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As a practical dude who values function over form, I never quite understood all the grief that's leveled at phone clips.
Between my wallet, keys, a pack of gum and change, I usually don't have enough pocket space for both of my smartphones. Don't even think about mentioning man purses — even I draw the line somewhere, buddy.
Now smartphone storage usually isn't as big an issue during winter thanks to the extra pocket space from my jacket. Come summer time, though, I'm using smartphone clips darn it, even if it makes me look like nerd Batman. That is, until I got a ginormous iPhone 6 Plus as my work phone. Combined with my equally huge Samsung Galaxy phone, I know look like some doofus heading to an Old West gunfight at Comic-Con.
Fortunately, it's jacket season so I have a few months to rethink my smartphone-carrying strategy. In the meantime, it's time to check out some gadgets and games!
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It's quite understandable, really, given the nature of electronics and their susceptibility to the elements. It also makes the JVC Everio Quad-Proof camcorder an interesting proposition, at least for videophiles looking for a sturdy yet portable camera.
Marketed as a device for outdoor enthusiasts, the Everio Quad-Proof gets its name from the fact that it can deal with, well, four things. It's shockproof and can survive a drop from a distance of 1.5 meters or nearly 5 feet. It's also dustproof and freezeproof, designed to withstand temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit or minus 10 degrees Celsius. It can even shake off an underwater dunking up to a depth of 5 meters.
In addition to its rugged features, the Everio Quad-Proof boasts an eminently portable size. Just note that it can be a bit too light so you'll really want to use a tripod to reduce camera shake unless you have the hand stability of a granite statue. Available memory varies depending on whether you get the $400 GZ-R10 or the $500 GZ-R70. The R70, for example, comes with an auto illuminating light as well as 32GB worth of built-in storage capacity. The R10, on the other hand, requires you to buy a memory card to use with the device. Otherwise, the devices are quite similar.
Operation is quite simple. The camera does not come with a power button so you turn it on or off by either opening or closing the LCD screen, which also serves as your framing tool as the Everio doesn't come with an old-school viewfinder. A zoom button lets you control shooting distance — 40X optically or 60X through Dynamic Zoom, though I don't recommend using the latter as video quality really suffers as a result.
For improved focus, the Everio comes with face detection. This is great when filming people but can be annoying if you're trying to focus on an inanimate object while a person is in the background. Output is high-definition at 1920-by-1080 with a frame rate of 60p. The camera also lets you use camera effects and time lapse as well as do limited editing in the form of trimming video.
One downside of its waterproof design is that accessing your ports and memory card slot can be a bit of a pain. You also can't swap batteries, which can be an issue during extended shooting. The user interface for the LCD screen, meanwhile, is unwieldy and touchscreen performance isn't as responsive as I'd like. Although built-in mic comes with a feature that helps cut wind noise, audio captured with the camcorder sounds airy and tinny.
Ultimately, the Everio Quad Proof camera is not something you get if you put a premium on getting the best video quality possible. Instead, it's a camera for folks who want a rugged camcorder with great survivability and excellent portability at an affordable price.