It seems like a long time coming, but the Google Clips camera is now available to purchase. Google has the camera for $249, though you can also get it at popular retailers Best Buy or B&H Photo.
Google Clips features just one button -- the shutter button -- but the camera uses AI to make sure you don't even have to use it in some situations. It can recognize facial expressions, lighting conditions, and even composition information to determine when might be a good time to start recording.Clips are recorded without audio and only last several seconds long, perfect for social sharing. Once you've compiled a few you could easily make it into a memorable reel to enjoy.That's because you can transfer your clips from the camera's storage to your Android phone through the Google Clips app.
And even if you aren't yet ready to transfer, edit, or share those clips, you can preview them through the Google Clips app within seconds.
If you decide you want one, you should also be aware of the accessories available for it. They'll run you $15 each, and they're all made from Incipio.Those accessories include a tripod + case combo, a carrying pouch, and a lone tripod. We're not sure why you'd want to pay $15 for the tripod alone. You could get the case packaged with it for the same price. It may be a pricing error, and we'll be looking into it for sure.As for the camera, it's at the Google Store for $250 with free shipping. There are also financing options available if you don't want to pay for it all at once.
What is Google Clips?
Announced late last year, Google Clips is a tiny camera accessory that's meant to help you capture bite-sized moments in your life. It gets its name from the ability to clip onto anything with its built-in clipping mechanism. You can easily stand it up on its own or even attach it to a tripod if you want, though.
Google Clips features just one button -- the shutter button -- but the camera uses AI to make sure you don't even have to use it in some situations. It can recognize facial expressions, lighting conditions, and even composition information to determine when might be a good time to start recording.Clips are recorded without audio and only last several seconds long, perfect for social sharing. Once you've compiled a few you could easily make it into a memorable reel to enjoy.That's because you can transfer your clips from the camera's storage to your Android phone through the Google Clips app.
And even if you aren't yet ready to transfer, edit, or share those clips, you can preview them through the Google Clips app within seconds.Google Clips specs
Here are some other technical details you'll want to know about the camera:- Its battery lasts as long as 3 hours when using Smart Capture mode.
- It has a USB-C port for charging and data sync.
- The camera lens itself is a wide-angle 130-degree fixed-focus sensor for use in a wide variety of situations.
- Photos are taken in JPEG format, while clips are either audio-less MP4 files or GIF files, both of which are recorded at 15 frames per second.
- The camera lens is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass 3.
Google Clips accessories
If you decide you want one, you should also be aware of the accessories available for it. They'll run you $15 each, and they're all made from Incipio.Those accessories include a tripod + case combo, a carrying pouch, and a lone tripod. We're not sure why you'd want to pay $15 for the tripod alone. You could get the case packaged with it for the same price. It may be a pricing error, and we'll be looking into it for sure.As for the camera, it's at the Google Store for $250 with free shipping. There are also financing options available if you don't want to pay for it all at once.