Gazer F121 User manual
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1. Warnings..............................................................4
2. Important information.......................................5
3. Package contents.................................... 6
4. Controls ................................................ 7
5. Usage ................................................... 8
6. Preparing memory card ......................... 10
7. Preparing MVR ..................................... 11
•Mainwindowiconsdenition................ 12
8. Settings menu...................................... 13
9. Settings menu/Viewing.......................... 17
10. Vacuum mount installation ................... 18
11. 3M scotch Tape mount installation ......... 19
12.Specications ..................................... 20
• 1-minute recording size ...................... 20
Contents
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Congratulations on your purchase of Gazer mobile
video recorder.
Please read this manual carefully, before using the
device.
Warnings
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
• Do not apply any chemicals when cleaning the
device. Only use soft cloth to clean the frame and
lens.
• Prevent the device from falling or being damaged
by other objects.
• Do not use or store the device in cold or hot plac-
es.
- Storage temperature: from -20°C to +60°C
- Operation temperature: from -5°C to +55°C
• Make sure the device warms up before starting,
if it was exposed to the low temperature for too
long.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
In case of damage, contact your dealer or service
center.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss-
es or missed opportunities due to use of videos
and data obtained with the help of this MVR.
• Technicalspecicationsmaybechangedwithout
prior notice to improve the quality of the product.
Warnings
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• Do not insert or remove the SD card when the
device is on. This can lead to the MVR malfunc-
tion. Wait for 30 seconds after MVR shutdown,
makesurethatallthelightsareoforat
least 10 seconds, and only then safely remove
the memory card.
• Set the correct time and date before using the
device. The MVR may not record in case these
settings were entered incorrectly.
• Use at least 0.5 seconds time interval while
pressing control buttons, this guarantees proper
functioning of the device.
• Donotturnothepowerforatleast20sec-
onds after the power supply cable is connected.
This is necessary to help the built-in battery func-
tion correctly.
• If after you have started the car (when the
power supply cable is connected to the MVR), the
device failed to switch to the recording mode au-
tomatically, simply unplug the power supply cable
for ten seconds and then try again.
• Use the restart option (by pressing «RESET»
button) in the following cases:
• power indicator is not on when the power
supply cable is connected;
• the device does not switch from the standby
to the recording or control mode;
• the device fails to function properly.
• Files protected from overwriting by G-sensor
or by pressing a corresponding button are re-
cordedinaloopwitha30%leslimit.Checkthe
free space left on your memory card on a regular
basis to prevent data loss (this happens when the
memory card is full).
Warning!
Important information
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Package contents
Gazer MVR
F121/F121g
Vacuum
windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield
mount
Gazer micro
SDHC memory
card + adapter
(optional)
Cigarette
lighter socket
power unit
(with an inte-
grated + 5V
converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini
USB connector)
USB cable for
PC connection
(with a direct
mini USB
connector)
Mounting
clips kit
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
Gazer MVR F121 Gazer micro SDHC
memory card + adapter
User Manual
Vacuum windshield
mount
3M scotch tape
windshield mount
Mounting clips kit
Package contents
Cigarette lighter
socket power unit
(with an integrated +
5V converter)
USB cable for
connection to the
car’s power unit
using the cigarette
lighter socket (with
an angular mini USB
connector)
USB-cable for PC
connection (with a
direct mini USB
connector)
GPS module
(optional)
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1. Micro SD slot.
Do not insert or remove
your SD memory card
when the power or indi-
cator lights are on.
2. Lens.
3. Speaker.
4. Microphone.
5. RESET button.
6. USB connector –
connection to PC,
power connector,
external GPS antenna
connection.
7. HDMI – HDMI video
output.
8. REC/OK – recording
mode control button,
turningthedeviceon/o,
selecting features while
navigating the menu.
9. MODE/RETURN –
mode selection (short
press – setting menu,
long press – changes
Video/Photo), back
to the menu, deleting
les,viewingmode.
10. Mounting hole.
11.1.5″display.
12. DOWN – «down»
button (menu naviga-
tion, fast forwarding,
decreasing volume,
activating the archive
mode).
