Size:
The 0801 is one of the smallest Dashcams that I have found. They can be easily mounted behind the rearview mirror and disappears completely from the driver's field of vision. Still, she has a small LCD screen that makes it easier to configure camera settings. It also allows the driver to manually take a couple of photos or videos.
Mounting:
The camera holder is secured by means of adhesive to the windshield. This keeps me perfectly so far. In the event of a vehicle or wheel change, more replacement Klebepats supplied are included. A big advantage over models with suction cup mounting (the periodical of the disc "popping" with me).
Power supply:
The camera can be powered from the cigarette lighter socket with power (an appropriate cable, cigarette lighter to MiniUSB, included). In addition, the camera can be operated with the built-in battery for about 10 minutes with no external power supply. Unlike models that can be operated using an external power supply, here the following advantages:
- The driver can take the camera out of the holder at any time and manually photographs and video clips make (fe after an accident.).
- The camera is rolling after mattering the engine for a short time on. How long they should do that can be set (min. 15 seconds max. 10 minutes)
- With motion sensor is activated, the camera also takes any activities in its field of view when the vehicle is parked and unmanned is (fe Vandals.).
Depending on the vehicle may cause in terms of power supply to surprises. On my E36 (Jhrg 1997) the power supply via the original cable has not initially work. Both the original cable in a different socket and the socket with another cable have worked perfectly. In this vehicle, the cigarette lighter socket also provides continuous power (not only with the ignition on). Therefore, I have the original cable laid in the interior can be (headliner, right A-pillar, the glove compartment and there soldered).
Backup / storage medium:
The Cam has no own memory. The data is stored on a microSD card (not included with the cam). The card slot is located on the bottom of the camera. They can be found to solve problems without the camera out of the socket. Very practical is the supplied MicroSD USB adapter here. For example. appended to the car keys, the MicroSD card can be inserted immediately after removal for transport.
Image Quality:
For such a small dashcam the image quality is very good (who wants to enjoy them on TV but is generally operated with a wrong dashcam). With max. 1920x1080P it provides relative contrast and detailed images. Who is a lot for a Night, can increase the light sensitivity of the sensor accordingly.
GPS data:
The GPS antenna is located in the base of dashcam. After you start recording, however, take a few minutes until the GPS data recorded and analyzed. What information is displayed in the recording (stamp) can be set. The substance may have coordinates, date, time and speed traveled. Whether the latter if need be used to own or deductible, of course, depending on the driving style
G-sensor:
A sensor in the camera noted if at average forces acting on the camera (fe. In a collision or emergency braking). The recordings, which are prior to and during this event originated unmittalbar are secured (protected from automatic overwriting). The sensitivity of this sensor can be adjusted.
Software:
Apparently comes with the cam and a software that makes the evaluation of the shots a little more attractive. Unfortunately, there are not for Mac. To sift through the record and evaluate the software but not necessary.
Conclusion:
Anyone looking for a discrete / small dashcam and yet not want to do without extras, such as G-sensor, motion sensor and GPS data recording, has the iTracker mini0801 the perfect solution for a sensational price.
