This camera boasts a generally good battery life, being able to last for up to 10 hours on the second-lowest resolution setting (720p), but only lasting 6-and-a-half hours in 1290p mode. It’s also worth noting that the camera will survive for around 240 hours in standby mode. It takes 4 hours to fully charge the battery, which feels reasonable when offset against the run-time. Includes a battery that lasts up to 8 hours of recording time which is longer than most body cameras of the same or similar size. This camera will film for an entire shift if you are using it for work, or while you aren’t home if you are using it as a nanny cam. IT is incredibly easy to use with one button record so you won’t fumble around with it before figuring out how to use it. This camera’s dimensions are 1.1 x 3.7 x 0.35 inches and it weighs just 2.75 ounces. You can trigger a Continuous Photo Mode so that pictures are taken every 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds. It records 1080p videos and stores them in an internal 16GB memory card. The memory card can accommodate 5 hours of footage, and after that the older ones get overwritten due to the Loop Recording feature. The internal battery can only record 90 minutes of footage at a single charge. Supports a maximum of 64GB micro SD card, but one isn’t included with the product. You have to buy it separately.

The internal battery can last for up to 10 hours, which should last for most, if not the entirety of a shift. Admittedly there isn’t a lot to say here in terms of camera specifications – those will belong to your phone –but a chest mount is an alternative to suing a body camera, at least in situations where getting some footage – perhaps for vlogging or live streaming –outweighs the need for battery life. It’ll take pretty much any phone; Pellking say 4-7 inches, which covers an iPhone Pro Max. The body is both sturdy and scratch proof. An IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 67 protects against heavy rainfall (it can even be submerged in water for around half an hour before permanent damage sets in), as well as dust, dirt, or sand intrusion. It also has a drop resistance of 2 metres, which is great protection in case the camera falls off or comes loose during a scuffle. The camera supports loop recording and can film without sound (a good space-saving option) if this is desired. This might not be necessary, however, as the camera’s internal memory is generous at 128GB (a 64GB version is also available).

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The VB400 features dual microphones, which work well, and can be customised not to activate during pre- and post-record periods, or turned off entirely, as well as being active the entire time. They can also operate independently of the camera itself. So now you know all about the best covert body cameras in the market. All of the cameras mentioned in this list have been thoroughly vetted and recommended after discussing with surveillance experts, so you can trust that they’ll do the job perfectly. However, it’s up to you to decide which one of these serves your interest best. This body camera also includes built-in controls for video start/stop, still image capture and standby on/off.

The camera films at a 130 ° angle, which is a nice intermediary between perhaps not wide enough (120°) and possibly too wide (140°). It’s a great angle to capture both details of an event and the context that surrounds it. The KJ21 boasts ‘pre-record’ and ‘post-record’ functions, customisable user ID, file protection, and stealth mode, among several other features, most of which could prove very useful to the average DS or CCSO. The VM580 captures 1080p HD images at a rate of 30 frames per second. The video quality is sharp and smooth, allowing for the easy identification of suspects, as well as clarity when the footage is reviewed. The ‘one touch’ operation is also a very welcome feature, as it makes capturing footage easy and hassle-free, Along with this it has a 30 second pre and post record function, allowing you to capture any post or pre incident. This camera features night vision technology, it is waterproof, can record images up to 33 feet away and uses high-intensity infrared LEDs to film. The ultra-wide-angle provides a 170-degree field of view that will capture nearly everything in front of you and your peripherals. With the built-in 3000mAh rechargeable battery, it provides 40 hours of standby duration, 18 hours 1080p footage, 20 hours 720p footage, 10000 Image shots, 10+ hours of audio recording on a Full Charge. The dimensions of this item are 3.43 x 2.44 x 1.36 inches. The memory size of the camera is another key factor, as it determines the quantity of footage that can be recorded and stored. Greater memory capacity allows for longer recording times before the need for data transfer or deletion arises.On full charge (the camera has an internal battery, which takes a rather exhaustive 8 hours to fill), the VB400 will capture around 12 hours of continuous footage, which is impressive – and should last an entire shift. The Pinnacle PR7 Mini Body Camera has a decent battery life for a camera its size. It is capable of recording continuously up to 10 hours depending on the selected resolution. It is also capable of delivering 100+ hours of standby depending on your chosen settings. It takes just over 3 hours to achieve a full charge. On the downside, this body camera uses AVI format which is notoriously difficult to play on some Microsoft software programmes, compared to other body cameras that use MOV format which is much more acceptable, it also deletes its own footage, whether you want it to or not. It also comes with a manual that fails to explain all its features and the camera itself cannot be attached vertically to the user. Additionally, the white light (designed to work alongside the body camera and aid its function) is so dim as to be almost useless. A water resistance rating of IP65 isn’t as good as some others we’ve seen but should protect the camera from moderate to heavy rainfall, while the T5 also features 2 metres’ drop resistance, making this camera hard to break, despite its low weight. Yes, it’d be nice to have a more modern USB connector, or a trustworthy app to transfer files, but none of these things are essential. Real thought, on the other hand, seems to have gone into the clip accessory, the menus, and the addition of the screw mount for other possibilities.

