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Narrative Clip Wearable Camera (Gray)
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Supported File Format | RAW, JPEG |
Optical Zoom | 1 x |
Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
Brand | Narrative |
Min Shutter Speed | 1 seconds |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
Effective Still Resolution | 5 |
Special Feature | camera |
Color | Gray |
Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
About this item
- Capture, store and relive special moments with the world's most wearable camera
- Just Clip it on - Double tap to capture a special moment or put it face down to make it sleep
- Automatically takes two photos every minute - a memory for 6000 photos and a battery that lasts 30 hours
- Capture the moment as it happens, without interference. Complement your staged photos of majestic scenery with the intensity of the small moments that matter the most
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Product information
Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
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Effective Still Resolution | 5 |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Video Capture Resolution | 2560 x 1920 |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Number of Batteries | Product Specific batteries required. |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Software Included | TRUE |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 30 fps |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
Special Feature | camera |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
Hardware Interface | USB |
GPS | matching GPS stamps to geotags |
Optical Zoom | 1 x |
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Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
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Min Shutter Speed | 1 seconds |
Brand | Narrative |
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Model Number | NCLP1-08TW01GRA |
Customer Reviews |
3.0 out of 5 stars |
ASIN | B00K962E0O |
Color | Gray |
Assembly Required | No |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.42 x 1.42 x 0.35 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Narrative Clip allows you to stay in the moment while still capturing it. Just clip it on and it starts taking pictures. Double tap to take an extra shot - put it in your pocket to turn it off.
From the Manufacturer
The Wearable Camera For Moments That Matter
Two days of battery life and built in storage for up to 6000 photos allows you to capture the candid moments of your next trip, outdoor event, favourite hobby or precious moments with the family.
Experience a new kind of photographyFree cloud storage and apps that automatically organize and highlight your best shots allows you to stay in the now while the Clip takes care of the rest.
Travel
Going on vacation or just a quick city break? Just clip it on and never miss a moment.
A memorable event
Get a unique perspective of a memorable event with photos that last a lifetime.
Outdoor activities
Put the Clip on your helmet while you cycle or on your backpack while hiking. Whatever your hobby is we ensure that you capture the moments that matter.
Share to your followers
Share your favorite moments to social media or to your Narraitve followers. Get inspired by others and inspire with your own best shots. Narrative Clip comes with its own social experience.
About the StartupDescribe your product in 3 words.
Capture, relive, share
Where did you get the inspiration for your product?
There are so many special moments in our lives that we never come around to capture, or simply don't want to disturb by bringing up a camera. For me, the inspiration for the Narrative Clip came from all the small moments in life that I didn't capture and later wished I had.
What differentiates your product from similar products out there?
The Narrative Clip is unique in its simplicity, small and lightweight design and the holistic approach towards an app enabled camera where your photos are always available.
Tell us about the best and most challenging parts of the creation process.
Taking something all the way all the way from idea to manufacturing and distribution is a very complex process - and we've been focused on not taking any shortcuts during the way to be able to provide a product that really lives up to its promise.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the quality of the camera, saying it makes a fun slide show and captures some great moments. They also say the narrative clip is fun to use. However, some customers have reported issues with performance, ease of use, and connectivity. For example, they say it doesn't work well if the wearer is moving and the app is not particularly intuitive. Customers also say it takes forever for pictures to sync to the online service and that the intervals between pictures are not always 30 seconds. They disagree on image quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it takes decent quality pictures every 30 seconds, making a fun slide show. The narrative clip is fun to use and captures some great moments. Some say that the idea is great, but the execution is horrible. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...So, the Narrative is a hassle to use, but it is fun to play with. Use it a lot and you will gradually get the hang of it," Read more
"...The clip on the back is pretty robust but a couple times I've had it pop off my backpack where it was clipped...." Read more
"...The candid nature is spectacular. Very few if any ask what it is. None have objected so far. Some think it is a medical device...." Read more
"...The roadblock was the price point.Positives- Build quality is good. The feel is nice.-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the camera. Some mention that the quality is surprisingly good, clear, and excellent for outdoor image captures, while others say that it's useless in dim lighting and blurry.
"...It's true that indoor photos are grainy, however I typically turn them to b&w with instagram and increase the sharpness and it gives the photos a..." Read more
"...The photo quality is surprisingly good. So, the Narrative is a hassle to use, but it is fun to play with...." Read more
"...However, the pictures were always of the ceiling or tilted. If it was dark out, you might as well not even use it...." Read more
"...In dim lighting, the photos are useless.- The 'double tap' thing to take a photo / check battery remaining doesn't work particularly well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it has a cool concept, but the execution is very poor. It does not work well if the wearer is moving, it's a disaster, and it limits its function immensely. The software is also abysmal, and the photos are better but still not even cell phone quality.
