Spy-cam watch from 1969
This 1969 prototype Kilfitt spy-camera watch is currently bid up to $59,000 and climbing fast. These things call out for a $12 contemporary knock-off. Link
This 1969 prototype Kilfitt spy-camera watch is currently bid up to $59,000 and climbing fast. These things call out for a $12 contemporary knock-off. Link
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The performance of many of these small spy cameras leave much to be desired. There was one that I especially coveted back in the seventies when I was a kid and bought it in this town's then only nolvety shop. I should have seen it for what it was, but hey, I was a kid and didn't know better. I had the occasion to meet some famous people and took their picture. However, the photolab only got a fog on the negatives.
Now, if I would have used a Minox, or even a compact 110 that existed back then, then I would have been much more successful.
I have to chuckle, because the thing that I wanted so very much is unbelievably plentiful now and even digital.
But the fact is, as these things are built, most of them are just not practical to take pictures with.
"Calling Dick Tracy, come in, Dick Tracy..."
I'm impressed by what appears to be a miniature stargate on this spiffy device - Let's spy on other worlds! Hooray!
FYI , it is more likely that a camera collector will be willing to pay that than a watch collector. Heinz Kilfitt was a legendary camera and lens designer in the 50s and 60s who among other things , invented the zoom lens and designed the Robot and Alpa cameras.