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Mini F9 Camera Unboxing, Usage, and Review All In One Video!

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REPLACEMENT USB CABLE FOR MINI F9:
www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Nik...
These do work! I tested one myself!
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The Mini F9 Camera is one of the best "cheap" cameras I've used. The quality in low light and normal house light is good enough, but the outdoor quality during the day is great! It focuses on close and far objects easily. It switches between light and dark (sky and ground) areas very quickly.
This is no GoPro. If you are expecting the same performance from an $60 camera that you do from a $300 camera, you will be disappointed. If you have this mounted on your helmet where you can't see it, instead of noises, you can feel the buzzes to help figure out what the camera is doing.
The camera is light enough that is can be used on aircraft. My sample video on my quadcopter is a little blurry because there isn't any anti-vibration between it and the frame. There will be less vibrations with some foam between them.
Note: To turn off the date, you can change "RTCDisplay" from "1" to "0" in the config file in the root of the SD card after turning on the camera with card in it.
Links:
Mini F9 Camera:
1.) amzn.to/NZ5qcR
2.) amzn.to/1quBqof
3.) www.banggood.com/Mini-F9-Water...
Firmware Forum: club.dx.com/forums/forums.dx/t...
Replacement USB Cable for the Mini F9:
www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Nik...
GoPro Black Hero3+: amzn.to/NZ5CJf
HJ450 Quadcopter Frame: amzn.to/Pr4FdO
I think this is a replacement USB cable (I have ordered one to find out for sure):
www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Nik...

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  • @rickhicks2445
    @rickhicks2445 Жыл бұрын

    I have same camera mounted on my motorbike, works great once you figure out how the buttons work and don't forget to format the SD card. So once charged press the front button for a hold until the camera vibrates, now use the rear button for either camera or video capture. Red light only is camera so press the rear button to take photo. When both front red and blue lights are showing you are on video recording. I could never figure out the date/ time setting as it never worked.

  • @Tax2Me
    @Tax2Me3 жыл бұрын

    My brother is going to love this and I am going to be glad he will no longer record his bicycle trips with the iPhone in one hand and risking both breaking it, and some ribs for not having hands on handlebars. Thanks for the review.

  • @matty_hillyard
    @matty_hillyard10 жыл бұрын

    4:45 "so I've got the strap on, and I'm ready to take it outside and get some footage" 😂 haha

  • @lynnclifford9948
    @lynnclifford99484 жыл бұрын

    Rough cut and great delivery of the facts, thank you !!

  • @tigermartin2003
    @tigermartin200310 жыл бұрын

    the best review i could find in you tube ,thanks man, i just bought one on ebay for my motorcycle and car

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm really happy with mine. The only negative thing about this camera, which isn't even really that bad, is when what is being recorded switches from real bright to real dark. It takes maybe about 1 or 2 seconds to adjust. I do really like it though. My brother-in-law took it skiing and his videos came out real good.

  • @reyrodriguezp
    @reyrodriguezp3 жыл бұрын

    @0:44 I find myself tilting the phone to help get everything out of the box... 🤣 😂 😅

  • @guillermoariast
    @guillermoariast4 жыл бұрын

    very clear review, thanks.

  • @doughunt3150
    @doughunt31507 жыл бұрын

    Nice review! I had bought this cam and had trouble with it. The cam charged well though the micro usb but my 3 year old asus with windows 8 would not recognize the cam. I went to Add a Device but the cam does not appear. Any Ideas?Thanks for the review,Doug.

  • @sleuthdogunhelmeted7404
    @sleuthdogunhelmeted74047 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review. What is the maximum size SD it will take?

  • @mudbutton2
    @mudbutton27 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a GOOD review of this camera! Thankyou. I think I'll go ahead and buy one as an MTB and hunting footage camera, since my Replay XD720 died. Replay have no budget option anymore and as such they have priced themselves above what I'm willing to spend.

