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Product Dimensions

4.49 x 1.85 x 1.3 inches

Item Weight

2.4 ounces

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B00KZ0J452

Item model number

STI-G1WH 140Â°

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3.8 566 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Connectivity technologies

USB

Other display features

Wireless

Color

black

Manufacturer

DFTECH

Date First Available

June 13, 2014

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3.8 out of 5

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Customers like the performance, clarity, and value of the onboard camera. They mention that it works well, produces good picture quality, and is excellent value for money. Customers are also happy with the audio quality. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, and suction.

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162 customers mention115 positive47 negative

Customers like the performance of the onboard camera. They mention that it works well, both during day and night, with HD quality. The mount works okay for them, and the audio is decent. The video looping works perfectly, and it's a very good camera. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.

"It worked really well the first 6 months of use. I had in it a SanDisk Utlra 32GB micro SD card that I bought just for the camera...." Read more

"...produce super fine video but for the price of roughly $50 the results are amazing...." Read more

"...More on that in a bit. Video quality both during day and night is pretty good, even during direct oncoming sunlight..." Read more

"...This camera is sensitive to extreme temperatures. I started to take it out of the car after it would freeze when turned on in cold or hot weather...." Read more

112 customers mention89 positive23 negative

Customers like the clarity of the onboard camera. They say that it has good picture quality, and the video clarity is outstanding. Some mention that the suction cup works well for now and that the car power cable is long. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality of the product.

"...It seems to take great hi-def video even in low light and I like the fact that it doesn't have that stupid shiny chrome ring on the lens...." Read more

"...I've had this dash cam for about a year and a half.The video is pretty clear, although license plates cannot be read all the time especially..." Read more

"...It was rock-solid reliable for about a year.- The video clarity is outstanding!..." Read more

"Great little unit, especially for the price. Very good video quality...." Read more

72 customers mention67 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the onboard camera. They mention that it provides excellent value for the money, with great video quality and impressive quality. Some customers also say that it is cheap insurance for the less than reliable drivers that we share the road.

"...but overall this was a great purchase at a great price. Let's cover the issues:1...." Read more

"...I guess it was OK for the price paid." Read more

"...Overall, it's a great dashcam for the price, but be aware the battery will probably die and cause other problems...." Read more

"...Overall I think it's a great little dashcam and a great price. I may look for something a bit better next time, but I'm happy with it overall so far." Read more

23 customers mention18 positive5 negative

Customers like the audio quality of the onboard camera. They mention that the sound recording is on point, and the automated looping and clearing of old videos is great. The video is very sharp and the audio is easy to understand. However, daytime recordings show up crystal clear when daylight is visible, and it turns on with the car and makes a noise to let them know it's on.

"...The sound quality is pretty good too...." Read more

"...The sound was better than expected and it turned itself on every time my car started as expected...." Read more

"...The sound is clear with volume control. Day recording is fantastic! Very clear and crisp. Catching license plates is no problem...." Read more

"...The audio is a little weak, but in my tests was clear enough to easily hear plate numbers spoken out...." Read more

130 customers mention58 positive72 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the onboard camera. Some mention that it is still holding up well, while others say that it stops recording and they have to take the card out. The mount is not great, and the camera is not intended to record video while the power is off.

"...I went to reformat again and now my camera wont even record with a blank card, when formatted from the camera itself or my computer, and my other..." Read more

"...into place, then it is very solid. It's works fine with a class 10 16GB Sandisk micro SD card. The sound quality is pretty good too...." Read more

"...from a retail store for approximately the same price and the quality was awful compared to this video...." Read more

"...The good:- It was rock-solid reliable for about a year.- The video clarity is outstanding!..." Read more

61 customers mention32 positive29 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the onboard camera. Some mention that it's intuitive to use, while others say that the instructions are a bit hard to figure out. Some customers also mention that the mount took a little of getting used to, and that the instruction manual was poorly translated.

"...Setup was easy (I am familiar with dash cams having tried a few)...." Read more

"...2. Bad battery:this caused all sorts of issues, like losing setup information, files not saving, etc...." Read more

"...So no it does not have true night vision. Settings are very easy to run through...." Read more

"...Navigating menus to change settings is confusing and I always stumble around pushing random buttons for a minute or two before learning the pattern..." Read more

35 customers mention14 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the suction of the onboard camera. Some mention that the mount suction seems to do okay, but the release for the camera feels a bit cheap. They say that the sucession cup hasn't come loose for three months, and it sticks nicely to their window. Others say that it doesn't hold all that well, and the mount that comes with it is useless.

