This is a dashcam for people who like to fiddle about with things. It's very small indeed, only slightly bigger than a packet of Tictacs. There are many fake Mobius cams being sold on ebay so you're best to stick with a reliable vendor such as Banggood.
For anyone looking to buy a dashcam I recommend watching Techmoan's excellent reviews on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFB79814F24001328 - especially the "Beginners Guide to Dashcams".
After a lot of research I decided:
1. It is preferable to have a very small camera that will not be too noticeable from outside. If you have to keep removing it when you leave the car you'll not use it.
2. Park mode is probably not as useful as you would think and can drain your car battery.
3. Dashcam batteries may not last long due to the constant charging & recharging and exposure to excess heat in the car. A dashcam with a super capacitor instead of a battery is a much better idea.
4. Wifi on a dashcam is a useless gimmick.
5. GPS on a dashcam is a double-edged sword - it's maybe a nice feature to have but if your footage shows your insurance company you were doing 32mph in a 30mph zone it'll all be your fault in their eyes.
There is a handy Windows setup utility http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25178932&postcount=6 to adjust the settings.
You can also use their Android app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=therau2000.amcamobiusac to do the same, all you need is a 99p OTG cable and you can set it up with your phone or tablet.
The Dashcamtalk forum https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/mobius-support-thread-and-tech-guide-post-all-problems-help-requests-here-read-posts-1-8-first.4232/ is an excellent source of help & support.
You will need a few other bits & pieces to use it as a dashcam:
Windscreen mount 99p http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131376931661?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Hardwire Car Charger Power Cable Kit £2.59 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221813954816?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Add A Circuit adapter 99p (if you want to hard wire it) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371036262838?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=640213470802&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Super capacitor to replace battery (optional but desirable) £6.62 on the banggood website but £3.97 using their app. http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Super-Capacitor-For-The-Mobius-Action-Sport-Camera-wp-Uk-918122.html
And finally, here is a guide to hard wiring your new dashcam https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/easy-method-to-hardwire-any-dashcam-no-experience-required.7712/, it's not as scary as you might think.
Windows Program - http://www.mytempfiles.info/mobius/mSetup.zip
Just search eBay for mobius helmet mount, there is a screw part that screws into the thread on the mobius holder, remove the thread from the holder and the screw from the mount and glue or as I did araldite them together, before you do though check it where you want to put the camera and you can taylor it perfectly to your car. If you look at the photo I posted you'll see the sections I glued.
Sid87
7 Oct 153#13
Awesome device, bought two more than a year ago. Use them as dash cams in my car, one in front, one in back. Excellent video quality. Very discrete. Can be modded in various ways, i have super capacitors installed instead of batteries and the rear dash cam is hidden after i detached the lens from the body and installed a longer lens to body cable. 10/10 would recommend.
pstuart
7 Oct 153#6
Got one from 'eletoponline365', an eBay seller (sold over 22000 of these), about three years ago.
One of the best dash cams around, been on two cars and never gone wrong.
I was given to understand, before I bought it, that there were a few factories knocking these out in China and that this eBay seller was recommended as having the best and giving full support plus downloads.
Only had one dealing with Banggood and will not go there again.
All comments (127)
sup_aa
7 Oct 15#1
good price for a good device so don't know why people r voting cold ?????
paulandpam1 to sup_aa
7 Oct 15#8
I totally agree these are great cameras and I paid more for mine from Banggood last year.
bruceboy
7 Oct 15#2
Yep, bought one, fiddled about with it, took my car to bits to find best way of fitting it, bought some cables and adapters from China, got it to work. But still looked like a carbuncle in my car, so then tossed it into a cupboard.
Great idea, but being a pedant, I hate anything that looks non-standard fit in my car.
Does take some good images though. Going cheap, if anyone interested!!
capriboycraig to bruceboy
7 Oct 15#4
pm me price delivered please, thanks.
jaydeeuk1 to bruceboy
17 Oct 15#44
You sold it?
willysnapper
7 Oct 152#3
Can't understand why the cold votes.
Thanks for your efforts to educate the proletariat! :laughing:
I for one appreciate your post, I'm also a follower of Mat's :wink:
ahenners
7 Oct 15#5
These are good, I got one a month ago from Banggood. Reasonably discreet, and good quality. There was a discount code "NewUK" I think it was which gave 8% off, not sure if this still works.
pstuart
7 Oct 153#6
Got one from 'eletoponline365', an eBay seller (sold over 22000 of these), about three years ago.
