Spy gears are getting smaller these days and they’re also becoming much easier to hide.  Spy gadgets can now be camouflaged as ordinary objects – lipsticks, stuffed toys, mobile phones, etc.  Some, such as the keychain digital camera, can seem like useless toys but are in fact, very effective as spy gadgets.  The keychain digital camera has functionalities and features that can rival the full-sized version – plus, it’s easy to hide and is quite useful for spy activities.  It also doesn’t hurt that it’s a cute spy gadget.

What you can expect
The keychain spy camera ranks high not just in terms of cuteness but also in features.  It’s a digital camera, which means it doesn’t require film in order to work.  Depending on the model you purchase, you could shoot a minimum of about 20 photos on some and around 80 to about 100 on others.

The number of photos you get to shoot will also depend on the settings, which means that using optimized settings will reduce the number of photos you get.  Compressing the image quality will help squeeze in a few more shots.  Video recording capability may also be included on some models, while others can function as webcams.  This makes the keychain digital camera perfect if you need a multi-purpose gadget that can take pictures and videos or allow you to enjoy video conferencing with friends.

The keychain digital camera is also cheap to use because most models require only one AAA battery.

Accessories
Most retailers will sell the keychain digital camera with a USB cable, a driver and a CD that contains software for editing photos.  You should also be provided with a small booklet of instructions.

Limitations
Don’t expect the spy gadget keychain digital camera to shoot like a regular-sized SLR or digital camera. There are certain image quality issues you will have to contend with, so don’t try to expect too much or you’ll be disappointed.  If you’re familiar with the results you get from a webcam shot, then that’s the image quality you’ll probably get.  The standard resolution you get is about 320 x 240 pixels, which doubles if you use the high resolution mode.

You might not have to worry about picture quality for so long, though.  Since this spy gadget is gaining in popularity, manufacturers may soon produce small cameras with better picture resolution.

The battery on the keychain digital camera also doesn’t boast a lot of standby life, so if you want to save on power, turn the gadget on only if you intend to use it.

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