[Gh0stRider]

you were stopped it still showed you at 40 km/hr

thats pretty nice video quality for night time. Not grainy at all.

color a bit off? the green traffic light looked a bit blueish

[optiblue]

here is some pics of the Blackvue DR400G

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8241/20111211143909.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/406/20111211143909.jpg/)
here is the size of the camera compared to a soda can.

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7849/20111211144048.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/20111211144048.jpg/)

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9148/20111211143951.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/11/20111211143951.jpg/)

here is a picture of the mount on my windshield, uses double sided tape.

going to tuck the wires under the headliner and down the a pillar and door seal to the center compartment.

here is a video of me driving down clark at night. the camera records in 720p, so don't watch it in 1080p.

Blackvue DR400G night shot - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YPiyDIcg8)

the speed thing at the bottom left is inaccurate i think

cost: $301.57 with free shipping, got it at my door in 2 days.

That's the best night time quality by far! Where did you order it from and no duties?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[mr_chin]

That's the best night time quality by far! Where did you order it from and no duties?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

i got it on ebay. you can order directly from pitasoft, the manufacturer's website but i don't know if they'll charge shipping/duties.

the price posted is the price i paid, which is strictly for the camera, no shipping, no duties, no tax.

[Prolowtone]

No bad at all, Pretty clear at night so i would suspect it is really good during the day

[Sky_High]

Is there anyyy way to disable the speed from being displayed?

Kinda like how digital cameras, you can delete to have the "date" or "time" to be incorporated into the photo or not.

[optiblue]

i got it on ebay. you can order directly from pitasoft, the manufacturer's website but i don't know if they'll charge shipping/duties.

the price posted is the price i paid, which is strictly for the camera, no shipping, no duties, no tax.

Got a link or the name of the eBay seller and where was it shipped from? I'm probably going to get this one as its so damn clear at night!

+1 on if you can turn off GPS especially if it's calibrated to read higher Lol.

Thanks in advance!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[mr_chin]

Is there anyyy way to disable the speed from being displayed?

Kinda like how digital cameras, you can delete to have the "date" or "time" to be incorporated into the photo or not.

yes you can disable to speed and time through the software.

Got a link or the name of the eBay seller and where was it shipped from? I'm probably going to get this one as its so damn clear at night!

+1 on if you can turn off GPS especially if it's calibrated to read higher Lol.

Thanks in advance!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280760448890?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

i see there are cheaper ones. some even include powermagic, which is an inverter that keeps the camera running while your car is parked. but i would email the seller first to confirm.

unfortunately, you can't turn gps off.

this camera records in 1080p @ 30fps btw.

[optiblue]

yes you can disable to speed and time through the software.



eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280760448890?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

i see there are cheaper ones. some even include powermagic, which is an inverter that keeps the camera running while your car is parked. but i would email the seller first to confirm.

unfortunately, you can't turn gps off.

this camera records in 1080p @ 30fps btw.

Thanks! So this one without the power magic automatically turns off and power ons with ignition like the other ones correct?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[mr_chin]

Thanks! So this one without the power magic automatically turns off and power ons with ignition like the other ones correct?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

yes

[optiblue]

yes

Thanks dude! I'll be ordering soon~
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[RE-Jo]

Do you leave the camera in your car when you park it though? Doesn't that increase the chance of people breaking into your car?

If not, is it a hassle removing it and reattaching it each time?

Video Quality looks great!

[Gh0stRider]

Thanks dude! I'll be ordering soon~
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

did you gets yours?

[mb_]

Got my el cheapo one off eBay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZqLIHLbjRE

not bad for $30 heh

[Paradise240]

Got my el cheapo one off eBay.

not bad for $30 heh

Got a video of that going into direct sunlight ?

[mb_]

Got a video of that going into direct sunlight ?

Will do a test drive tomorrow, picked it up at like 4:30pm today lol

[misk]

Got mine in today as well, only got pictures of the set up and mounting, no rolling footage yet as I'm charging it right now.

http://i.imgur.com/Y5S4Q.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rKtDV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LuaxT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Y5S4Q.jpg

[Dragon-88]

Anyone have a DIY on how to hardwire it to your car?

