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Reddit mentions of Spy Tec G1W-C Capacitor Model Dash Cam Heat Resistant Full HD 1080P 2.7" LCD Car DVR Video Recorder with Novatek NT96650
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We found 30 Reddit mentions of Spy Tec G1W-C Capacitor Model Dash Cam Heat Resistant Full HD 1080P 2.7" LCD Car DVR Video Recorder with Novatek NT96650. Here are the top ones.
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- Capacitor Based Model Means No Battery and Features Much Higher Heat Resistance and Longevity Compared to Battery Models
- Full 1080P HD Recording at a Smooth 30 FPS and 720P at 60 FPS using Novatek NT96650 and Aptina AR0330
- Low Power Consumption, High Definition Video Compression and Smooth Image Processing | Auto Start with Record and Auto Off Means No Touch Required Just Start or Turn Off Car
- Easy to Use and Setup: Auto Start and On Spot Play Back with a 2.7 Inch HD Wide Screen LCD
- Accepts up to 32GB memory card | Loop recording allows to overwrite unneeded footage even when memory is full
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 5.3 Inches |
Length | 5.7 Inches |
Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
Width | 3 Inches |
It's a GW1-C (link if curious: https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-G1W-C-Camera-Capacitor/dp/B00JJ3SQRI) )
Russian dashcams are why I bought one. Hopefully we can spread awareness so we start seeing more pop up.
This is the one I got. Note that this is the capacitor version. The normal one has a battery. I got this one because it gets really hot here and that would damage the battery. Battery version is slightly cheaper. Overall good for the price. It's the one that I see recommended most.
I got this one and it's been really great.
G1W-C has good quality, full HD and you can read licence plates. In daylight you could read ones of the cars going the opposite way at city speeds. At night it's obviously a bit trickier due to headlights of other cars blinding the camera. Reading number plates of cars going the same way is not too hard.
It also has a capacitor instead of a battery, so no dangers of overheating.
The downside is that the capacitor has just enough charge to save the last file and shut down properly, so just a few seconds.
Amazon link is just an example, there are lots of stores selling this camera. I got mine from China via Ebay, paid $45 in total.
I'm going to leave these recommended dashcams here for you when you're ready for it!
[Yi Dashcam @ 65 CAD] https://www.amazon.ca/YI-1080P60-Dashboard-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B01C89GCHU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523078644&sr=8-1&keywords=yi+dash+cam
[G1W-C - budget pick if you park outside @ 70 CAD] https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-Capacitor-Resistant-Recorder/dp/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523078838&sr=8-3&keywords=g1w
[B1W - adds parking mode & G-sensor] https://www.amazon.com/Blueskysea-Recorder-Rotatable-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B0773FXVKL
[A119 - best image quality you'll find under 300] https://www.amazon.ca/VIOFO-A119-Camera-Logger-Latest/dp/B01M28B92C/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1523078871&sr=1-4&keywords=a119
https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-G1W-C-Camera-Capacitor/dp/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=pd_sim_107_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=77H2Y05REZAN2MRRH01B
This one is really great for the price. There is also a black version without the chrome ring around the lense that is a little less eye catchy (FWIW I just leave the chrome one setup in both vehicles full time).
I would recommend the mirror mount but it does come with a suction cup mount. Just need to toss in a micro SD card. It's easy to hide the USB cable and run it to your 12v socket.
I have this one right here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ3SQRI?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links
I've had it for a few months and it's worked without any problems. You set it up and it just works. Turns on when you turn your car on, off when it's off, loops in 5 minute pieces and deletes the oldest one as it records more.
VERY good Dashcam:
http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-STI_G1W-C-Capacitor-Edition/dp/B00JJ3SQRI
I have the g1w-c https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-Recorder-Dashboard-Authentic/dp/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505660812&sr=8-1&keywords=g1w&th=1
Cheap. Very good quality. IF you're not happy with it too, easy to return with amazon but this has been the best dash cam I've owned. Can see plates easily.
