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  • Hi,

    Do you have any idea of what the 'video signal output' may be from this camera? Please give a fast response, as i need the answar ASAP.

    Thanks :)

  • svengalie is that you!?

  • Visit my channel for footage of this great little camera used as a helmet camera!

    Worth seeing!

  • is this worth buying?

  • hey! so i'm already have some one, but how i can take a picture with my MD80?

    Thanks

  • I see what you say about Jerkness,but,I payed less than £12 delivered,stuck it on my Motorbike,got to around 140mph.I'd say pretty good for what it costs,for someone not too rich.Slower speed is much better.See my Video on my channel,just click my name and browse.Entitled donnington Park Trackday 28th October 2011.Onboard 1998 Yamaha R1 or very similar.Thing impresses me.

  • is it possible to charge your mini-dv through the usb???

  • Is it possible to watch your videos on your ps3 with a md-80?? Or would I have to take out the micro sd and view like that??

  • I love your review

  • hi TECHMOAN!, i just want u to ask something..... i bought a mini dv also and i have a little problem. i cant set the present time and date. ive just followed the instruction but it doesnt work. can u please help me... thanks a lot!

  • @kaskenkimm I think there are a few different versions of the MD80 around. You could always try the timeset.txt file used by the 808 camera to see if that works - it's worth a try - It's on my website TECHMOAN.COM on the Files And Drivers Page - Or perhaps someone else with the version you have can post a reply here to help.

  • i get one on monday =)

  • Have I asked this before?

    What video editing software are you using?

    Cheers....

  • @carsruleok iMovie 11 on a Mac

  • @Techmoan Is this camera the same as the Veho VCC-003?

  • @utubesqueeze It looks the same to me.

  • The ones I have (imported) seem to have a 4gb limit and wont go over this...are also thirsty with the amount of MB they use per film....No good for an hours commute...My original MUVI's last well over an hour which is sufficient....I wont be buying any imports anymore.

  • How can you change the Time and the date?

  • Anyone who bought one of these, if yours came with a CD could you PLEASE copy the files from it into a ZIP or RAR file and upload it to somewhere like sendspace? The CD was missing from the one I bought

  • @CatsLairArchives It's on my website TECHMOAN.COM - click on the files and drivers link at the top right.

  • I can use this whenever girls are wearing skirts nd I accidently trip lol

  • does it have night vision

  • My camera uses about 11mb of space for a 30 second video, is there a way to cut back on the amount of storage used?

  • Disappointed this hasn't got time date stamp.

  • @carsruleok A program on the included CD sets is supposed to set up camera with time/date stamp

  • i got one for $7.50 shipping included. Vid quality is prob a bit less than the 808 #3 keychain cam but this one has a couple of mounts which i like :)

  • i got this cam and it sucked it doesnt run on windows 7 and mine didnt even record video. all it did was recorded sound and it switched off after like 30 secs. it sucks dont waste your money

  • @beastlybob36 It sounds to me like you did not fully read te instructions.

    Did you remember to purchase and install a micro-SD card?

  • which is better to get mini key ring cam or aee md 80

  • is it charging when it is connected to computer?

  • hey, im having trouble charging mine, is it supposed to have a red light and a flashing blue light when its charging? thanks

  • Todays News, Michael Jackson died of heat attack, back to you john...

  • i got one too, the sound seems to be ok tho :)

  • you can get them here. i got one and pretty awesome.

    tigertacticalairsoft.c om/mini-camcorderspy-camera-wi­th-microsd-card-p-578.html enjoy.

  • how can i watch video have to do it on pc or can is the a screen... and how long it records i need it for airsoft battles

  • @jlaturno This is a bit of an old video review, check out some of my more recent reviews for some more suitable cameras. You will need a PC or a media player to play the videos. A DVD or Blu-ray player with a USB input might work too.

  • @Techmoan ok thanks nice review 2

  • @jlaturno records two hours of footage i got one for the same reason

  • can i putt this on my airsoft gun for wars? if i tape it??

