Anyone bought one of these.....?

[wilfandrowlf]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/New-Spy-Smallest-Mi...

I thought about buying one of theses tiny cameras with a view to fixing it to my dogs collar.
He often goes missing for extended periods during a walk (typical terrier) and I'd love to know where/what he get up to!
I know they are a bit cheap and nasty but has anyone used one and got any decent pictures.
I'm not looking to spend loads as I am fully aware that I may never see it again.

This is Bob by the way.....


Thanks in advance....

[Puggit]

Similar problem with our staffie/lab cross. I can't believe the camera will be any good!

[mgtony]

Surely it would have to be fixed to a dog helmet to see anything useful?
Some here:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dog+helmet&t...

[wilfandrowlf]

mgtony said:

Surely it would have to be fixed to a dog helmet to see anything useful?
Some here:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dog+helmet&t...

Oh, that sort of helmet!
I see what you mean now

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

The tech in these has been around for a few years in spypens and the like.
For the size and cost the image quality is surprisingly good - certainly good enough to see what he gets up to (unless he goes for a swim!)

[wilfandrowlf]

Oh yeah, I'd not thought of that!

Thanks, I think I'll give it a try. (just steer clear of ponds and rivers)

[opieoilman]

I've had a couple of the cheap cameras that are similar to those and they have been really good for the money, I fixed one to my helmet (I play goalie in hockey) and the footage was surprisingly good considering the ball is pretty small and moving very quickly. I've got a Sony AS30V now, which costs a fair bit more, but it is a better camera and they also make a dog harness for it. Pretty sure there is a dog harness for a GoPro too, perhaps it's worth getting one of those and making a few tweaks so the little camera fits.

[kdri155]

anonymous said:

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BBC Horizon The Secret Life of Cats;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clj3dlRyaWo

Full program and a nice little watch if your a cat owner.

[Impasse]

There's a clip in the GIF thread of a dog jumping over a bush with a selfie stick in its mouth and the camera at 90 degrees to the dog's head. While writing I'm reminded of the retriever(?) on YouTube with the camera on its back that runs from the back garden, along the rocky foreshore and jumps into the sea.
Do lots of stuff like that.

[Shaw Tarse]

Buy one & post the vid (unless he's sniffing another dog's bum)

[Spare tyre]

GPs logger / tracker thing might be handy here as well

Seen some very cheap ones discussed on here

[wilfandrowlf]

Ok so I've taken the plunge and invested a whole £5.49 in one.
It's currently winging its way from China (according to eBay) so I will just have to wait and see what turns up!
What could possibly go wrong?

[BristolRich]

Technology aside, Bob looks a right character.

[ChemicalChaos]

wilfandrowlf said:

mgtony said:

Surely it would have to be fixed to a dog helmet to see anything useful?
Some here:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dog+helmet&t...

Oh, that sort of helmet!
I see what you mean now

Loving this picture in those google search results, What a groovy dog! \

[wilfandrowlf]

BristolRich said:

Technology aside, Bob looks a right character.

Yep, he's a bit of a bugger but a great family pet.
Proper little hunter and will chase virtually anything, hence the camera idea, just to see what he gets up to!