I just got one of these “key chain” cameras (just type in 808 #16 on ebay). Anyone else have one of these?
It does basically what the video camera in your cell phone does but it’s the size of a electronic lock/unlock control for your car. It’s styled to look like one as well.
I got it to attach to the nose of a RC airplane and to Velcro to my helmet when I rock climb but there are many uses for one. They even have motion detection and “loop” mode if you wanted to use it as a security camera.
They are exceptional for recording flight from the “cockpit” on a RC airplane but I think they are interesting for any “first person view” type of recording.
Just curious as to whether any of you have been using one and what you use it for.
I bought a 720p version as a gift. Due to construction it was difficult to point and shoot, the lens didn’t seem straight-ahead in my sample. It survived an unexpected trip in the washing machine though!
never heard about this type of fun camera before, and although I can not afford it at the moment, I couldn't resist, just bought one
question: I am in the process of making a IR-flashlight, does this camera have a IR filter, if so, is it removable so that I can use it to record the performance of my light? (this question is probably more appropriate in a RC plane forum...)
Since they say “Lens B, with IR filter on the front” I’m guessing the IR filter on lens B might be the “red” outer coating. If so then it wouldn’t really be removable on that lens.
I guess that because it has that tiny lens inside the package, that modding it for infrared imaging will be more difficult. But I'll have a look at it when it arrives :-)
The lenses are small but bigger then the leds we manage to reflow & dedome around here. :bigsmile:
You could send the seller a message to request the larger “lens D”. Presuming you don’t care for covert (hidden) camera use. Also the camera / lens module is replaceable so you could buy a different module later.
ok, thanks for all information, I will first have a look at it when it arrives :-) (if it ever gets past my postbox, there have been cases of missing items from the central postboxes in my appartment block lately :-( )
Do you mean the #16 808, specifically? These and the Mobius are made by the same folks, and are quite reliable. I have killed a #16 before, but only through significant abuse.
The 808 keychain camera case is used for a number of other cameras, made by a variety of companies. Most of these are cheaper, but also much lower in quality.
I am not sure, but I had some different mini cameras two in the key remote style. One is broken and has never worked the other one has a bad battery and works only for seconds…
I also have a small camera from turnigy which broke after maybe 15 minutes use.
So I am done with them.
I had a jelly lens (since been lost), I thought it was ok at the time. Also have a “0.67x wide angle + macro lens” $2.45. They are pretty nice, all glass and metal.
From what I’ve read you have to make sure to get the “real” 808 #16. I bought mine from a US seller and it was about $40 not including SD card.
If you are paying $15 you aren’t likely to be getting the 808 #16. There is a thread hundreds of posts long on a RC forum and this model seems to be quite reliable and the video quality is nice as well (many videos are posted).
