Mobius Mini, the test

This is a mini camera that is similar to keychains, that is to say size keychain. The first such was the 808 # 16 (tested in December 2012), a model that is still used despite its definition of 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. Why ? Because all the models that have succeeded are heavier and bulkier. Here now the Mini Mobius, who finds a keychain size, while offering more advanced features, including the ability to shoot Full HD at 60 frames per second.

owner of the Tour

dsc_0011-1200Commençons by the dimensions and weight, since these are the main features for a mini camera. It measures 5.4 cm long (counting his goal that exceeds 5 mm), 2.9 wide and 1.4 thick, and weighs 27.4 grams. including the battery? Yes, indeed there is no choice, the battery is integrated, non-removable. On top, we see only a diode. Below, there are 4 no metal screws that both fixing base and heat conductor. On the right spine are the power button and the hatch to accommodate a microSD memory card.

Following the tour

dsc_0020-1200Sur the left edge, there is a further diode, a button with a camera icon, another noted "M". At the rear, there is the miniUSB socket as the 808 # 16, the Mobius Mobius and 2. There are also two screws to open the box, a small hole behind which is hidden a diode, and another small hole for the reset of the camera. The lens of Mobius Mini A (FOV of 110 °) or B (FOV of 135 °). How to recognize them for sure, if for example you buy a used camera? The center of the lens A is red, the center of the lens B is green. The camera I tested is a version of B.

The promise of this Mobius Mini?

dsc_0024-1200Ce are images similar to the Mobius 2 of 2 RunCam or Legend 1 with a mode 1920 x 1080 pixels at 60 frames per second. A mode that promises Full HD videos without stuttering, even by performing panning or at high speed. She also filmed in 1920 x 1440 pixels at 30 frames per second in 1280 x 720 pixels and 120 fps and 848 x 480 pixels at 240 frames per second. The formats with a number of images per second over 60 are intended to produce beautiful slowed. Like the previous Mobius, the Mini lacks functions without wifi and Bluetooth, but it can be used to return a video in real time via its miniUSB connector.

So ? Promises kept?

All shooting modes are at the rendezvous. The pictures are rather nice, with a steep dive, maybe a little too much (much like the RunCam 2), and color quite respectful of reality. The camera offers many settings to adapt the camera to the environment, to center the focus, etc. image1Pour access these settings, you need to download the small software (here), compatible with all versions of Mobius, and the 808 # 16, and is available in French. But it only works with Windows. There is also an alternative version for Android, if you have an OTG cable. But nothing for Mac OS X or iOS, or Linux. The other solution to make adjustments to fully pass computer or smartphone. The camera comes with a USB cable that ends with servos made for video, power and audio, Boscam type (as opposed to ImmersionRC format). Simply connect the video jack to a video transmitter to get the image in real time on a screen or in FPV glasses. 3 camera buttons to navigate menus. But all functions are not available: for example it is impossible to access the photo settings: Definition, timelapse, etc.

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