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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD Video Glasses (pictures)

The CGLife 2 1080p HD Video Glasses let you record POV movies fast and easy.

Joshua Goldman
Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including keyboards, mice, USB-C docks and PC gaming accessories. In addition, he writes about cameras, including action cams and drones. And while he doesn't consider himself a gamer, he spends entirely too much time playing them.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

It's a small built-in camera, but it's still tough to miss that lens barrel between the eyes.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

The polarized lenses offer UV 400 protection.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

Cyclops Gear's logo is on the side and is one of the few things that distinguish from the generic versions of these glasses found elsewhere.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

A light inside the left arm lets you know when power is on and you're recording.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

The light is visible while you're wearing the glasses if they're positioned a bit forward on your nose.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

Just press the button. From off to recording takes only a few seconds.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

This button also acts as a shutter release for photos and for turning the camera on and off.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

The glasses come with a case, USB cable for charging, and a wall adapter. A 4GB microSD card and a cleaning cloth are included as well.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

Aside from the lens and sensor in front, the left arm of the glasses is where you'll find the rest of the camera. On the bottom is a microSD card slot that supports cards up to 32GB and a nonstandard eight-pin Micro-USB port, different from the type you'll find on most mobile devices. There is a small flap that covers the port as well as a tiny reset button; after the first time I lifted the flap, it never fit flush with the body again and frequently popped out of place.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

The default recording resolution is 1,440x1,080 pixels at 30fps. It can also be set to 720p at 50fps and full HD at 25fps, but the default resolution gets the best results.
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Cyclops Gear CGLife 2 1080p HD video sunglasses

The glasses are available from Cyclops Gear for about $150.

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