Dashboard Reflection

[CountryBumkin]

I am seeing some reflection of the dashboard in my videos. I assume this is a common problem.
It was posted elsewhere that a dash cover would help - or get the CPL filter. https://shop.pier28.com/index.php/cpl-for-sg9665gc-circular-polarizing-lens.html

I would rather not use a dash cover. But before I spend money on a CPL filter, based on the photo below, do I need a CPL - what is the purpose the CPL filter (is it designed to just to remove reflections, or does it do more)?

 

[jokiin]

what kind of reflection you get varies from car to car, a CPL filter does tame the reflection if you have a car that does have excessive reflection, things like the vents reflecting aren't really an issue as they're mostly obscured by the hood anyway but things like the grille in the middle of the picture there can be something that will get in the way of detail further afield so a CPL filter could be preferable for that reason

 

[CountryBumkin]

I'm going to order the CPL filter. It's cheap enough. Unfortunately Pier28 is out of stock for now.

 

[jokiin]

I'm going to order the CPL filter. It's cheap enough. Unfortunately Pier28 is out of stock for now.

just let @Street Guardian USA know you want one and he'll get it sorted

 

[Street Guardian USA]

Here's how the SGGCCPL works:

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threa...ns-filter-for-street-guardian-sg9665gc.14256/

New stock is en route this week.

The Street Guardian USA eBay and Amazon listing will be live again as soon as they arrive.

 

[CountryBumkin]

I bought my SG9665GC from Amazon because the Pier28 site/store was out of stock - but I think it is the same person/store.
I'm not sure who "@Street Guardian USA" is. Is this the new name for "pier28", or are you two different retailers both selling the product in USA? Not that it matters, but I'd like to keep my purchases with the same vendor when possible.

Also, I searched on Amazon for "Street Guardian CPL Filter" and "SG9665GC Filter" and "SGGCCPL" and all searches came up with no match (other than the dash cam itself). Maybe this is because the filter is out of stock.

As soon as it is available I'll order it.
Thanks

 

[Street Guardian USA]

I bought my SG9665GC from Amazon because the Pier28 site/store was out of stock - but I think it is the same person/store.
I'm not sure who "@Street Guardian USA" is. Is this the new name for "pier28", or are you two different retailers both selling the product in USA? Not that it matters, but I'd like to keep my purchases with the same vendor when possible.

Also, I searched on Amazon for "Street Guardian CPL Filter" and "SG9665GC Filter" and "SGGCCPL" and all searches came up with no match (other than the dash cam itself). Maybe this is because the filter is out of stock.

As soon as it is available I'll order it.
Thanks

Hi this is Jon, (previously using the handle @Pier28) more details here:

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threa...-com-and-street-guardian-on-amazon-com.21320/

I'll handle your prior/existing warranty needs as well

Amazon listing is offline until stock arrives

 

[CountryBumkin]

Thanks for explaining.
I have a "product alert notification" setup at the website to let me know when the CPL filter is back in stock, and I'll keep checking the Amazon store too.
Since I'm an Amazon Prime member I probably buy from there and get the free shipping - since both stores are the same vendor.

 

[Street Guardian USA]

Amazon.com vendor will be "Street Guardian" (my new Amazon seller central account) I'm no longer with Pier28 directly.

 

[Street Guardian USA]

UPDATE:
SGGCCPL's just arrived (1 day early) Amazon.com listing is now live once again and we are ready to ship today.
They will be shipped direct by me from Nevada until the stock we send to the Amazon.com warehouse arrives. (so no Prime listing for another week)

 

[lacibaci]

Speaking of SGGCCPL, @Street Guardian USA what is the temperature range? (knowing it is multiple layers of glass...)

 

[Street Guardian USA]

Speaking of SGGCCPL, @Street Guardian USA what is the temperature range? (knowing it is multiple layers of glass...)

The plastic used at shapesways 3D printer factory is high grade, and the CPL glass from Germany is excellent quality. There is no exact engineering technical heat specs on the CPL, but they have worked great for 100's of users all summer long.