"...the suction cup because it stops sticking after a while and keeps falling off the window.This camera is sensitive to extreme temperatures...." Read more

"...The mount suction seems to do okay but the release for the camera feels a bit cheap...." Read more

"...Think my only complaint is now they use a clear suction cup than a black one so it's much easier to see that something is there...." Read more

"...off the windshield despite extreme heat or cold, and the mount has been rock solid for me except when I inadvertently knock the camera out of place..." Read more

23 customers mention0 positive23 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the onboard camera. They mention that the battery dies after 10 minutes without charging, it says low battery and shuts off after about 30 minutes, and the unit shuts down after five minute periods while driving.

"...sound was enabled, data was not saved: I suspect this was due to a bad battery. I disabled sound, and everything worked fine...." Read more

"...Overall, it's a great dashcam for the price, but be aware the battery will probably die and cause other problems...." Read more

"...4. The internal battery lasts just a few minutes. Worthless if you want it to record anything like motion detection with the vehicle off...." Read more

"...However, if I don't plug the camera in for a couple weeks the battery runs down and I lose my settings..." Read more

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Wonderful product.

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018

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I bought this camera some time ago (over 2 years ago, in fact). I thought it was time for a review.

In a nutshell, the camera rocks! In the time I've had it, there have been some small issues (which I'll address shortly), but overall this was a great purchase at a great price. Let's cover the issues:

1. It has incompatability problems with some SD cards: after doing some online searching and experimentation, I eventually settled on a 32G SanDisk card, which has worked perfectly. Do your research, there is a lot of info out there on exactly what card to use.

2. Bad battery:this caused all sorts of issues, like losing setup information, files not saving, etc. I replaced the battery after a couple of months and everything is working perfectly. I would recommend that this is the first thing that anybody does when buying one of these cameras - there are lots of suppliers available. I would expect to change the battery every couple of years anyway, as the unit is exposed to extreme heat stuck on a windscreen all the time (in Africa).

3. When sound was enabled, data was not saved: I suspect this was due to a bad battery. I disabled sound, and everything worked fine. I actually don't need sound, so this was not a big issue for me. I have not checked sound again since I replaced the battery, but I don't think there will be any issues.

4. Suction cup assembly plastics degrade: this is again due to extreme heat conditions. I had to do some repair work with various plastic glues, which extended the life of the part. So far, so good, although I suspect that I'll eventually just use an old Garmin mount for it when it finally dies for good.

So, all in all, good purchase. Finally, on the supplier, Spy Tec - very impressed with their after sales followup. While I specifically had no issues regarding the product at the time, I got the impression that they were very willing to replace if defective. Making sure that I received the product, even though it was expedited through Amazon, was a good call.

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Edward S.

This is the real thing, Full HD .MOV at 30 FPS

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2014

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I just received one of these from Spy Tec and it is the real deal, it creates .MOV video files at 30FPS unlike a fake I returned from another seller (eBuy) that made .AVI files at 25FPS. It seems to take great hi-def video even in low light and I like the fact that it doesn't have that stupid shiny chrome ring on the lens. Setup was easy (I am familiar with dash cams having tried a few). The camera and it's buttons feel solid and I actually like the black buttons, although they may be hard to see for older folks. I also like the swivel mount but I am wondering how long it will remain firm. I guess if one doesn't swing the camera around a lot it should be fine. I like that feature though. It nice to be able to quickly redirect the camera to a side view if need be. One hint: make sure the key on the mount is all the way to the left in the camera's mounting slot. I thought there was a problem with a sloppy connection until I looked closely and noticed it wasn't in the slot all the way. It takes a bit of force to get the mount to click! into place, then it is very solid. It's works fine with a class 10 16GB Sandisk micro SD card. The sound quality is pretty good too. One feature missing on the menu is an on/off choice for automatic recording when hooked to a power source, but that's minor. The battery lasts a while when fully charged, but it's not really meant to run the camera, just to change settings and to complete files after the power is removed. I used it on battery for quite a while just messing around with it though. Newer ones have capacitors instead of batteries because eventually batteries get weak and expire or can explode(?) in the heat. I don't know if it would still function without a working battery. How this thing will do in a hot sunny parked car windshield? I plan on taking it down in those conditions. The power cord is plenty long enough. The power supply interferes with the car's FM radio signal adding a bit of hiss. If I move the cord around the hiss comes and goes. I have read that this is a problem with some of these and people have cured it by using a different power supply. One dash cam unit I tried completely jammed all FM signals! I returned it, of course. The camera has a couple of those useless led lights on the front. I don't know what good they are unless you were filming from 2 feet away. They show in the windshield so I will cover them with a piece of tape. I can't comment on the reliability yet.