[mb_]

RCubed did it I think. For now, I just ran it through the passenger a-pillar and through some trim pieces.

[misk]

Anyone have a DIY on how to hardwire it to your car?

RCubed did it I think. For now, I just ran it through the passenger a-pillar and through some trim pieces.

along the headliner, down the side of the A pillar, down between the dash and door, then under the glove compartment through to the centre console into the cigarette lighter.

[mb_]

That's exactly how I did mine!! :fullofwin:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/409006_10150416716162093_510692092_8687225_2214997 07_n.jpg

edit: another test video.. finally got my video editor to work..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMNcbBdDIb8

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg

[Nlkko]

Anyone have a DIY on how to hardwire it to your car?

Any switch ignition source would do.

For example: + from the cig fuse, ground behind the driver's kickpanel. Wires in the A-pillar.

[misk]

That's exactly how I did mine!! :fullofwin:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/409006_10150416716162093_510692092_8687225_2214997 07_n.jpg

edit: another test video.. finally got my video editor to work..

Test2 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMNcbBdDIb8)

http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg

why not mount it a little higher so its a little more conspicuous/doesn't take up space on your windshield/

[mb_]

why not mount it a little higher so its a little more conspicuous/doesn't take up space on your windshield/

Suction cup Won't stick and falls off in the black area. :failed:

Gonna move it towards the passenger side beside the black area. Right now I barely notice it when I drive.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[mb_]

Test3 - YouTube

Here's daytime

[Not really racist!]

^ not bad for a cheapo.

[CRS]

yes you can disable to speed and time through the software.



eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280760448890?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

i see there are cheaper ones. some even include powermagic, which is an inverter that keeps the camera running while your car is parked. but i would email the seller first to confirm.

unfortunately, you can't turn gps off.

this camera records in 1080p @ 30fps btw.

Thanks dude! I'll be ordering soon~
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

did you gets yours?

Combine for lower shipping and other possible costs?

Same seller but lower cost link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BlackVue-DR400G-HD-16GB-Vehicle-Car-Black-Box-Drive-GPS-English-Manual-Free-EMS-/280770030563?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415f32abe3#ht_11239wt_1012

Other and even lower.. slightly:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-BlackVue-DR400G-HD-16GB-Vehicle-Car-Black-Box-Drive-GPS-Recorder-/160654228985

[optiblue]

did you gets yours?

Will be ordering it after the new years. My 20 year old CRT TV crapped out on me, had to boxing day a new LED one :hotbaby:
Got many bills coming up, but I've definately decided on the DR400G~

[XplicitLuder]

just ordered a 32gb card from FS that was on sale, then i can finally use my vid cam :fuckyea:

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

Got my el cheapo one off eBay.

Test1 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZqLIHLbjRE)

not bad for $30 heh

do you have the link to Ebay please? 30 bucks is not bad

[misk]

do you have the link to Ebay please? 30 bucks is not bad

6 IR LED 2.5" TFT Color LCD HD Car DVR Camera Recorder | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-IR-LED-2-5-TFT-Color-LCD-HD-Car-DVR-Camera-Recorder-/170642460350?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bb154ebe#ht_2961wt_1396)

[Gh0stRider]

Will be ordering it after the new years. My 20 year old CRT TV crapped out on me, had to boxing day a new LED one :hotbaby:
Got many bills coming up, but I've definately decided on the DR400G~

i want it too, but boxing day is tmw and i still need to save up for other stuff.

led tv > car camera :fuckyea:

[mb_]

do you have the link to Ebay please? 30 bucks is not bad

6 IR LED 2.5" TFT Color LCD HD Car DVR Camera Recorder | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-IR-LED-2-5-TFT-Color-LCD-HD-Car-DVR-Camera-Recorder-/170642460350?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bb154ebe#ht_2961wt_1396)

6 IR LED 2.5" TFT Color LCD HD Car DVR Camera Recorder | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-IR-LED-2-5-TFT-Color-LCD-HD-Car-DVR-Camera-Recorder-/160575383206?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256309e6a6#ht_3253wt_1396)

here's the one i got, with free shipping :fuckyea:

