Anyone tried video glasses instead of monitor?

Jawa Ex Machina

Jawa Ex Machina

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I mean something like this:

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Hook it up via the camera's A/V out.
I know it's not HDMI or anything, but still.

Anyone tried it?
 
I find it hard to believe there are any situations where you couldn't use a proper monitor. I'd never trust these for anything.
 
funny, i was thinking about this yesterday.

i think the main problem is that you're covering both eyes.
 
The site stephenmick posted has a model that simulates a 67 inch tv from 10 feet away and has an optional HDMI connector, it's $349 and could be worth the experiment. Unless you are a wuss like these guys... ha
 
Burritoclock said:
The site stephenmick posted has a model that simulates a 67 inch tv from 10 feet away and has an optional HDMI connector, it's $349 and could be worth the experiment. Unless you are a wuss like these guys... ha
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This is the one that you'd want: http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_wrap920.html

However, I was unable to find the mentioned HDMI add-on adapter that the page mentions. One issue to keep in mind is that the glasses might not be compatible with the HDMI output signal of the camera. After all, not all HDMI-equipped monitors work.
 
ydgmdlu said:
This is the one that you'd want: http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_wrap920.html

However, I was unable to find the mentioned HDMI add-on adapter that the page mentions. One issue to keep in mind is that the glasses might not be compatible with the HDMI output signal of the camera. After all, not all HDMI-equipped monitors work.
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Well there's always the A/V out signal. As I understand it, glasses like these are just VGA resolution anyway. It's not like 1080p in those little things.
I'm just thinking maybe instead of say a Z-finder, you could use something like these.
At least as long as you used like a gun stock or something, so you could hold your camera steady.
 
Jawa Ex Machina said:
Well there's always the A/V out signal. As I understand it, glasses like these are just VGA resolution anyway. It's not like 1080p in those little things.
I'm just thinking maybe instead of say a Z-finder, you could use something like these.
At least as long as you used like a gun stock or something, so you could hold your camera steady.
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I would imagine that even VGA resolution would be better for focusing than the QVGA (320x240) of the Wrap 230.
 
I would be real careful about using them on moving shots hand held, without someone spotting you. Even though they do see what the camera does, I still bet that you could easily get disoriented in them and trip over stuff. That being said they do look like a very cool accessary to have, even if just for personal entertainment. I bet they would work real good if you were using your v-DSLR in uber guerrilla stealth mode.
 
ydgmdlu said:
This is the one that you'd want: http://www.vuzix.com/iwear/products_wrap920.html

However, I was unable to find the mentioned HDMI add-on adapter that the page mentions. One issue to keep in mind is that the glasses might not be compatible with the HDMI output signal of the camera. After all, not all HDMI-equipped monitors work.
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Yeah, the accessory tab says that the HDMI adaptor will be "Available 2010", so who knows when you can get that.
 
I've been wanting to get myself video goggles for a long time and knowing about the HDMI input option, is tempting me even more.

I've done a lot of shooting experiments and adding this to my arsenal would increase my creativity.

Here's an old video that I found a while back.
http://vimeo.com/49302
 
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TooTallTim said:
I find it hard to believe there are any situations where you couldn't use a proper monitor. I'd never trust these for anything.
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Try getting a candid crowd shot. With video glasses people mostly ignore the tripod & camera.They act naturally, you can frame & focus better. You get better shots and so when you ask the talent to sign release forms they are happier with the way they look. There used to be video glasses which allowed you to choose whether to focus your eyes through a projected image at the street - or else at the projected video image itself.
Worth their weight in gold.
 
I have a pair that my wife gave me for my birthday. They work pretty well, with one important caveat; you MUST be sitting down, and comfortable..HUGELY disorienting if you're standing up.

Wanna fall down, really fast? plug them into a camera while standing up then tip the camera over about 45 degrees...face plant! Moving around at all while wearing them will make you nauseated real fast
 
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