I have a [Spy Tec STI_G1W-C Full HD 1080P Capacitor Edition Dashcam] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and it takes just a quick twist to point it at the drivers or passenger window. It will rotate 360°, the power doesn't run through the swivel fitting, it plugs directly into the camera body. On one of my cars the glass is more "steep" and you have to tilt it a bit to turn a 90° but it's good enough.
Here's one from a known reputable seller.
http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-STI_G1W-C-Capacitor-Dashcam/dp/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1453177131&sr=8-2&keywords=G1W-C
This model has the capacitor which is generally preferred over battery.
I use this one works alright.
https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-G1W-C-Camera-Capacitor/dp/B00JJ3SQRI
I used to use a GoPro but it gets too hot and has too short a recording time. And you have to manually turn it on and off. Not to mention the theft factor since they're so popular.
Get a G1W-C on Amazon from SpyTec. Video quality is superior to GoPro, IMO, though audio is worse. You turn your car on, it turns on, turn your car off, it turns off. Automatic overwriting. Set it and forget it. You can even hard wire it for 24/7 recording.
G1W-H, or if you're in a place that gets really hot and you don't want to deal with batteries exploding, G1W-C.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Paid around $70, decent IMO wish it recorded speed and other GPS info
Good ones can be had for less. Its hard to beat the G1w-c.
It's not the G1W-CB but rather the G1W-C in that Amazon link, as it has the silver ring around the lens, I think it's legit because the seller has decent reviews and the price adds up, and since it's sold by Amazon you can return it if you must, so you don't really risk much by trying.
Spytec also sells the G1W-C on Amazon if that's what you were looking for.
I do seem to have a hard time finding the G1W-CB on Amazon, but it is on eBay
I'd recommend looking at /r/dashcam for advice. I have this one but there are probably better, newer models available now.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-dash-cam/
Last updated Sept 28, 2015. The Wirecutter "best of" articles seem to be very well researched and very thorough. They select the G1W as the best, with the reminder to be careful not to buy a fake.
You know you want to video all the idiots on the road... it's cheap: http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-STI_G1W-C-Capacitor-Edition/dp/B00JJ3SQRI
not the exact one but, along the same lines.
Here is the amazon link for the camera I purchased
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_2?colid=1K48IXV3NSZLN&coliid=I1LZLLWDC00MIA is the one I always see recommended this is the C model that uses a capacitor instead of battery to deal with direct heat. Drop the C to find the normal model. Its about $70. I'm saving to buy one
Look into a dashcam, i just bought this one and it works perfect for the price, here is a video that somebody recorded using it and i got my cellphone if they ask me to get out.
I got this'n, I got the capacitor-based one because it's supposed to hold up to high temperatures better, because Texas. So far it's worked pretty well, sometimes the loop recording doesn't work and it just stops recording when the memory card fills up. Just have to wipe it manually and then it's fine again. I use a 32gb card so it takes a while to fill up.
I use G1W-c (capacitor), it is generic and was on sale when I bought it for $50ish. https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-G1W-C-Camera-Capacitor/dp/B00JJ3SQRI you can play around with the firmware too. Takes decent video and most important thing for me is the capacitor, so I will never need to replace the battery in it and won't run out from depleted battery.
A decent dashcam is much cheaper than you might think.
The G1W-C dashcam is awesome.
I use this dashcam.
https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-STI_G1W-C-Capacitor-Dashcam/dp/B00JJ3SQRI
It is working perfectly fine. I don't backup the footage everyday, will do it only when any incident happens.
I plan on getting this one... And it has capacitor to handle the heat.
http://www.amazon.com/G1W-C-1080P-H-264-Capacitor-Model/dp/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1408301566&sr=1-1&keywords=g1w-c+dash+cam
Actually go with the G1W-C. It has a capacitor instead of a battery.
Here is a test footage.
http://www.amazon.com/G1W-C-1080P-H-264-Capacitor-Model/dp/B00JJ3SQRI/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407818037&sr=8-1&keywords=g1wc