There will be pre-sale period first, I guess.
Testers have to receive product samples to detect firmware bugs.

The F1 will have some casing? I ask bcoz in one of pix, I noticed that lens
seems to protude a bit

If you look closely, you'll see on the left and right some raised edges to protect the lens. You'll still need to be careful though. A case with a flat piece of glass over the lens will always have some effects on the optical performance and can also introduce more flare/reflections and/or contrast reduction in some instances. I for one am not a big fan of adding 'protective filters' and such because unless they're of really high quality, they'll probably have a negative influence on IQ.

Is this any good for dashcam use?

Guess we'll have to wait and see how warm it gets during operation and how well it works in the dark.

Originally Posted by dirkzelf

Is this any good for dashcam use?

For daytime use it should be good, at night it is not going to match the latest Starvis sensored 2K dashcams.

If you want to use 4K then I would expect heat problems if you live in the centre of Australia, hopefully it will be OK for the Netherlands, although it may need turning off while parked in the summer sunshine.

F1 up for pre-order on BG: https://www.banggood.com/GITUP-F1-4K...uid=Ko9UsQA8Wy

Originally Posted by Nigel_

For daytime use it should be good, at night it is not going to match the latest Starvis sensored 2K dashcams.

If you want to use 4K then I would expect heat problems if you live in the centre of Australia, hopefully it will be OK for the Netherlands, although it may need turning off while parked in the summer sunshine.

I always have it turned off while parking.

If you check this comparison the Starvis isn't as good as the other 2, but i'm not sure this is the right comparison.....

2K Dash Cam Comparison [Sony Starvis IMX326 vs Omnivision OV4689] A119, NextBase 512GW, MF3 (12 min 14 sec)

Originally Posted by dirkzelf

I always have it turned off while parking.

If you check this comparison the Starvis isn't as good as the other 2, but i'm not sure this is the right comparison.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CvSSm-aGNU

I don't think that is a Starvis sensor, certainly not a very sensitive sensor!

You want to look for cameras with the Sony IMX 291 like the Viofo A119S and the mini 0906. My 0906 is much better in the dark than the 0806 with OV4689:

https://youtu.be/o1FV6S--nb4

what's the expected ship date and msrp for 90* version?

can we see some comparison shots between the 90* and 160* model?

full list of supported resolutions, software FOV settings, frame rates, and image stabilization?

thanks

Sony IMX326 is not a great sensor, that's why we haven't used this sensor on dash camera. And we just optimized HDR for OV4689, maybe A119 will have a better IQ, working on comparison now.

The 90 degree lens version will be 2 to 3 days later after 160 degree version.

A sample will be delivered within one week to one RC member.

Originally Posted by dirkzelf

If you check this comparison the Starvis isn't as good as the other 2, but i'm not sure this is the right comparison.....

Here is a real Starvis SONY IMX291 comparison with another great but cheaper sensor:

Amazing night performance of Viofo A119S dashcam with Sony IMX291 CMOS (0 min 39 sec)

Try to watch in full screen and look on the details from the sides. Watch 2-3 times to discover more details. You will be amazed.

enjoy,
Mtz

Good to hear there's also going to be a 90 degrees version of the F1

I'd be really interested in the 90 degrees version. I currently record all my RC Car finals with a Mobius and loads of people are interested in watching them and/or recording their own so I usually point them towards the Mobius but the F1 looks very interesting.

The Mobius does struggle a little with changing lighting and also indoors.

Mendip - 4WD A Final - 22/01/17 (6 min 17 sec)

Originally Posted by Mtz

Here is a real Starvis SONY IMX291 comparison with another great but cheaper sensor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veqhkJbBdSA

Try to watch in full screen and look on the details from the sides. Watch 2-3 times to discover more details. You will be amazed.

enjoy,
Mtz

Well, I think that's it then, A119S or nothing for me......