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    7 жыл бұрын

    Not to dissuade you from this camera, but one other camera you could look at is the RunCam2. It is rectangular instead of round, but I think it is a little better camera. They are around $80. I guess it depends on what you are trying to do with it. Anyway, here's a link to one if you want to take a look. www.banggood.com/RunCam-2-RunCam2-HD-1080P-120-Degree-Wide-Angle-WiFi-FPV-Camera-p-1017010.html?p=6Z050013977120130325

  • @brandonnoe9119

    @brandonnoe9119

    6 жыл бұрын

    mudbutton2. Have you used it for hunting yet? If so how did it turn out?

  • @juan-manuelmora2261
    @juan-manuelmora22619 жыл бұрын

    Mine has problem charging the Battery, doesn't charge at all, but work if is connected to power all the time, is there any option to replace the battery?, do you know how to opened?

  • @sstrading7200
    @sstrading72004 жыл бұрын

    Hi there. I charged my Sports dv but even after that it is starting but soon it’s switching off again giving three buzzes each times

  • @SaiDTaM
    @SaiDTaM9 жыл бұрын

    thanks man, nice man/nice video ;)

  • @thunderboy7200
    @thunderboy72009 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I want to know during the battery, 1 hour, 2 hour?? I can us it with scooter or motorbike?

  • @MatthewHeiskell
    @MatthewHeiskell8 жыл бұрын

    Can you get live video out via the usb?

  • @mikebeaulieu9485
    @mikebeaulieu94853 ай бұрын

    Good video. I have this camera, it is very nice for the price. I have done some very long videos with it while cycling. The only thing I dislike about it is that the mic picks up a lot of wind noise and while on a trail the bicycle noise travels to the mic. Again that to me is the only drawback. I installed a piece of foam to try and cut down the wind noise but it didn't do much.

  • @shidlov
    @shidlov4 жыл бұрын

    does it work (filming) when it connect to power? can i connect it to external battery on my hamlet?

  • @octaviosilva7224
    @octaviosilva722410 жыл бұрын

    PLease, what kind of formatation have you used in your SD card?

  • @anthonyhenry4016
    @anthonyhenry40165 жыл бұрын

    tried to find the firmware upgrade to allow for 45 minute recording can you post or help on line links seem to be broken

  • @law.tattooshootertd4
    @law.tattooshootertd47 жыл бұрын

    cant seem to find the replacement mounts as I got this of a mate who lost the others and only got the chest mount any avice travisgrindal

  • @tigermartin2003
    @tigermartin200310 жыл бұрын

    Hey hi again i got the camera really nice everything but since day one i cant get it right withe the settings and video to see them in my comp mac. I did some settings i found online updates too so i guess i got it now but the avi files videos if i want to see them i can only see one minute or two thats it is there any thing u got to do to see them i need to convert the avi to somet else play them in what .can u give me some help w that please in a few day this cam is getting me creazy

  • @josephsummers7222
    @josephsummers72227 жыл бұрын

    will it play the film on a mac computer and if so how?

  • @1MrCaldwell
    @1MrCaldwell7 жыл бұрын

    Do you have to update firmware before you can record for 50 mins

  • @jennymitchell6313
    @jennymitchell63138 жыл бұрын

    Can you attach this to a horse riding helmet?. I have just bought one of these cameras but the helmet strap is not what I expected. Or maybe you can purchase a strap that fits help!!

  • @rnidhan
    @rnidhan9 жыл бұрын

    can we get a live view whie video recording? by simultanously connecting it to a pc/laptop pretty much like a wqebcam?

  • @chathuragayan2754
    @chathuragayan27548 жыл бұрын

    best vedio ever 👌👍👍 thnk you

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    8 жыл бұрын

    thanks!

  • @pshotton3752
    @pshotton37528 ай бұрын

    Does this camera perform a loop over the 'old' recordings or does it need to be wiped when the sd card is full please?

