Barbara and I are planning a pretty adventurous trip (more on that later) that will involve some moments when I will wish that both my hands are free. Since I usually have a camera of some sort attached to my hand and I intend to shoot extensive video during this trip, I searched for a solution. I decided against a GoPro because I didn’t want a camera strapped to my head and not know if it was aimed properly or not be certain if it was running when it should be.
I also didn’t want to pay $1500 for Google Glass.
I searched around online and found iVUE Video Glasses. The model I selected has a choice of recording resolutions of 1920x1080p@30 fps or1280x720@60fps. The glasses are light weight, fit securely and have audio and visual indicators so you know when the camera is running. Exposure, white balance, contrast, saturation, sharpness and more are adjustable or you can choose default or automatic settings. The glasses are moderately weather resistant and the frames seem tough and sturdy.
Here is my first test of the glasses, ending with a visit with Fred Bodin who was more interested in playing with my Fuji X-T1.
Good Morning Gloucester 
I am seriously impressed with the quality of the film and sound! It is just incredible to think that all of that was produced by a tiny camera on a pair of glasses! So much of what was science fiction (or Ian Fleming’s imaginings) is now a reality, soon to become commonplace. I think am experiencing future shock– I have lived from a time and place without television and wall phones with hand cranks and human operators— to a time with magic sun glasses that take moving pictures with sound. And I want some! A-maz-ing!!
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I was feeling a bit motion sick with the unsteadiness. Anyone else? I think it’s amazing though, for the price!
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That is pretty impressive. Not a terrible price either.
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Those are awesome!! Thanks for the video and enjoy your trip!
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Like a B movie horror film! I was waiting for an ax to swing and see you dismember one of those unsuspecting people! Go with the GoPro, you will have less motion sickness and higher quality. Plus you’ll look really cool with it strapped to your head. I hope they take returns????
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I was thinking that it was really pretty steady. If I was walking or driving, I’m always looking all over the place, it would have been really unsteady. Did you think of that during this test? Did you try to keep your eyes forward, and not bob around a bunch? Just wondering.
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Wow… I might have to ask Santa for one
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Thank you all for your comments.
I found it quite a challenge to keep the camera movement to a minimum. I guess my bipod body doesn’t make a very good tripod. Paula, I did try to keep my head steady and moved my eyes around for the broader view. Worse than the movement, there is no guide to help keep the camera level. When I panned over the harbor from the Fish Pier I thought my head was level, but apparently It was tilted. I’ve been told that I am not very level headed.
Bill, I may take another look at the GoPro after this trip. We are quite limited for weight and space. The glasses weigh next to nothing and fit in a pocket or any small compartment in a day pack.
Having said all that, some of the “you are there” excitement of POV (point of view) shooting is camera movement that gives the viewer the sense that she is participating in the activity being filmed. I hope to capture some of that as I board, ride and disembark from a small Zodiak while landing on Cape Horn, one of our destinations. I will have my Panasonic GX 7 (a light weight micro 4/3 format that is good for both stills and video)with me for calmer land based shooting.
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Hi Marty. The Go Pro is a great cam, and they even have a chest harness for a steadier shot: Available at Amazon
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I thought the quality was pretty amazing from a pair of sunglasses! and no one knew they were being videoed as you walked along the Blvd., and I didn’t experience any sense of motionsickness. I didn’t check the link, so don’t know what they cost. How do you download the video from the glasses to your computer? Technology is amazing!
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E.J.
$159 on Amazon. The unit uses a micro SD card (which is easy to drop and loose) that you can insert into a card reader with the supplied adapter and download to your computer. A USB cable is supplied so you can connect the device directly to the computer and download that way.
Perhaps someone can tell me if there is a way to transfer the video files from the camera to my iPhone so I can review them in the field.I will have no other computer with me.
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Marty,
Great quality digital and good defensive diving when you spotted that fellow behind the blind spot coming across roadway…I am very impressed with the quality and cost — and will recommend this to some folks who will find this information very helpful in their jobs! I enjoyed the drive too thanks you memory lane 🙂 Dave & Kim:-)
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