# Ping Pong Spy Cameras The Ultra Subtle DVR CamBall By Howard Wu | Published 2008-08-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dvr-camball-ultra-subtle-spy-cam References: [funshop.co.kr](http://www.funshop.co.kr/vs/detail.aspx?categoryno=302&itemno=6072) The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) CamBall, is a must for anybody wishing to remain inconspicuous while taking video. As pictured here, this $200 spy cam device, is the size of a ping-pong ball, and has the capability to record at 320x240 or 640x480 resolutions. An 8GB SD card is available as well for additional storage. As if that isn't enough, the CamBall, also includes a waterproof case for underwater photography, and can also double as and MP3 player! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Spy Cameras:** Opportunity for developing smaller, more inconspicuous spy cameras. - **High-resolution Surveillance:** Potential for improving video recording quality and resolution in spy cameras. - **Multipurpose Surveillance Devices:** Potential for integrating additional functionalities, such as waterproofing and MP3 playback, into spy cameras. ### Where This Applies - **Security and Surveillance:** Opportunity for incorporating miniaturized spy camera technology into various security and surveillance applications. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for developing advanced and multipurpose surveillance devices for consumer use. - **Underwater Photography:** Opportunity for creating waterproof and compact surveillance cameras specifically for underwater photography enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-camera.md) - [Mac-Based Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spycam.md) - [Handsfree Miniature Wearable Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-nano.md) - [Hidden Camera Detector Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hidden-camera-detector.md) - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Pocket-Friendly UHD Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5k-action-camera.md) - [Low-Cost AI Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-indoor-cam.md)