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Kyle

The sound was better than expected and it turned itself on every time ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016

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It worked really well the first 6 months of use. I had in it a SanDisk Utlra 32GB micro SD card that I bought just for the camera. The sound was better than expected and it turned itself on every time my car started as expected. However, I was never able to get it to turn on due to motion detection. As well, understand that if you live in a colder climate like where I live, ice on the windshield will limit it's ability to know when to record (such was the case for myself when my car was vandalized and I didn't have recording proof because the camera never turned on). For me the issues started when the camera said the SD card was full even when I had it looping over old data. I reformatted the card and the issue went away until the card filled up. I went to reformat again and now my camera wont even record with a blank card, when formatted from the camera itself or my computer, and my other micro SD cards don't work in the device no longer. Again, the device was great until it just didn't work anymore. I would recommend buying another product because the longevity of this device just isn't there sadly.

One person found this helpful

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Lana

Worked for year and a half.....

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2016

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It was fun while it worked. I've had this dash cam for about a year and a half.
The video is pretty clear, although license plates cannot be read all the time especially in rainy weather or at night.
I dislike the suction cup because it stops sticking after a while and keeps falling off the window.
This camera is sensitive to extreme temperatures. I started to take it out of the car after it would freeze when turned on in cold or hot weather. Then resetting would correct the issue. So if you don't mind resetting it all the time, keep a pinhole stick handy.
Now lately the camera is in a spinning cycle of restarting. I changed power cords and formatted the SD card to see if that would fix it - it did not work. I guess it was OK for the price paid.

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UlSa

Original ist doch das beste

Reviewed in Germany on April 18, 2017

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Unterschiede zu der CARCHET 2,7" Full HD TFT

- Camera bessere Auflösung selbst am Rand
- Micro viel bessere und klarere Aufnahme auch lauter
- Menu Besser übersetzt ( Deutsch )
- Bedienungsanleitung vorhanden saubere Verpackung

Ich hatte von dem Original abgesehen da wenig Info in der Beschreibung war über Menu-sprachen Aufnahme usw. vorhanden war
und die nachmache bestellt ( großer Fehler) siehe oben..

Die gängigen übersetzungen sind vorhanden auch deutsch. Die Bedienungsanleitung ist in englisch aber gut zu verstehen , ansonsten gibt es ja Übersetzer Programme mit Bilderkennung.

Also im 5 min Loop bei der 2 Einstellung ( kein HD ) werden ca. 287 MB benötigt ergo bei 32 GB fast 9 std. in HD Einstellung ca. 4,5 std.es geht noch kleiner( noch 2 stufen runter bis VGA ) aber muß man selber testen.

Habe schon einige getestet in dieser Preisklasse und er ist bis jetzt der beste.

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Neil

Absolute stellar performance for the price!

Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2015

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Firstly, this is a review of the REAL one, being sold by SpyTec (no other variations of the sellers name, one word, SpyTec) that comes in the black box and records in .mov format.

The fake ones are in the orange box and record in other formats - those ones are total crap.

For less than $60 Canadian all-in I really didn't expect to receive a camera nearly as impressive as this. My previous dash cam purchases were a disaster, the one over-heated and stopped recording video, and the other one had recording quality so terrible I could have done better filming with a shoe-box...

Enter this camera! The camera itself is very light weight, and although a bit wide, is only a big taller than an inch or two, so it won't distract you while driving. the 140 degree viewing angle allows you to fully see your front fenders in case anyone side swipes you etc. The vertical viewing angle is good enough to see the colour/state of the traffic light (again, helping to prove that you had the light rather than the other guy)

The cable included is long enough to run under the interior trim pieces to allow you to connect the adapter to your 12v plug discretely (or in my case, a 12v splitter under the passenger seat). The suction cup mount is very sturdy, and stays in place once set; the clip that holds the camera onto the mount can be a bit tight and frustrating to remove - it should be considered fixed-in-place. I replaced the suction mount with a $4 rear-view-mirror mount which helps to conceal the camera and gets a better view overall.

Video quality is better than expected, it is technically 1080p, but don't expect to see the next Hollywood blockbuster filmed with it; it's for proving liability and catching licence plate numbers. From my experience, it can record a legible plate number from about 5 car lengths, even if the person is coming towards you, the frame rate and resolution is sufficient to get a clear look at the make, model, plate, and driver.

The night "IR" led is literally a joke, it's a crappy white LED that just reflects off the window and blurs your nighttime recording efforts (it is off by default - even they realized it sucked) Night vision is typically where the sub-$100 cameras will fail; this model produces MUCH better video than other sub $100 cameras, but will not compare to a professional $1000+ police system. The beauty being that your headlights and streetlights will provide more than adequate lighting for your needs.

Glare and shifts in lighting are handled well, there is ghosting if you're driving directly into the sun, but it won't white-out. Day-break and dusk are better than I've seen with other dash cams (usually a very tough time for people and technology due to the sharp contrasts of light and ineffectiveness of artificial light sources)

The audio recording is VERY sensitive, it will pick up EVERYTHING you say and every noise you can imagine (so be careful what you're talking about, in case the memory card falls into the wrong hands, lol!). I was actually quite surprised that is was able to successfully record even the deep bass range (as in it can be reproduced accurately later on when played on a computer). The great quality of the audio would come in real handy to prove your side of the story against abuses by law enforcement officers.

