Snap Spectacles 3
| Snap Spectacles 3 | |
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| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Head-mounted display |
| Subtype | Integrated HMD |
| Developer | Snap |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Price | $380 |
| Website | https://www.spectacles.com/ |
| Predecessor | Snap Spectacles 2 |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Resolution | video 1216 x 1216 px, photos 1642 x 1642 |
| Image | |
| Field of View | 105° (2D), 86° (3D) |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | Four-microphone audio array |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 2.45 / 5 GHz |
| Device | |
| Weight | 56.5 g |
| Size | Frame: 47 — 25 — 153 mm |
Introduction
The Snap Spectacles 3 are glasses from Snap (creator of Snapchat) that can capture 3D video + audio and photos of your surroundings. They in and of themselves are not an augmented reality headset, but enable customers to upload their footage to Snapchat to apply AR filters there. There are two, HD cameras that capture 3D photos and videos at 60 fps and four, built-in microphones. The footage can wirelessly sync over BlueTooth and WiFi and also be exported for use outside of Snapchat.[1]
The glasses come in mineral or carbon colors with the option for prescription lenses.[1]
Snap intended these glasses to be an iteration on their long-term goal of creating consumer-grade augmented reality headsets. They are using the Spectacles 3 to gather feedback to improve future glasses, rather than trying to market or sell these glasses as a prime example of what augmented reality can do.[2]
Release and Pricing
The Spectacles 3 were released in Nov 12, 2019 at a price of $380, almost double the price of the Spectacles 2.
Hardware
In the Box
- Spectacles 3
- Charging Case - glasses fully recharge in around 75 minutes, built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery, stores up to 4 spectacle charges, 50% quick charge in 15 minutes
- Charging Cable
- Cleaning cloth
- 3D viewer
Other
- Storage: 4GB flash, up to 100 3D videos or 1,200 3D photos
- Sync: up to 70 videos per full charge
- iOS Compatibility: iPhone 7 or above, running iOS 11 or above
- Android Compatibility: Select Android devices running Android 6 or above
- Built-in GPS and GLONASS
- Not water resistant
- ANSI Z80.3 rated lenses
- Tinted for 100% UVA and UVB protection
- Lens Category 3 (high sun glare reduction)
Setup Tutorial
- Download Snapchat
- Create account or log in
- Go to Settings
- Click Spectacles
- Pair your Spectacles with your iPhone or Android phone
- Press buttons on sides of glasses to record video
- View videos in Memory section of Snapchat (footage takes a moment to sync)
- Press and hold either button to take 3D photos
Input Devices
Use Snapchat for filters.
Accessories
3D viewer - place your phone within the viewer (like Google cardboard) to relive your captured photos and footage.
Apps
Snapchat
Stores
You can purchase through Spectacles' website and prescription lenses through Lensabl.
Developer
Developers can create additional filters for Snapchat.
Images