  • @jlaturno you can put it on the front sight with veltor on it or electric tape it. Yes . You can get it here .. pretty nice site and fast shipping .

    tigertacticalairsoft.c om/mini-camcorderspy-camera-wi­th-microsd-card-p-578.html enjoy.

  • ten bucks new on amazon fuck ya ima buy one

  • @GTVAlfaMan Nevermind, it's a really similar voice

  • LOL! It's JAMES MAY!!

  • @jpg175

    James May?

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  • I have 720x480

  • I've made a review of (almost) the same product,with test clips as well.

    Enjoy :-)

  • bought mine the other day for £10 is it a good camera ?

  • Not a MiniDV

  • kinda a let down but....GREAT review~!

  • @TheawesomeAmy11 This is a really old camera now - check out some of the more recent ones I've reviewed. I recommend the HD808 #11 camera. It produces top quality 720p HD video.

  • @Techmoan Kk, I'll look

  • @Techmoan Thanks for your thorough review! They sell the AEE MD80 in the US as the MUVI Pro -- made by a UK company named Veho (veho-uk dot com). I looked into getting one but it's way too heavy to clip to your T-shirt. It would pull your shirt down! Better used as a clip-on dashboard cam or something. If it could be made lighter, it wouldn't be a bad model. Will look into the HD808 #11 and the Zetta Z11.

  • I saw Said :)

  • I bought one on 19dollarpro,It is only $15.99

  • you live in manchester i live in old trafford near mufc stadium

  • ok thanks

  • has this camera better video quality than key chain camera

  • @maral430 There are a lot of different keychain cameras...but no the 740x480 808 #3 is better than this and the 720p HD808 #11 is the best of all.

  • I know I just put it in the bag obviously, but I'd like to see some innovative way, like tightening it around the lense, somehow that it still produces a quality image.

  • Zetta Z11 can record 8 hours with battery and can record and charge at the same time. Keep 96 hours of video in 32GB microSD card. Check it out in youtube by searching "Zetta Z11".

  • @zettasys Thanks for the info. I'll recommend the Zetta Z11 to anyone who asks me for a extended time recording solution in the future

  • @Techmoan How many days would you be able to keep that running, before it runs out of space?

  • @zettasys Where can I buy the Zetta? And do they make waterproof versions by any chance?

  • @Jigallo6654 You can go the zetta com hk -> BUY, leave them a message.

  • @Jigallo6654 zetta com hk has the buying method. I think no waterproof version but you can use it in a waterproof bag.

  • @zettasys I was thinking about that, however I'd like to see it done though, and I've looked around the internet but no luck so far.

  • The Gum Spy camera is much better for basic video. The Gum is the one we use on the mini copters, etc.

  • Hi.

    is it possible to charge and record at same time??

  • Thanks for review. It's useful.

  • thanks mate i brought one of ebay for £10.85 lol good deal. ur reviews are very helpful keep it up :D

  • @Dmooreslotreviews did you really get yours that cheap? can you send me the sellers link?

  • i got one of these but i have the issue of plugging it in and it cant find it. It came with the cd but the cd either has nothing on it or its broke, tested on desktop and 2 laptops, any1 know where i can get hold of some firmware,much appreciated?

  • i have a question my camara will some times record untill i turn it off and other thimes it will ramdomly shut off. do you no why this is happing?

  • WOW look it this you can find that camera here 4hiddenspycameras go to this website on google :) its is amazing all the cameras it has!

  • IF anyone whats one, i sell them on ebay, best value for your money on ebay and comes with a 2gb Sandisk memory card! copy paste this in the search and you will get my add : SPY CAMERA MINI DV VIDEO RECORDER MD80 + 2GB MICRO SD . Only got 9 left ! hurry

  • can anyone help me PLEASE.

    The problem looks like this---> I turn the camera on, and in few seconds it turns itself off. I can NOT film anything. It works ok as a web cam. Does anyone know what may be the cause of this problem.

