i've not taken one of those apart, but the GitUp Git1 and Git2 come apart fairly easily, but it's hard to see down in between the layers to verify the chipset. packaging is pretty tight since space is at a premium in these little cameras.
You will see the chipset, but the image sensor is almost impossible to determine.
If it has Novatek 96660 it will use horizontal interpolation and it "converts" 2880x2160 into 3840x2160.
Depends on the producers, you may need to take extra care, as some will use soldered wires between the PCB and switches and lot's of hot glue and when you open the case some wires may brake.
Yes, I suspect this may be one that is better not taken apart, I very much doubt that it is as well constructed as a Gitup.
Yes, you are right, also I am losing interest when I see poor presentation page. The first idea which is coming to my mind is that they don't give attention to details and after sales support is zero, maybe some conversation in chinglish with a chinese guy which is trying to make me that he is not understanding my problem.
Some manufacturers like Sony and Omnivision do in fact provide data sheets. I've seen some Novatek data sheets but just not the NT96660. I've read some of Novatek's financial reports but couldn't discern anything technical from them. I've been reading these forums and much else but I'm still amazed that some members here (like the ones you mentioned) have such broad and deep knowledge of products. No doubt it comes from working in the industry as you said. I always book mark sites that have useful information but the thing is, how do I know that THEY know what they're talking about? The folks here obviously do but out there, who knows.
. I always book mark sites that have useful information but the thing is, how do I know that THEY know what they're talking about? The folks here obviously do but out there, who knows.
Anyway thanks Joo-Vuu. You have indeed been helpful. Cheers
I've tried contacting manufacturers but I usually come across three problems: 1. They don't offer a general inquiries e-mail and require an order number or a vendor ID for an online contact form. I have neither. 2. They don't respond. Presumably that's their way of saying the information is confidential. 3. I later find out that the information they gave me was wrong - I'm looking at you, SJCam.That just really comes down to trust and reputation. With the mentioned users, they're trustworthy and reputable, they have a reputation for being the above. Whilst I'm not saying just take their word, almost everything they mention is correct, in fact for Jokiin I can't recall anything he has mentioned that isn't true.
For manufacturers, ALWAYS double check. I have Emma in Shenzhen and WHENEVER we talk to a manufacturer we request full specifications as it means we can use our contacts and knowledge to discern whether or not the cameras 'advertised features' are actually achievable.
A simple way to find out information is to simply ask the manufacturer, then go to another manufacturer and ask them...ask for information and compare, then as your knowledge grows you know who to trust and who not to. Trust me when I say, a LOT of people have no idea what they are talking about, and once you start picking up on the information you quickly spot these people. We also do have a headstart as we all read a lot of product briefs and talk to manufacturers regulary, plus we make sure we keep up with the latest news...if not we wouldn't be good at our jobs
And adding that most of them are perfunctory and their english is poor, we can see chinglish words like Vidoe, COMS, Sony Lens. When I see such mistakes on their websites I quit looking at their product.