Innovv C3 Mini Snake Camera - Full Review with Sample Clips

Detailed review of the C3 Mini Wired Helmet Bike Car Gun...etc cam.
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[@Techmoan]

Prices, links to the samples and purchasing options are in the video description and over on Techmoan.com here: www.techmoan.com/blog/2014/11/2/innovv-c3-review-the-wired-lens-mini-camera.html

[@Ilanvain]

Great video as always Thanks Techmoan

[@Samara.Weaving]

Thanks for another great review. Were you able to conceal the chunky lense wire when using it as a dash cam? Also, after recording a video using the time lapse feature, is it possible to adjust the speed of that video? Thanks again :-)

[@matthewbright6864]

Samara Weaving .

[@WoodooAlien]

Rainbow the Brony probably not because of hdmi copy protected content on all other devices

[@XaneMyers]

Strangely, when I saw this in the video thumbnail, I thought it'd be a camera you could curve around corners and into tight spaces to see what's there, sorta like the cameras doctors use when looking up people's noses and stuff.

[@anonymousarmadillo6589]

That's called an endoscope.

[@Redbodhi]

and butts

[@davidroberts5763]

I received mine earlier for the bargain price of £28.51 from Gearbest in a flash sale. I'm well happy with the price. I can't wait to attach it to my helmet and get recording. Thanks Techmoan for the great reviews. It really helped me to decide which camera would be best for me. It was a hard decision though as there are a few that seem pretty good. The Sony, the contour roam, the tcl and the Innovv all seemed the best for what I wanted. But saw this at a bargain price and snapped it up straight away.

[@sportsfan1291]

I really liked that guys cover of Feeling Groovy

[@Dan-TechAndMusic]

Innovv's logo is very similar to Lenovo. I doubt that was on accident.

[@basilbatov]

I noticed that too. :D

[@gloopymoop]

Yes exactly, even the font itself looks very familiar

[@ekner]

gloopymoop I'm behind a lenovo screen right now and, yes, it's spot on. I'd say it's exactly the same font.

[@krist0sh]

I was just about to mention it myself!

[@brokenscart7989]

Exactly my thought, is it the same font?

[@kk6fvp595]

This camera looks good for amateur television. The AVI output would plug right in to an amateur television transmitter. The fact that you can a title on the screen is perfect for displaying your amateur radio call sign as required by the regulations. I might pick one of these up for experimenting with amateur TV.

[@Ground_Effect]

This format (Recording unit and camera seperate) are actually pretty interesting for moto vlogging, biking or running shots. I would like to see more manufacturers trying this camera style out!

[@YF501]

lnnovv lenovo same font on the thing too

[@spoods4628]

Dyslexic logo designers...

[@WallyPCify]

no wonder why New England is called New England it looks like England, but its newer

[@Quickblood1]

+Wally PCify lol love that

[@WallyPCify]

+Quickblood1 I'm glad you like corky sarcasm because the world is getting to serious.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Mind blown

[@Liowen]

Not a bad little camera though I would suggest that they make the mic in separate from the charger port, then it would be nearly everything a motovlogger would need in a small package. It would also mean that the user could use a better mic option, rather than the supplied one (might depend on where you have it mounted in the helmet as well). I hope the code last for than a few weeks as I am going to get in a week or two.

[@Techmoan]

***** I believe that there are plans for things like that on future models...but if this one doesn't sell well then its unlikely they'll get the chance to make them.

[@Liowen]

Techmoan Yeah I hope it does sell well so they can make a better one, but only time will tell on that though. I feel it will sell well though since if there is a problem with the lens it does not mean the end to the camera, and the fact that it is lighter than a GoPro, or clone, I feel a lot of motovloggers might switch over.

[@DownandOutNYC]

It looks like a mini B usb plug, which would have 5 pins. 2 would be for power, and the other 3 could be used for the Mic. A simple y-cable wired correctly should do the job.

[@willyevans6201]

DownandOutNYC It is a 8 pin mini usb plug and I have made a cable set that does allow the mic or any mic that you like to be used while power is attached. forum.dashcamtalk.com/threads/innovv-c3-with-remote-lens-with-exchangable-wide-and-narrow-fov-lens.6406/page-19#post-94278

[@Liowen]

Willy Evans Awesome mod, bookmarked for later!

