Could Sunglasses Replace your GoPro? Mountain Biker Tests Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

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Ай бұрын

Today we’ll check out the Ray-Ban Meta smart sunglasses to see if they can shoot tirst person video well enough to capture mountain biking.
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@cneubert28 Ай бұрын

“It’s like a square, but a little taller than wide” - Seth

@michaelinglis567 Ай бұрын

So....a rectangle......

@gunnarj6630 Ай бұрын

Lol

@JD-ub5ic Ай бұрын

to be fair, "square" is a technical term here, he's referring to a 1:1 aspect ratio. There isn't a term "rectangular" with respect to aspect ratio (since all aspect ratios are rectangular) so it makes sense to say "square but with more vertical pixels" given the context.

@phil5073 Ай бұрын

@@JD-ub5ic so its rectangle at the end😂

@ramiroolarte7169 Ай бұрын

Technically, all squares are rectangles.

@TheCaptainA Ай бұрын

Of course you can't trust it with your data because it's Meta. 😂

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

It's not "your data" after you upload it.

@ItsAlive111 Ай бұрын

It’s “our data” 😅

@_MrSnrub Ай бұрын

All your data are belong to us.

@RealMTBAddict Ай бұрын

@@ItsAlive111 Not on someone else's server 😭😭

@user-tb7rb6lt3d Ай бұрын

Look at these simps defending meta, utter foolishness

@RealEngineering Ай бұрын

Been using my pair for skiing. I usually wear bone conduction headphones and bring a gopro that I rarely use. Anything dual use instantly gets priority for me. The ease of recording has allowed me to capture some fantastic moments that I would have missed fumbling around with a gopro. Only gripe is the limited duration video clips that they implemented to prevent overheating the batteries strapped to your face.

@playgroundchooser Ай бұрын

It's always weird when another of my favorite KZfaqrs comments on a different favorite's videos. 😄

@James.Buchanan 6 күн бұрын

I too dislike the 1min time restriction. I'm not sure it's to prevent overheating however as video streaming with the glasses does not have a time limit.

@jeffstreck Ай бұрын

Hear me out. Insta360go on a mini helmet on a chicken. Chicken in basket on front of bike. Premium stabilizer.

@330_Crew Ай бұрын

Rayban should release a “sports” version that are based on wraparound frames and wider frame ratio. Market the Wayfarers to influencers and casual users and sports versions to enthusiasts.

@Dimass Ай бұрын

Maybe that’s a plan 🤷‍♂️

@TheSalPic Ай бұрын

I think like one company owns all these brands so maybe Oakley's will get a version.

@330_Crew Ай бұрын

@@TheSalPic that would be Luxottica Group. They own RayBan as well as Oakley; plus many others.

@TheSalPic Ай бұрын

@@330_Crew that's the name! I couldn't think of it. Don't they own the stores too? And the eye insurance?

@raoultesla2292 Ай бұрын

NueraLink you just broadcast what your eyes are seeing. No glasses, live.

@ElevationEveryWeekend Ай бұрын

Better than I expected, I could see for using it for occasional short form content. Otherwise I prefer widescreen and chest mount POV to get the bike perspective in the shot.

@oiyile1971 Ай бұрын

Love your channel!

@ElevationEveryWeekend Ай бұрын

@@oiyile1971 thanks for watching!

@grahamlowe1463 Ай бұрын

The older generation has wide camera angles, they are almost a little too wide

@GrizDrummer25 Ай бұрын

Same thought \m/ I found the sweet spot at the end of last season of flipping my mounting bracket around and having not only the GoPro a tad higher on the chest, but the battery door accessible to take the battery out during climbs (no phantom-drain that way!)

@TrailFeatures Ай бұрын

"The Best camera is the one you have on you.", I think that's why everyone wants to hate these but end up loving them. They're just good enough that they come in handy for POV footage and candid moments.

@aknzortuk4027 Ай бұрын

I lost myself in the pee scene 😢😂

@Eric-ku6cy Ай бұрын

One HUGE benefit of having a small field of view.

@anteshell 25 күн бұрын

@@Eric-ku6cy Unless you have HUGE package to compensate.

@BBQFLY81 Ай бұрын

I’m just getting into MTB’s at 42, and kinda glad I’m coming in late so I can binge-watch all these awesome videos from Seth! Such a great channel!!

@XavieRibeiro25 Ай бұрын

The older videos from 2018/19 are definitely the better ones !

@ToddNZMTB Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard mate 👍🏻

@nosreuter Ай бұрын

Welcome from another 40+er, your gonna have a blast for sure!

