Does the A118 have image stabilization?

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Does the A118 have image stabilization? If so, is it built in standard or is there a setting to turn it on/off. I didn't see it in the settings menu.
 
Yep, firm ride transmits to the camera. It's a great picture, just jittery. But like I've commented to others who have various issues such as color accuracy or dashboard glare (from any cam), it's not a huge thing because it's not like you're watching it for an hour, you just want it to capture any events - which it does.
 
Hal1 said:
Yep, firm ride transmits to the camera. It's a great picture, just jittery. But like I've commented to others who have various issues such as color accuracy or dashboard glare (from any cam), it's not a huge thing because it's not like you're watching it for an hour, you just want it to capture any events - which it does.
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nothing about the camera or mount is obviously loose? The lens angle adjustment thing is firm?
 
hmmm interesting, I see what you mean (the quick jolting vibration wobble effect) not sure that's normal for your vehicle. (more likely not normal)
 
Admittedly this is in my stiff Miata. My Infiniti yields a much smoother image. Just didn't think it would be that jostling.
 
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Actually I think it's too firm. Every vibration seems to be transferred to the camera. Not withstanding the poor upload quality, you can see the shaking in this video. Get past the 1:25 mark

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgQAFKGD37c&feature=youtu.be
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how have you got the camera mounted, the viewing angle and field of view makes it look like you have done something different with the mount, would that be correct?
 
it's just to the right of the rear view mirror. Velcro'd with Dual Lock (3M extreme) rather than the double sided sticky tape - this make it easier to remove than the slide mount. Rahter than being toofirm to the windshield, maybe it's the Dual lock that's shaky and not secure enough. I'd check it out tomorrow but i'm taking the Infiniti so it would be a good comparison.
 
Ah, Dual lock extreme / Velcro probably won't give you the best stability results. You think the normal mount is too firm? I'd try using the regular mount, get a spare if you have two cars.
 
Hal1 said:
it's just to the right of the rear view mirror. Velcro'd with Dual Lock (3M extreme) rather than the double sided sticky tape - this make it easier to remove than the slide mount. Rahter than being toofirm to the windshield, maybe it's the Dual lock that's shaky and not secure enough. I'd check it out tomorrow but i'm taking the Infiniti so it would be a good comparison.
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that's your issue, stick the mount directly to the glass using the provided 3M and the picture won't jitter, even your suspension is hard or you have low profile tyres or whatever the camera will move in sync with the vibration of the vehicle and the picture won't jump around, you can get away with more movement in something that rides a bit smoother perhaps but adhere it to the window directly for best results

if you want to move from car to car just buy a spare mount
 
Will post back up tomorrow after securing better. Thanks 28 & SG
 
Pier28 said:
Ah, Dual lock extreme / Velcro probably won't give you the best stability results. You think the normal mount is too firm? I'd try using the regular mount, get a spare if you have two cars.
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Very likely the cause. I had my GC mounted with industrial strength Velcro and would get the same type of 'jitter' in the video. When I switched to the dual lock it went away and the video is very stable. The A118-C cameras (front and rear) in my wife's Honda are also mounted with dual lock and are stable as well. Your Miata has a shorter wheel base (and probably a stiffer suspension) than either of our vehicles so the dual lock may not be holding firm enough.

I understand there are 2 types of dual lock and one may be more stable than the other - something else to consider.

Edit: I just checked the 3M site and there are more than 2, many more - http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...pes/Products/?rt=r3&N=5000130+8457894+5153260
 
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Still a bad upload, but you can see the jittery-ness is better on a more secure mounting in the Infiniti. Will try another Miata video tomorrow.

 
Thanks all. No need to post the Miata video. had same mount connection as my above video, but def jittery, I'm now sue it's just the low profile tires and the stiff suspension combining for a bumpy ride - I can even feel it.
 
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