Finally got a dashcam, after reading this thread: Car DVR (Edit - found one)
The G1W-C is rated elsewhere as best bang for buck.
Gearbest did a special on it Gearbest Daily Deal Updated: March 16th 2021/ Baseus LED Flashlight $21.99 with the code: GBREAKER
but I got the capacitor (no battery) model from estore009 on ebay, recommended on other forums as the genuine item.
Works well, suction cup stayed stuck on yesterday with the car parked in sun and 35C, so in car maybe ~50C.
A 2GB microSD holds 5 x 3 minute 1080p vids, around 15 minutes.
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