Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses II Review: A Stylish Camera for Your FACE!
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Ever wish your glasses had a camera? How about microphones and speakers? Well Meta has teamed up with RayBans to make that bizarre need into an actual product! Version II of the Smart Glasses feature vastly improved image and sound quality, so we took them for a spin to see if we'd actually want a pair. Find out if you'll see these glasses on Chris' face in the future!
Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store
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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - The case
2:10 - Controls
3:02 - Photo/Video Quality
6:26 - Privacy
7:59 - Speakers and mics
10:51 - Should you buy it? - Věda a technologie
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These are wild! Thanks for the walk-through and review. It's exciting to see how Version II of the Smart Glasses has improved both image and sound quality but seems like they have a ways to go before they are a "must have".
Already seen a few reviews of this and this is the most detailed and down to earth. Great work thanks
Far and away the best and most real review of these I've seen. Nice!
Very interesting - thanks, Chris and Jordan! Cloud storage off the bat would be a game changer for such devices.
Solid review! Thanks for your perspective! Super helpful!
Nice trick on the charging case
Chris, thank you for your review. I need to wait for version 3, 4 or 5 of these glasses.
Excellent piece. Brilliant cinematography. Agreed with your conclusions.
Woah! Just noticed your dope Mifune shirt. Excellent taste.
I have a pair and I love them! Got them for $615. The price is high because they have my RX and I added the feature for transitions. Love them! Love the audio and I also go live on IG for school events since I manage its social media. Pics are decent with good lighting. I like the Meta assistant as well. NO REGRETS on this purchase.
Just to make sure you have them with prescription glasses? And how long did it take for you to get them? And where did you order from? Lol thanks
They are monsters Chris - glad you call them what they are!
The video files vary in dimensions depending on how much the digital stabilization needs to crop in. The largest video resolution (where I really worked to keep everything still) was 1728x2304. Another one where I moved it alot was only 1360x1824. The rest were somewhere in between.
Cory hart..
I wear my sunglasses at night. Excellent but subtle reference
Great glasses!!!!!!!! (I wait before buying them until there is a 600mm zoom and direct monitor feedback through the glasses, yup!)
I totally agree with Chris, all that headphones music in public places are quite annoying. If I wanna share music I like with people I do that on social media.
Also the record time limit is more or less because these are designed more for social media platforms. I think their attempt to have people engage & maybe even come back to META’s 3 platforms. I bought these and I have to say as far as social media they are really good. I have a friend here. She bought a pair and has been live streaming with them on her walk. The live streams so far have looked really good and sound excellent.I have an iPhone and I was impressed that while using the activity or even receiving messages I could hear them clearly with these glasses. They also have an option to add prescription lenses to these as well. Come to Europe. People don’t use earbuds. And have no problem holding the phone out and having video or audio calls for the world to hear. LOL
I still think it is kinda Neche and I don't trust meta, but that 1min birthday reaction as you come into the room is a cool reason
I hope they do a firmware update soon to be able to record 1080p 60fps as the chipset itself supports it.
That would be cool...
And a live feed within the bloody app! Let us even take a photo/video remotely from phone!
And endless recording limit or at least 30 minutes. I would take 20 minutes heck I would take 10 minutes 😊
If in the future they make it easy to stream on CZcams, that would be great to live stream concerts from my point of view on stage! 🤘
Chris, I agree...they are monsters
Since i wear glasses for being short sited, i have interests in these Ray-ban smart glasses. I will be checking them out on Friday, and if i make the purchase, i will go for the matte black with transition lenses.
very helpful, thank you!
where no Niccoll has gone before...
love it
I have open ear Bluetooth glasses I use for one of my jobs and love them. This would be awesome. I can show my friends and family what I do while livestreaming at my other job
Nice pair of data harvesting glasses! When people finally put down their phone, the glasses get to maintain the intake...
nah it uses your phone lol
Paranoid schizophrenia is on the rise in today’s society .
Forget the phone. This Will be the next iteration of the phone. The plastic brick will disappear in a very near future
No it wont. Nothing will ever replace the phone. Just like how the laptop is STILL around despite tablets and smartphones
If you're this paranoid, you shouldn't be on the internet, let alone CZcams 😮
If these had slightly better video features, it seems like they could be good for instructional content that wanted to include occasional POV shots.