[optiblue]

i want it too, but boxing day is tmw and i still need to save up for other stuff.

led tv > car camera :fuckyea:

Hah! What else is on your list this year? Too bad the go pro camera sucks at night and no loop. Less than $200 at FS for boxing day :(
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Prolowtone]

Got a Go pro motorsport HD camera for Christmas, No longer looking for a cam as i usually drive in the day time.. Not a night time cam for sure. Might try to play with the focus setting on it to see if it can be a little better, But it is pretty damn nice in the day time (Maybe even nicer once i get a bigger card instead of my cheep 2 gig cards)

[Gh0stRider]

Hah! What else is on your list this year? Too bad the go pro camera sucks at night and no loop. Less than $200 at FS for boxing day :(
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

i decided not to get a tv now, but i wanna get car repainted...so i'll do that and wait until summer to get the car cam.

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

are there cameras out there that has the ability to record while the car is parked? hoping it will provide protection against Hit and Run!~

[mb_]

With the one I have, you can keep it on even when parked. I usually only let it record when I'm driving but accidentally forgot to stop it when I went to work.

[CRS]

Combine for lower shipping and other possible costs?

Same seller but lower cost link:
BlackVue DR400G-HD 16GB Vehicle Car Black-Box Drive GPS English Manual Free EMS | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BlackVue-DR400G-HD-16GB-Vehicle-Car-Black-Box-Drive-GPS-English-Manual-Free-EMS-/280770030563?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415f32abe3#ht_11239wt_1012)

Other and even lower.. slightly:
New BlackVue DR400G-HD 16GB Vehicle Car Black-Box Drive GPS Recorder | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-BlackVue-DR400G-HD-16GB-Vehicle-Car-Black-Box-Drive-GPS-Recorder-/160654228985)

If I buy 5 of these, the seller said 227.43 USD and includes shipping.

I've messaged like 4 or 5 sellers to see what is the best price out there if multiples are bought.

*Edit
Another one for 3 for 670 w/ shipping so works out to be 223.33 each

[Bahhbeehhaaaa]

With the one I have, you can keep it on even when parked. I usually only let it record when I'm driving but accidentally forgot to stop it when I went to work.

ok thanks !

[StylinRed]

with regards to the BlackVue camera


if you guys want i'll contact the actual manufacturer of that device and see if we can set something up

I'll have to ask the RS gods as well and deal with any requirements first to make sure Im not breaking any rules but first I'll need to know the interest behind it

buying straight from the factory will likely be much cheaper than a retailer and i don't think their minimum units required will be that high

(cousins had a auto accessory supply company, he supplies local wholesalers etc so i can even see if he'll pick up the item and just have his company deal with it)

[Gh0stRider]

im down for the BlackVue DR400G-HD

[StylinRed]

well i found out the "moq" is 100 units from the factory so i'll definitely need to get my cousin involved -_-

[StylinRed]

so this is the pricelist from the manufacturer of blackvue (pittasoft)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7194/blackvue.jpg

that doesn't include shipping and taxes

:heckno:


may as well just get it off the guy from ebay

[Grim]

hey im planning to get one of these...
looking for a HD wide ish angle cam, and small
dont rreally care about cost, just quality..

any suggestions/set up pix?
thx

[Gh0stRider]

hey im planning to get one of these...
looking for a HD wide ish angle cam, and small
dont rreally care about cost, just quality..

any suggestions/set up pix?
thx

you got PM

[godwin]

You can probably save some money by buying bulk from the real manufacturer in China via Alibaba especially if you have a company entity.. (TaoBao is typically more expensive because the Chinese sales tax is included, but it allows you to buy in smaller batches). One of those cases that B2B (Alibaba) makes a difference vs B2C (Taobao).

so this is the pricelist from the manufacturer of blackvue (pittasoft)

that doesn't include shipping and taxes

:heckno:


may as well just get it off the guy from ebay

[optiblue]

Thanks CRS! Glad I went with this one as the price simply can't be beat!

Had to dig deep into my memory for ghetto wire hiding techniques~

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Optiblue/Evolution%20GSR/d68ec2cb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Optiblue/Evolution%20GSR/046a4543.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Optiblue/Evolution%20GSR/8fef1d01.jpg

[CRS]

nice!