One of the best dash cams around, been on two cars and never gone wrong.
I was given to understand, before I bought it, that there were a few factories knocking these out in China and that this eBay seller was recommended as having the best and giving full support plus downloads.
Only had one dealing with Banggood and will not go there again.
paulandpam1 to pstuart
7 Oct 152#7
eletoponline365 is actually also the maker of this camera as far as I know.
I have two of these cameras in the family cars and they are brilliant, if positioned with some thought they are invisible from the outside.
I actually bought my two Möbius cameras from Banggood and chose the uk warehouse so had them delivered within 4 days.
froghollow73
7 Oct 15#9
excellent little camera use as a helmet cam,better than some of these big look what I've got cams
dwl99
7 Oct 151#10
Maybe some of the many cold-voters could enlighten us as to their thinking?
Here are a couple of pictures from inside my car
6ixFoot1
7 Oct 15#11
Think you can get a percentage off if you place your first order via the Banggood app
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Opening post
For anyone looking to buy a dashcam I recommend watching Techmoan's excellent reviews on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFB79814F24001328 - especially the "Beginners Guide to Dashcams".
After a lot of research I decided:
1. It is preferable to have a very small camera that will not be too noticeable from outside. If you have to keep removing it when you leave the car you'll not use it.
2. Park mode is probably not as useful as you would think and can drain your car battery.
3. Dashcam batteries may not last long due to the constant charging & recharging and exposure to excess heat in the car. A dashcam with a super capacitor instead of a battery is a much better idea.
4. Wifi on a dashcam is a useless gimmick.
5. GPS on a dashcam is a double-edged sword - it's maybe a nice feature to have but if your footage shows your insurance company you were doing 32mph in a 30mph zone it'll all be your fault in their eyes.
There is a handy Windows setup utility
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25178932&postcount=6 to adjust the settings.
You can also use their Android app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=therau2000.amcamobiusac to do the same, all you need is a 99p OTG cable and you can set it up with your phone or tablet.
The Dashcamtalk forum
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/mobius-support-thread-and-tech-guide-post-all-problems-help-requests-here-read-posts-1-8-first.4232/ is an excellent source of help & support.
You will need a few other bits & pieces to use it as a dashcam:
Windscreen mount 99p
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131376931661?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Hardwire Car Charger Power Cable Kit £2.59
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221813954816?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Add A Circuit adapter 99p (if you want to hard wire it)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371036262838?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=640213470802&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Cable clamps 99p
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381343316287?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Super capacitor to replace battery (optional but desirable) £6.62 on the banggood website but £3.97 using their app.
http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Super-Capacitor-For-The-Mobius-Action-Sport-Camera-wp-Uk-918122.html
And finally, here is a guide to hard wiring your new dashcam https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/easy-method-to-hardwire-any-dashcam-no-experience-required.7712/, it's not as scary as you might think.
Windows Program - http://www.mytempfiles.info/mobius/mSetup.zip
Manual - http://www.mytempfiles.info/mobius/MobiusManual.pdf
- ChrisUK
Top comments
One of the best dash cams around, been on two cars and never gone wrong.
I was given to understand, before I bought it, that there were a few factories knocking these out in China and that this eBay seller was recommended as having the best and giving full support plus downloads.
Only had one dealing with Banggood and will not go there again.
All comments (127)
Great idea, but being a pedant, I hate anything that looks non-standard fit in my car.
Does take some good images though. Going cheap, if anyone interested!!
Thanks for your efforts to educate the proletariat! :laughing:
I for one appreciate your post, I'm also a follower of Mat's :wink:
One of the best dash cams around, been on two cars and never gone wrong.
I was given to understand, before I bought it, that there were a few factories knocking these out in China and that this eBay seller was recommended as having the best and giving full support plus downloads.
Only had one dealing with Banggood and will not go there again.
I have two of these cameras in the family cars and they are brilliant, if positioned with some thought they are invisible from the outside.
I actually bought my two Möbius cameras from Banggood and chose the uk warehouse so had them delivered within 4 days.
Here are a couple of pictures from inside my car