****pit view anyone?

[Dimitris1976]

So I placed an order for this 3 channel system (Viofo A229 Pro) with detachable cabin/rear view cameras.
I want it primarily for 360 coverage while parked, but now I wonder if the cabin camera should be better placed pointing inside on the rear window instead of being stuck on the windshield, so I can record some nice ****pit action while driving.

-Did anyone ever had it mounted like that?

-Do I still have near 360 coverage for vandalism, door dents, etc?

-IR illumination issues?

-Any other pros and cons?

 

[kamkar]

Vãlkomna to the forum Dimitris1976

If you have a camera with the IR aid lights pointing at glass, you might see the camera blinded by those lights reflection at night
When i tested the A139 with its remote interior camera i put that on the mirror stalk so it was up high and in the middle of the car, of course you could put it on a longer wire in the back and pointing forward.
I have that kind of view ATM testing the Vantrue N5 system.

 

[Dimitris1976]

Hej Kamkar och tack för svaret!

Watching your video makes me wonder if that front looking inside camera will delover that "over the shoulder" view I want...
Mine is a coupe sportscar with much shorter distance between the rear glass and driver/passenger seats but those cameras have a pretty wide field of view...

 

[Panzer Platform]

Welcome to the club.
I thought you would never ask. Lol
Here’s what it looks like in my large 4-door sedan;

If you have a small 2-door sports car here’s what that might look like;

If you want do do this you may need the 6 Meter “long” cable for the IR Interior camera;

VIOFO Rear Cable/Interior Cable for A229 PLUS/A229 PRO Dash Camera

VIOFO Rear Cable/Interior Cable for A229 Plus/A229 Pro Dash Camera. Rear Cable: Type-C to Type-C, the 2CH dashcam contains a 6M Cable by default. Interior Cable: 3.5mm Jack to Type-C, the 3CH dashcam contains a 1M Cable by default. This cable cannot be extended manually by connecting other USB...

viofo.com

 

[kamkar]

My car is the small Suzuki Splash, wide angle lenses make it look larger than it is.

 

[Dimitris1976]

WoW!
Thank you for your answer.

Now that last video - maybe with camera mounted higher up - is the kind of "driver's seat" kind of view I am looking for!

the only drawback is you don't get any usable side window coverage...
Your car is a Miata right?
Mine has a back seat and rear quarter windows too.

 

[Panzer Platform]

Your car is a Miata right?

I’m not the Miata guy.
I’m the Crown Vic guy.

Mine has a back seat and rear quarter windows too.

What is the YEAR/MAKE/MODEL of your car?

Here’s another POV mounting location idea;

 

[Dimitris1976]

I’m not the Miata guy.
I’m the Crown Vic guy.


What is the YEAR/MAKE/MODEL of your car?

Here’s another POV mounting location idea;

The camera will only mount on windscreens. The car has a sunroof that slides open all the way to the back.
It's a 992.