Battery life is awful but is frankly a non-issue, it's not meant to run off its own battery for more than 10 minutes - it will not be useful as an action/helmet/body cam. It is meant to safely save and shut down the camera after power is lost due to turning off the engine, or power loss after an accident.

Overall, for the money you will be impressed; for the Canadian buyers - this is $60 CDN, no tax, no shipping - $60 that's it! Shipping was stupid fast - they ship out near the GTA, I live in Niagara and I had the camera in less than 24 hours (with the free shipping option). I've worked in security, towing, and delivery - and have seen many road scams (one of my favorites is when someone backs up or rolls into you; without a dash cam you'll be liable and charged for following too closely), $60 is incredibly cheap insurance to catch them and provide non-disputable evidence of who was in the wrong.

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Garterman

Put simply - The best dashcam for under £100.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2016

Verified Purchase

Having had an accident a few months back that was not my fault, the insurance game of who's at fault can make the process very stressful.
In my opinion, a dashcam is now an essential tool and gives me great piece of mind.

To cut to the chase this dashcam is fantastic. You simply won't get better for this price. And having had a nextbase and transcend dashcam from a well known high street carshop I can assure you that you are also not going to get anything better for less than £100.

A few points:
I had done days of internet searching for a decent 'budget' cam and the G1W is a name you will see over and over again. Many comments attached to various 'high end' cams simply say 'Why bother when a G1W is £35!"
There are fake versions of this cam about which use a cheaper chipset and thus have poorer video quality but the majority of these complaints originate from another well known auction site. There are various ways to tell if you have a 'fake' version of this cam which I wont waffle on about here. SpyTec I believe are the official UK seller for this cam.

Pros:
- Lightweight, small and discrete.
- Motion detection + G sensor
- Everything included to get going.
- Very easy to install (you probably can't even call it an installation!).
- Hardwiring is also straight forward (seperate kit required).
- PLENTY of length for the USB / Cigarette lighter power cord (I had mine in the middle of my focus dashboard, in the trim down the side of the door, under the carpet and into the power with plenty to spare).
- Video quality is fantastic. (My opinion as genuine purchases of 3 other dashcams so far)
- Built in battery.
- Very much a case of 'install and forget'

Cons
- Limited battery life. Probably around 10mins (Long enough to record if set in parkmode) but it will need to be powered for a car journey
- The 'Light' on the front stands out a little when in your windscreen. I simply used a black marker pen so its not easy to spot now.
- The light is useless! No idea why you would use it anyway, its certainly not 'infrared' and has the same illumination at a mobile phone screen!
- Could probably benefit from a more obvious 'Emergency' button where the cam will save footage that can't be overwritten (You can press the top right button to do this but many cams have a red, obvious button)

Overall:
- GET IT!!!!
It may not have GPS or Wifi but I wont use them. I had a Nextbase 312GW with GPS and Wifi and I used wifi once when I first got it and never since. The last thing I want to do when I get home is load up the GPS and check on google where I have driven... I know because I was driving. I guess there are situations where this option may come in handy (Has the garage taking your car for a spin during its service)

If you're reading this review you are probably debating getting one or can;t decide to pay a few extra £'s and get a 'better' cam.
Sure, there are always a few bad reviews for things but that's the same with any product at any cost.
£35 for piece of mind is nothing.

5 people found this helpful

h s.

Great quality, great price and amazing customer service

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2018

Verified Purchase

I would definitely recommend buying this product to anyone. Not only is it affordable the quality is great. This is the first dash cam purchase as you never be too safe with driving and false insurance claims. Experience some issues due me not purchasing the right memory card Spy Tec were able to help me identify the issue I purchased a new card and now works. Product is great, easy to use and good quality and amazing customer experience will be purchasing again soon for the back of my car and recommending to everyone thank you! 😁

Amazon Customer

Viewing card contents on a computer

Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2016

Verified Purchase

As I understand a special HDM! cord is needed to be able to view the camera contents on a computer (AV port in camera to USB). Otherwise the small memory card has to be removed and placed into an adaptor. I ruined one camera by the memory stick becoming lodged in the camera and inaccessible. I am trying to locate the said cord.

Otherwise the camera is of good quality, clear/sharp pictures, settings easy to make.

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Brand	Spy Tec
Orientation	Drivers Side
Vehicle Service Type	Car
Connectivity Technology	USB
Video Capture Resolution	1080p
Color	black
Control Method	Touch
Item Weight	0.15 Pounds
Screen Size	2.7 Inches
Flash Memory Type	SD

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