The eyewear industry is getting
more exciting day after day. In our previous posts, we talked about Google’s Project Glass and Apple’s patent acquisition for a
head-mounted device that can be used to enhance user experience through
augmented reality.
Today, we are taking the lead of
Fox News reporter Clayton Morris as he captures a futuristic sunglass concept
that is now a reality in a video report. Who knows, maybe in a couple of years,
this cutting-edge technology can be easily accessible to everyone. Wholesale
sunglasses with video recording capabilities would definitely be a hit to
teens and adults alike.
Pivothead is the company
responsible for this technologically advanced eyewear. The sunglass is
equipped with an 8 MP still camera and a 44.1 kHz microphone to ensure the
quality of photos and video recordings taken through the sunglasses. This mean
and lean machine also has gyroscopic image stabilization and continuous
auto-focus capabilities.
A major point highlighted by the
site is the presence of a software component in the sunglasses that is
compatible with both Windows and Mac iOS platforms. Differences in
compatibility performance were noted by engadget.
“Honestly, we have very little to
complain about when it comes to the quality of the product produced…” O’Brien
wrote. He adds “Was it as crisp or clear as, say, an HD Hero 2 or Contour+? No,
but considering it was only an 8MP sensor crammed into the body of a pair of
knockoff Oakley sunglasses, we didn’t expect it to be.”
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| Actual photo taken with Pivothead |
And the verdict…
“Having tried any number of
rugged and first-person video recording options, we were initially a bit skeptical of how the Pivothead would stack
up. The sensor was smaller, the pixel count lower and the price higher than many of its
theoretical competitors. But, we were
pleasantly surprised with them – despite our initial hesitation over their
aesthetics. Image quality was occasionally inconsistent but, when when it was
good, both detail and color quality were
far above average. What’s more, operating
the glasses is simple and intuitive…so long as you’re willing to accept the
default settings.
Our complaints came down largely to design and price. And we’re not
just talking about the CVS bargain rack looks. In particular the placement of
the indicator LEDs left us frustrated during the testing period. Additionally, the $349 price tag is a bit hard to swallow.
While we wouldn’t call it a deal-breaker, it’s clear that you’d have to have a
very specific set of requirements to choose these over a GoPro HD Hero 2. Such
offerings deliver better image quality and are more durable, but they’re also
far more inconvenient to use and less discreet. But, if you’re looking for a simple way to catch some POV video without
the need for cumbersome mounts, these guys offer a compelling alternative.”
View the complete report and an
actual video footage using the sunglasses here.
For fresh and updated news on
eyewear technologies, always visit gotshades.com
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