Who is the original manufacturer of the MicroMV Recorder seen in the
attached links?

(I need the info of the company that makes and sells the recorder to
"spy, security & surveillance shops").

- Name, address, telephone number, www, etc. 

http://www.homelandsecuritysource.com/recorder.html 
http://www.spyresearch.com/minirecorderpage.html 
http://www.4spi.com/new_products_from_spi.htm 
http://www.videoglasses.com/digitalrecorder.html

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Clarification of Question by zach1-ga on 03 Sep 2003 21:42 PDT

I need is the information of the company (I believe they are in the
states) that makes the 'modifications' and sells the recorder.  The
unit I am looking for is only a recorder, not a video camera (no
lens).

It is my opinion that this item has to be either knock off, debadged
Sony DCR-IP5 (or the more expensive IP7E), or a modified DCR-IP5.  You
cannot argue that the pictures are strikingly alike one another.

Compare:

http://www.cornerspyshop.com/spycamera.htm [Sony DCR-IP7E]

http://www.epinions.com/pr-Camcorders_Sony_DCR_IP7E_Micro_MV_Tape_Camcorder_DCR_IP7E/display_~full_specs
[Sony DCR-IP17E]

With:

http://www.4spi.com/new_products_from_spi.htm [XXX-2002]

Look at the face of the LCD and the lettering.  Also notice the bump
where the LCD pivots is EXACTLY the same in contour and shape as the
DCR-IP7E.  The only thing missing is the Sony logo at the bottom of
the LCD (debadged) and the large lens at the top.  You will also
notice that the pictures are from different angles and make the camera
seem smaller (in the apparent knock off or debadged version).

Additionally these items were released in Asia (Singapore) before the
US and might possibly have had a different shape or camera mechanism
and it might be a possibility these are one of the MANY debadged or
knock off items that come from this part of the world (modified and
re-sold).  See: http://news.com.com/2100-1040-273303.html?legacy=cnet&tag=mn_hd

Also notice that Sony does sell generic goods (look at bottom):
http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/pin.shtml

Here is a link to some generic electronics:
http://sotechs.com/eTronics/gadgets.cfm/electronic/4444
http://sotechs.com/eTronics/electronics.cfm/gadgets/sondcrip5dkit/
[Sony DCR-IP5]
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,102896,00.asp [Sony
DCR-IP5]

Also very important to note are the dimensions, weight, and color.

Please let me know if this has helped any with regards to your
question.  Thank you.