Why the fuck would I want a camera in my watch? Am I a spy? Like, that’s literally the only use I can think of, covertly photographing documents.
My guess is for the streamers who want to wander about streets or in other public places. Then they don’t have to have a snatchable camera in their hands, as the watch is at least tethered to their arm.
Okay that’s fair. I don’t live in a city so I didn’t think about that, but when I visited NYC I was absolutely paranoid about having my phone out when walking around.
Very niche use case, but maybe if you don’t want to carry your phone with you and still want to make photos?
Don’t think many people will want to do this, so it’s still stupid, but maybe?
Thats not niche so much as made up. If you wnt to take photos you take your photography device. I understand the same could have been said about digital cameras and phones twenty years ago but that was merging techs, this is sparating them.
The watch will have a significantly worse camera so it would not make sense to take it specifically for photos.
If you don’t want to carry your phone, I don’t think you would want to carry a often heavier photography device. Besides that most people don’t have a specific photography device.
This is my point, if you want to take a picture bring your photography device. Be it your phone or camera.
If you want to take a picture and decide to leave one or both of your photography devices at home - you dont want to take a picture.
A watch with a camera is going to remain inferior because it is a smaller form factor fulfilling a very similar role. Anything that could be done to make the watch camera better could be better utilised in a phone. Making the case that if you wanted to take a picture, you would bring the more capable device.
ah I see what you mean now. Yea I agree mostly, but sometimes I don’t go out with my phone for a reason (if I’m running or just don’t want to think about my phone) and sometimes I then see something I want to photograph. As I said, very niche, but might be slightly useful for some people.
Imagine if we had ever discovered a device for doing that. 📷
I mean, it’s a lot more practical to wear a watch then carrying a camera everywhere. Not saying the watch is a good idea, it really isn’t, haha.
Pro tip: whichever arm you wear your watch on, wipe with the other hand.
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No. No, I do not.
I mean there are several older smart watches that had cameras but they were phased out pretty quickly.
My new pebble cannot come fast enough. I am so fucking sick of modern smartwatches. Loaded with features I don’t want, the features I do want don’t work reliably, and I have to charge it daily.
I specifically bought my fitness/sports watch without camera nor microphone, but sadly the next version has them, so I’ll probably need to consider another brand when this one breaks.
I have the Fitbit Charge 6. Relatively inexpensive, has all the basic features and sensors, and its own GPS so you can leave your phone at home when you go for a run or whatever. Also you can tap to pay with it if you choose.