@JesusMartinez-zj5ct Ай бұрын

Make sure you see the " Seth's bike hacks" and his early videeos. Specialty when he was a stereo installer 😅

@Yukison22 Ай бұрын

Nice honest review, also mentioning the moral questions, which is very important. You’re a great honest guy, keep it up man! All the best from Europe :)

@intotheoutside4299 Ай бұрын

" bumbling" ...i feel attacked lol im just saving the good stuff for the future 👍🤙🤘✊️

@keatonverswi Ай бұрын

It’s a reference to a pink bike podcast where this guy was talking about how you shouldn’t record yourself “bumbling” down green and blue trails 😂

@RC-fp1tl Ай бұрын

^ Aka “bumblegate” if you ever hear anyone say that

@tobyg4556 Ай бұрын

@@keatonverswiand people seemed very upset, but only after a youtuber said told them to be. It was taken massively out of context. But when has that stopped anyone from being told what their opinion should be.

@Bosass37 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. I'm 44 and getting back into cycling because I decided to have another kid a few years ago. I want to be in shape for him and just have fun. You are a good inspiration.

@devingarmaker Ай бұрын

This is awesome Seth! I just started mountain biking after BMX biking and I didn't think it'd be all that different, but in reality, you're holding a lot more weight.

@IamR3D88 Ай бұрын

If they release a set in 16x9, I'm in. Edit- just got to the 60 second limit. Nevermind. I really wanted an easy way to film on the Motorcycle like a dash cam, and MTB like a gopro.

@cadriver2570 Ай бұрын

Same. That's one of the best use cases for these. Too bad it can't even loop and save on command.

@-COBRA Ай бұрын

60 second clip restriction is narrowing it to almost unusable level.

@Durwood71 Ай бұрын

It's intended for the short attention span of the TikTok and KZfaq Shorts crowd.

@Jehty21 Ай бұрын

@@Durwood71and you gonna press the record button while riding to get the 60 second clip you want? 🤦‍♀️

@ChrisWachtman Ай бұрын

Its a dealbreaker for sure. Google Glass defaulted to 10 seconds, but could easily be extended to any length. Also Glass shot in landscape which is my preference but I understand that many people today prefer portrait.

@JoshuaTootell Ай бұрын

I only record stuff for my own memories, and only use 30 second clips to upload to Strava. But the video might be 5 minutes long to get that 30 second clip.

@cameronhumphries2377 Ай бұрын

honestly surprised they dont have another model that allows for a micro sd. def enough space for it and itll help so much. i just dont think thats who they are geared for

@lifted_above Ай бұрын

4:32 you've seen me out there bumbling. That's right. Just bumbling down the trails. Shout out to all the Bumblers. We need a Bumblin' tee shirt. 😆

@alexviktora Ай бұрын

I'd buy one. pinkb!ke font? yep!

@lifted_above Ай бұрын

@@alexviktora 🤫

@maksgorczynski83 Ай бұрын

Always a good day when Seth posts🎉

@XLessThanZ Ай бұрын

The concept is terrific. I like the soft case that charges. I like the fact that your viewfinder is your eyes. No more lining up the camera before you begin. If they could improve the CPU, that could probably fix a lot of shortcomings. You're right, though, it is good in certain situations right out of the box. I've seen these from a while ago, but I'm glad you did an action video of them.🤙🏽

@NathanielHatley Ай бұрын

I burst out laughing when I saw that stream. Thats hilarious! 😂

@mtbmatbod Ай бұрын

love your content seth

@connekts Ай бұрын

Happy easter seth!

@tacticooldennis Ай бұрын

I run a full-face helmet currently. My camera sits by my mouth with a windslayer on it. It picks up my voice well, and the wind sock cancels out the wind. But this would definitely fill the gap filming while working in the garage. And I wouldn't need to remember eye protection.

@tvh300 Ай бұрын

I snorted my coffee out my nose when I saw your "stream", so thanks for that! 😂. Hilarious as ever, Seth!

@vikonemedia1 15 күн бұрын

Not gonna lie am not on the channel very often but i come by every few months and watch all the new video.I remember that first video i watched it was that walmart mangoose blue bike that you filled with sand. Now i ride my GT Avalanche Expert 2009 i think i have coples of upgrades wider bar short steam better brakes and stuff and i rly enjoy it i ride it every day all because of you,i fell in love with bikes watching your videos.really appreciate what you do!