[@AKdude206]

6:57 as an American I had a little heart attack when I saw that car coming around the corner on the wrong side of the road. I thought that was going to be it for Techmoan for a second there.

[@richodude2679]

It seems it’s. Just Americans that make this comment .... do you have television there ? Have you ever seen content from another country ?

[@favoritemustard3542]

@@richodude2679 what ridiculous questions.

[@popitinpete]

Another good review, Mr Moan ;-) Just made me think, how about reviewing one of those endoscope cameras? You're supposed to be able to send it into your U-bend (very useful) or maybe more practical, peer into your car's more inaccessible nooks & crannies. Check the pipes & wires under the kitchen units etc. KEEP 'EM COMING!

[@timetothrive1637]

Interesting! So you could use several pre-setting-loaded micro SD cards for different uses? One for a dash cam, and one for say indoors plugged in to power for taking an all day time lapse for my leopard gecko's daily activities? Do you know if the motion detection is activated by the base unit or the snake lense? Thanks

[@sierrawhiskykilo]

I liked the Asimov joke! Thanks for the reviews Techmoan

[@Techmoan]

sierrawhiskykilo it was a bit obscure, so thanks for getting it.

[@mojoe60]

thanks for this review i'm a quadriplegic and draw holding a pencil in my teeth. i'm thinking of doing some drawing videos and i'm looking for a camera i can mount to my glasses or some type of head harness. the mount isn't that important i can modify what a camera comes with or make my own. i just want something lightweight with good quality video. the lens on a wire does have an advantage because because i can put the controls where i can reach them. do you think this camera would be good for this? i was thinking the 90 degree lens might work? i've watched several of your reviews do you have any other suggestions? thank you.

[@Techmoan]

+mojoe60 I think the focussing would be an issue - its a fixed focus at infinity and I'd imagine things on a desk will be a bit soft on the focus. It's also a bit heavy to mount onto glasses.

[@mojoe60]

+Techmoan thank you.

[@ayeRIGHTyaBE]

I used the C3 now for some time: PROBLEMS; 1. The micro USB connection is so flimsy and this leads to a bad connections or the entire connection breaking from the PCB. 2. The sealed camera was put together in the high temperature high RH location, therefore in low temperature locations droplets gather on the inside of the lense rending the camera basically useless.

[@WoodooAlien]

AyeRight YaBe the same problem with micro usb. just nice I have 2 data cables for this camera

[@TheMrJayAM]

Great job on the video. Very informative. Thank you for the effort you put into these, it's appreciated.

[@sagitovs]

This camera is perfect for my needs. Thanks for your review!

[@UnlimitedVertical]

Extra lens's/cables are about $30-$35. I think it would be awesome to be able to install the lens portion in a number of rc airplanes and just attach the part with the electronics as needed.

[@mikegallegos7]

The quality is good enough to enjoy the nice looking countryside, stone architecture, live music street and the mall's neon signs. England seems a nice place to see. Thanks for your effort. You are helping me decide what to consider and which product to consider for purchase.

[@artonline01]

Since I am in the US I flinch everytime I see the car coming around the corner in the right lane.

[@machinerin151]

Every time this brit shows the driving footage my first thought is "What the hell are you doing on the opposite lane? Oh, wait..."

[@nilswegner2881]

yeah, it is always really strange to see that as a fellow german

[@iaxable]

Gotta hate those thin half sized lanes with no space to pull over.

[@gimble8638]

but funnily brits never think that if watching any footage of countries that drive on the right, well i know i dont anyway and i never see fellow brits saying that on say an american vid makers channel etc, hmmm ;) tho in general i guess we are better travelled much of the time as in experienced both ourselves, perhaps thats it? and laxable europeans can actually drive!! :p

[@stephenphilp1380]

Ur anus why do yo lot insist on driving on the wrong side of the road? Are you all left handed or something.

[@machinerin151]

@@stephenphilp1380 no, in fact we're right handed, that's why we use right hand to shift gears and whatnot (legitimate reason everyone switched to driving on the right: to sit on the left and control horses with the right hand. Horses have just been replaced with a gear shifter). It is you who are left handed weirdos.

[@backdraft999]

As a driver from the US, I instinctively flinched when I saw the first car approaching at about 6:57. haha...

