Journeyman
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Yes I thought about the 'black' after I posted. Silver might be better. There are window films that are one-way mirror type but Bunnings also has reflective opaque film. As I would only be using it on the area immediately in front of the rear view mirror I don't think I'd be breaching any laws about visibility, but the see thru version might help prevent cops from getting sticky about it.That may absorb the sun's heat and warm the air around the camera!
I'm sure it is possible to improve things, but it is not as easy as it first seems.
Some GoPro mounts are costly, but there are a lot of generic versions that are really cheap, and the cheap ones work fine, the camera is a lot lighter than a GoPro. I recommend using sticky mounts rather than suction mounts, you don't need to reattach them once a month or whatever it is!
I see some cams come with sticky pads for the mount but also electrostatic ones. From the little I can work out they seem to work together but I can't work out how or what benefit an electrostatic mount might give.
For the interior mount, if I go for one with separate cam, I am looking at something like this - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/386482908511 - is that what you mean by el cheapo GoPro mount? I like that it's a lever-based suction rather than the normal plastic suction cup idea.
Mind you I've also thought about mounting the main cam on similar mount - although there might be a vibration problem with the extra lever moment. It would allow for relocating if initial choice was problematic.
Of course with the Vantrue N5, if I can swing that one, there's no need for extra mounts. I haven't found a compare of the Viofo A229 Pro & the N5 so if anyone knows of one, please let me know.
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