Yeah, I could only see myself using this for bts videos when I'm out shooting on a job. A lot less awkward than chest mounting a phone or something.
I agree with you about education of beiing quiet around people ! You are not old but just well educated
As a videographer, the combination of the lower quality camera, the lack of horizontal framing, and the frustration of framing slightly counter-intuitively to our natural head position makes an awful lot of reasons tampering down my enthusiasm about the potential of these glasses. That said, it is an awfully impressive achievement and it has me excited about the potential future development of this line of technology.
Great video!!! Interesting product and actually quite unobtrusive--- remember those google glasses? just joined your channel! Cheers!!
I'm really interested in getting these for fishing as well! My only question is how does the camera do under a hat? With the wide angle lens, I have concerns with it capturing the brim of the hat.
Darn, sucks that it's vertical only. I wish it was like the insta360 go where you have the ability to crop in post. I was so close to pulling the trigger.
My thoughts exactly. What a dopey decision, vertical. I’m scratching my head, because they got so many other things right!
These frames weirdly almost fit Chris. Looks only a bit weird. Much better than one would expect from a one-frame-fits-all design.
These are available in multiple sizes.
"You're gonna love these....but you're still a MONSTER." lol
Hi do you know what the difference between these g15 lenses and the grey transition ones is?
An obvious improvement would be a 1:1 sensor that records at a higher fidelity & auto-stabilizes the footage to account for titled heads & movement. The 1:1 also allowing the user in post to adjust the framing of the footage. Also typical battery life & image quality improvements. Additionally we can maybe, one day, get to a place where there are cameras at both ends of the glasses that would allow for higher fidelity computational imagery & possibly even support for spatial photos & videos. Feels like you didn't really think through your final thoughts. Maybe some of your pessimism got in the way. But I see this being useful for people who want to capture moments & not have a phone pulled out. Those who want to capture their kids & not miss a moment, or a pet that may react poorly to a phone being pulled out, those concert goers that feel compelled to record their event won't have a phone in the sky, also to maybe even quickly capture a moment of public interest or safety.
The odd thing here is the previous version did record in a 1:1 format. It's baffling that they moved away from that. I have a pair of the originals and I rarely use the camera functions but the headphones are great especially when you want to keep aware of the sound around you.
We can all want things that are 5 years away lol
Bro 😂 this Meta/ Zuck. None of what you said would ever be implemented.
@@4partmedia a better battery & image quality improvements will never be implemented? kk
Yes to all those things.
However this thing stinks for concerts.... far away at least the audio is overwhelming and the wide-angle isn't great
Are they waterproof? Would be great for cycling or running where your hands are busy, but not if they will get ruined quickly.
Ips4
The only time I could see myself using something like these is if I wanted to take a photo of something that would be gone by the time I got my phone or camera out, so they need to work on the photo delay. Maybe in 10 years they'll track your eyes and let that determine where the camera focuses.
I agree with using them for fishing. Great for insta reels, especially and nothing else to carry. Interesting with Polarised lenses. Can you do prescription lenses with them as well?
Yes you can. Price jumps to $600ish
@@velvetpunch thanks
yes
What I learned here is that Wayfarers are quite flattering for Chris' face shape
To the question what should they do better is at least two answers:
1) to get the product available and 2) horizontal 4K.
You can’t get a pair here in Europe. I have been waiting for now a month to be able to get.
I think that video should be horizontal 4K. When you get a pair for home video or CZcams b-roll you don’t want to have vertical videos. I think that it’s much bigger market area.
Cathartic, quality rant begins at 10:06
Does the recording indicator still blink while live-streaming?
Nice review. Although, I believe you have to crank the volume wat up the before it would disturb people around you. And they'd have to be pretty close.
Awesome & Thanks :)
Can it multi-function? Like listen to music and record at the same time?
