Narrative's next-gen Clip 2 'life cam' boasts 8MP resolution, better battery life
Improving on its eponymous first-generation life-logging wearable camera, Narrative on Tuesday introduced the 8-megapixel Narrative Clip 2, which boasts Wi-Fi connectivity for uploading footage and remote smartphone control via Bluetooth.
Compared to action cams like those made by GoPro and Sony, Narrative Clip 2's design is relatively staid, but that's a good thing for a device intended to capture everyday activities clipped to a user's shirt collar or jacket flap.
For 2015, Narrative managed to shoehorn a 315mAh battery into a device just three millimeters thicker than the original, more than doubling available battery capacity. Clip 2 will need the extra power with a higher resolution 8MP imager with 90 degree viewing angle, up three megapixels from the first-gen's 5MP shooter.
A new wireless radio suite brings Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the party, expanding on USB-only connectivity, while onboard storage remains unchanged at 8GB. Also improved is Clip's mounting hardware, which now allows for more flexible wearing options.
As for the app, Narrative has made its control and playback software available on both iOS and Android platforms and plans to follow a two-week release cycle to more readily meet the needs of users.
Narrative told AppleInsider that Clip serves a wide variety of users, including people who don't use the device exclusively for life logging, but instead bring the camera with them to capture special activities worth recording, like sporting events and family outings.
The Narrative Clip 2 is expected to sell for $199 when it launches later this year. In the meantime, the company is still selling the original Clip for $149 through its website.
Compared to action cams like those made by GoPro and Sony, Narrative Clip 2's design is relatively staid, but that's a good thing for a device intended to capture everyday activities clipped to a user's shirt collar or jacket flap.
For 2015, Narrative managed to shoehorn a 315mAh battery into a device just three millimeters thicker than the original, more than doubling available battery capacity. Clip 2 will need the extra power with a higher resolution 8MP imager with 90 degree viewing angle, up three megapixels from the first-gen's 5MP shooter.
A new wireless radio suite brings Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the party, expanding on USB-only connectivity, while onboard storage remains unchanged at 8GB. Also improved is Clip's mounting hardware, which now allows for more flexible wearing options.
As for the app, Narrative has made its control and playback software available on both iOS and Android platforms and plans to follow a two-week release cycle to more readily meet the needs of users.
Narrative told AppleInsider that Clip serves a wide variety of users, including people who don't use the device exclusively for life logging, but instead bring the camera with them to capture special activities worth recording, like sporting events and family outings.
The Narrative Clip 2 is expected to sell for $199 when it launches later this year. In the meantime, the company is still selling the original Clip for $149 through its website.
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Bad behaviour thrives on anonymity... a revolution is taking place in many societies where anonymity in public is less and less a given. Good and bad consequences no doubt but for some activities such as cycling, a favourite of mine, small high definition cameras are paying off.
Best wishes for 2015 to all.
... bring the camera with them to capture special activities worth recording, like sporting events and family outings.
Maybe that's a good idea.
If you're a complete and total idiot.
Bad behaviour thrives on anonymity... a revolution is taking place in many societies where anonymity in public is less and less a given. Good and bad consequences no doubt but for some activities such as cycling, a favourite of mine, small high definition cameras are paying off.
Best wishes for 2015 to all.
Oh, "paying off"? Really?
You mean by recording incriminating evidence of all those cyclists running stop signs?
Good luck getting a shot of the SUV that backs over you.
This particular clip-cam takes only 1 photo per minute.
Oh, "paying off"? Really?
You mean by recording incriminating evidence of all those cyclists running stop signs?
Good luck getting a shot of the SUV that backs over you.
This particular clip-cam takes only 1 photo per minute.
Pushed your button
I ride by the rules and motorists largely do too in my experience. The cyclist is inevitably on the receiving end and so, yes, the pervasive use of cameras will change behaviour, if not attitudes, toward cyclists.
Safe wheelin'.
Caveat - '...and motorists largely do too in my experience'... speed not included!
Pushed your button
I ride by the rules and motorists largely do too in my experience. The cyclist is inevitably on the receiving end and so, yes, the pervasive use of cameras will change behaviour, if not attitudes, toward cyclists.
Safe wheelin'.
Caveat - '...and motorists largely do too in my experience'... speed not included!
The fact remains: few if any cyclists think they need to stop, or even slow down, at stop signs.
I, as a pedestrian, walk by the rules. The pedestrian is inevitably on the receiving end and so, yes, the pervasive use of cameras will change cyclists' behavior, if not attitudes, toward traffic rules.
The fact remains: few if any cyclists think they need to stop, or even slow down, at stop signs.
I, as a pedestrian, walk by the rules. The pedestrian is inevitably on the receiving end and so, yes, the pervasive use of cameras will change cyclists' behavior, if not attitudes, toward traffic rules.
Where I live, pedestrians utterly rule in bicycle/pedestrian interactions, even on so-called dual-use facilities where the cyclist is a virtual non-entity. I ride on roads largely to avoid self-righteous pedestrians (and their dogs who also rule and glass and poor design and poor maintenance and no oversight).
The pedestrian is (almost) inevitably an utter pain and so, sadly, the pervasive use of cameras will have almost no effect pedestrian behaviour, nor attitudes, toward the fair use of facilities.
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Where I live cyclists follow the road rules. You're about as likely to get in a cycling accident as a car accident if you're running signs and lights. Pedestrians are far more likely to break rules (like jaywalking) but less likely to get in an accident with a manned vehicle.
It is literally cycling anarchy in NYC, especially in Central Park. Bono may never play guitar again because of some maniac cyclist.
Both, bad for him, good for us.