HD spy pen cameras are nowadays offered on various websites, such as marketplace and other gadget websites that do not carry any spycams in the range. Although it often seems that the same spy pens are involved, there is indeed a difference in spy pens that can be considered as gadgets and spy pens that are of higher quality.
Resolution spy pens:
The resolution of spy pen cameras offered for sale on the internet varies from low quality 352 x 280 pixels to HD quality 1280 x 720P. The resolution of a spy pen camera says a lot, but certainly not everything. An example of this is that the spy pen cameras with a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels are actually spy pens with a resolution of 640 x 480, whereby software has moderately adjusted the resolution without changing the hardware (spy pen). The result is an image that has been pulled apart such as watching a normal TV program on a wide screen.
HD spy pen cameras
In addition to the software, there are moderately 'updated' HD cameras and spy pens for sale that have a new type of lens and actually support 720P and film in a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The lens of these HD spy pens is 4032 x 3024 pixels with a 12MP lens. See the HD spy pen here: HD Spy pen camera
Quality spy pen cameras:
Apart from the differences in resolution that exist between the spy pen cameras, there is also a big difference with the quality of the lens and other material used. Zelsf can often tell from the packaging whether the manufacturer delivers high quality or that this leaves something to be desired. For example, with some spy pen cameras, even the glue residues are clearly visible. It is often the case that the pen spy cameras made in China are of a much lower quality than versions that come from Taiwan or Korea. This is despite the fact that the same resolution and properties are often given in the specification.
Battery duration - spy pens:
The disadvantage of a spy pen is the limited battery duration. With most pens, filming can take between 0.5 and 1 hour, so that a spy pen can be used as a hidden camera in few situations. The more expensive spy pens are already supplied with an AA battery pack that can fit 2 x AA batteries and give the spy pen extra power. With the battery pack connected to the spy pen you can film for about 2 hours. However, the memory must be taken into account, because some spy pens with a small memory are already full before 2 hours.
Buy spy pens:
Before you buy a spy pen, it is advisable to consider the desired use. If you want to give a separate gift for the holidays or on another occasion, the spy pens gadget will certainly suffice. However, if you want to make unobtrusive recordings of a conversation or a building, it is better to go for a professional spy pen with an HD lens or another hidden camera.
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