They look quite a lot like the old Spectacles from Snap don't they? Would be interesting to compare to the new 3D ones.
what 3D ones? and they look quite a bit different actually besides camera placement but how different can glasses get? I got a pair of free super cheap glasses from my school one time, they look just like these raybans lol, my point is, a lot of glasses look similar, they are all glasses after all
But can they handle a drop in the water?
They are water resistant but probably not submersible
Countdown until some maniac makes a feature length film with these 😅
have to say for the price they are just nice sunglasses price range, listen to music a bit if not in a public place(maybe on a walk on your street) and if you happen to take a pic/video then that's just a bonus.
I bought mine for the language translation capabilities.
I'm planning to buy one. Would love if it also could film in landscape without tilting my head. Could be handy for sharing the vid here on CZcams. And ... I agree, Calling on speaker is rude and should not be promoted 😂
How fast do the transition lenses go from light to dark and vice versa?
Not as fast as you would like to be totally honest plus the transition is a greenish color which you can still see your eyes kinda clearly🤷🏾♂️
1) Can you get blue ultraviolet filter on the transition lens?
2) are you able to polarize the transition lens?
Unfortunately No & No
You may have to go get one from third party and swap lenses since the ones you mentioned aren’t available with these
nice video :)
If they would record longer probably pretty useful for people who do (photography) POV videos
Aha ... ok ...
Does the second generation Ray Ban meta smart glasses got.
1. Is it a antiglare or should I specify when I order ?
How should I order it .... can I order it on line shopping
I use prescription glasses for a long time. Is it possible to have prescription lenses on Ray ban meta?
Yes
What size did you get?
The PUNS ARE BACK! Tech Niccolls like technicals! EEYYYYY
TWO Corey Hart references.... how Canadian
Wow, nice sword of doom tshirt!
Good movie!
How is it to record audio? Is there also a time limit?
Video
When I watched Meta Connect it mentioned that they will have a translation feature, that you can look at a sign and it will translate into your language like google translate (or google lens). How will this work if they aren’t AR?
It will probably read it to you. That would be my guess.
@@niccollsvideo hmm it showed the text translate? Unless there’s another model?
It's actually very important to be able to turn off indicators. Many activists need tech like this as not being seen recording can a major safety issue.
On the other way, victims of stalkers or revengeful partners need to know they are being recorded.
@@jan.tichavsky its so easy to trick the indicator into thinking its not being covered with tape.
I own a private detective agency. We follow people every day into stores, restaurants, gym, etc. There are plenty if products that are designed for covert video, they are just not the name brand companies. Remember people in public you have NO expectation of privacy. You are fair game, even in your front yard (unless you live on a large piece of property), you really do not have an expectation of privacy. Granted if you have a tall fence I can not climb a tree to film you cutting your grass but if there is a subdivision on top if a hill behind your house, I can get my video there. Again, people, unless you are inside your house or behind a tall fence you are open to be filmed. Heck you are already being filmed just about anywhere you go already. There are tag readers everywhere, including some police vehicles. All of those tag readers sell your information online.
Which size are these?
with how the beard is coming along and the glasses, Chris is really entering his daddy phase
Will they take prescription lenses, and what range? Lots of people are semi-blind without prescription glasses but 20/20 when wearing them.
yes. I literally just ordered mine. It's just a bit more expensive. You can either manually input the prescription, or upload a scanned copy and they'll work with that. from +4 to -4
@@bugsi Thanks. That is good to know, Unfortunately my prescription is outside those limits.
@@bugsiI think its actually -6 to +6
Hey now, some of wear tinted lenses on our regular glasses because we're extra light sensitive. I'm not tryin to be cool. I'm just preserving my peepers so I can see, think, and still be a photographer when I'm old.
someone tell me how are this glasses for travel blog?
Are the speakers on the glasses using bone conduction?
No just regular old air vibrating speakers
Oh yeah, as if Chris actually caught those incredible fish! Thank goodness for stock footage services, eh?
You’re cute!