13. UP – «up» button
(menu navigation,
rewinding, increasing
volume, turning sound
recordingon/o).
14. Status indicator.
Соntrols
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• To connect the MVR power supply cable to the
car, use the car’s cigarette lighter socket power unit
and a USB cable with an angular mini USB connector
for charging. Connect the power supply cable to the
charger. The angular mini USB connector must face
the MVR.
• You can monitor the status of your device with
the help of the status indicator located on the front
panel.
• MVR switches to the recording mode automati-
cally when the power is on, pressing «REC/OK»
manually is not required. The recorder automatically
shutsdown,savesthevideoandswitchesowhen
no power is supplied for at least 5 seconds. Manual
shutdown (before you turn o the ignition) is not
required.
• Ifnecessary,youcanmanuallyturnotheMVR
by long pressing the «REC/OK» button. Use the
same button to turn it back on.
Usage
Indicator
status Status description
Blue
MVR is in the standby mode.
Low battery charge, memory card error.
Red
Video recording mode.
Green
Connection with GPS satellites is established.
Searching for GPS satellites.
Yellow
MVR battery is charging.
Yellowindicatorwillgoowhenthebattery
is fully charged.
Indicatorisalwayson indicatorisashing
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Usage
Note: Do not turn o the recorder manually if it is
in the recording mode (this may damage the last
recording). First stop the recording by short press-
ing the «REC/OK» button and then turn o the
device. The MVR can operate independently for a
certain period of time. The time of oine operation
depends on the condition and charge of the built
in battery.
Recommendation: Use the recording mode with
a minimum video length (1 minute).
• Sound recording mode is on by default. You
canswitchthisoptiononando-justshortpress
«UP» button.
• The MVR has the function to protect les from
overwriting. This option is activated automatically
when the G-sensor turns on or if you manually press
the «MODE/RETURN» button. If this option has
been activated, the MVR protects the current video
recordingfromoverwriting.Nomorethan30%les
can be protected this way and overwriting still takes
placewithinthisfolder.Protectedlesaresavedon
the memory card in the «100MEDIA» folder, current
les–inthe«101MEDIA»folder.
• Gazer F121/F121g MVR has the function to dis-
play user captions in the video. To set user captions,
use the menu item «Car ID».
• Gazer F121/F121g MVR supports external GPS
modules. To use a GPS module, one must connect
the power supply cable to an external GPS antenna
(optional) and then select «ON» option in the «GPS»
menu.
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Preparing Memory Card
Before using the MVR, it is important to format
your memory card using specialized tools. We rec-
ommend using a free SD Formatter utility. Use
a search engine to nd and download it from one
of many Internet resources or from the web portal
http://www.sdcard.org.
Formatting is necessary to optimize the memory
card access speed. The system formats the card
in accordance with SD Memory Card Format speci-
cation, which allows the MVR to access the card
faster. This cannot be done with regular Windows
formatting tools. SD Formatter also (by selecting
option of Format Size Adjustment=ON) creates an
optimallesystemstructure(clustersize,etc.).
If you use an unformatted memory card, the MVR
may fail to record or record incorrectly (long pauses
between videos). Formatting with SD Formatter
reduces the duration of pauses to a minimum.
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Preparing MVR
One must adjust the MVR settings before using the
device. The main settings are optimal by default
(factory settings) but in any case, you must set the
exact time and date. This is necessary for correct
functioning in the recording mode and further analy-
sis of recorded video sequences.
1. Do not connect the MVR to the power supply yet.
Firstmakesurethatalltheindicatorsareoand
insert the memory card. The memory card is in-
serted with connectors towards the display.
2. Connect the recorder’s power unit to the car’s ciga-
rette lighter socket and supply the power. When you
turn on the MVR, it automatically switches to the
recording mode. That is why you will see the real
time camera image at once (loop-through channel)
and the recording mode indicator will light up.
3.
Press the «REC/OK» button to stop the record-
ingrst,ifyouwanttogotothesettingsmenu
(the recording mode will take some time to shut
downasitisclosingandsavingthecurrentle)
and then click the «MODE/RETURN» button.
4.
