quality.
Hey, is the pen able to transmit live footage wirelessly? For an
instance I would be recording X and a friend would be watching it live.
If not, do you know of a pen that is able to do that?
This pen does not transmit. It stores the video on the internal storage. There are devices on the market that do this but I have not tested them yet as they are out of my price range.
Just ordered this for £27. Not received it yet. Mine has 32g memory and motion detect recording.
How did they justify $140 back in 2016?
I wouldn’t of paid that price in £s
Very good video:) Thank you for giving me all the information I needed without putting me to sleep.
The MHF Chronicles lol glad I could help
@@PrivateInvestigatorAdvice very good
One hrs not good I need 8 hrs
how long does it take to recharge, i'm thinking of recording footage that might take two or three hours and i've got recharge batteries for usb devices.
why didnt talk about battery?
Does it come with a warranty? & Who's the manufacturer? If it's some company in China or Taiwan, and it breaks or doesn't work, you're sunk!!!
dave johnson did ya watch the video? To their website. There isn’t name brand spy cameras of this nature. Not sure what your expectations are. I still use this very spy camera and I made this video quite a while ago
Now $100 cheaper, 32GB, at Amazon
It would be great if you could activate shooter via Bluetooth from your phone. I think I'm gonna get it anyway
ispypens.com/pigear
I would never want to be married to you 🙂
that is blunt-
es muy importante aclarar si este video, se hizo, justamente, con esta camara HD500 Spy Pen Camera ???
I thought I was clear as to what was video from the hd500 and what video was not from the pen.
Hi. Mine was playing up I'd connect it to my PC and it would come on then go off then back on.... and so on. I got a little fed up with it as I could not see any thing I recorded. So I decided to take it apart when I took off the top of the pen I could see in side were the LED light comes out of the pen is a little hole & behind the hole is a reset button so I held it for 10 seconds and now it's working fine.... Happy days...
What did you experience for audio quality?--I'm looking for something to record my classes without being overt about it.
michael smith well you can hear the audio in this video when I am showing the different qualities. I haven't tested it for distance regarding audio. I think it sounds fine
Putting yourself at risk of big legal problems recording in a class room Michael. Audio is one thing but if you are recording video and catching the faces of people you could get more problems than it`s worth.
Where I am we can catch audio from ANY conversation we are party to without the consent of others IF it can later be used as evidence in our defense in court. Video is an entirely different matter.
You actually have to have some grasp of legalese in order to comprehend the regulations permitting the use as evidence gathering.
Look up the " Surveillance Act " or equivalent for your area.
These may be listed as " Telecommunications Act ".
I`ve also hacked 7 - 720P cameras breaking them down to smaller items and if someone was to look at me when I have them on they wouldn't have a clue they are on camera. My pen cam I`ve smuggled into court but the others I`ve make set off the metal detector so no good in the courts.
I`ve also been a People Rights Activist for a number of years till I gave it up mid 2016. Some things people simply refuse to learn and would rather rubbish others instead of viewing the world from a different perspective.
Noevilea why does it matter if he records video? Why would this be a legal issue? Is there an expectation of privacy in a classroom? What specific law should he be worried about? I have recorded video in a classroom to document someone I was following. For my purposes there was no audio.
there are 32 mb pens..most are built in. so I want to get a pen with sound and 32 mb to record abuse and hd of course. if you picked a pan camera from amazon, and you were being abused and had limited money..which pen with sound too to get an abuser yelling too..from amazon, becuase id have to order it in the mail, would you buy? and no blinking lights to tip off an abuser he was being recorded. im saying 50 dollars..
in windows does not appear setting why? and how do i change the quality without it?
I use Windows. Are you sure you choosing the right folder?
I kinda want one even though I don't have a use really. just seems cool
Everyone wants spy equipment. There are cheaper options if you just want to see what it is like to have one.
$139 for this one.
Aporbo Hasan amzn.to/22wjfjR
Hey, I need a pen that can record/take photos of documents with font size 12. Is it readable if you record documents with that font size? Thanks for your help!
How many photos can it hold?
16 GB worth. :) 1080 p equals 2.1 megapixels. Probably well over 10,000 photos. kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/69/~/number-of-pictures-that-can-be-stored-on-a-memory-device
i tried recharging for about an hour and after 1 minutes into the video, the pen runs out of energy. is that normal? i'm trying using a 32 gb micro sd
Good review. Thank you for the information.
You are very welcome!
how many hours in full recording at high quality?
+Mark Regin I did not test the duration and have only used the camera for short periods of time. The company claims 70 to 80 minutes.
I like it put it seem like it made a light clicking or tapping nose, which if your recording secretly you don't want someone to hear that nose. Are there pens that the camera looks hidden cause if you setting across from someone you can see that whole.
The pen makes no noise. No one pays attention to my pen but with that being said I carry it in my hand when following someone on foot or while in a store or restaurant. I don't need to be close to anyone to get quality footage. Hope that helps
I am looking to buy one so I am check out the best quality for the price, so that is why I asked. Thanks..
If I am sitting at a desk about a few feet away can the other person see the whole in the pen.
Thanks for all your help in Advance, My son's boss is An a Whole and he is treating him very bad need to catch that bastard on camera cause phone recording in my state is illegal...
Just FYI. If it is illegal on the phone it is illegal in general. There are one party and all party states. One party means only one person needs to know about the recording. Two or all party means everyone needs to know about it and consent to it. The same will apply to any recording device, not just phone calls. Keep that in mind.