@boatbikemike8571 Ай бұрын

The stealthy “camera dad” factor is huge though. I’m interested just for that. I can carry around one less thing, and I’m not that guy with all the cameras getting in the way at my kid’s sports. Sign me up

@TallGuyTrails Ай бұрын

Super helpful review. These glasses seem like they’d be great for rides when you aren’t planning to film something substantial, but you still want to keep your options open if some magic happens.

@lilleeperr91 Ай бұрын

Finally the review I’ve been looking for. Other reviews have stated that if the led light is covered with tape or something they won’t record, so I guess they’re glass hole resistant at least.

@InventorZahran Ай бұрын

Remembering how quickly people figured out how to remove the noise-making part of AirTags, I'm sure some unscrupulous tinkerer will soon find a way to take out the light on these things...

@ImpreccablePony Ай бұрын

What does it solve? A better product will emerge that doesn't have this limitation kind of like how cameras on phones are right now.

@andrewenzor6418 Ай бұрын

Who cares if there an indicator. We have an expectation of privacy in our home or bathroom but I’m very pro 1st amendment

@ImpreccablePony Ай бұрын

@@andrewenzor6418 Noone is filming you in your bathroom with weird spy glasses already, problem solved. But I want to film secretly interactions with the police, government officials, angry Karens and such. And I don't want to get arrested or attacked for it.

@matthewvinez8223 Ай бұрын

Very immersive! Thanks, Seth!

@FlyingKat-ce4hd Ай бұрын

Love your shop and great review.

@qdog1342 Ай бұрын

I've been using mine with prescription lenses for a few months now! one of the great features is being able to livestream some of my rides, theres not really anything else that can do that as effortly as just talking to your glasses!

@happywatermelon9024 Ай бұрын

This review is exactly what I was looking for. Now i know for sure that the glasses are not what I am looking for. They are amazing and stylish tool for a contemporary social media user and serve as a perfect tool for garhering information on that user. If only they would make a separate sport version of the glasses with: wider view/no clip time restriction/external sd card slot/option to charge it while you use it.... but without social media/call features...

@Durwood71 Ай бұрын

7:24 Seth is a professional streamer.

@FranciscoRodriguez-hb1ht Ай бұрын

Thanks fir making this video about the Meta.. Cause I bought them glasses and bought it for my activities including MTB Events.

@Anotherfunnyword Ай бұрын

Awesome review! Even as a casual user I would find the forced vertical video and 60s clips unnecessarily limiting. It would be cool if it had an overwriting memory buffer (like a dashcam) where it would constantly record and only save the last 60 seconds when you stop it.

@DHMotoring Ай бұрын

Seth, I have the version with the transition lenses and they work great indoors and darken up pretty quickly once you walk outside.

@harrygrimley4352 Ай бұрын

Be careful. Recording without permission can be illegal in lots of places.

@DHMotoring Ай бұрын

@@harrygrimley4352 huh? I was replying to his statement about not wanting to wear them indoors since they’re dark. They make a version with transition lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight. They are clear indoors and turn in to sunglasses when outside.

@17madracki17 Ай бұрын

"bumbling". Hahahaha ive been waiting for that Seth. Damn i laughed.

@aliens1990990 Ай бұрын

LMFAO!!!! HE SAID IT!!! i see you there ... bumbling lmfao this made me laugh out loud!

@StefanShift Ай бұрын

You should really get a set of ND filters for your GoPro... Game changer for video quality

@mtbr1963 Ай бұрын

Ok, now that was entertaining. About spit out my drink at the 7.24 point in the video. 😂

@alexhulinsky7954 Ай бұрын

I saw you wearing these at the off-road games, and was wondering if you were making a video about them!

@concrerto Ай бұрын

As a Pennsylvanian mtb’er who has ridden DuPont many times it’s sweet to see it in your videos Seth. That area of the country is so awesome.

@STLMTB Ай бұрын

This is an interesting direction for action cams and might be viable one day, but as soon as you said Meta, that is a hard pass. Good idea though, hopefully we will see one of the other action cam companies come up with something similar.

@steltron Ай бұрын

You ought to feel the same way about KZfaq...

@Yosser70 Ай бұрын

You do know you are watching this on KZfaq right? They farm data just like Meta does, so your point isn’t valid.

@aaronmeadows8316 Ай бұрын

This review is pretty great. I first started watching your KZfaq when you had the other channel when I was trying to learn about mountain biking after being diagnosed with MS. Unfortunately the disease process has caught up with me and I am not able to pursue that interest but I still enjoy your videos. Thanks for the great content.

@Trooperx86 Ай бұрын

They're on to something. Solid first effort. Now if the next effort has a wider view it could be a serious W.