Use «UP» and «DOWN» buttons to navigate
through the menu, «REC/OK» to go to the
submenu and select the setting, and «MODE/
RETURN» button to go back.
Warning! In the settings menu, options «GPS
POWER», «STAMP SPEED» and «EDOG BEEP» are
available when you connect an optional GPS module.
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Preparing MVR
1. Current recording resolution
2. Motion detector
3. GPS status (blinking indicator – searching for
satellites,greenlight–positionxed)*
4. Sound recording
5. Memory card
6. Battery indicator
7. Date
8. Approximate total recording time
9. Time
10. Current video clip recording time (indicator is
active during recording)
11. Watermarks (vehicle’s license plate number)
Standby mode Recording mode
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Main window icons denition
*TheindicatorisactivewhenconnectinganoptionalGPSmodule.
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RESOLUTION Camera recording setting:
HDR1920x1080 30P 16:9
1920x1080 30P 16:9
1280x720 60P 16:9
1280x720 30P 16:9
In HDR1920x1080 30P 16:9
mode HDR is enable.
QUALITY Recording quality settings.
S.FINE
FINE
NORMAL
WDR Enable/disable WDR (wide
dynamic range) function.
STAMP Enable/disable video
watermarking.
RESOLUTION Photo resolution settings.
9M (4000x2250 16:9)
6M (3264x1836 16:9)
4M (2688x1512 16:9)
QUALITY Recording quality settings.
S.FINE
FINE
NORMAL
STAMP
Enable/disable photo watermarking.
WB White balance settings.
AUTO/INCADESCENT/D4000/
D5000/SUNNY/CLOUDY
Settings menu
Viewing
Photo setting
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DATE/TIME
SETTINGS
Date and time watermark
settings
SYSTEM Standard video output
PAL/NTSC.
CAR ID
User watermarking.
To navigate from symbol
to symbol,
use Up/Down/MODE buttons.
FORMAT Memory card formatting.
DEFAULT
SETTINGS
Reset to factory settings.
LCDCONTROL Screen brightness and contrast
adjustment.
MOTION
DETECT
Enable/disable motion detector
mode.
To activate this function, the DVR
must b e in the recording mode.
LCD OFF TIME Screen timeout delay settings.
OFF/30 SEC/1 MIN/3 MINS
SPLIT TIME Setting the length of recorded
videos with loop overwriting.
1 min/2 min/5 min/10 min
Settings menu
Main settings
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Settings menu
GPS POWER Enable/disable the recording
location data saving function
(вincludingGPSwatermarkson
video clips).
Time zone Time zone selection.
When the optional GPS receiver
is used, time is automatically
synchronized with satellite data.
For correct time display, set the
time zone of your country.
G-sensor level G-sensitivity adjustment
(0 – means that the sensor
is disabled).
Scene mode Video recording mode selection.
OFF/NIGHT/NIGHT
PORTRAIT/SPORTS/
LANDSCAPE/PORTRAIT/
SUNSET/SAND/SNOW/
FLOWER/FIREWORK/WATER/
BACK LIGHT/BACK LIGHT
PORTRAIT/TRIPOD/BLUE
SKY/MACRO/ARENA
AE BIAS
Exposure adjustment.
DRIVER
FATIGUE
Setting alert intervals.
1 H./2 H./3 H./OFF
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Settings menu
STAMP SPEED Setting the speed value after
which no speed values will be
displayed as watermarks on
recorded video clips.
From 20 to 170 with 10(кm/h)
intervalsorO(constantspeed
watermarks display).
CAR LAMP
OPEN
Enable/disable the reminder to
turn the headlights on in poor
lighting conditions.
EDOG BEEP Enable/disable
Speedcam voice prompts.
Language Select menu language.
FW version CurrentDVRrmwareversion.
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MVR viewing
To switch to the viewing mode, rst stop the cur-
rent recording with the «REC/OK» button, then
press «DOWN». To navigate through videos, use
«UP» and «DOWN» buttons. «REC/OK» button
will start and pause playback. You can use «UP» and
«DOWN» buttons to adjust the sound volume while
watching the video. Long press «MODE/RETURN»
to switch to the playback of les submenu. Short
press «MODE/RETURN» to exit from the viewing
mode. When you nish the viewing do not forget
to re-enable the recording function by pressing the
«REC/OK» button.
