My initial takeaway from using the camera is it's a more-than-worthy companion for those looking to capture great video without the rigmarole of holding a camera or remembering to turn it on when the moment strikes.
Now there are some caveats to a small but powerful camera.
I wasn't afforded the magnetic backing, so I made use of the clip that comes with the standard box.
As you might realize, using just the clip would prove problematic considering the kind of clothes you are wearing. Even if you manage a pocket to clip it to, the camera may still hang forward if your shirt is too blousy.
A similar issue arises with the provided lanyard. That being said, I can imagine having this beauty clipped by magnet to your clothes would solve a lot of that conundrum.
With all of that said, it's so easy to use the camera. You simply turn it on with the push of a button and then tap your way through a color-coded menu: Green denotes video mode; Purple indicates timelapse and yellow means you are about to shoot a photo.
It's an easy and intuitive way to figure out how you are going to capture a memory without having a screen available - although you can certainly work the camera through Wi-Fi tethering through the app.
One thing to note is that on sunny days you will have some difficulty figuring out what color is being presented around the home button. A little shielding of the hand solves this quickly.
Pros - Wearable; Light; Affordable; Powerful; Amazingly Crisp Video and Images; Touch Sensitive Casing For Mode Selection; Double tap case to record; Wi-Fi Capability; Cloud Storage; 32GB micro SD slot; Timelapse availability; Easy to upload to social media accounts
Cons - Best with magnetic backing, which is extra; Light system can be difficult to see in sunlight; Wi-Fi tether can run the battery down
Of course, this isn't going to replace your GoPro that's available with waterproof casing. However, it's an extremely intriguing choice for those who want a camera outside their phone that can sit comfortably from any tabletop, around your neck or on your lapel.
With the price as it is, it would be a wonderful gift for anyone doing a great deal of travel who wants to capture video but doesn't care about things like framing.
You can just pop it on, go to dinner or that concert and forget you're wearing it. When you come home you've found that you have a treasure trove of footage.
And that's a marvelous thing.
Grade: B+
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