TonyM
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- Dash Cam
- A139, M1S
I bought a Mobius 1S last week. My first impression is that it looks, feels and handles just like the Mobius 1 that I bought in 2013.
Of course that is to be expected since Mobius have re-used the original case, even down to retaining the mini-USB connector.
Internally, the battery and its connector are identical, and I understand that the M1S is compatible with the M1 capacitor.
The lens module ribbon cable is also identical.
As before, there is no WiFi. This is a simple camera.
The lens options are A2 and C2 (same as the outgoing Mobius 1), but no D listed at this time.
So - what's new? (image copied from eletoponline365 eBay listing)
Apparently the old model had to be discontinued because one or more components had finally reached the end of shelf life and were no longer available.
The notable change is the new 1440p image sensor (spec unknown). Apparently the hardware spec is limited to 1440p30, but Mobius have pushed this to 1440p60 which seems to work but generates a lot of heat. This might be fine for aerial video with the camera exposed to the open air for cooling, but for dashcam purposes 30fps is preferable anyway to maintain adequate exposure in low light. The M1S does not employ frame-doubling in low light, unlike some dashcams if set to 60fps.
I managed to record 1440p30 for 2.5 hours (150 minutes) at max bitrate of 32Mbps on a full battery charge. Based on a simple touch-test, the camera did not run any hotter than a Mobius 1.
Webcam output is 16:9 1440p30.
H265 is available if preferred. I will stick with H264.
There is a g-sensor for write-protecting video files if an impact is detected.
Camera Configuration
Many of the old setup parameters have been retained including separate Video 1 and Video 2 modes, and a wide range of IQ parameters. These are my initial settings, on FW V1.17:
Lens Options
At this time the only lens option available to purchase is the A2. Seasoned Mobius owners may notice that I have a C2 lens installed. That is because I swapped over the lens, lens holder and compatible case from an old Mobius 1 C2 that I was not using. Looking at the eBay listing we should expect a C2 version to become available soon.
My intention is to run the M1S with a telephoto lens so I was keen to install the longer C2 lens holder for future lens swapping ability. The A2 lens holder does have a set screw, but it is shorter than the C2 so may not suit telephoto lenses with a long back focal distance.
Of course that is to be expected since Mobius have re-used the original case, even down to retaining the mini-USB connector.
Internally, the battery and its connector are identical, and I understand that the M1S is compatible with the M1 capacitor.
The lens module ribbon cable is also identical.
As before, there is no WiFi. This is a simple camera.
The lens options are A2 and C2 (same as the outgoing Mobius 1), but no D listed at this time.
So - what's new? (image copied from eletoponline365 eBay listing)
Apparently the old model had to be discontinued because one or more components had finally reached the end of shelf life and were no longer available.
The notable change is the new 1440p image sensor (spec unknown). Apparently the hardware spec is limited to 1440p30, but Mobius have pushed this to 1440p60 which seems to work but generates a lot of heat. This might be fine for aerial video with the camera exposed to the open air for cooling, but for dashcam purposes 30fps is preferable anyway to maintain adequate exposure in low light. The M1S does not employ frame-doubling in low light, unlike some dashcams if set to 60fps.
I managed to record 1440p30 for 2.5 hours (150 minutes) at max bitrate of 32Mbps on a full battery charge. Based on a simple touch-test, the camera did not run any hotter than a Mobius 1.
Webcam output is 16:9 1440p30.
H265 is available if preferred. I will stick with H264.
There is a g-sensor for write-protecting video files if an impact is detected.
Camera Configuration
Many of the old setup parameters have been retained including separate Video 1 and Video 2 modes, and a wide range of IQ parameters. These are my initial settings, on FW V1.17:
Lens Options
At this time the only lens option available to purchase is the A2. Seasoned Mobius owners may notice that I have a C2 lens installed. That is because I swapped over the lens, lens holder and compatible case from an old Mobius 1 C2 that I was not using. Looking at the eBay listing we should expect a C2 version to become available soon.
My intention is to run the M1S with a telephoto lens so I was keen to install the longer C2 lens holder for future lens swapping ability. The A2 lens holder does have a set screw, but it is shorter than the C2 so may not suit telephoto lenses with a long back focal distance.