These would be very useful for everyday people dealing with the public day in day out. They would be helpful in identifying criminals or violent members of society and give police clear image/s of the offender and a video of the crime, without the offender knowing that they were being filmed/photographed, at the same time protecting the victim, as having a physical camera/phone in a offender’s face can make the situation worse. So having this camera in a pair of glasses can de-escalate a situation. I can’t wait to see this technology evolve in the future and hopefully one day these glasses will have the capability of recording (at least) 2.7k with longer recording time. Also hopefully increasing the megapixel of the photos to say 20mp+.
which lenses are yours?
It’s gonna look a bit wierd walking around in the winter wearing sunglasses
how they could improve them further? Make them so you cant see the lense and no light, improve video quality to 4k 60fps. Spies have spy- glasses, I want too good ones.
Cant wait to record Datass in doggy with these
"I'm getting pretty good battery life on these glasses." there's me thinking it'll be a day or maybe 2 days... nope 5-6 hours!
3-4 hrs actually
Did some digging, this is real, or at least those glasses exist. Crazy that now we have camera on our face.
So I own a private detective agency. When I or other p.i.'s follow subjects into stores & restaurants we take covert video. Plus there are so many other projects made for covert recording. Believe Meta & people like Apple get the attention because they are the BIG names in the market. Someone had posted about using black nail polish to cover up the light & the camera still record. I appreciate the part where you can start a video & then cover it up but would rather not have to worry about it.
Needs to be 2k or 1080 60fps and optical stabilisation.
Can i record but not stream it online? I want to record but i don't necessarily need yhe whole world to see
DID YOU TRY DJI OSMO POCKET 3 ??
it needs full frame sensor
Can they be fitted with prescription glasses?
Yes, for a higher price
@@GetOffMyyLawn I see. Thank you for your answer 🙏
Absolutely as said they can be bought with prescriptions. You can also get other lenses put in but it will void warranty
@@niccollsvideo Then they are more desirable to me.
Thank you for answering 🙏
Maxwell Smart would be impressed. 👀
What's the potential that you'll get the crap beat of you if someone notices you wearing them in a place you should not have cameras (i.e. - a public restroom)?
Fight back … and if you’re in Texas record the assault and utilize your second amendment.
@@Musicheadz Only beta-males will buy and wear these in public. They will get pummeled.
The upgrade should have bone conduction for sound, zoom for pictures, ability to make video calls or FaceTime with the glasses .. maybe by Apple
i would buy it if i can record videos in 16x9
Security guards will see that almost immediately ngl.
That said, there's going to be someone who will rehouse these for under-cover journalism etc.
Also centring the camera will absolutely make distant object framing much better, opening up the rtmp for third party apps etc would be also beneficial for longer record time requirements.
Security Guards are minimum wage flunkies who won't care.
A piece of tape /sharpie is all that is needed.
Does it have Bluetooth? Everything is better with Bluetooth
3-4 hours? Ok maybe with 3-4 days it will become interesting.
I think someone needs to test that light and see how many instances you can trick it or totally bypass it.
i film myself picking up and fcuking prostitiues in my truck and there is a way to trick the lense while not letting the person notice any light. if there is a will there is a way. so thanlfcully im keeping these pair.
Pretty sick but I'll wait till the price comes down a little.
Did the old ones drop in price?
Version 3
1. On screen display (on/off) such as navigation and modes
2. More colors and styles
3. A on or off in use light indicator.
4. No limit on recording time.
5. Able to pick and choose which videos/pics to delete on app, like a GoPro
6. Able to change name "Meta" of your choosing for AI use.
7. Longer battery life
8. High quality speakers like from Sennheiser or equal
9. Location tracker: If I misplace them, app can locate it.
10. And water proof rating of IP8 to use at beach, pool, water parks, and being caught in the rain.
11. Better stabilization when walking running
12. Process better video when moving fast like a sports mode.
13. Also have the option to record in portrait mode or landscape mode.
where can I see the Version 3?
Would be great to be able to use them as a camera on Whatsapp given it's a Meta product
It's the next-generation iPhone. Easy to see how it could become part of the ecosystem - after a few iterations.
what happens with people with miopia, or other eyes limitations?
Has anyone have issues with the “hi meta” feature…My nose covers the microphone under the nose bridge
I don't think thats for social media purposes. I think thats for surveillance purposes or some secret shots😂
Can you coverup the led and take a photo
No