Great review... Thank you!!!
How long can I expect a fully charged pen to last? I mean battery life
+Máté Pölöskei the company I believe states 1 hour
I'm interested in this. And I wanna know, if I'm ordering now, when I take the pen in Hungary? How many days the transport?
+Máté Pölöskei I don't know. How long it would take to get there
I don't know where you are from.Maybe America, I'm in Europa .
Hmm I wonder how good it is in low light conditions
+gearlock trinity did u watch the video?
I skimmed through it but missed that outside shot. Thanks!!
this is a no-go with 16GB
No go for u?
Hi from video mode how do you switch it off? pls :)
neverinlife taffy press button again and it goes in standby mode
thanks and thank you for a great instructional vid
Can it record with no audio?
+Friar Kipp I don't believe so. Just low. U can remove audio after
hai, how long this pen time can be taken, to be fully charged
Hey. Very nice review. For not long ago, after watching this review, I bought one myself. It has worked perfect until today. Whenever I try to open a video the only thing Ì see is black. Do you know how to fix this?
Bicycle Ryder is the cover over the lens?
is there a reset button?
does it record continuously? thx
How much where can I buy it
What about its durability? Is it still working?
so far it has been fine. still use it right now as primary spy camera.
camera wont turn on.... just flashes blue. will not go into standby either....
+E Dik have you contacted the company?
Mr. Private Investigator Advice, I am on the verge of purchasing my first ever pen-spy camera similar to this one you have reviewed. I am a total noob and I've only got $100 and I will be using this to keep an eye on my babysitter, so I obviously need something that would record continuously for at least 6 hours when I am at work. Please enlighten me with your experience and guide me through. What should I buy?
Yes, I would not pursue that type of spy camera for what you are trying to do. You might want something that plugs into a wall and that you can monitor as well. Here is what I would recommend you consider for your needs. ruclips.net/video/E5tkMQLc0nw/видео.html
You should. Buy the alarm clock spy camera..that one will last the longest ....also..there is usb plug to can connect in any electrical outlet and it also records so you can put one in the kitchen in the bedroom in the hallway and put the alarm clock in your child's bedroom and this way you can watch her from room to room I'm just saying suggestions I wish you well
I use this for surveillance. Like in stores or when I am on foot
where can we get the replacement batteries when the battery inside the spypen is exhausted?
+PARAM ESWARAN I don't think you can. I don't know any small.spy cameras with replacement batteries.
+PARAM ESWARAN I don't think you can. I don't know any small.spy cameras with replacement batteries.
Is it true that the camera angle is too steep and the pen gets way too hot in your pocket?
+Hootowl54 I don't put in.my pocket and discourage anyone from doing it. I don't think there is anything wrong with the angle personally. Pretty standard with pen cameras
the lens shoots the ceiling when I carry in my front pocket. I have to put the pen in my jean front pocket to get the lens to tape the faces of people that I meet.
Peter Newcombpi I never recommend putting in a shirt pocket. much too heavy. just hold in hand
ok
how is the sound in busy areas?
such as a bus
+dwagonfwy I used it today in a grocery store. Thought it wasn't busy I was very happy with the sound.
what would you use one of these for?
David Dover indoor surveillance. I do a lot of surveillance during the year and client's want indoor footage. store,restaurants ect..
Private Investigator Advice cool I really want 1 just looking for a reason haha
And the video is 720
Yes it is.
how is the sound in busy areas?
Honestly it isn't something i have tested. Sound is sound. If the bus is loud it is going to pick up that noise. It is a covert camera with a little microphone. I wouldn't expect it to amazing like a professional microphone. If you are having a conversation next to someone I would imagine that it would pick up the voice.
is Wireless network work from home work???
Eddie Zambrana I don't understand your question
I know im late but i think the question was, is there a wireless network on the camera to allow it to be viewed from home. The answer is no.
how much pen?
$139 amzn.to/22wjfjR
Where can this be purchased by wholesale?
I am not sure. Maybe contact them directly or try Alibaba?
Andrew
Who is producer of this product? What is the name of product? What is the model number? I want to contact them directly.
This is all I know. www.recordergear.com/hd500-extreme-spy-pen-camera-1080p/?gclid=CN6iuoiqrs0CFZNhfgod574BRQ
Thank you for information. I found some sellers on Alibaba who sell such a spy pen which has the same technical specification and the same appearance . But I don't know whether the original is made i China, whether they sell copy.
Does the laser security device at the airport detect this thing if I take it to my country Iran (considering the shit going on there)?
Hermann Hematian I have taken my equipment to different states and have only been question once but there is a very long story behind that. Nationally you should be fine. I can't speak to international travel
Thanks for taking time to reply; but do you think their security detector finds the pen in my bag?
+Hermann Hematian I don't know.
I love this gadget, but I often get the tops of people's heads and great shots of the ceiling if I put it in my pocket as we sit at a table. There seems to be no way to adjust the lens up or down so you can't just leave the pen discretely in your pocket and have it get the people directly in front of you. The best you will get is their foreheads. Or sometimes a shot of the wall to your right. The sound is just find but I wanted video, not just a tape recorder. Any ideas?
I have not had any problems aiming this camera but with that being said I have it in my hand. When you put it in a pocket or attached to something it may dangle which will effect what you are documenting. You have to practice with it and be aware how your clothing interacts with the pen because it is a heavy pen. It might to better on a jacket with an outside pocket.