[@happyprepper4024]

Thanks for the great video! I realise that this camera is not sold as an infrared camera, but sometimes being infrared capable depends on the manufacturer using a red filter or not. My handheld video camera for instance is definitely not sold as an infrared camera but performs perfectly well in that role because of the red filter or absence thereof. One of the specialist uses you mentioned could include using a camera like this in that role. It would be very simple to check the cameras infrared compatability by turning off the lights and checking to see if any footage is recorded when the scene is bathed in infrared light. Although there are some enthusiasts who provide such information, they are not mainstream and finding out infrared compatibility for mainstream cameras can be problematic. This may not be something that you are interested in doing but performing a simple check would help others like myself greatly. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@monsterscarry]

Looks like a great camera. Love the fact that they include an external microphone. Don't like the use of non standard mini/micro USB to connect to the camera. This means that the slew of other USB cables I have cannot be used, and if I loose the non-standard cable I'll be SOL.

[@VeryFastRodi]

Now this is a more car camera friendly shape, lens being able to put somewhere seperate. And with a small body/unit so its easily hidden away out of view (on like the headliner near the window)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Its great that they listened to your advice and produced a camera likewise. A clever design. Just need to move the mic into the camera lens part. A pro review as always, I know they take a lot of time.

[@Techmoan]

fredintheshed1 this one has taken longer than most. I've been shooting for a couple of weeks.. editing started on Friday and finished on Sunday. I really think I need to start making simpler videos.

[@ekner]

Techmoan A switch to a different presentation style might keep the sweet sweet information in there, but shorten production time. Linus Tech Tips has a very quick and efficient review video routine while maintaining accuracy and richness in information. Check them out! By the way, I appreciate the product knowledge you gain from your long production times, and that's something you should ensure to keep in future videos whatever changes you make.

[@mb-ql1gb]

@Techmoan: As far as I like your videos very very much, its not a good idea to upscale clips for comparision. I know its done 2014, but may be you might read it. Upscaling of 720 to 1080 is done in your enviroment and depends on which upscalemode you choose. I can clearly see lots of antialising in those 720p clips, so leave them as they are, dont resize them to fit your 1080p project settings in your cutting application.

[@bostjanrezman]

Great idea, but just a few options are missing in order to convince me into buying. 1. Include GPS 2. More recording video modes (like 720p/30fps) 3. Support larger Sdxc cards (I would like to record at least 10 hours without changing the card) 4. Gyroscope/angle sensor would be extraordinary :)

[@bostjanrezman]

I know. I rather pay more if I get what I need, then to buy a cheaper model that I'm not satisfied with.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

Really nice...I've seen Panasonic camera's set up the same way on Ebay that cost $400. This is so much more affordable. WHY is this camera (with or without cable unit) very much like a "metal Mobius"? Even the configuration of settings. The Mobius has a default of time stamp OFF, though. AGAIN, Mr Techmoan very nice thorough review!

[@strengthandbulkMadness]

If they make an extended worm lens the size of an 808 camera lens, this could be a great action/spy camera. You would be able to just tape it to the side of your face or on your clothing.

[@klofisch]

i think that head mount would be useful for people who does VLOGs about repairs and else.

[@advcrow]

Great videos. I will suggest in the future models to add another lense lead so you can have 2 lenses recording from the same unit. Of course that may lead to increasing the size of the recording unit, but I think would be a great idea!

[@DiHandley]

Hi Matt, as always another excellent review. Very thorough. Although. As you were explaining the resolution issues with KZbin, I thought what you really need is a points scale. Your opinion is by now well respected, but some sort of "Gold Star" scale would be very useful. Perhaps a five star rating with half star resolution for things like: 1/ Video Resolution, 2/ Sound, 3/ Frame Rate, 4/ Ease of Use, 5/ Battery Life, 6/ Functionality, 7/ Attachments, 8/ Night Vision 9/ Overall Rating. In that way people can get a "Snapshot" of the item being reviewed. Cheers. David. GadgetBuy

[@FrankGoossens_DIYDental]

Interesting. I was looking for something like this to record dental treatments. I'd put it on the operation lamp. the 'timelapse' mode would suit the viewers better than real life speed I presume. Thanks for the review!