[Grim]

^^ how did you wire the thing?

[optiblue]

^^ how did you wire the thing?

In a nutshell, ran the wire from the cigarette lighter plug neatly along dash, tucked the wire inside the rubber weather strips between the door and A-pillar, and then stuffed the excess into the roofliner~

I might get it professionally hardwired later on, but I could probably live with the way it looks now as it's not too bad!

[CRS]

My vid from today using the DR400G-HD

DR400G-HD Recording - YouTube

[CP.AR]

^ lol wtf is going on out there

[CRS]

^ lol wtf is going on out there

Oh nothing, just some asshole in a black SUV turning left that ultimately cuts off the mercedes.

[1creator]

Thanks CRS! Glad I went with this one as the price simply can't be beat!

Had to dig deep into my memory for ghetto wire hiding techniques~

[IG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Optiblue/Evolution%20GSR/d68ec2cb.jpg[/IMG]

[IG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Optiblue/Evolution%20GSR/046a4543.jpg[/IMG]

[IG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/Optiblue/Evolution%20GSR/8fef1d01.jpg[/IMG]

I'm fairly sure I saw you driving on kingsway today at around 3:40pm. You pulled up behind me in the right lane on kingsway and arcola. First thing I noticed was the dashcam so i remembered this post. Then noticed the pink parking sign and radar detector. Nice car btw.

[optiblue]

I'm fairly sure I saw you driving on kingsway today at around 3:40pm. You pulled up behind me in the right lane on kingsway and arcola. First thing I noticed was the dashcam so i remembered this post. Then noticed the pink parking sign and radar detector. Nice car btw.

Yup that was me! Checked out my videos, were you the Mazda 3? Thanks for the compliments! I just washed it the other day and now it's covered in salt again :okay:

[1creator]

Yea, I was in the Mazda. It showed that you had the car washed. I know how it's a real bitch to keep a black car clean. Didn't matter though, I wasn't focused on the cleanliness, more on the mods you had done like the fins on the roof and blacked out wheels.

After we pulled away from the light, the dumb ass in the corola in front of me slows and pulls into the gas station without signalling. Times like those make me want a dashcam but I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. The dashcam you and CRS have looks real tempting though.

[optiblue]

Yea, I was in the Mazda. It showed that you had the car washed. I know how it's a real bitch to keep a black car clean. Didn't matter though, I wasn't focused on the cleanliness, more on the mods you had done like the fins on the roof and blacked out wheels.

After we pulled away from the light, the dumb ass in the corola in front of me slows and pulls into the gas station without signalling. Times like those make me want a dashcam but I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. The dashcam you and CRS have looks real tempting though.

I watched that corolla do that on video too! Today after work I recorded some guy weaving in and out of traffic cutting everyone off while excessively speeding on kingsway. Definately pull the trigger on a dashcam, at the very least, it acts as an irrefutable eye witness. One accident that wasn't your fault + the other guy saying it was = 50/50 from ICBC and would cost much more!

[Gh0stRider]

can't wait to install mine.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[GotRice604]

Question for those who bought the dr400-hd. Did u guys have to pay duties and taxes when it arrive at your door and which company shipped it to you?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Gh0stRider]

we got it shipped through EMS.

no duties, IIRC

[Matsuda]

what class memory card are you guys using? I'm using a class 4 and the video is a little choppy, not sure if its just my computer playback

[Araaadi]

Fuck, I wish i ordered one with you guys. Im going to look into getting a deal from seller.

[optiblue]

what class memory card are you guys using? I'm using a class 4 and the video is a little choppy, not sure if its just my computer playback

Mine was looking a little choppy when I was using an old 2 GB micro sd, but once exported no lag. Restarted the comp and no lag in viewer either :)

It was shipped from Korea and no duties.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[CRS]

If there is enough interest, I wouldn't mind asking the guy I dealt to get some more.

At the same time, I may get the magic power or magic pro thing for when it's parked.

