# High-Def Stealth Shades The Thanko HD Camcorder Sunglasses are Cheap and Covert By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-06-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-hd-camcorder References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/06/hd-camcorder-su.php) & [thanko.jp](http://www.thanko.jp/product/av/video-camera/sunglasses-camera-hd.html) The Thanko HD Camcorder Sunglasses offer consumers the opportunity to be stealthy and stylish while recording videos in glorious high-definition. The Thank HD Camcorder Shades contain a camera nestled in the middle of the nose piece which records 720p quality video at 30 frames a second (just about [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) quality) and shoots 12-megapixel JPGs. The videos and pictures can be recorded on a microSD card and easily transferred to a USB 2.0 that can be plugged into any computer. These HD Camcorder shades could prove effective in a variety of situations -- [snowboarding, skiing, bicycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-flex-scape-gogglesunglasses-hybrid) -- as well as something less athletic, say, a crazy night out with your friends. Additionally, the Thanko HD Camcorder Sunglasses score in the price department -- the shades retail at a very reasonable $74 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **HD Camcorder Sunglasses:** The Thanko HD Camcorder Sunglasses offer consumers the opportunity to record videos in high-definition while being discreet. - **Stealthy Recording Devices:** The integration of cameras into inconspicuous everyday objects like sunglasses enables covert recording for various purposes. - **Affordable Video Recording:** The Thanko HD Camcorder Sunglasses provide high-quality video recording at a reasonable price, expanding accessibility to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** The HD Camcorder Sunglasses present opportunities for the sporting goods industry to create specialized video recording gear for outdoor activities. - **Surveillance and Security:** The incorporation of hidden cameras into wearable devices like sunglasses offers innovative solutions for surveillance and security industries. - **Consumer Electronics:** Affordable and discreet video recording devices like the Thanko HD Camcorder Sunglasses open possibilities for advancements in the consumer electronics market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Camera Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musiccam.md) - [Intelligent Athletic Eyewear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-meta-vanguard.md) - [Collaborative AI-Powered Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-ai-glasses.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md) - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Pocket-Friendly UHD Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5k-action-camera.md) - [Demure Display-Equipped Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-rayban-display-sunglasses.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-camera.md)