Cameras Continue to Shrink

It's not quite the size of the miniscule "spy cameras" of fictional novels, but the Veho Muvi Micro DV camera takes another step in that direction.

The Micro DV can shoot up to 30 frames per second of video at a 640x480 resolution, equal to VGA quality. It isn't a still image digital camera, but you could pull single-frame images from the digital video.

This tiny camera measures only 2.0 by 0.8 by 0.4 inches, and it can run at least two hours on a single battery charge. The Micro DV accepts MicroSD memory cards to store the video clips. It also can record audio, and it can be set to only record when it senses at least 65 decibels of noise. The Micro DV carries an MSRP of about 80 British pounds (about $130), but the unit is not yet available in the United States. Veho is a British company.

As digital cameras continue to shrink while shooting video and images at always improving resolutions, it's great for digital photographers and videographers ... as long as those tiny cameras aren't being used for spying.

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