[@LovingAtlanta]

Great review. I recently found your channel and love it. 👍

[@Demonicblacksmith]

I wish they had put in an extra 3.5mm socket for the mic. since now you have to choose between the use of a microphone OR using an external battery/other power supply. This could have been the ideal camera for crosscountry vlogging if it could be charged continuously and have the external mic operational at the same time :-p

[@aspectcarl]

awesome, I would probably slide the camera into mount as eventually the mount would likely become brittle and break

[@revanslacey]

It would be nice if the record delay went negative too - with a rolling recording of the last few seconds of captured footage saved to memory when the recording was activated. In many situations the most important evidence is what was happening in the lead up to the impact or the decision to start recording.

[@deadmetalbr]

Wish my local mall had a Doc Martens store. D:

[@stewjw]

I wonder if the cable is shielded? It can be important for RC aircraft users. It looks a bit large and heavy for my use but I like the alloy case. I wonder why the camera was made so large? Horyzon HD will shortly be releasing their version 4 camera attached to the recording unit via a shielded cable, with a detachable LCD screen.

[@SupremePeteza]

The Mobius has had time-lapse video since last firmware update (2.18). They keep getting better :D

[@davidriley7659]

Most laptops and screens are 1080p max (chromebooks and cheap laptops are 720p), don't worry about 4k or 60fps.

[@malcolmalexander5246]

Good review, but it surprises me that manufacturers don't make this size for mounting in cars. After all, it's onlt there in case of an accident to record the event. Sound is not very important, but as long as there is a reasonable image, it does the job. Any reviews on smaller front and back camera dash equpment for cars will be most welcome.

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

To avoid wind noise and ambient noise when using this camera on a motorcycle or any other similar high-noise environment, I would use a throat microphone for commentary. The high frequency response of throat microphones is terrible, but they're practically immune to wind noise.

[@Techmoan]

***** thanks for the tip.

[@EliteSniperTV]

Techmoan or you could just use a deadcat

[@EliteSniperTV]

If this camera had the video quality of gopro, drift, etc. it would be perfect. like buy instantly perfect.

[@PlvsVltra]

EliteSniperTV u should see the panasonic hx a500 is very similar

[@PlvsVltra]

***** but more expensive, i got one xd

[@KitCox]

+FUCKGOOGLE+ It has much better resolution and much bigger price. So not very similar.

[@EliteSniperTV]

KitCox true story, but cost isn't really an issue for me. I'm just looking for the best camera for motovlogging that doesn't look like a tissue box on the side of my head

[@KitCox]

+EliteSniperTV I gotcha. In your case I would probably do the same. I'm not a biker, and forget that you may be in a 110kph slipstream. Or, if you're in our American Southwest, say Nevada, 250 if you and your scooter are up to it...

[@ZeusPolecat]

Mr TMoan. I have a very specific design of camera in mind. I can't quite find the prefect answer yet. Would It be possible to receive some advice via email? Please private message me.

[@bobflyman]

PS I used a different mount on my crash helmet which holds the cam futher away hence you don't see any visor in the frame, even with the 120 lense. It's on my test review at 15m 01s. It also means the clip is removeable when not in use. Innovv C3 HD Action Cam/Snake Cam Unboxing, Review, Using and Test Clips Plus I warmed the mount clips gently on a gas flame so I could open them slightly to make using them a bit easier. I think it would be useful too to put a white stripe of tape along the top of the bullet to make vertical more obvious?

[@shadshowadradna]

Is the recording frame rate somehow linked to the speed of the bike? It's just I noticed that when you rode over those big SLOW signs on the road, the video makes it look like you didn't.

[@NinjaNezumi]

I want to move to where you live That's a beautiful neighborhood!

[@moss1066]

Yeah listen to the man. The norths a toilet. I only came to the comments to see if anyone commented about the scenery lol.

[@brentdennard6722]

Is it possible to use the internal and external microphones simultaneously to capture sound inside the car cabin as well as outside?

[@DogWatchFilms]

Also, many (most) of your video wasn't level, does that mean you struggled to mount the camera and are there any lights on the camera, if so can you turn them off?

[@msa_1439]

I'm in somaalia thanks allot for your help but kind of all these micro camera are not available in my country

[@jusride7]

I truly do enjoy your informative videos! Very good job as always my friend. Thank you. You save us so much grief. Your friend...

[@pjjmsn]

Great review as usual Matt! However, being familiar with your meticulousness, I gathered that you had one damn hell of a time trying to get the camera oriented straight. It was like a roller-coaster ride with the shift-tilt of all the videos, lol. I don't think you succeeded once Matt and I know it was not for a lack of trying. Are you sure the bumps on the top of the lens units which indicate which way up were placed on there accurately?