@cameronhumphries2377 Ай бұрын

i actually cant wait to see shed vids with these being used. it looks so much better with 2 hands showing everything then a phone but the ratio kinda sucks for your yt vids but id def get used to it a lot of others mix ratios for fpv parts and do fine. but for short form shed vids it would be perfect

@maxtheaxshorts Ай бұрын

I just arrived in bentonville thanks for the inspiration 🎉

@geraldmaybebaby1585 Ай бұрын

I love the camera mount...such a neat idea...

@rab.. Ай бұрын

They barely had me to begin with but they really lost me after the 60 second clip limit revelation 😂

@snokefilmmedia Ай бұрын

It's still a mystery to me why GoPro or any other action camera brand won't come up with a modular system with a cable-attached camera module. This would let us put the camera itself anywhere without the weight penalty.

@aljowen Ай бұрын

I hope they make a version of this that functions like a dashcamera. When I am cycling on the road I don't want a full camera setup strapped to my helmet, but the ability to capture people making egregiously dangerous manoeuvrers would be useful, especially if a collision occurs.

@schlinkodonkofink Ай бұрын

4:38 I, too, hate it when all I’ve done is filmed my top tube. When I ride my top tube is usually small, squishy and sweaty.

@aahanpoddar1105 Ай бұрын

Was waiting for a Photographer to review one, but this is all I needed.

@tongpocalypse151 Ай бұрын

Great review. These seem perfect for short form content. Performance on the trail is so-so at best but might be good enough for hiking. Does the weight bother you? How's the battery life? The dual cameras mean you can shoot VR?

@ewanBennett-up1je Ай бұрын

BTS was super cool, more of that pls

@bonaconlodoset9264 Ай бұрын

Can confirm seth they are in 3:4 watching in a 4:3 tablet switched to portrait and it zooms in perfect to my screen

@taylor8109 Ай бұрын

Gives you those Chrisfix vibes with that viewing angle. They both say water the same too! Haha. Enjoyed the video!

@TheRotundRider Ай бұрын

“I see you out there…bumbling” 😂

@JonathanFisherS Ай бұрын

Seth, this video is a masterpiece. I literally spit out my tea @ 7:16 and again @ 7:24

@frog-spit-182 Ай бұрын

the on camera piss was hilarious. one of the best product review videos in a minute

@romanb3309 Ай бұрын

Listening to the podcast when climbing 😂 and something like Iron Maden when descending

@Newbieriderr Ай бұрын

damn, thats a game changer. in years time those glasses would be well innovated and am pretty sure a lot of us would be using those glasses in the future.

@themostlymikeshow2582 Ай бұрын

OMG That tripod you showed at the end... I am shopping for one right now. Huge time saver!

@humbleoutdoorfilmco 24 күн бұрын

Did you find it? I have been searching!

@themostlymikeshow2582 24 күн бұрын

@@humbleoutdoorfilmco Yes, it's the Edelkrone StandPLUS... They offer it in the regular version and the pro version for $290, and $490. I am considering getting one, but have been investing in a few other gizmos as well to try to save some time.

@D00MER_ Ай бұрын

Great content seth! 🔥

@chrisplatten2293 Ай бұрын

Nice review. The product has promise, but is not there yet. Good to know the lenses can be made prescription. Hopefully that is any lens manufacturer not just supplied by Rayban, as my prescription is not exactly standard. I would need better stabilisation and fewer compression artifacts. High resolution is not critical 1080p is fine, I don't need 4K. Vertical orientation and just 60 seconds recording rules them out.

@blakeyoung5737 Ай бұрын

hay Seth love the videos

@Euniceiscool Ай бұрын

I'm not even into mountain bikes but your videos are good. I'll subscribe.

@Iisakkiik 18 күн бұрын

I came for the review of the glasses that I knew I won't buy but now I really _need_ to buy that tripod 😮.

@grahamlowe1463 Ай бұрын

I have been riding with my pair for maybe a year now. I like wearing them just to listen to music, either in high school classes or on the bike.

@rondvivre3636 Ай бұрын

That "Z" support, way way cool. Deal killer for me on the glasses is the limited recording time.

@Racing2Learn Ай бұрын

I’ve considered these for shooting hands free workshop video too

@ryant2389 Ай бұрын

Major chrisfix vibes with the glasses lol. Wooder boddle 😂

@JB50713 Ай бұрын

I love the colour of that BP shirt.