[ForbiddenX]

I'd be interested in getting one of the BlackVue DR400G

hmm this one is $208

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BlackVue-DR400G-HD-Car-Black-Box-Drive-GPS-16GB-English-Manual-/220920342887?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336fe0e967#ht_5512wt_1180

[spoonek4]

Really interested in getting the one that CRS & optiblue got also. Had a couple of close calls before and been hearing too much stories. I should get one soon.

[Matsuda]

my video from this afternoon, running in the vga mode, I wanted to see what the quality was like

Accident Recorder V2 VGA test - YouTube

[Gh0stRider]

the BlackVue DR400G is smaller than what i expected.

[optiblue]

Really interested in getting the one that CRS & optiblue got also. Had a couple of close calls before and been hearing too much stories. I should get one soon.

You should definately invest in one! Check out the nighttime recording ability!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_wBe0K-ubM&feature=youtu.be

[ForbiddenX]

If anyone else is interested in getting one of the BlackVue DR400G (same as CRS and optiblue) the seller said they'd do 205 incl the faster shipping option. Please PM if youre interested.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Sky_High]

If anyone else is interested in getting one of the BlackVue DR400G (same as CRS and optiblue) the seller said they'd do 205 incl the faster shipping option. Please PM if youre interested.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

Low-ball him to $200........or $195/ea for 5 or more units :fullofwin:

[optiblue]

If anyone else is interested in getting one of the BlackVue DR400G (same as CRS and optiblue) the seller said they'd do 205 incl the faster shipping option. Please PM if youre interested.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

Wow that's a steal!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Senna4ever]

Anyone using Action Cam for iPhone?

[Gh0stRider]

If anyone else is interested in getting one of the BlackVue DR400G (same as CRS and optiblue) the seller said they'd do 205 incl the faster shipping option. Please PM if youre interested.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

cheaper than what we paid :fuuuuu:

[ForbiddenX]

Even cheaper now.. just got a reply from another seller. It's going to be $185 :fullofwin: (didn't mention shipping though...)

[CRS]

I feel bad now. We paid 219.19.

Sad face panda bear.

Damn... I researched all the potential ones too before that.

:okay:

[blueworm]

Im looking to buy one for myself and my family. My brother got into a major accident last night which totalled his car.

Im looking to lay down some hard cash for 2-3 units.

thanks if anyone can let me know if there is another group buy for a quality one that can be installed somewhat discretly

[Gh0stRider]

gonna install it soon. hopefully i line it up straight. i dont have the mirror base to go by

[CRS]

gonna install it soon. hopefully i line it up straight. i dont have the mirror base to go by

Make sure you do it from the drivers seat. I did it from my passenger seat and it was a bit off and I only noticed it when in the driver seat.

It's weird cause I can see it below my rear view at times and it bothers the hell out of me. Took me some time and effort to readjust it once it was on.

You may want to do the half peel method to see where it is first before taking out the entire sticker.

[Gh0stRider]

i'll be hiding it behind my wink mirror

[FRStan]

Does anyone have the H190 camera?

Car Camera HD 720P LCD Vehicle DVR Night Vision Cam Road Video Recorder H190 | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Car-Camera-HD-720P-LCD-Vehicle-DVR-Night-Vision-Cam-Road-Video-Recorder-H190-/110798772752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cc1f1a10#ht_5866wt_772)

I am planning to order this one... thanks!

[tool001]

im going to korea end of the month, ill try to contact the company, see if i can get em cheaper.

[Matsuda]

Does anyone have the H190 camera?

Car Camera HD 720P LCD Vehicle DVR Night Vision Cam Road Video Recorder H190 | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Car-Camera-HD-720P-LCD-Vehicle-DVR-Night-Vision-Cam-Road-Video-Recorder-H190-/110798772752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cc1f1a10#ht_5866wt_772)

I am planning to order this one... thanks!

that's the one I'm running with now, pretty happy with it for the price

[Gh0stRider]

installed. will post video tomorrow.

camera picks up my fart can pretty good...damn

[FRStan]

that's the one I'm running with now, pretty happy with it for the price

Thanks man, gonna order !
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[RRxtar]

did you get the choppyness figured out? pics of it installed? any other vids?

that's the one I'm running with now, pretty happy with it for the price

[tee-tea]

Brought the same one as diicii, mb_.
not bad for 30 dollars

HD DVR 0356 - YouTube

[!Aznboi128]

^ lol at that interpid at the beginning

[Matsuda]

did you get the choppyness figured out? pics of it installed? any other vids?