[@Bazza47]

I've fitted one of these to my bike, but when I try and view the files with the HT prefix I keep getting an error message and they won't play, but the ones with an L do. Looking on the INNOVV website there's a firmware update but I can't seem to manage to get it to download and transfer it to the camera as I'm a bit of a techno dinosaur so do you have any advice on how to do this. My laptop has windows 10 if it makes any difference Thanks

[@Antoniostubeio]

great video...many thanks for sharing

[@kevinbyrne4538]

14:00 -- I was disappointed by the camera's use as a dash-cam. You didn't crash into the rear of the vehicle ahead of you ; no one drove into the side of a truck; ... Oh, wait. This is England, not Russia.

[@johnhamlin6082]

Good grief, your up near me, in a very damp Manchester!!

[@joblessalex]

The non standard connector kills it. No replacement cables if you break em.

[@jdx41]

I'd like to find a weatherproof cam and hard wire it from a car's grill, and another from the rear bumper. Is the C3 Mini suitable for both grill and rear bumper applications?

[@simonsteinhausen5235]

Do you think i could use this as a self use Colonoscope ?

[@popitinpete]

At a stretch, maybe ;-)

[@mainmajo]

I have listen so lomg to you channel. Simply Thank you for your work. L G Majo Berlin,

[@MsCori76]

I got motion sickness when you had it on your helmet. It was fine when you had it mounted on the mirror.

[@Samara.Weaving]

Thanks for another great review. Were you able to conceal the chunky lense wire when using it as a dash cam? Also, after recording a video using the time lapse feature, is it possible to adjust the speed of that video? Thanks again :-)

[@AshInAmsterdam]

Do you have motovlogging on KZbin?

[@NenadKralj]

Woow, this is the best so far!

[@bulldog6728]

I thinking a bout buying action camera for fishing what would be a good one to use.

[@DirkaDirka07]

Is the camera and wire waterproof? If so, to what specification?

[@davidbeveridge9464]

Techmoan: How about suggesting to your friend Rock to make threw mini cameras and a dash cam for those who have convertible automobiles that way one mini camera is inside the top rear window and when the top is down you have another rear camera on your windshield screen facing the rear and one in the front windshield facing on coming traffic. I know I would buy one for my Cadillac convertible if one becomes available

[@UnlimitedVertical]

1:51 nice dig at the usb port :-) Seriously though, this might be the solution I've been looking for since it is very difficult to find a pair of relatively inexpensive high quality 1080p glasses/sunglasses. I would imagine that this would give me a lot of what I need (I don't need to be incognito) for my flight recordings. Time to jot this down on my xmas list :-)

[@bobflyman]

Great review as usual Matt. My test review came out the same day! Yours is longer as you have more sample footage. I had problems with it on my old 1978 Honda, probably RF from engine. The video froze as soon as I started the engine. Shame as I did two 3/4 hour rides through town and country. There is mountain bike ride footage. Didn't have a problem with G sensor as I turned it off. At 720 60 fps one frame duplicated every 5. Did you get the same result? Class 10 card. I had almost 90 mins battery life which was 9.4Gb. 1.2 Gb 10 mins. In two days you have 3k views, I have just 330 :( Good little camera! My test Innovv C3 HD Action Cam/Snake Cam Unboxing, Review, Using and Test Clips

[@TheBarnacleBlimp]

Excellent review of a very versatile camera.

[@W00fer]

Would be an instant buy if this had HDMI out and could be used as a standalone HDMI recorder. Too bad it cannot do that. Do you know of such a thing Techmoan?

[@Techmoan]

Cobrainvicta You need an HDMI capture box - not a camera. - Search for HDMI game capture on google - it's not something I have any experience with.

[@s0nnyburnett]

Cool idea with some nice accessories out of the box.

[@treywoolford3098]

Just picked one up from my local pawn shop friend, great informational video review. i wish you mad a video for everything i bought. haha but i have 2 Questions, 1. what kind of temperatures can the C3 withstand? I am speaking of Winter Sports applications. 2. you said something about people using the camera to record with RC aircraft while using the live stream function. How can this work if the camera has to be plugged into the recording box and the cable for the TV also has to be plugged into the box. Or is there a way to live stream to a monitor wirelessly?