    Thanx

  • @Cofipustinja y3000 Reformat your memory card. Format it as FAT or FAT32 - not NTFS. If that doesn't work you will have just exhausted the one and only solution available for all problems with this camera.

  • @Techmoan Thx man, I have tried it before, didnt work. Anyway, I've solved this problem, and it was stupidly simple. I've just changed the cable, and now it works. The thing is - the cable that comes with it is total crap. It shows that the camera is being charged, but actually it does not get enough power...

  • @Cofipustinja do u have a micro sd card in it? u need one

  • @Cofipustinja

    In case you haven't worked it out yet ... it has a power off feature if you turn it on without a memory card inserted. That's probably your problem.

  • @Cofipustinja You must insert a microsd card inside

  • I've got one of these but my footage is yellow tinged and very jerky,not good at all.

    My SD card is a Micro SD pqi 2GB.Is this a lousy card and is it worth me investing in a better SD card?

  • sayid hahah

  • Hello Techmoan, could you buy a MD80 clone from ebay and do a comparison vid?? From what I gather your AEE is the real thing, the clones have a plastic body, not metal. It would be good to see if they are any different, other than cosmetic.

    Oh and good vids! keep them up!

  • @hipo1024 I was thinking about this, but the MD80 is a pretty old camera now. This review is almost 2 years old and the mini cameras are doing 720p HD now. The problem with reviewing a clone is that there are so many different ones, the MD80 I buy would probably be different from the model someone else buys, making the review worthless. However I understand that some people like the MD80 due to it's sound activation function, so I may do a bit of research on eBay and pick up a cheap one.

  • @hipo1024

    If you want to see reviews of the clone, there are plenty on YT, it's called the D001 mini dvr or the MD90. Maplins currently have the original metal MD80 and the plastic MD90 on promotion. The MD90 comes with a 2Gb card and loads of accessories. The clones record slightly higher resolution and also have voice activation, but don't believe the record times, the claimed 40 minutes per Gb is nonsense, it's actually 12 minutes per Gb, so the maximum 8Gb card will record for 96 minutes.

  • @GaryXJ6 Ive got a clone from ebay, seems prity good, I just wondered what they might be like side by side....see if the real one is worth the extra money. and I took 11mins of video and it used about 1.4GBs. But thanks for the heads up!

  • @hipo1024

    I think you've made the better choice. The metal MD80 is really heavy, and everyone I know that has one has had to use tape or elastic bands to keep it secure in it's various brackets. My (much lighter) MD90 is on a mountain bike and has never once rattled free. Plus if it gets broken it's a fraction of the cost.

  • @GaryXJ6 I wanted a cheap (but good) camera for my offroading, so I can stick the camera in places I dont want to put my £400 camera :P and get...urm..."interesting" shots :P

  • WHAT MICHEAL JACKSON IS DEAD!

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    .just kidding..

  • how long can you record at max ? ( min , hours, days) greetz

  • @Dimas070 about 2 hours.

  • @RasLevi How long would it stay active with the voice activation? (assuming it also records 2 hours and spends the rest of the time on standby)

  • @kadajshm Most problems I have with these is battery life. I'm usually not home for extended periods of time so 2 hours is nowhere near how much I need.

  • lol this guy sounds like Ashens

  • Can anybody tell me if the standby time at VOX mode is really 250 hours?

  • I'm having an issue with the one I just received in the mail. My lights are red and blue and when I turn it on, the blue light goes on, then the red one flashes just once and then stays lit and nothing happens with the camera after that. My computer doesn't recognize it when I plug it in. What do you think it could be? (I've tried using the reset button to no avail.)

  • @sjoey

    There is a fault with the clones where the lens has either been fitted upside down or come off completely in transit. There is a YT user called kenneth198512 who has a video showing how to fix either fault. It's very easy to do as long as you have a set of mini screwdrivers to open the case. The lens just clips back in.

  • how long to recharge? and how do you know when it's fully charged? i don't understand the translated instructions.

