Hardwire Marcus 3 - Socket or 12v->5v converter?

[Blaze9]

I just ordered the M3, and I'm waiting for it to come in. AFAIK, it should run off of 5V right? Has anyone used a 12v->5v converter on the marcus 1/3? I can just cut off the plug part of the cable and connect the live end to the converter for a nice clean install.

Or should I go for a lighter socket and keep the plug part on? I have enough space under my steering wheel to hold a socket inside the housing.

I know for sure the socket will work, but not entirely sure about how the converter will hold up.

 

[venezian]

I'm using my old blackvue power magic - https://www.amazon.com/gp/B008B8ERIO
that works right? working for me so far...

 

[Blaze9]

Oh snap, I totally overlooked the fact fact that the camera doesn't have a battery... (It doesn't right?)

 

[CheckYourLights]

Oh snap, I totally overlooked the fact fact that the camera doesn't have a battery... (It doesn't right?)

I think only the old TF1 or another older model had a battery.
EDIT according to a quick glance at Vico's site it was the TF1 and it use the battery for some kind of temporary parking feature.