[@faceit6236]

is there any way to get a mic like that to connect to the sj4000 without tearing into it?

[@TedSpacey]

lol.. Bhs... They've gone out of business since this was filmed

[@ACABSTUDIOS]

If you use the head mount, will the side of your face get n the shot?

[@johnozzy2]

Can you tell me where I could buy and cost of a usb battery pk and would it power the 808 key fob camera ?. Thanks

[@Lenser]

Would the 90 degree lens work well to place over the fender on the front of the bike?

[@MrDracozna]

Nice review :-) looks like a nice camera to use on the back of a motorcycle.

[@mrhelicrazy]

Had to buy one of these too...

[@julianrose810]

Will the microphone for the C3 work with C1 or C2? Also have you seen the Mobius-90 camera (helmet camera)? to my mind a better Mobius for mounting on a helmet.

[@pjjmsn]

Another question I had: the Innovv C1 and C2 are not able to do 60 FPS (from your review of them). Unlike them, is this one able to do it?

[@Raptor50aus]

My Innovv C! camera goes out of focus when used as a dashcam and gets warm to hot. Any ideas for a fix?

[@Numian]

I'm a kind of disappointed with video quality of this camera. I was hoping for superior quality over other cameras... Why? Optics part of this cam alone is the size of whole Mini 0803 cam or similar ones! Thanks for great and informativ review anyway.

[@fergusonhr]

I would think it means that it records one frame every five seconds, for the 5 second time lapse mode...not 5 frames per minute

[@Techmoan]

Gary Ferguson Jr yes it should, but look at the video. You can see that the footage I recorded in time lapse mode isn't made up of 90x video.

[@gregkennedy0118]

Hey, tech moan. I just wanted to ask if you have any camera recommendations for paint balling. Preferably inexpensive and something I can quickly take on and off if needed. Thanks!

[@Techmoan]

Gregory Kennedy It's something I get asked about every now and then - but I haven't got a definitive answer - the C3 is as good an option as anything I've tested.

[@donspew]

Now this is a great camera.

[@DogWatchFilms]

Sorry if you have answered this before, lots of feedback and not enough time.. You suggest the lens unit is using a standard HDMI port, does this mean you can use a standard HDMI cable if you require an extension?

[@Techmoan]

DogWatchFilms You can use an extension - it's not infinite though, it's mentioned somewhere in the previous comments.

[@DogWatchFilms]

thank you

[@mamwaswdupie9]

I'm interested how it would look in use with multicopter :) btw it looks great at driving motorcycle :)

[@noshoes]

I thought you were going to get hit when I saw the video of you riding on the wrong side of the road ;)

[@Mandalore06]

I love the look of that Yo Sushi place! I could kill a couple hours in there!

[@fig8man]

that jacket looks cool

[@tbr27]

I know it comes with an external mic but does this C3 does have in-built mic like the C2? From the pictures at their website, I can't see and "hole" on the device for a mic.

[@Techmoan]

Trieno Ridwen see 12:33

[@petergreen4440]

Do a reveiw of the xs100 Polariod

[@crankshaft007]

thanks for great review !

[@TheLameTechGuy]

I wonder if you could input an hdmi signal from say a xbone or ps4 and record that?

[@Techmoan]

TheLameTechGuy Wonder no more - the answer is No. The connector might be the same but the data sent over it isn't. Think how many things are attached via USB plugs, printers, power adaptors, cameras, game controllers etc - however plugging an Xbox controller into a printer doesn't enable you to draw pictures on the paper.

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

My wish list is for a good quality, outdoor, small camera with full colour, audio and night vision. It should be wireless with a decent range and the option to buy an amplifier to extend that range as needed. So... Camera....Receiver. Or, Camera....Amp.....Receiver. The use for it would be to keep an eye on a valuable motor cycle parked in a public place near work. For this reason the whole package should be small enough to hide so that it does not get stolen either. The camera should be capable of continuous broadcasting for 8 or more hours and powered by batteries charged by small solar panels. Perhaps in the way garden lights are powered. For range purposes, it may be worth looking at ham radio repeater systems. I say this because I have a VHF hand held radio here at home that gets out over thirty five miles using a repeater 10 miles away from my home. Find this and you will make my year. Maybe Rock could help? Happy Christmas all.