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Mini DV MD80 1/8 - DVR Spy Camera Review
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36 comments:
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bonner
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I can't yet get mine (user error :) to be on constant.
It will go 2 minutes and stop, seems the voice activation is confusing.
Fast blink
Slow Blink
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June 29, 2010 10:18 PM
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softwaresolt
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Hi,
I like its functions,its built inside a fully functional video system and its a perfect option for home security.
Network Cameras -
August 7, 2010 2:28 AM
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BC
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I just gave you a donation.
Thanks for the eBay tip. I just got one for $14. I had been looking at the Veho Muvi's on Amazon, which appear to be the exact same unit, but marked up to $70 and $90 depending on 25fps vs. 30fps. Your video footage looks about the same as other users' footage using the Muvis. Glad I didn't pay $70+. -
August 22, 2010 4:18 PM
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achikochi
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Thanks for posting the info. I got the same version as you and the instructions are unintelligible. Mine did not come with a power adapter. Is there a way to know when charging is complete via usb? Thanks.
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August 30, 2010 8:22 PM
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William
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You plan on reviewing the "video spy watch?" I understand the camera lens is inverted so it films in correct orientation while wearing and not upside down. Can you confirm this?
I have tried every instruction on YouTube for setting the time on my MD80. Nothing works. I have tried on my Mac and PC with WIN7. I give up. Also if it's not held completely still the video is not viewable. Sounds great though!! haaa -
September 13, 2010 8:12 PM
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sam
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I wanted to use this as a Car Cam for my track days. My question is will it charge AND record at the same time?. I am planing to charge it using my cars USB out, i use it to charge my i phone and other usb powered devices.
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October 6, 2010 1:19 AM
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ola.br.com
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Anyone who managed to install it on Windows 7????
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October 11, 2010 12:52 PM
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Rob
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@ola.br.com
I'm looking for the sames solution, none of the drivers I've found seem to work.
The systems can read the memory card, and pressing either the power or the mute button drops that connection, however it doesn't work as a web cam.... YET! .. -
October 13, 2010 5:51 AM
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FranksTechHelp
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@bonner
When in standby for voice activation the fast blink is standby and the slow blink is recording. -
November 11, 2010 10:06 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@achikochi The light should turn off when charging is complete.
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November 11, 2010 10:08 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@William Yes I actually have the HD spy watch and will do a review soon!
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November 11, 2010 10:09 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@sam Unfortunately you can't record and charge at the same time.
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November 11, 2010 10:09 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@Rob Here's my video on how to use the web cam feature on the MD80 http://frankstechhelp.blogspot.com/2010/06/mini-dv-md80-48-pc-web-cam-solution.html
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November 11, 2010 10:11 PM
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Anonymous said...
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how much time can you shoot with a 1gb card?
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November 18, 2010 1:15 AM
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Anonymous said...
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I’m having an issue recording, when I try to play back I only get audio no video. Is this a driver problem? I have installed driver that came with camera. I have tried downloading other drivers?
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December 1, 2010 2:24 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@Anonymous Google "K-lite Codec" download and install the codecs pack and this should fix your problem. Some computers don't have the default codecs needed for these cameras but this should fix it for you.
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December 1, 2010 10:33 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@Anonymous Around 40 minutes, estimated.
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December 1, 2010 10:34 PM
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Anonymous said...
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How do we set the time stamp time?
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December 4, 2010 8:56 AM
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Anonymous said...
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"FranksTechHelp said...
@Anonymous Google "K-lite Codec" download and install the codecs pack and this should fix your problem. Some computers don't have the default codecs needed for these cameras but this should fix it for you."
December 1, 2010 10:33 PM
This did the trick....Thanks a million -
December 4, 2010 10:17 AM
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No ja
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hello. i have a problem with the cam. when i get it i try to push the power button and then led is blinking blue. then i power off the cam. and i put it on usb port to recharge. but win xp cant find driver. and the cam led no more blink after push power button. have anybody an idea where is the problem... can i ro something? sorry about my english i am not good in it.
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December 6, 2010 11:24 AM
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No ja
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hi, i fix the problem. It was in the USB cable.. i try some other and cam start record...
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December 6, 2010 5:59 PM
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FranksTechHelp
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@BC Thanks again for the donation my friend, hope things are going well with your camera still!
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December 14, 2010 10:14 AM
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Andy said...
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Just got this for christmas and could not figure out how to set the date and time, thanks for your great video help. You solved the problem in like 2 minutes! happy holidays!
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December 25, 2010 11:54 PM
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Monitor Mounts
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Thanks for sharing the info and for providing the video of it. This system is perfect for home security.
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January 3, 2011 4:36 AM
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Anonymous said...
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@bonner
Could you make a small vid on the sound function?
When I press the mode button it starts recording, if I then click the mode button again nothing seem to happen.
When I pauze it, the light red flashes quickly for about seconds and then the camera shuts itself off if sound doesnt trigger recording again.. A second standy for the voice activation seems a bit silly? -
May 20, 2011 6:25 AM
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Fernando Severns
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Those are way too many features, Man! I was kinda captivated by how "micro" it really is! No wonder your vids would be surely viewed by many, since many would really be interested! My friend is one of your viewers, and I think you have helped him a lot! He actually shared this link to me to see for myself, and I am amazed by how that spy camera works!
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June 10, 2011 4:12 PM
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Bush Baby DVR
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That is a very small camera and I think that is a camera that can be used to monitor babies. The nanny will never think that it is a camera.
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August 5, 2011 12:11 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Your utube was helpful on the time setting for the mini dv unfortunatly I cannot find the time synchronization file in rapid share is it available elswhere/
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September 24, 2011 5:40 AM
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JackJack762
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@FranksTechHelp
Actually you can record and charge at the same time! Al you need to do is hold down the record button as you plug it it and then it should begin to charge! -
October 12, 2011 11:08 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Hi mate, Thanks for the video, it was good to see how it works, as I bought on and I am in the UK and I figured part of it out but had some difficulty though until I saw your video, so thank you for that.
I tried your link on your site for the driver and it doesn't link to anything, just says error. Can you please help me get a driver for this as I use a Mac -
October 24, 2011 3:20 PM
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Socialfuel
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November 19, 2011 11:12 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Hi I have the following problem
the video pauses every 2 sec, and then continous...its very irritating, is it a fault of the camera or the cheap microsd card??????
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December 22, 2011 5:18 AM
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Lucas
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Ahh York drivers link is broken please help. I can't find my drivers disk either!
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December 23, 2011 4:17 AM
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FL100
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Thanks for all the information on this bit of kit, far more useful than the instructions on the disk!
How long should the battery remain charged? Can I charge one day and leave recording until the next day? -
January 2, 2012 4:30 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Hi.
Thanks for the work on this, very helpful.
Unfortunately the link to the drivers no longer works. -
January 5, 2012 10:00 AM
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ev2uk
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@Anonymous
Is their anywhere I can get a driver for one of these as mine didn't come with a disc.? -
February 19, 2012 8:02 AM





















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