  • @stevepaniccia341
    @stevepaniccia341 Жыл бұрын

    Cheers buddy good watch as I am considering buying one of thies for my bike. Thank you

  • @anthonyclarke6666
    @anthonyclarke66664 жыл бұрын

    My device doesn’t have a config file. Do you have a working link to download same so that I can record for longer than 3 minutes? Obliged

  • @garrethsnowball7872
    @garrethsnowball7872 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, does it have image stabilization, as I'd be using it on a dirt bike?

  • @grecoa7
    @grecoa74 жыл бұрын

    HI travisgrindal. I know it's a bit of a long shot as your post is now 5 years old! But do you still have access to the upgraded firmware for the F9 camera? I can't find it anywhere online. If you can help would be much appreciated :)

  • @creepychris420
    @creepychris4202 жыл бұрын

    firmware link broken and cant find on that forum - could you find and post again? i would buy this is it had long record for commute but not 3m files thats gna be effort

  • @malemac5604
    @malemac56045 жыл бұрын

    Hello how about my phone charge adoptor its will be okay to charge the camera? Thanks.

  • @segrinov4159
    @segrinov41593 жыл бұрын

    Який час автономної роботи в режимі відеозапису? На скільки вистачає заряду?

  • @squirtmph
    @squirtmph3 жыл бұрын

    What is the longest video recording? Thanks 👍

  • @dimdim2099
    @dimdim2099 Жыл бұрын

    can you use it as a shotgun cam? with the red spot in the center? thank you

  • @hellenmartini3472
    @hellenmartini34723 ай бұрын

    Fantastic information! Thank you. I have a couple of questions. Is the clasp strong enough to withstand the constant vibration of a Harley (I would hate for it to fly off), can the videos be downloaded to a cellphone somehow for those who don't have a computer, and lastly will the videos be smooth and vibration free on a motorcycle? Thanks to anyone with feedback 😊

  • @JoeSchmoeRC
    @JoeSchmoeRC10 жыл бұрын

    Nice Camera.

  • @ottowinkelmolen2078
    @ottowinkelmolen20783 жыл бұрын

    The link to order the replacement USB cable dont work , can you show another , please .

  • @Freak0939
    @Freak09399 жыл бұрын

    i have a problem if anyone can help, the camera work's well,mounted on my kawasaki bike,the problem is that when i attached the camera to the laptop there is now file such as 'set up file txt' there is only one file (DCIM) only to show my recorded videos,any help?

  • @kwadwosomuahasiamah6374
    @kwadwosomuahasiamah63745 ай бұрын

    Just got mine unboxed. They have reduced the accessories now. It didn't include the charger head, handle bar mount and one other. I hope the quality has improved and you didn't mention anything about the battery life

  • @tinsleysmith2305
    @tinsleysmith230510 жыл бұрын

    What kind of card you are using and do you have to use a tf card because it seems like my 16gb SD card is not working the video stops and badly broken up

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    I'm using a 32GB card. I have mine set to break up the videos into 3 minute videos. This makes them easier to edit but I lose about half a second between files.

  • @ScienceFiend
    @ScienceFiend2 жыл бұрын

    how do you charge this thing, mine just flashed, i charged it for ages and it just flashed and turned off again

  • @Greiere_mic
    @Greiere_mic5 жыл бұрын

    How to set up the the time and date ?

  • @gp001t2876
    @gp001t28763 жыл бұрын

    iv lost my charging cable for this where will i get one from m8 great vid btw

  • @mackoy121212
    @mackoy1212124 жыл бұрын

    How many hours does it record?

  • @kerrythomas611
    @kerrythomas611 Жыл бұрын

    Mine is switching off after I turn it on. And does it need a sd card ?

  • @richardpacheco9330
    @richardpacheco93305 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great review, although i hoped to see how it looks like attached to those mounts

  • @koltonmajor9195

    @koltonmajor9195

    2 жыл бұрын

    you all probably dont care at all but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

  • @arthurjimmy9388

    @arthurjimmy9388

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kolton Major instablaster ;)

  • @koltonmajor9195

    @koltonmajor9195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Arthur Jimmy thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

  • @koltonmajor9195

    @koltonmajor9195

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Arthur Jimmy It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out !