  • @truthseek99

    From completely flat to fully charged takes 90 minutes. While charging, the blue light is on constant and the red light flashes. When the camera is fully charged, both red and blue lights are on constantly. It's best to charge from the mains charger or a powered usb port (the one with the dotted line underneath the usb symbol).

  • to get a better video just leave the camera on for like 30 secs after your done recording it work with mine and it's the same one

  • thank u for taking the time to give this a review. it was great work

  • Great camera for capturing upskirt vids. :]

  • I got one today, it's great, nice image for that size and price.

  • might get one for paintball

  • The one in my vid was a PNY Micro SDHC class 4.. There is a perceptible amount of skip, but it is a bit better than the card the camera came with. Strangely, some videos have it.. some do not. In low light, it did not stutter, but half the frame was black. In a bright room, I noticed a tad more stutter. Check out my Rowdy mix in the lower corner for results.

  • I note on mine the sound sux.. but for 60 bux, its a dang deal.

  • how long was shipping

  • I love the Mini DV.... You can see my use of the mini DV camera as a 'Cocktail Camera' cheers. I put a video response.

  • I wanna get one of these for paintball. Is the camera footage always that shaky??

  • @BlindBatInsider if your platform is stable the camera is., There is no wiggle in the camera itself.. I play paintball, it would be great, but you would have to get a real solid base.

  • Let's get this straight, SanDisk memory chip=less jerkiness or no jerkiness at all?

  • @nickvital1 On mine a decent class 2 card resulted in No Jerkiness at all - see follow up vid.

  • @nickvital1 to get a better video just leave the camera on for like 30 secs after your done recording it worked with mine and it's the same one

  • My MD80 has the maker's name 'Turnigy' on the front. ... for whatever reason. The instructions came in Chinese (importer had written his own version in English), but was certainly referred to as an MD80. The minicam casing is the same, but it has buttons instead of switches and the LEDs are different. Quality seems to be better - no nearly so jerky. Mine has time and date in the bottom corner too, which I haven't yet worked out how to switch off. Any ideas pls?

  • The smearing video has to do with slow shutter speed used to control exposure. Probably not a very light sensitive sensor chip.

  • i was wondering, is the disc that you got with it much smaller than a standard CD, because mine is, and i dont know how to put it on my computer... :/

  • @stuartstudios in your normal disk drive there should be an indentation in the center the size of the smaller disk

  • @stuartstudios Yes they tend to come with an 8cm disc. If your PC is a slot loader like my Macbook & Mac Mini - you may not be able to insert these safely. There is no need to use the disc at all unless you want to use the camera as a webcam as usually the only relevant thing on the disc is the webcam drivers. If you really need these drivers you can download them from my site in the "Files and Drivers" section.

  • @stuartstudios man , im getting old !!!

  • Hello I'm french, sorry for my English ... How much does this camera and where can we buy? There is a website that sells it?

  • can you change the battery if the rechargeable one dies out after many uses?

  • imo the only real way to spy on someone is to hack their facebook account,doing so will almost make your victim an open book and the easiest way to hack someone's facebook right now is to use this program called chinaman facebook hacker .its the only working facebook hacking tool at the moment and its free for now. google it,contact me if you cant find it make sure you only download it from chinamans groups official page(link is available on my channel,see channel comments)

  • Nice review thanks. Just bought one from eBay. By the way has anyone ever told you, you sound like Ringo Starr.

  • cam you film while its charging

  • @computerman91 On the one I bought you can film and charge at the same time. Some of the other versions of the MD80 might allow this. Would anyone else like to comment on this?

  • Can you make photos with this camera ?

  • Great review !

    I have a question:

    Wich of all the mini/spy-cameras you have tested is your favourite ?

    Thanks for your answer in advance and sorry for my bad English.

  • Thanks for your fank and honest review..

  • Great review

    Can you please discribe how the SoundDetektor (VOX) Works.

    1. If u Set it up, After how many seconds it Begins to work? I mean, if it Starts right After setting it up, One have to Be very quiet by Setting it up :-)

    Sorry for my Bad english

    2. When does it stop Recording? After the Noise desappiers? Or when the battery is empty?

    Thanks

  • whats it called where you put the mini-dv tapes in a vhs cassette and insert it to the vhs player ?

