little-paul Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I bought a new Mini801 from amazon as it gets some good reviews and was cheap (£42 with 8GB card). I must say that first impressions are good. Video quality is good enough for what I need both day and night. I am having trouble finding the best place to mount it though. I have got auto lights, wipers and dimming mirror so it's like having a laptop stuck to the front windscreen. There is very little room for anything else. Has anyone else fitted a dash cam to their fiesta (with all the auto stuff) and if so, where did you put the camera to get a clear view of the road? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatarmamo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 See if you can install it at the back of the mirror. Considering its small it would fit nicely Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryNLD Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This is where i placed my mini 0803 (LHD Fiesta): Next to the city stop camera. It is placed right behind the rear view mirror, the driver can't see the camera from his point of view. The passenger looks right into it, but that's just the way it is. As far as i know, this is the only place where you can put it safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatarmamo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nicely done Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-paul Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks. I'll have a look later. Unfortunately for us RHD cars the camera mount cannot be swapped around so the mount and the lead are furthest away from the centre. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatarmamo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm pretty sure it won't effect your sight if you place it on the RHD. Plus you'll get used it and won't even bother you anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-paul Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 The only issue I found is that the actual camera lens is then right next to the plastic trim and it cuts off some of the camera view :-( Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have my Mobius mounted a little to the left and behind the mirror, as high on the windscreen as it will go. I'll try and get a photo of the position for you. It gets a little bit of the rain sensor trim and the un-cleared part of the windscreen in the top corners of its picture, but I'm happy with it. Here's a clip to give you an idea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatarmamo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have my Mobius mounted a little to the left and behind the mirror, as high on the windscreen as it will go. I'll try and get a photo of the position for you. It gets a little bit of the rain sensor trim and the un-cleared part of the windscreen in the top corners of its picture, but I'm happy with it. Here's a clip to give you an idea: How is it during night time ? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 How is it during night time ? Luckily I have another clip for that. It's pretty good at night except on unlit roads where it struggles a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-paul Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 That's good. Better than my Mini801. I'll have to get a couple of sample vids up to compare once it's stuck properly. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I just had a cheap thing,all of £14 and its,well ok but that mobius looks good. Mounted mine on the drivers side high up,its one of those with the flip down screen so fits up very high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpyBloke Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I must be really slow as it never even entered my head they would have a microphone!! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh1988 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Phil87 have you hard wired yours in or just ran a lead round to the charger? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.J Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This is where i placed my mini 0803 (LHD Fiesta): Next to the city stop camera. It is placed right behind the rear view mirror, the driver can't see the camera from his point of view. The passenger looks right into it, but that's just the way it is. As far as i know, this is the only place where you can put it safely. I have the same cam, and I fitted it directly onto the plastic moulding behind and slightly below the rear view mirror. Works fine, doesn't intrude apart from the led being rather bright. A small piece of coloured sweet wrapper can take care of that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Phil87 have you hard wired yours in or just ran a lead round to the charger? Going to a garage tomorrow to have it wired in to the fuse box, but up to now I've just routed the cable by hanging it from the sun visor and the coat hook thing. It makes it difficult when someone tries to get in the back lol, with a cable dangling in their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh1988 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yeah seen I can get the hard wire kit on the net for less than £10 but don't fancy my luck with electrics. There's a good thread on here on hard wiring but think I'll try finding a garage to do it! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Yeah seen I can get the hard wire kit on the net for less than £10 but don't fancy my luck with electrics. There's a good thread on here on hard wiring but think I'll try finding a garage to do it! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Will you have it so its always on or powered by ignition on/off Does anyone know on here how these file record works as i'm getting problems. Will record for 5 mins (works on windows ) then other file there but plays so much and goes off,i have drove more than 10 mins. Don't play on windows player but does on VLC but error saying file is damaged,why play first 5 mins o.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryh1988 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm going to have it set to the ignition so it's only powered when I'm driving. And have you got your video setting on 5 min loop instead of continuous record? There are helpful videos on YouTube that go through the controls. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm going to have it set to the ignition so it's only powered when I'm driving. And have you got your video setting on 5 min loop instead of continuous record? There are helpful videos on YouTube that go through the controls. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Yes on 5min,was on 10min but put it onto 5 see if it helps,tried another sd card but only class 4 and 8gb and seems to work,even half done files open but my main one is a 32gb kingston class 10 that it says it supports. Giving the 32gb a full format and try again Wish mine was on the ignition as mine stuck on 24/7...here is my cheap O cam and how i fitted it. dam good fit i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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