The choppyness is because my memory card is too slow. I'd recommend a class 6 or class 10 if you were to get a camera. I helped install exhil's earlier this evening. I'll go downstairs and get some better photos of the camera

[ForbiddenX]

Anyone else interested in the BlackVue DR400G, I finalized with the seller and it'll be $185 for each INCLUDING the EMS shipping :) we'll get it by next week!

[LuHua]

Anyone else interested in the BlackVue DR400G, I finalized with the seller and it'll be $185 for each INCLUDING the EMS shipping :) we'll get it by next week!

I might actually, when are you placing the order? (Meaning how much time do I have to decide?) haha

[Matsuda]

here's some shots of my camera installed, my windshield is dirty and the parkade isn't well lit =(

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/Matzuda/DSC_0942.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/Matzuda/DSC_0943.jpg

[NLY]

Anyone else interested in the BlackVue DR400G, I finalized with the seller and it'll be $185 for each INCLUDING the EMS shipping :) we'll get it by next week!

interested as well!!

[ForbiddenX]

I might actually, when are you placing the order? (Meaning how much time do I have to decide?) haha

Looking at either ordering tonight or tomorrow

interested as well!!

sent you guys PMs

[Gh0stRider]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/Civic/20120117_132535.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/Civic/20120117_150138.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/Civic/20120117_150205.jpg

[Matsuda]

looks good!

[3xplo5ive]

Anyone else interested in the BlackVue DR400G, I finalized with the seller and it'll be $185 for each INCLUDING the EMS shipping :) we'll get it by next week!

I want in on this! :nicethread:

[Gh0stRider]

FYI, dont be setting up a group purchase on here. Do it via PM, so i dont have to ban you :D

[OTG-ZR2]

Anyone else interested in the BlackVue DR400G, I finalized with the seller and it'll be $185 for each INCLUDING the EMS shipping :) we'll get it by next week!

I'm in. PM sent

:nyan:

[Gh0stRider]

BlackVue DR400G-HD Day Test - YouTube

BlackVue DR400G-HD Night Test - YouTube

speeding :fuckthatshit:

[krazynuck]

BlackVue DR400G-HD Day Test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW_Oi2Z8ljk)

BlackVue DR400G-HD Night Test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcsfYo0szOM)

speeding :fuckthatshit:

You can really tell the diff in quality when you pay the big bucks

After watching this video I am tempted to get one now

I have an Onstar mirror in my chevy...you think there is enough room for this to fit?

[XplicitLuder]

PICT0003 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f2swk47KA8&feature=youtu.be)

this is what i do when i roll around with my cam rolling :nicethread:

[ilvtofu]

PICT0003 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f2swk47KA8&feature=youtu.be)

this is what i do when i roll around with my cam rolling :nicethread:

LOLWTF

[Gh0stRider]

luder sucks at singing
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[TOS'd]

More pics of how your cameras looks from the outside of your car?

[CP.AR]

PICT0003 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f2swk47KA8&feature=youtu.be)

this is what i do when i roll around with my cam rolling :nicethread:
:lawl:

[spoonek4]

Anyone else interested in the BlackVue DR400G, I finalized with the seller and it'll be $185 for each INCLUDING the EMS shipping :) we'll get it by next week!

Please check PM man! :woot2:

[XplicitLuder]

luder sucks at singing
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/12594243.jpg

[ilvtofu]

Finally tried out my dash cam today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_s90pjhFo0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

Turn down your speakers, audio quality is terrible, although part of it might be just wind noise, video is meh.. Ok I guess :/

I got my SD card stuck in the slot though, won't budge at all and it won't read either. it's sticking out a tiny bit and I've tried tweezers. I also tried cracking the camera open, doesn't help lol...

[subordinate]

For 30 bucks, I think it does the job great. The only downside in hit and runs is, you have to repeat the license plates out loud, since it does not clearly record it.