5.
When you nish adjusting the settings, do not
forget to press the •REC to activate the record-
ing mode.
6.
Fix the MVR on the windshield and supply the
power.
7.
Use the long press «MODE/RETURN» button
to switch to the photo shooting mode and take
a snapshot by pressing the «REC/OK» button.
You can view the records directly from the MVR. Al-
ternatively, you can: connect MVR to your personal
computer with a USB cable that comes in the pack-
age or remove the memory card and insert it di-
rectly into your PC.
Settings menu/Viewing
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Fix the frame and the
mount of the device
on the windshield.
Loosen the screw 1by
turning it counterclockwise.
Adjust the MVR position
on the frame and set the
recording angle. Tighten
screw 1by turning it
clockwise.
InstalltheMVRandxthe
power supply cable using
mounting clips as shown
in the drawing. Place the
clips evenly on the wind-
shieldtoxthecable.
To detach the MVR from
the mount, press tab
1. Then, holding the tab,
remove the recorder from
the mount by sliding it to
the side 2.
Vacuum mount installation
Recommendation: Install your MVR as high as possible (MVR
frame right next to the rear view mirror or behind it) in the
position in which the lens is directed slightly downward at an
angle of about 15°. If the MVR is set too low (on the dashboard
or a bit higher), the recorded videos will not provide full
information about the road situation as it is impossible to see the
front of your vehicle. Therefore, there is no «reference point».
Recordings will be significantly dimmed if the device is set in
parallel with the road or at an upward angle.
Fix the frame and the mount of
the device on the windshield.
Install the MVR and fix the power
supply cable using mounting clips as
shown in the drawing. Place the clips
evenly on the windshield to fix the
cable.
Loosen the screw 1by turning it
counterclockwise. Adjust the MVR
position on the frame and set the
recording angle. Tighten screw 1by
turning it clockwise.
To detach the MVR from the mount,
press tab 1. Then, holding the tab,
remove the recorder from the mount by
sliding it to the side 2.
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Vacuum mount installation
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Recommendation: Install your MVR as high as possible (MVR
frame right next to the rear view mirror or behind it) in the
position in which the lens is directed slightly downward at an
angle of about 15°. If the MVR is set too low (on the dashboard
or a bit higher), the recorded videos will not provide full
information about the road situation as it is impossible to see the
front of your vehicle. Therefore, there is no «reference point».
Recordings will be significantly dimmed if the device is set in
parallel with the road or at an upward angle.
Fix the frame and the mount of
the device on the windshield.
Install the MVR and fix the power
supply cable using mounting clips as
shown in the drawing. Place the clips
evenly on the windshield to fix the
cable.
Loosen the screw 1by turning it
counterclockwise. Adjust the MVR
position on the frame and set the
recording angle. Tighten screw 1by
turning it clockwise.
To detach the MVR from the mount,
press tab 1. Then, holding the tab,
remove the recorder from the mount by
sliding it to the side 2.
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Vacuum mount installation
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Recommendation: Install your MVR as high as pos-
sible (MVR frame right next to the rear view mirror or
behind it) in the position in which the lens is directed
slightly downward at an angle of about 15°. If the MVR
is set too low (on the dashboard or a bit higher), the
recorded videos will not provide full information about
the road situation as it is impossible to see the front of
your vehicle. Therefore, there is no «reference point».
Recordings will be signicantly dimmed if the device is
set in parallel with the road or at an upward angle.
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Tape mount installation
Warning! Wipe the surface of the windshield before in-
stalling. Make sure the place of installation is dry and
clean. Do not install the mount on 3M scotch tape at
temperatures below +5°C. Due to such low temperature
and the dierence between the temperature inside the
car and outdoors, the 3M scotch will lose its adhesive
properties and will not be able to x the mount properly.
tape mount installation
Warning! Wipe the surface of the windshield before installing.
Make sure the place of installation is dry and clean. Do not install
the mount on 3M scotch tape at temperatures below +5°C. Due
to such low temperature and the difference between the
temperature inside the car and outdoors, the 3M scotch will lose
its adhesive properties and will not be able to fix the mount
properly.
