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I do like my xiaomi yi dashcam.. it's not as good quality wise as 0806(imo) and it's not as small(think go pro) but it does the job and seems to be reliable enough(aka have had no issues with it at all) it is all in chinese(menus) but phone app is english and it can be controlled over that.
here's a sample video(no original audio due to copyright)
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It's actually youtube compression.. for some reason it has compressed the video lots looks many times better uncompressed.. ;/
looks many times better uncompressed.. ;/With the central DVR , did you tuck it away or does it get hot?
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Often 2 separate cameras will give better quality video and be cheaper than a dual camera system. I have used 2 Mobius in the past to great effect.
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Mobius
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That's why I bought an 0805 instead
I have an 0803 and an 0805 and both have been reliable however I don't use either of them anymore and have had a Mobius for several months. I also found the A118/B40 to be reliable but a little too big.
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I mentioned a while back my Mini0806 was getting audio interference. Finally got round to troubleshooting it. I plugged a USB powerbank into the GPS mount socket to rule out 12v power interference in my car, got the same interference. Wiggling the 0806 in the mount resulted in fixing it, but it came back when I opened and closed the door.
So clearly the mount's contacts don't have a long shelf life. I have taken the camera off the mount many times since getting it.
I'll order another mount with GPS to replace it with and simply not remove the camera any more. £19...
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Here's a sample of the interference, and also a lol moment from today
The Mini080x range of camera's are probably the most copied model of all dashcams and the quality ranges from good to appalling. Having said that the 080x cameras do have a reputation generally for poor power leads.
I don't have any experience withg the K1S but loads with the Thinkware F750. Loved it's WIFI feature so could connect my phone to it and change any settings / download vids / format sd card etc with super ease.
The K1S is reviewed here: https://dashcamtalk.com/koonlung-k1s/ - I think it's a different kettle of fish to the Thinkware cams
REALLY miss the Speed Camera alerts from the F750 - just waiting on the F770 (and I'd advise you do too bud) as it has better night vision than the F750.
The parking surveillance mode is pretty much un-matched once hard wired - when I had the F750 (64gb dual cam version) I never not once worried about my car and it being scratched or damaged etc.
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i had a K1S, the front camera broke at the first sign of frost
if i bothered to get a replacement i would not put it on the window again, maybe set it back some way or mount onto the rear view mirror, apart from that it was a good clear set of cameras and you get to watch the driver behind picking their nose
if i bothered to get a replacement i would not put it on the window again, maybe set it back some way or mount onto the rear view mirror, apart from that it was a good clear set of cameras and you get to watch the driver behind picking their nose
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I've been look at this today, as you say it seems to have some really good reviews and I've seen a review on YouTube showing it in use it many different conditions and it seems good for the money.
Very tempted at £40.
EDIT: Sod it, just bought one. I like how discreet it looks and the fact it has so many good reviews.
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Indeed. One of the reasons that I chose the K1S is that my Yeti leaves the 12V sockets on when the engine is off and the K1S works off a single power socket so there's only one to pull out when I stop the car.
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It's actually youtube compression.. for some reason it has compressed the video lots
Fair enough. The footage would make reading a plate quite hard which is the only reason I mentioned it
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I'm still tempted by 0806 but due to bugs I think 0805 is a better buy!
sadly my dash super reflective and I need to get a good cpl filter but 805 doesn't support it officially, aka it does not have the magnetic ring around the lens, has anyone found a way to attach one? guess some glue/sticky pads would do??
sadly my dash super reflective and I need to get a good cpl filter but 805 doesn't support it officially, aka it does not have the magnetic ring around the lens, has anyone found a way to attach one? guess some glue/sticky pads would do??
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Let us know how you get on with it
Has anyone used those rear view mirrors with built in dash cams like this one?
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Scroll up and I posted a video of one.
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Thanks, I am a bit put off by the size as they are considerably bigger than normal mirrors but I like the fact that it's more hidden than a separate dashcam and the rear camera view could be useful when wired in.
They do yes. They provide the SD Card. So if you choose the 64gb + 32gb you'll get a 64gb and 32gb microSD.
They're probably one of the best cameras available from what I've seen, of course they have the slight premium but for no fuss and the additional features I'd say they're worth it.
Thanks!
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I think i may have sorted my mini0806 issue. Stripped the DIY hardwire kit and found a loose connection in the live wire. Tidied the cable and reflash the latest firmwire and all seems to work now. Really need to buy a cheap soldering gun.