Hmm... 185 or 30 bucks lol

[Gh0stRider]

ilvtofu, wow thats a shitty camera

[Matsuda]

ilvtofu, I think you forgot to take off the plastic covering the camera =D

[Matsuda]

Squirrel!

watch the left lane

Squirrel! - YouTube

[Gh0stRider]

0:16 mark of video

LOL!

[Gh0stRider]

http://youtu.be/FRC7RO2tOJQ

if you don't have a dash cam, you will be at fault!

so buy one!!! NAO!

[mos_skeeto]

Haha now I really want one. I like the BlackVue one but I don't want to use the 3m tape since I can't take it on and off. Hmm.

[Gh0stRider]

Haha now I really want one. I like the BlackVue one but I don't want to use the 3m tape since I can't take it on and off. Hmm.

you can remove the camera. its only the holder that stays put. press the unlock button and the camera comes loose.

[iamon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2_Kpt_-bkI&context=C3433e42ADOEgsToPDskKiGddvGCcm0SDUaoGYkj6W

had to take the sound out because it has a rattling sound as u heard on the video above

[Groot]

Why It's Good To Have A Dash Camera - YouTube (http://youtu.be/FRC7RO2tOJQ)

if you don't have a dash cam, you will be at fault!

so buy one!!! NAO!

women :fuckthatshit:

[mb_]

PICT0003 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f2swk47KA8&feature=youtu.be)

this is what i do when i roll around with my cam rolling :nicethread:

Squirrel!

watch the left lane

Squirrel! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/0YVpLIdnJ5s)

YOU GUYS ARE LISTENING TO THE SAME SONG :ahwow:

[jing]

Damn, I guess I'm too late for the group buy. Hopefully there's another one soon
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[godwin]

Honestly don't worry, there will be plenty better versions coming to the market soon... CMOS sensors follows Moore's law too.

One note about the videos, if you can't see the plate of the car in the video, ICBC usually won't nail the driver just by description of the car alone.

Damn, I guess I'm too late for the group buy. Hopefully there's another one soon
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[mb_]

That's why you say it out loud! Pretty hard to hide a damage after a hit and run and ICBC's team is pretty good at investigating accidents.

[TheKingdom2000]

(Guess this is the more appropriate thread)

For those that have a dash cam. Is it hidden?
I would think that would make it a target for thieves?

Also, does it automatically turn it on when you start your car or do you have to manually turn it on?
I ask because I would like to get one for my mom, dad, and sisters car. But, I know they would never turn it on as they are too lazy to do so.

But, I see the importance of having it.

[Gh0stRider]

turns on when you start car and turns off when car is off, unless you have it wired to record when the car is parked.

hidden behind rear view mirror.

[TOS'd]

What its look like from the outside of the car though? Since I guess some people dont bother taking down their camera everytime they park.

[MG1]

Bwahahahaha............Bahhbeehhaaaa created another thread on same topic and it got shut down. And they make fun of us old people for having bad memory.

[Gh0stRider]

just dont leave it like this

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4034/4610772468_c10df91bc5_z.jpg

[optiblue]

(Guess this is the more appropriate thread)

For those that have a dash cam. Is it hidden?
I would think that would make it a target for thieves?

Also, does it automatically turn it on when you start your car or do you have to manually turn it on?
I ask because I would like to get one for my mom, dad, and sisters car. But, I know they would never turn it on as they are too lazy to do so.

But, I see the importance of having it.
Pretty much what ghost said. Honestly unless thieves are looking for it, the clip on rear view mirror and other goodies on the car are more attractive.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[FerrariEnzo]

Looking at either ordering tonight or tomorrow


awww man.. i missed out on this groupbuy...

[yingyu_subaru]

any blackvue group buy later on?

[lilaznviper]

i missed out as well...and i wanted to get it too

[ForbiddenX]

hey guys, it's not too late. I just read some PMs.

It's Lunar New Year's in Korea so they can't ship it out until the 26th ;)

[BorLorBao]

Is group buy still open? I PM'ed you ForbiddenX.

[spoonek4]

ForbiddenX: Please check PM & text message. Tks!

[ForbiddenX]

pm's replied.

and cutting off the group buy. last order has been placed! Now to wait patiently for these to come in!

