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Reddit mentions of Spytec Super Capacitor for The Mobius Action Camera Runs for Several Days w/o External Power Connected- Charges Quickly
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Reddit mentions: 9
We found 9 Reddit mentions of Spytec Super Capacitor for The Mobius Action Camera Runs for Several Days w/o External Power Connected- Charges Quickly. Here are the top ones.
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> There are some on eBay that claim 1080p and have night vision for as little as $15, are they all garbage?
Garbage, pure garbage.
> If so what's the cheapest one that's at least ok?
So it depends what you want, IR dash cams are like this:
There are Uber/Taxi cams in the dash cam build:
This has an IR camera rear, so it can record the interior at night. It also shows you the weaknesses of an IR camera, limited IR light spread/brightness, distortion of color due to removing a filter (to be able to see IR light) ect.
Examples of IR spread: Warning Uber drivers with bad customers: Uber driver #1 or Uber driver #2
There are normal dash cams:
Dashcam + Micro SD card + Hardwire kit = cost. Different vendors offer different things included/excluded.
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*Note: I pulled a lot of links from BlackboxMyCar.com, but look around for the best price, I just wanted you to be aware of the discount code.
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Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, Good/Fair video quality:
1 ch systems: These don't have wifi/cellphone app:
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Lackluster parking mode, fair/poor build quality, Excellent video quality:
True 4K:
So 4k has a lot of "marketing" around it, some are sold as 4k, but are not 4k dash cams. This one is one of the few actual 4k dash cams on the market, but you give up a lot, and you will require larger 128/256 GB MLC based High Endurance product Micro SD cards, that have error correction built in. They will eat up the cards quicker, and may not what you want in the end.
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Or you could pick these:
Example of poor build quality:
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There is a huge amount of buyers remorse in dash cams. What I can say is fully research the dash cams you want, and the dash cams you don't, so at least you understand your decisions. Picking Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, and good/fair video quality dash cams is a lot less hassle, above I listed only Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, good/Fair video quality dash cams, but there are Excellent video quality, Fair/poor build quality, lackluster parking mode dash cams out there that is worth knowing about. Anyways good luck in your decisions.
*Edit: Prices change rapidly in the dash cam market, however, the copy pasta does not. I have seen prices rise rapidly, and fall just as fast, for no apparent reason, even as newer models have been released.
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So If I was going to spend money, I would pick: The Transcend 32GB Drive pro 520 or if I wanted a better IR spread, BlackVue DR650S 2CH IR, or Thinkware F770 CH IR.
If I was going for price, I would pick: the Xiaomi Yi Dash cam, it doesn't have IR, it should be taken out of the vehicle when not in use: Lipo batteries crack/leak/swell/ect and lens can spin around causing out of focus problem. There is no lack of problems with the Yi, heat problem, 165 ultra wide angle lens is too wide, causes fish eye, motion blur, and distorts distance/speed, build quality issues, not discreet. However if you take it out of the car when not in use, it is a runner. -
You can apply: Paint, or apply shelf liner - do not cover the vents. This extra step may void warranty, and may reduce the lifespan of the dash camera it self - Black heats up quicker than silver.
If I were to pick a dash cam for normal use: pointing towards the road: Thinkware F50 1CH or BlackVue DR4501 CH.
If I wanted a dual camera: well I would have to list them, and I haven't yet, and I am at 8000+ characters out of 10,000 for this post.
i have a supercapacitor in my dashcam. it's as big as two AAAs and it lasts long enough for my dashcam to shut down cleanly when i turn the car off. that's it.
https://www.amazon.com/Mobius-Action-Camera-Super-Capacitor/dp/B00JG7CRYU/
> Thought my dashcam had succumbed to the heat
Early Mobius versions had a battery that would swell inside a hot car. Easily resolved by swapping the battery with a capacitor.
The Mobius https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GT2B4R6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518251434&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mobius+hd&dpPl=1&dpID=31zsPUXCnuL&ref=plSrch
with a super capacitor https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JG7CRYU/ref=pd_aw_fbt_421_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8EVXKYZX502E33A5VCAY
Andy-J is absolutely right. The mobious rocks and works well consistently, month after month, winter and summer. Make sure you get the Super Capacitor to use instead of a battery.
Check out the Mobius action camera. It's around $75-80. I use one as a dashcam but have heard of people using it for 24/7 recording even while their car is parked. The only issue is that it is not built for nightvision or IR, so you will need to be parked in a decently lit area.
You will need a dashcam hardwire kit to connect to your battery or a 2nd battery for continuous recording. You can get one on Ebay for a few dollars. Also, it will be beneficial to swap out the internal battery on the Mobius with a capacitor so the battery does not overheat/swell from heat and sun. The last thing you will need is a mount of some sort, you can use any standard tripod mount. I use a generic suction cup mount. See the links below.
Dashcam Hardwire Kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Direct-Mini-USB-Hardwire-DC-Car-Charger-Kit-for-Dash-Cam-Camcorder-Vehicle-DVR-/191693381539?hash=item2ca1d0dfa3:g:ioEAAOSwKIpV-owi
Mobius Action Camera: http://www.amazon.com/PowerHobby-Mobius-Action-ActionCam--Battery/dp/B00THQ6DZE/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451969612&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=mobius++actrion+camera
Super Capacitor: http://www.amazon.com/Mobius-Action-Camera-Super-Capacitor/dp/B00JG7CRYU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451969685&sr=8-1&keywords=mobius+capacitor
It is also possible to get a lens extender for the mobius to hide the casing and just expose the lens itself for a super hidden setup, but it degrades quality a little bit. You should be right at $100 with the camera, hardwire kit, mount and a microsd card for recording :)
There's the Street Guardian SGZC12SS for around $170, but if you really want to go cheaper, go for a Mobius and if you don't want to have a battery get a capacitor
Yeah, I've had my camera for about two years and the G1W was a cheap, decent camera even then. Apparently there's lots of different manufacturers making these so it's hit or miss whether they'll last/keep working. I'd check out that site, some of the newer models are even lower than the Mobius I recommend and have better processors, better sensors, some have better lenses, etc. In hot climates you should also make sure it's powered by your car and use a super capacitor to save out the last file, as Li batteries don't take heat too well.
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