"...The double tap feature for taking forced photos is very finicky and rarely works for me, but then again, that's not what this was designed for...." Read more
"...Plus everything was at chest level and not really good for POV.Very cool concept with very poor execution." Read more
"...I wanted to love it. I loved the concept of it. But it's a disaster, especially at the price point...." Read more
"...Does not work well if the wearer is moving (I run, but not fast)." Read more
Customers find the Android app unstable, not particularly intuitive, and a major pain to use. They also say the camera doesn't come with any instructions and that the narrative is a hassle to use, making it hard to use at first.
"...The Android app is unstable, and not particularly intuitive...." Read more
"...Impressive! But... I doesn't come with any instructions! You have to track those down on the internet, and even then, they're pretty sketchy...." Read more
"...The uploading to the Narrative website is painless and you can edit the pictures before posting them to a shared folder...." Read more
"...computer without internet but 99.5% of pics unusable or need time consuming editing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the digital camera. They mention that it takes forever for pictures to sync to the online service, the intervals between pictures are not always 30 seconds, and that it requires a good internet connection for it to upload.
"...It took forever for pictures to sync to the online service, which I was not impressed with...." Read more
"...The iPhone app leaves a lot to be desired, it's hard to flip through pictures slowly...." Read more
"Not suitable for travel, need 'good' internet connection, otherwise hours to upload. Maybe completed 1 upload in 9 days of travel...." Read more
"...The intervals between pictures are not always 30 seconds.-..." Read more
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I find that clipping the Narrative to my sleeve is actually better then in the middle of a shirt/jacked like recommended and I get more straight on images. I decided to go the rout of not using the software and uploading to the servers, instead I just dump the images to a temp folder on my desktop and weed out the ones with potential. I'll then sync to my iPhone where I can add filters and upload to instagram. This might be tedious for some, but I can take a few minutes and post/tag a batch to upload when I have time. I've even clipped this to my dogs collar and have gotten some very cool shots. I welcome the odd distorted images that some times occur when a lot of movement is happening. My biggest worry was actually people asking me what the device is. When it's on my sleeve, people don't even notice it and if/when asked I just say it's a pedometer so I don't have to answer a bunch questions or get weird looks.
Some things I would like to see is the ability to adjust how often the images are taken. Would be nice for 5, 10 or 20 sec intervals that can be set with the software. The double tap feature for taking forced photos is very finicky and rarely works for me, but then again, that's not what this was designed for. Check out my instagram for samples: IdeaAttic
Very cool concept with very poor execution.
Let's start with the hardware:
- It's small. But still really obvious.
- The lens is not wide angle. This is a real problem. It will only take a shot of what's directly in front of it.
- The image quality is poor, even in bright light. In dim lighting, the photos are useless.
- The 'double tap' thing to take a photo / check battery remaining doesn't work particularly well. You'll find yourself having to do it a lot to get a response from the device.
- There's no off switch! Seriously. Supposedly putting it in your pocket turns it off, as does placing it face down on a flat surface. I have 500 black photos that indicate otherwise.
- It's not waterproof. So don't lifeblog if it's raining. So much for using it in Portland.
- Uploading can only be done via a micro USB cable. Better have wifi on as well. More on that later.
Thought that was bad? Let's talk software!
- Only apps for iOS and Android. The Android app is unstable, and not particularly intuitive.
- CLOUD BASED HOSTING ONLY! $9/month forever. Seriously. That's the only way to interface with the photos in a reasonable manner. What happens if Narrative goes bankrupt or gets acquired? What happens to thousands of your photos should either of these events occur? What if they decide to raise their monthly pricing even further?
- You can save them to your hard drive, but the EXIF data isn't shared! Nice! In other words, your photos cannot be organized automatically in software like iPhoto. Want 1,000 photos in random order? Then this is the device for you.
There are so many ways this can be improved, and I'm hoping the team at Narrative listens to the feedback.
Suggestions:
Improve the image sensor
Add an adjustable wide angle lens
Create desktop software that allow modification to certain parameters including shooting intervals, resolution (I'd rather take more photos at 2MP than be stuck at 5MP)
Allow desktop software to build time lapses of the photos shot.
Wireless charging / bluetooth or NFC based photo transfer.
Business Model: $239 for the device and $9/month for service? No. How about giving the device away for free with a two year contract? Charge $14.99/month for unlimited cloud storage w/ local backup via Narrative Clip for desktop. There's nothing new here. Cellular providers have used this model for decades. Take a page out of their playbook FTW.
In short, I'm tempted to give it one star, but I do like the concept of the Clip. Here's to hoping that v2 is a winner.
Sending the Clip back for a refund.