Caporegime
You will need a couple of things.
I will need the Git 1, and a bracket. Links below, and also a 3M mount with just the screw.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=git1+bracket
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...t1+bracket&dpPl=1&dpID=41-yJ3PwKUL&ref=plSrch
http://m.gearbest.com/action-cameras-sport-dv-accessories/pp_230786.html
There is 1 catch however, your rear window need to have around 45 degree slope as that is the maximum tilt of the 3M mount ball joint. So total you get a 90 degree for the dash cam to be straight down vertically. That means for most hatchback where the rear window goes straight down would be no good, it certainly would not work in my Yaris. Luckily my C30's rear window has almost exactly 45 degree slope ! I hadn’t thought of this until I got the mount. Else you might have to get a different mount, which I am sure they do one, as these things are made for mounting outside cars and all sorts.
Soldato
I got one of these after reading the reviews, and don't have any major complaints, the quality is good enough to see what's going on clearly - numberplates can be a bit difficult to read unless they're quite close and straight on (and the glare/reflections make it virtually impossible at night). There's a bit of glare from headlights at night, but that may be more due to my windscreen being covered in scratches
I think the one criticism I have (for the price) is that it takes 3 mins for the screen to switch off while you're driving, which can be a bit distracting if it's visible from the driver's seat, but if you have it tucked behind the mirror then it's not really an issue.
If I'd paid more then I'd be expecting a bit better video quality, but for £45 I can't really moan!
Because you can guarantee the one time you forget to set your phone up is the time someone drives into you
Soldato
I don't understand the fascination with these comparatively large dashcams with huge ugly suction mounts like that. Do you not just want something really discrete and inconspicuous? That's why I like the 080x series.
Caporegime
The git1 isn't that big.
Caporegime
Fail to see the point in having a screen at all tbh, other than initial setup (which if you hide the camera behind the mirror you can't see the screen anyway).
The purpose of the camera is fit and forget unless you crash?
Caporegime
I find the whole setup in my car naff tbh...the rear view mirror is already in my way, let alone with the dash cam next to it
![[TW]Fox](/data/man-of-honor/2009.png){kind=avatar}
The git1 isn't that big.
That looks completely stupid.
Caporegime
[TW]Fox;29460002 said:
Considering you're so anti-dashcam, why the hell do you post in here so often?
Caporegime
[TW]Fox;29460002 said:
Considering the photo, it's like 1% of the estate plus you find a single cable inside stupid anyway!
Excluding this reply I have a total of 3 posts in this thread.
I'd you think that's 'often' in a 910 post thread then I am not sure how to reply to that
Caporegime
My reasoning for not using the 08xx series are
1 – Reliability, even in this thread alone there are a few users whose unit were faulty, look at Amazon have the same, look on YouTube, one of the main reviewer's unit turned up DOA. This alone put me off totally.
2 – The screen is good to adjust angle and quick review when you need it. Sure it is not necessary but same as a dashcam isn't necessary, we've been driving for 100 years without it and the human race survived ! It's a nice to have.
3 – These action cam has a dash cam mode, the screen goes off after (30 seconds, 1 min or 3), it splits the video in 2 mins, 5 mins etc, it can record with or without sound, it auto powers down, it acts just like a dash cam would, and they are half the size. And that is not "huge", yes it is bigger than the 08xx but huge is an exaggeration.
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Caporegime
[TW]Fox;29460109 said:Excluding this reply I have a total of 3 posts in this thread.
I'd you think that's 'often' in a 910 post thread then I am not sure how to reply to that
Generally your responses are just negative towards the subject. So, again, why even post?
Man of Honour
Spy rig update Fox.
Generally your responses are just negative towards the subject. So, again, why even post?
I think you need some perspective, in this threads entire history I've posted a couple of times today and once on another occasion. The rest of my now rapidly increasing post count in this thread is addressing your bizarre claim that I post in this thread 'so often'
One more reply and I'll have posted more here about you thinking I always post here than I've actually posted here about dashcams
Caporegime
Reply away. Either way my points stands, why are you here??!
I got one of these after reading the reviews, and don't have any major complaints, the quality is good enough to see what's going on clearly - numberplates can be a bit difficult to read unless they're quite close and straight on (and the glare/reflections make it virtually impossible at night). There's a bit of glare from headlights at night, but that may be more due to my windscreen being covered in scratches
I think the one criticism I have (for the price) is that it takes 3 mins for the screen to switch off while you're driving, which can be a bit distracting if it's visible from the driver's seat, but if you have it tucked behind the mirror then it's not really an issue.
If I'd paid more then I'd be expecting a bit better video quality, but for £45 I can't really moan!
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Thank you for your reply
What's it like when on the windscreen? I want something that is discrete.
I might just go ahead and get one
Soldato
The git1 isn't that big.
[TW]Fox;29460002 said:
I agree, it should be a crime to park your BMW with the wheel off center like that..
Although I am not a fan of any stick on stuff in the car normally, that includes parrot car kits, phone holders, etc..
If I ever get a cam, I will 3D Print a stealth surround that completely hides it, I can't do any worse a job than BMW with their rain-sensor carbunkle..
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