  • @arthurjimmy9388

    @arthurjimmy9388

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kolton Major Glad I could help :D

  • @redr1150r
    @redr1150r Жыл бұрын

    Well Travis, here I am 8 years later. I just got mine from Amazon yesterday. They advertised that it came with a 32G micro SD card, but it didn't. I contacted them and I'm getting another camera tomorrow. Do you still have yours ? Anyways I'll give it a spin and see how it works out.

  • @VisionaryTech

    @VisionaryTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Greetings Ellef, please may I ask, is the video quality of this camera good? I want to use if for KZread, I have a tight budget

  • @venator7889

    @venator7889

    Жыл бұрын

    How did it work out? Is it good?

  • @oxy900
    @oxy90010 жыл бұрын

    And one last question can you suggest the right settings for this camera like contrast saturation and all the other settings?

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    I'm just using the defaults and I like the way it looks.

  • @chrisbailey4017
    @chrisbailey401710 жыл бұрын

    Hi Travis, can you tell me how long the battery lasts and also, can it record while charging? Thanks, Chris

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it can charge and record at the same time. You can use it as a car camera if you want to. It seems to last about 3-4 hours recording. I usually run out of memory before battery power.

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    Well, maybe more like 2-3 hours.

  • @chrisbailey4017

    @chrisbailey4017

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** Thanks for the reply and the great review. I plan on using it on my Motorcycle. regards...... C.

  • @nghivinhlong
    @nghivinhlong4 жыл бұрын

    hi ad...you can help me search Replacement USB Cable for the Mini F9 ;;; link at sub died....thanks

  • @donnybrookleatherworks4069
    @donnybrookleatherworks40694 жыл бұрын

    does anyone know who to set the time and date. i can't figure it out (mac book)

  • @PeuSHINIGA
    @PeuSHINIGA10 жыл бұрын

    travis, what configs have you used on your camera? It seems to have a better image than the mine, so, what your EV, CTST, SAT, SHARPNESS?

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    I'm using all the defaults. I didn't know what they did so I didn't change them.

  • @adilsonbetarelli8075

    @adilsonbetarelli8075

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Pedro Brandão hey man saw youre brazilian so, well my camera doesnt even record like that vid, my quality is ridiculous and dont know why.. please if you found an answer contact me on my facebook @roow420 or Romulo Betarelli . i really need help

  • @oxy900
    @oxy90010 жыл бұрын

    Is it worth sticking foam to the microphone to reduce the wind?

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    The microphone isn't that great. I usually end up putting music over the video instead of using what it recorded.

  • @srg1946
    @srg19468 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get the firmware for this?

  • @tessamusgrove8596
    @tessamusgrove85962 жыл бұрын

    How do you upload firm ware

  • @RobertoMarraChannel
    @RobertoMarraChannel10 жыл бұрын

    what can i do for making this cam rec more of 3 minutes for video? Is it possibile to do this?

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you have to put on a different firmware on it. It keeps recording but creates a new file every 3 min. You have to put them together when you edit the video. At first I wanted longer videos too, but then I changed my mind and went back to 3 min videos because they are easier to edit later. Longer files require a faster computer and my computer couldn't handle the larger sized files.

  • @Guns_and_Saints

    @Guns_and_Saints

    9 жыл бұрын

    +travisgrindal What's a firmwarm? And how to put a different firmware in it?

  • @rey27640

    @rey27640

    8 жыл бұрын

    how do i edit my 3min videos to make a longer video? i cant figured it out. thanks

  • @powertool4uau
    @powertool4uau4 жыл бұрын

    how long does battery last

  • @rid1m
    @rid1m4 жыл бұрын

    how long recording?

  • @manasezfollene1449
    @manasezfollene1449 Жыл бұрын

    Sir gud am po paano pag na low buttery ang for dvr my e sweecth pa po para la charge ang dashcam po

  • @MisbahMathman
    @MisbahMathman Жыл бұрын

    Type of Usb cable pls ?