  • @Gencturk92 That was the VHS-C format.

  • @Techmoan thats for vhs-c tapes, not for mini-dv. if you look on wikipedia, you will see

  • @Gencturk92 I know - there was no way to play a Mini-DV tape in a VHS Player - the formats were incompatible. Why is it that you want to know this - I don't understand the reason for the question.

  • @Techmoan i have mini-dv tapes, thats why

  • @RedEagle1978 From memory ..... it records for two minutes and then if the sound has stopped it stops recording again until it hears another noise.

  • hi cam you tell me how much you bought this camera for . I think I see the same type on e bay for about 5 euro. I just dont want to buy a very cheap one thinking its the same as the one you have here. thanks

  • @TheGoodvideoclips The cheap ones are copies - the Aee model is the original one. This video review was put up in July 2009 - the prices from then won't be relevant any more. Some of the cheap ones are not bad though - for £5 it would be worth giving it a shot.

  • but it is too lug , no ?

  • Can you record without sound?

  • @bigjim1488 Not with this one - but you could mute the sound when editing.

  • My problem , no not the only one , is that I have no insruction/instalation leaflet ! add to this my lack of computer tech. knowledge and I`m holding a rather good value looking bit of kit which , at present , is of no use to me ! Could any one suggest how I might find a downloadable manual ? The video review from Techomoan has inspired me to persevere , good job done

  • @pennardsa3 What is it that you need to do? The manual won't detail much and probably would be in Chinglish. If you need help, just ask and I'll try my best to answer your question.

  • thats cool 3:26

  • This is the Veho Mini DV, I have got one myself.

  • good review...many thanks

  • Haven't used the footage with either editing package myself, but it's a pretty standard type of file so should work fine. I use iMovie on the Mac.

  • Helloo..thanks for the review really helped me alot. one question though...can i use the footage from the cam in softwares such as movie maker or sony vegas? :)

  • great for upskits!!! thumbs up!!!

  • i got mine and it wont turn on i cant record i cant do anything any tips??? FAST

  • @IHRHHF

    its coz u didnt buy it from me, u may have recived a faulty 1 espically if u purchased from china.

  • @ronnyrafoo i bought it from a reputable buyer out of new york on ebay

  • check this one out its better then this one and it can go under water.

    go to IDV.net.au

  • I bought two off EBAY from two different venders and they both worked for about 5 minutes.

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  • nice vid, but next time strap it to ur foot then go shopping ( summer time best)

  • 3.30 you should have a link to 'AEE MD80 Doesn't jerk after all'

  • @bluebubbleboy Good point, I'll sort that out.

  • @Techmoan Great review's btw, keep it up! very well editing together, I don't feel the urge to skip parts like I do with over reviewers.

    Thumbs Up!

  • will this suvive bb bullets? could i use it for airsoft skirmishes (professional airsoft matches)

  • @billyisawsome100 I think it would be fine, just wrap it in a clear bag first.

  • @billyisawsome100 exactly what im looking to use it for

  • @billyisawsome100 lol no it wouldnt. paintball is ok. but a bb shot to the lens i can imagine wouldnt be good for ANY camera, alloy or not.

  • do you think this is a good camera to spy on my brother for when he comes in my room and takes things

  • @17juliad It is probably perfect for that, as long as he doesn't take the camera.

  • @Techmoan lol

  • @Techmoan LOL

  • im putting it in my longboard

  • I got a cheap ass version of this camera off of ebay for like $3 haha

    I just got it and I still can't figure out how to record. I think it needs to be charged. We'll see  :)

  • I need a low light wireless motion activated spy video camera and can't find one - any suggestions?

  • mate your videos are very good please make more straight to the point reviews and other cool videos i will subscribe :D

  • i'm launching a rocket, and i need something really small, and cheap, any ideas anyone?

  • @brodie9909 You need a DVK808 keyring camera - check my other reviews for more info.