By Akshaiyaa V S
The first time children talk or walk or pretty much do anything are all memorable moments. However, right before we even attempt to record those beautiful moments, they are lost. How awesome would it be if we could just capture lifes unpredictable moments in a fraction of a second? That is exactly what the Google Clips camera is built for.
How to use it?
Designed especially for parents and pet owners, Clips is a smart camera that uses the AI to learn exactly when to capture a photo. To turn the camera on, one needs to twist the lens and one of the three white LED blinks, indicating that the camera is ready for a watch. The built-in AI is trained to recognise scenes that are interesting and when it does, it captures a seven-second burst of photos. There is also a shutter button which you can use to manually capture a photo, though its primary use is for training the camera to capture similar moments often. The AI also captures smiles perfectly, no matter how subtle it is.
The shots captured by Clips appear as static images and when you scroll over, you can view the seven seconds of action. Editing can be done both in the still image mode and motion video mode. Getting a perfect shot is made possible as you can scroll through to the exact frame that you want. One of the best things about Clips is that you can also export the shots as gifs.
Comparing with other smartphones
Videos are captured in 1080p. However, the still images are of poor quality, just like in standard smartphones. Images captured in low light are also a huge disappointment since they are grainy and blurry. Clips auto-adjusts colour settings. The battery lasts for about three hours.
Clips are quite durable, considering the fact that it is used by kids. It withstands falls from heights of about 5 feet. The lens is covered with the tough Gorilla glass. A sturdy clip acts as a stand-in order to facilitate attaching the camera to various places. There’s a reset button at the bottom of the camera along with a USB-C charging port. One bizarre thing is that it doesnt have a screen but that is compensated as your phone can be used as a viewfinder. Running out of storage is less likely to happen since it has 16GB space.
Clips are compatible with both Android and iOS. The files get automatically transferred in case of Android while you have to press a button in case of an iPhone.
Pros and cons
Pairing Clips to your mobile is just a click away, as all you have to do is launch the app and press the shutter button when asked. Though the camera watches you, it doesnt seem like a spy owing to the fact that you can manually choose which photos you want to save to your mobile after viewing them in the app. One major drawback is that there is no feature to set an alert after a certain distance in case you forget it somewhere. Clips are now marketed to a limited audience like parents and pet owners, but with a few more modifications, it might become alluring to the rest of us too.