  • @oxy900
    @oxy90010 жыл бұрын

    So it only records for 3 minutes? Or every 3 Minutes it makes a new file that can be stitched together to make a long video? And also how is the sound in windy conditions?

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    It makes a new video file every 3 minutes. You can put them all together to make one long one. I changed to 45 minute files for a while but my computer struggles editing them. It does a lot better with 3 minute files. I think it loses a frame or 2 every time it makes a new file but the end video still looks good.

  • @caine2nd

    @caine2nd

    5 жыл бұрын

    Got a 128gb sd drive, its not recording video or pictures, or creating any file, no bat files, nothing, the functions seem to be working, is there any help still available before I send it back, thanks G

  • @brianmartin7964
    @brianmartin7964 Жыл бұрын

    the link to the forum is no longer there . :(

  • @Neaels
    @Neaels5 жыл бұрын

    How about battery life?

  • @Andreas1286
    @Andreas12867 жыл бұрын

    i need help how can i change date and hours

  • @petersymons6750
    @petersymons67505 жыл бұрын

    The sound recording on mine is terrible, on this clip posted it goes quiet when he is talking

  • @bobbiebeard3537
    @bobbiebeard35375 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how do you change from 3 minute files to 45mins please?

  • @user-zz7hc4dg5f

    @user-zz7hc4dg5f

    2 жыл бұрын

    Есть прошивка для записи по 3 минуты?

  • @adamhylton4883
    @adamhylton48839 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking about buying one of these for my quad copter but the clip you showed didn't look to good so i'm abit uncertain about it :-/

  • @immersys7113

    @immersys7113

    4 жыл бұрын

    its actually pretty good, although its a bit heavy so your drones peformence might struggle

  • @travisgrindal
    @travisgrindal10 жыл бұрын

    Octavio Silva I was using whatever came with the SD card. Mine is a 32GB card and I used it in my phone until I got this camera. It seems to work real well.

  • @octaviosilva7224

    @octaviosilva7224

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your prompt response !!! Enjoy your new sport cam!!!

  • @kildy.m7511

    @kildy.m7511

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** it removes the water ?

  • @octaviosilva7224

    @octaviosilva7224

    9 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, but what do you mean with?

  • @Reubenbaker05

    @Reubenbaker05

    8 жыл бұрын

    who do you get the footage of it

  • @yell50
    @yell504 жыл бұрын

    I am pulling my hair out why, why, dont anybody give a visual demonstration on how to configure the camera with a pc in order to receive your video images. All i am getting is uploaders giving a demonstration of taking the frigging camera out the box and having a look at its wonderful shape and design. Come on uploaders help us idiots out please.... lol

  • @luixitoreyes4662
    @luixitoreyes46624 жыл бұрын

    hola, me podrias ayudar por favor... como quitar la fecha y hora del video. gracias

  • @downtheshedwithjason
    @downtheshedwithjason Жыл бұрын

    i got one bike mount and one other mount with mine, no charger or the like. you got a better deal. cameras are shite for serious work, mine has a hiss on it. but good enough to risk playing airsoft lol

  • @Tec2Nut
    @Tec2Nut Жыл бұрын

    L8nk to firmware upgrade not working?

  • @user-gg8mg8fn8i
    @user-gg8mg8fn8i2 жыл бұрын

    what's usb type?.. can't find that.

  • @ukdodger
    @ukdodger5 жыл бұрын

    What config file?

  • @alexarder202
    @alexarder2029 жыл бұрын

    Mines not working well just got it today got a ad card turned it on and set it up as video and the start and it didn't work HELP

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    9 жыл бұрын

    Is it charged up? Did it vibrate when you turned it on?

  • @hariyantoblitar5860
    @hariyantoblitar58603 жыл бұрын

    App apa yg cocok buat f9 hd

  • @paolomaghero1212
    @paolomaghero12122 жыл бұрын

    il microfono funziona solo se svito e tolgo il coperchio dove sta la scheda SD qualcuno mi può aiutare?