This camera also features an internal memory card, manufactured by Toshiba, that can store up to 32GB of data. While not perfect, 32GB should hold roughly 19 video clips , which is good for a camera of this size. There are no other memory options, however, and the card cannot be replaced, meaning that footage will need to be transferred elsewhere on a fairly regular basis. Named after one of the Knights of the Roundtable, I don’t know what that has to do with spy pens or body cameras but it is a pretty cool name. The pen is incredibly neat and is definitely like something out of the movies. It is a real working pen but also doubles as a powerful camera for the size. The pen films in 1080p HD for clear and precise videos. Because it is a lot smaller than the other cameras on this list it has a battery run time of 70 hours. The memory storage, however, is 128GB which is more than some of the other pens on this list. This camera has a lot of great features, including a 64GB external memory card (which can be extended if necessary), external flashing lights and sirens, a cool-looking outer case that feels exceptionally tough and a rear-screen that is simply beautiful to look at. The EP8 (and the EP7 it replaces) have a 2-axis gimbal which serves to capture reasonably stable imagery. The app allows you to align your shot live, or you can just shoot ‘blind’ with the side buttons. Like many body cameras, this device is all about its use. If you buy it imaging that you’ve got yourself a cheap GoPro or budget action camera, you’ll be in for a disappointment. If, on the other hand, you take it for what it is – a device for documenting events, perhaps even to collect evidence, then it does so well.The G1 is also quite cumbersome, being both larger than many of its contemporaries, as well as weighing it at an unwieldy 175g. The key things you'll want to have in a body cam are a resolution and video quality that's crisp and smooth. The most standard resolution is 1080p at 30fps, which should give you good, smooth recording without breaking the budget. You can step up to 60fps if you want smoother recording (or slow down to 24fps for slow-motion effects). Above that, you get 4K, usually at 30fps, which is much sharper, resulting in a corresponding price increase. Battery life, or operating time, is important. It’s also worth remembering that features like night modes with IR lighting can use power a little faster, so better not cut this too fine. Motion Detection is available. As such, if you enable that, the camera only starts recording whenever there’s action detected in the vicinity. This serves several functions. The camera only records when there’s something worth recording, and it saves battery efficiency and memory card space.

When it comes to buying hidden cameras, there are a whole lot of options. The market is saturated with wearable cameras. These may include a button spy camera, spy glasses, and other similar cameras.

Can a more discrete body camera pack the same punch?

This body camera can record Full HD 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. There are no distortions or blurs, and it performs really well even in low lighting. This specific body camera from Rexing features a 2″ screen to get a view of what is being filmed which will come in handy when you don’t have your phone and especially for setup. It has a super wide-angle lens that will provide a field of view of 170-degrees. The picture is 1080p Full HD and will capture everything within 50 feet in your field of view. The camera has built-in 64GB large storage & loop recording which is a ton of space and the loop recording will come in handy if you are letting it run continuously. Comes with a 550mAh rechargeable battery that can record videos continuously for up to 3 hours. Recharging it is extremely easy. If you pull the top off, you’ll find a USB, simply plug it into your computer or laptop and start charging it!