# Help me find a tiny video camera **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 18, 2010, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576 "2010-04-18T23:56:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2010, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/1 "2010-04-18T23:56:19Z")
Do any of you have any experience with using small wireless video cameras? I’m looking for something like a pen camera, but that could be attached to a catcher’s mask or an umpires mask: among other similar uses. Basically I’m looking for something that is small enough to be attached to a person, but not hand held. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/2 "2010-04-19T00:05:51Z")
[http://www.tachyoninc.com/XCMicro.html](http://www.tachyoninc.com/XCMicro.html) ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/3 "2010-04-19T01:13:19Z")
When you say “catcher’s mask” you mean “women’s restroom” don’t you? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/4 "2010-04-19T01:25:48Z")
devilsknew, Thanks for the link; and it’s affordable to! Do you have any experience with it? I can’t tell how it connects. I’m also looking into ‘camera glasses’ too. ---
**Author:** ![Enright3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/enright3/32/2897_2.png) [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/5 "2010-04-19T01:57:45Z")
> [@YogSosoth](#): > > When you say “catcher’s mask” you mean “women’s restroom” don’t you? 😉 Ha ha, no, but that cracked me up. Actually I’m an umpire trainer; I think I can see some benefits to having POV video for training umpires. I’m looking for affordable solutions. Since this is something I just thought of today while I was officiating a double header; I’m not really sure what I’m looking for. My unofficial wish list of requirements are: [ul] [li]small enough to mount on a mask and/or be worn on the head while working bases[/li][li]affordable (naturally). I’d prefer something in the $150 or less range, but I don’t even know if that’s feasible[/li][li]Would prefer color video.[/li][li]it would be nice to have sound, but not a requirement.[/li][li]probably don’t need longer than a 2 hour recording time[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/6 "2010-04-19T02:20:22Z")
Let’s get a little [smaller](http://www.helmetcamera.com/), shall we? I have several on motorcycles, scooters, etc. I even have one facing the [rear](http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v677/ural/videos/holding/?action=view¤t=930annivwreck.flv)on my truck. The camera glasses are interesting, but rather limited in their use. With the helmet cameras, at least you can get more use out of them. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Shroud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/439d5e/32.png) [@The\_Shroud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Shroud)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/7 "2010-04-19T02:23:05Z")
[Ucorder](http://www.amazon.com/uCorder-IRDC250-Wearable-Camera-Recorder/dp/B002OEBKFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271643589&sr=8-1) might fit the bill. Haven’t tried it, but it seems to meet all of your requirements. ---
**Author:** ![Anne\_Elk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Anne\_Elk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Elk)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/8 "2010-04-19T10:54:15Z")
[http://www.chucklohr.com/808/](http://www.chucklohr.com/808/) Less then 20 grams. The batteries are only good for an hour of avi. video and sound. You can get one for 30 bucks or less. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/9 "2010-04-19T10:59:50Z")
There are tons of wearable cameras in your price range. Many built specifically to go on bike rider’s helmets. Google wearable camera or wearable camcorder. ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2010, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tiny-video-camera/536576/10 "2010-04-19T14:08:07Z")
In another forum I frequent, someone pointed out these tiny key-ring cameras: [Ebay Link](http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150410036677&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT) His video, with one he purchased, mounted on his car: [Youtube link](http://youtube.com/watch?v=JnF5mXG9IAQ&feature=player_embedded) Your footage may vary. And you’d probably (like this person) have to tape down the record button for the usage you suggest.