iPhone 7 Charge Cradle Camera

This specially manufactured cradle type case is designed to clip directly onto the back of an iPhone 7, making it an obvious choice as a portable surveillance camera system for a variety of surveillance scenarios.

Natural Discreet Camera Position

With almost everybody upgrading to a smartphone these days having a spy camera system that can attach discreetly to your smartphone has to be the best choice. Every normal phone that has a camera incorporated has the camera lens on the back face and some also have one on the front face of the phone. Clearly using the standard camera would be counter-covert as the phone has to be held in an unnatural position to obtain video footage using built-in systems. The iPhone 7 Charge Cradle Camera has the camera lens positioned in the top end of the case so that the phone can be held in a more natural horizontal position with the camera pointing at the subject without drawing attention.

Works Independently of Phone Functionality

This camera and recording system in the cradle will work completely independently, this means that although the iPhone 7 fits perfectly in the cradle, it in no way interacts or requires any functionality from the iPhone itself. The result is a device that can be used with a ‘dummy iPhone 7’ for those who don’t normally use an iPhone (see drop-down menu) and/or a system that can be left alone, deployed maybe on a desk without the need to leave a mobile phone inserted.

Time/Date Stamp – Digital Zoom Capture

Even under close scrutiny this unit looks no different to a standard iPhone charging case. It records incredibly high grade colour 1080p video footage with time and date stamp (in Mov format) for evidential purposes and even has a simple slide switch to activate 4 x digitally zoom whilst still capturing footage – ideal for when you need to get close to the video subject-matter. On top of this the audio quality is very crisp with a decent pick up radius.

Discreet Switch Gear and SD Card/Charge Port

The cradle is robust in construction and is very well designed with discreetly incorporated switches that are easy to understand use after a few trial runs. LED Lights showing function status can be set to off for covert operation. The charge/media offload port is cleverly hidden behind a removable cover as is the micro SD card slot. The system is designed to accept cards up to 128GB in size, with a 16GB card being supplied as standard with the unit.

WiFi Capability – Excellent Battery Life

In addition to being able to record footage directly onto the memory card installed the device has inbuilt WiFi capability. This means that within the same WiFi transmission area ‘live’ footage of what the camera is seeing can be viewed remotely from an iPhone or an Android OS phone (app download required). In addition to remote viewing, recorded files/images can be downloaded and even the Cradle operating system settings can be changed from the smartphone app very easily. battery life with no WiFi or LED’s switched on is a very respectable 180 minutes or when switched on 120 minutes (after a full battery charge).

Designed With Professionals in Mind

In short, this product has to be the very best Police, Private Investigator or Mystery Shopper tool ever made! It really is a must buy product for those surveillance operatives who want to record the best video evidence whilst on the move, no matter the situation. It should be noted that video recordings captured by the iPhone Cradle Camera can be accessed using a Windows or a Mac computer, with no special software needed for playback of recorded files or still images (requires VLC media Player to playback on a Smartphone)

• Suitable for use with iPhone 7 or as an independent self-contained portable hidden camera system
• Wide angle camera hidden in top end of the device ideal for holding in the hand naturally or for deployment horizontally on a table top or desk
• Easy to use, discreet switch operation with super-fast start up to recording within a matter of seconds
• Incredibly high quality colour video resolution or either 1080p @ 30 FPS or 720p @ 60 FPS (selectable)
• Still shot photo capability – 1/3″ CMOS lens capturing 5 megapixel shots – 66º angle
• Works well in artificial and pure daylight – digital zoom capability for live 4 x zoom video capture
• Integrated audio recording with AGC noise cancellation for superb sound quality
• WiFi capability for viewing and controlling remotely within same WiFi broadcast area
• Accepts up to 128GB micro SD cards (16GB supplied) – Records video files in .MOV and stills in .JPG
• Powered from integrated lithium battery pack providing up to 3 hours use (2 hours with WiFi and LED”s on)
• Vibration alerts for device on / off / record / photo / low battery
• Dimensions: 140 x 70 x 17mm – weight 92 grammes
• The device is supplied with USB cable and user guide – No special software or accessories needed (app required for WiFi use on Smartphone)
• This is the ideal portable surveillance tool for Law Enforcement, Police, Private Investigators and Mystery Shoppers and for other individuals trying to obtain the best spy camera footage on-the-go
• Suitable for use in conjunction with both Windows and Mac computers

Whereabouts is the camera located on the cradle?

If you think of holding the phone in a normal manner, then the camera is located on the top end of the phone nearest the user, which means that it would need to be held in a position wit this end pointing towards the subject matter.

Can what the camera is seeing be viewed on the iPhone screen?

No, the iPhone that is being used in conjunction with the camera system will work totally independently. This means that the addition of the camera unit will not restrict phone usage in any way.

Does the phone make any noise when recording are started and stopped or when the battery runs out?

The iPhone Charge Cradle Camera gives no audible alerts whatsoever, so there is nothing that will alert unwanted attention.

Is there another camera on the back of the cradle/case?

No, but the iPhone that the system has been attached to can be used in the normal way and this includes the built-in camera because there is a hole in the back cover to allow for this.

Who would use such a device?

These units are very popular with Private Investigators who want a reliable high quality portable unit for a multitude of situations.

Does the unit also record decent quality audio?

Yes, the iPhone 7 Charge Cradle Camera has an in-built microphone that will easily capture and record clear audio onto the video footage up to a 6 metres radius.

You will need to consider the following to use this equipment:

• You will need access to a Windows or Mac computer with speakers attached is required if wishing to playback recordings with the audio.
• You will need a media player on the computer for playback of video / audio files. It maybe worthwhile downloading a free media player. We use VLC Media Player at Spy Equipment UK
• To playback video files on a Smartphone requires installation of VLC Media Player on the Smartphone
• This product is NOT supplied with an iPhone 7 and although you will not require one to make the product function, it maybe worth considering obtaining a dummy handset to complete the disguise. We have an option on the dropdown menu.