Akiba Spill] USB wire camera that can (possibly) be used with smartphones is now on sale.

The "USB WireCAM 5m" is a wire camera with a 5m cable length that can capture images of narrow crevices, pipes, attics, and other places that are normally difficult to see. It uses microUSB as its connection interface and can be used not only with PCs but also with some smartphones and tablets. The camera is also equipped with an LED light on the tip, which allows for shooting in dark places.

The manual says that the device must be "a Samsung/Sony/Huawei/Xiaomi Android smartphone or tablet that supports OTG and UVC. Internal memory of 1GB or more (2GB recommended)". In addition, installation of a dedicated application from the included driver CD (Android devices only) is required to use the software.

Incidentally, in the store, we confirmed operation on Samsung "Galaxy Note 3" and ASUS "MeMO Pad" as well as on Windows 10 tablets.

According to Toei Radio Radio Department Store, which sells the product, "The long cable seems to consume a lot of power, so it is difficult to use it for a long time with a smartphone, let alone a tablet (which has a large battery capacity). Nevertheless, the ability to easily check the drain in a washbasin or look for coins in a closet with a smartphone is a bit appealing.

If you are interested, why not visit the store?

The price is 4,480 yen (tax included).