Autographer Camera

On the whole, we know what cameras are supposed to look like. There are all sorts of variations in design and implementation, of course, but in essence we expect a body shape that's designed to be used hand-held, with a lens at the front, a large screen for viewing on the back, and a shutter button on top. It's really not often that anyone tries to do something substantially different with the basic concept. But this is exactly what a UK company called OMG Life has done with its device called the Autographer - billed as the 'world's first intelligent wearable camera'. How could we not be intrigued?

The Autographer, a wearable camera that clips on to a bag or jacket and takes photos automatically, so there's no need to frame a shot. Will Coldwell tested it on a short break to Berlin

OMG Life wants to help you document your every move with its wearable, lifelogging camera, the Autographer. But a high price, poor hardware and software design, and subpar photo quality make it a bust.

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