  • @downtheshedwithjason
    @downtheshedwithjason Жыл бұрын

    mine only has a file for time, no other settings

  • @tigermartin2003
    @tigermartin200310 жыл бұрын

    That's not a big deal infact,for the price,all the things come with it and video quality i think better cam than this u wont find out there. Im looking for a cam like this for a long time. im not that crazy to spend $400or more in go pro or something else

  • @kieftatraveler3314
    @kieftatraveler33145 жыл бұрын

    can the person who posted this vid answer some of the questions he is being asked

  • @matty_hillyard
    @matty_hillyard10 жыл бұрын

    It's a Micro USB :)

  • @downtheshedwithjason
    @downtheshedwithjason Жыл бұрын

    yeah don't lose the cable, not standard.

  • @andresfelipe8439
    @andresfelipe843910 жыл бұрын

    it is possible turn off tag date?

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    I don't think it is. My camera gets its time off by several minutes after a week or 2 so I'm occasionally having to resynch it.

  • @goof2919

    @goof2919

    10 жыл бұрын

    You can turn it off. See my video "mini f9 camera time date set"

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    chad l Cool, thanks! Just change the RTCDisplay from "1" to "0". I'll give that a try myself too! I'll put that in the about section.

  • @Zogitaa
    @Zogitaa10 жыл бұрын

    The blue usb on the left is actually micro usb.

  • @travisgrindal

    @travisgrindal

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is. Also, if you're interested, I found replacement USB cables that actually fit this camera: www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Nikon-UC-E6-USB-Cable-For-3200-3700-4100-Coolpix-Camera-p-18056.html?p=6Z050013977120130325

  • @boahneelassmal
    @boahneelassmal5 жыл бұрын

    what you're showing is micro usb. mini usb is bigger.

  • @chriscasey4525
    @chriscasey45254 жыл бұрын

    60 dollors,£20 in the uk

  • @kenmey6803
    @kenmey68033 жыл бұрын

    There is another guy who shows how to formate the sd card. Its a pain just from watching ahhhhhh

  • @cut4072
    @cut40729 ай бұрын

    3 mins 😂😂😂

  • @sat20387
    @sat203872 жыл бұрын

    you have 2 dead links

  • @filipebimba9178
    @filipebimba91783 жыл бұрын

    Have one. It's a piece of s.....!!! The recordings get a lot of flickering and image stopping. No good.

  • @skurt21
    @skurt215 жыл бұрын

    Sir, that connector that is mini usb and then is not a mini usb and then you show us your mini usb...that's micro usb :)

  • @garrygemmell5676
    @garrygemmell56766 жыл бұрын

    Red and blue lights on constantly - didnt last long - pure piece of crap!

  • @nickr831

    @nickr831

    6 жыл бұрын

    looking for helmet cam, this is a no go huh?

  • @osanshouo1684
    @osanshouo16846 жыл бұрын

    This camera is garbage. The cable is unique, not the typical USB micro sd, sd, charging cable. The quality is garbage. Dont think twice, BUY A MOBIUS C2, way better camera, spend the 80 dollars through HobbyKing and never look back. Mobius battery lasts about 2 hours, on a 32GB micro card it records at 1080 records for about 5 hrs. Have many features, flip view, motion sensor recording, fpv, etc. Stay away from this garbage Sport DV, 1080 BS!

  • @robcardena6786
    @robcardena67866 жыл бұрын

    Crap camera. People that say they like video quality like this have no idea what to look for in a video.

  • @henryroscoe2464
    @henryroscoe24642 жыл бұрын

    What a waste of time watching this video! Everything you covered was easily worked out by any layman, what’s needed is directions on formatting the card, interrogating the card and downloading the data on the card. Also answers to such questions, (some already asked), as fixing to various helmets, handlebars etc, setting up in preparation for recording and or taking pictures. Alternatively, can anyone else offer any guidance for this camera please?