Attach the MVR frame to the 3M scotch
mount.
Remove the protecting film from the
mount.
Fix the mobile video recorder on 3M
scotch tape to the selected place on
the windshield.
Loosen screw 1by turning it
counterclockwise. Regulate the MVR
position on the mount and set the
recording angle. Tighten screw 1by
turning it clockwise.
To remove the MVR from the mount,
first press tab 1. Then, holding the tab,
remove the recorder from the mount by
sliding it to the side 2.
To remove the mount from 3M tape,
take a ruler or credit card, and push it
gently between the mount and the
windshield.
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Attach the MVR frame to
the 3M scotch mount.
To remove the MVR from
themount,rstpresstab1.
Then, holding the tab, remove
the recorder from the mount
by sliding it to the side 2.
Fix the mobile video re-
corder on 3M scotch tape
to the selected place on
the windshield.
Removetheprotectinglm
from the mount.
To remove the mount from
3M tape, take a ruler or
credit card, and push it gen-
tly between the mount and
the windshield.
Loosen screw 1by turning it
counterclockwise. Regulate
the MVR position on the
mount and set the recording
angle. Tighten screw 1by
turning it clockwise.
tape mount installation
Warning! Wipe the surface of the windshield before installing.
Make sure the place of installation is dry and clean. Do not install
the mount on 3M scotch tape at temperatures below +5°C. Due
to such low temperature and the difference between the
temperature inside the car and outdoors, the 3M scotch will lose
its adhesive properties and will not be able to fix the mount
properly.
Attach the MVR frame to the 3M scotch
mount.
Remove the protecting film from the
mount.
Fix the mobile video recorder on 3M
scotch tape to the selected place on
the windshield.
Loosen screw 1by turning it
counterclockwise. Regulate the MVR
position on the mount and set the
recording angle. Tighten screw 1by
turning it clockwise.
To remove the MVR from the mount,
first press tab 1. Then, holding the tab,
remove the recorder from the mount by
sliding it to the side 2.
To remove the mount from 3M tape,
take a ruler or credit card, and push it
gently between the mount and the
windshield.
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tape mount installation
Warning! Wipe the surface of the windshield before installing.
Make sure the place of installation is dry and clean. Do not install
the mount on 3M scotch tape at temperatures below +5°C. Due
to such low temperature and the difference between the
temperature inside the car and outdoors, the 3M scotch will lose
its adhesive properties and will not be able to fix the mount
properly.
Attach the MVR frame to the 3M scotch
mount.
Remove the protecting film from the
mount.
Fix the mobile video recorder on 3M
scotch tape to the selected place on
the windshield.
Loosen screw 1by turning it
counterclockwise. Regulate the MVR
position on the mount and set the
recording angle. Tighten screw 1by
turning it clockwise.
To remove the MVR from the mount,
first press tab 1. Then, holding the tab,
remove the recorder from the mount by
sliding it to the side 2.
To remove the mount from 3M tape,
take a ruler or credit card, and push it
gently between the mount and the
windshield.
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Specication
Camera angle 160°
Recording resolution
HDR1920x1080 30fps,
1920x1080 30fps,
1280x720 60fps,
1280x720 30fps.
Camera rotation ability Device rotation ability
Videospecication
Video Codec H.264, format MP4
Sound recording Yes
Mute Yes, short press button
USB Interface Yes
HDMI video input Yes
G-sensor Yes
Motion sensor Yes
Display
Builtin1.5″,960х240
Memory card support
micro SDHC, up to 128GB
Memory card included
Yes, Gazer micro SDHC + adapter
(optional)
Date and time display
Yes
Auto start on power up
Yes, in the recording mode
Loop recording mode
Yes
GPS
Optional
Power
5V, PSU 12-24V connection to
the car’s cigarette lighter socket
Glass mount type
Vacuum, 3M scotch tape
Dimensions, mm
69х43х24
Weight, gram
59
1-minute recording size
1280x720 30fps
60МB
1280x720 60 fps
100МB
HDR1920x1080 30 fps
120МB
1920x1080 30 fps
120МB
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