lacibaci
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Got a new toy a couple of days ago: SG9665GC (thanks @Pier28 ). So far, I am happy with packaging, supplied accessories and the product itself.
I had to flip the GPS module and shorten the cable as I wanted to attach it on the other side of the mirror in the blacked out "dots area" While doing that a couple of suggestions for @jokiin :
1. Shorten the GPS cable and supply longer extension. (Basically opposite of what is supplied now)
2. Don't attach the 3M VHB tape to GPS enclosure
3. The inside adhesive foam has some very strong adhesive which makes it difficult to flip the antenna. Adhesive is actually not necessary at all since the GPS module is firmly sandwiched inside.
I used the supplied cable cover and found out that you cannot dismount camera without removing the top part first - major inconvenience since I wanted to remove the camera when parked outside in the bright sun.
I also got the world's most expensive CPL The glass quality looks OK, plastic and mount seems fragile - held up on the lens by just friction. We'll see how long before it slips off.
Video quality is good, comparable with my mini 0903 - not surprising since they use the same chip set and sensor. I noticed the same problems with blown highlights on both cameras - looks like both, SG and Meg, are currently tweaking AE tables.
Sound quality is good, though mini 0903 is louder.
Overall, I am happy and look forward to continuous updates.
Edit:
A couple of install pics (Volvo XC90):
I had to flip the GPS module and shorten the cable as I wanted to attach it on the other side of the mirror in the blacked out "dots area" While doing that a couple of suggestions for @jokiin :
1. Shorten the GPS cable and supply longer extension. (Basically opposite of what is supplied now)
2. Don't attach the 3M VHB tape to GPS enclosure
3. The inside adhesive foam has some very strong adhesive which makes it difficult to flip the antenna. Adhesive is actually not necessary at all since the GPS module is firmly sandwiched inside.
I used the supplied cable cover and found out that you cannot dismount camera without removing the top part first - major inconvenience since I wanted to remove the camera when parked outside in the bright sun.
I also got the world's most expensive CPL The glass quality looks OK, plastic and mount seems fragile - held up on the lens by just friction. We'll see how long before it slips off.
Video quality is good, comparable with my mini 0903 - not surprising since they use the same chip set and sensor. I noticed the same problems with blown highlights on both cameras - looks like both, SG and Meg, are currently tweaking AE tables.
Sound quality is good, though mini 0903 is louder.
Overall, I am happy and look forward to continuous updates.
Edit:
A couple of install pics (Volvo XC90):
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