@jacobparker6460 Ай бұрын

I know this sounds silly, but my gopro is actually a deterrent, if you look on KZfaq you'll see some videos of moped thieves noticing the camera and apologizing and backing off. Yes yes..England is a terrible place atm

@yutehube4468 Ай бұрын

The more recent GoPro models can live stream to KZfaq and yes that's a huge deterrent, if the thief is told it's live streaming (and it's capable of it, but you could bluff I guess). They aren't likely to want to steal if there's 30 people watching and any one of them can just ring cops and send them to where you are.

@FreshwaterFloof Ай бұрын

My GoPro batteries are like good for 40 mins max

@ImpreccablePony Ай бұрын

There was an experiment where scientists proved people were behaving better when there was a mirror in the room and they could see themselves in the mirror. That's it. No cameras. Monkeys were ashamed of their own stupid selves just because there was a glossy surface around. So who's the glasshole now?

@orioncastro5904 Ай бұрын

You're Bad Seth lol, funny jab at the pink bike podcast crew "Bumblin".

@JoshuaTootell Ай бұрын

Is that what that was about? Is Seth butthurt over that too?

@themostlymikeshow2582 Ай бұрын

Technologically impaired... 🤔😂🤣 Happy Easter!

@garyt3hsna1l82 Ай бұрын

Love the form factor, finally tech eye wear that won't get you assaulted for wearing them. they seem really useful for shooting fussy handwork without some weird tripod rig looming over your head. my guess is the mic placement must be at a spot on the human skull that had good acoustic properties (sideburn dead cats) very interesting.

@LuckyLapin Ай бұрын

7:24 hahahaha love it

@lavapix Ай бұрын

When not mounting my GP on my handlebars I mount it under my helmet visor. I cut a small hole in the visor for the GP prongs to go through. It mounts upside down. Added a few of the extra helmet pads underneath the visor to level it off. It's an old 8 so no self-leveling.

@stevengraham7627 Ай бұрын

I like the concept. I'm a buyer when they release a v2 with better image and longer record time.

@user-ul6mq1xu2d Ай бұрын

transition lenses are the bomb

@kaijuoncrack6198 Ай бұрын

Noticed that your insta posts were on Metas , knew this video was coming out soon lol

@johnjacobs4625 Ай бұрын

Nice review

@shawnbrennan7526 Ай бұрын

Definitely a useful review.

@joyousland Ай бұрын

Insta 360 go, dji action 2 already did that years ago and did it very well

@blaqhawk2k918 Ай бұрын

I have 2 of these sunglasses, one of them is prescription. The main negative feedback I have is the battery. I typically get 45 to 60 minutes out of them.

@dj80550 Ай бұрын

Good video Seth! If Ray Ban teamed up with Google or go pro for content download many would be more interested. Meta. 😅

@whitetiger7084 Ай бұрын

Crazy what the GoPro effect is. I was up on that trail yesterday and it’s much steeper than what it appears to be.

@samjennings8207 Ай бұрын

Love this review! I'd like to see your thoughts on the Akaso EK7000 action camera. I bought a couple for my kids when we were in Bentonville, and I was SHOCKED with the quality for their price ($70 on sale).

@epat711 Ай бұрын

Pretty sweet ngl, what neat tech

@kroegi. Ай бұрын

Insta 360 Go 3…fits on the front of the helmet visor…or on the visor of your basecap. Magnetic fitting on every metal surface. Best of two worlds

@tofadeisastart Ай бұрын

Skils with Phil has a really good video about filming with a go pro. Two finger gap between chesty and go pro and it’s a perfect angle for riding position

@cingkole7893 Ай бұрын

GET THAT BAG SETH!!! 💰💰💰

@Ianthecrapmemer Ай бұрын

Seth, why do you never use your titanium sage bike?

@livingvroom8418 Ай бұрын

I don't usually like to stop my ride midway and record but I do see interesting things once in awhile. These could work for those moments. + on the audio as well.

@okayatbikes1909 Ай бұрын

I got our shop to buy a couple of nub hexes because I saw them on your channel!

@SchusterLagoon Ай бұрын

I think the clear lenses would be great as safety glasses for working in the shop - being able to video the entire process of taking something apart would be so much better than stopping to take a photo at each step!

@LiorReem 8 күн бұрын

Great video - TNX! Is it safe to downhill with them? won't they fly off on hard bumps? I would think on putting an elastic stip to hold them glued to my head. Or is it unnecessary?

@stkyfngez 2 күн бұрын

Great video! Could you tell me which lenses you have? They look like the light grey gradient

@MichaelFarrell-no2zw Ай бұрын

I don't record my rides but I'm kinda impressed how well done these sunglasses are. I was expecting some absolute trash, they seem competent and convenient.