[- kT]

BlackVue DR400G-HD Day Test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW_Oi2Z8ljk)

speeding :fuckthatshit:

good song :D
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[TypeRNammer]

Damn missed out on the group buy :fuuuuu:

[corollagtSr5]

pm me if another group buy is happening

[ZordosZZ]

Damn missed out on the group buy :fuuuuu:

pm me if another group buy is happening

give FX a PM. he mentioned being it's lunar new years the company isn't shipping till the 26th so you might be able to get in on it still

[skyxx]

^ you don't read do you?!

pm's replied.

and cutting off the group buy. last order has been placed! Now to wait patiently for these to come in!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Sky_High]

http://www.chelong.com.cn/media/k2/items/cache/6ef598b10d1539793d4ace8d8b7b613f_L.jpg

Whether or not its 1080p/5MP is questionable. But I do like:
- the slim design
- 120 degree wide angle lens
- HDMI (and USB) output

:accepted: Waiting for a video sample from seller.

[BorLorBao]

BlackVue DR400G - The next time it rains can someone show video of what it looks like in the rain?

[Gh0stRider]

BlackVue DR400G - The next time it rains can someone show video of what it looks like in the rain?
I got some at home. I just pulled my sd card to see how it was. Will post when I got a chance.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[FRStan]

Sky_High whats the name of that recorder and $? That's a really good looking one!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Gh0stRider]

BlackVue DR400G - The next time it rains can someone show video of what it looks like in the rain?




BlackVue DR400G-HD Rain Test 1 - YouTube

BlackVue DR400G-HD Rain Test 2 - YouTube

:ahwow:

[Sky_High]

^ what's with the white SLK's taillight blinking like crazy. Was that cause of the camera?

[Gh0stRider]

i have no idea. camera possibly

[DJ Milk]

^ what's with the white SLK's taillight blinking like crazy. Was that cause of the camera?

Some LED lights appears blinking in videos. I notice it a lot in the Top Gear show

[jpark]

yep, its completly normal

[Mr.JDM]

damn the day i decided to get one. the day group buy ends...

[krazynuck]

damn the day i decided to get one. the day group buy ends...

Hahaha same....I got a bit of extra money and was like time to get one...

[Gh0stRider]

start your own buy then

[krazynuck]

start your own buy then

ahaha I do not have the skills of coordination

FX what ebayer seller did you end up using?

[JordanLee]

^ what's with the white SLK's taillight blinking like crazy. Was that cause of the camera?

It's what happens when a light source is blinking at a different refresh rate than that of the cameras. The LED is like 60hz but the camera records at 1/50th shutter speed etc (they don't line up). Like what happens to you film an old CRT monitor and it looks all wavy on film.

Shooting at 1/50th speed on video cameras is the industry norm if you're shooting at 24frames a second. Thats why Top Gear can't edit it out because its either they change their frame rate (which theyre not going to do) or somehow change the controller for the LEDs (too tedious).

[corollagtSr5]

Someone start another group buy. I'm in.

[yukikaze203]

Count me in if another group buy happens.

[CharlieH]

all of you guys who got the DRG400, could you link me to the ebay seller you purchased from? Gonna pick one up asap. thank you!

[ForbiddenX]

https://p.twimg.com/AkiOaePCIAIoF8f.jpg

They're in! I sent you guys a msg.

It was dream-seller

[NLY]

:fuckyea:

Big ups to ForbiddenX

[Senna4ever]

^^^ Do you have any extras?

[krazynuck]

The ebayer seller is OOS

Haha Revscene cleared him out

Have to wait 2 weeks for more stock from that seller

[LuHua]

Dayum, almost 4k in cameras right there. Looking forward to trying it out! Btw, anyone thinking of hotwiring, or already done so?

[TOS'd]

Definitely wanting to hardwire mine, need to fins out how.

[cho]

waiting 20 days for my ebay cam
its never gonna come! =[

[ilvtofu]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/400223_10150537712632912_505467911_9026552_4681712 32_n.jpg
Got my second ebay cam for the other car, only had to wait 2 weeks as opposed to a month and a half for the last one...
Definitely better build quality and everything is a lot sleeker.
The menu interface is exactly the same as the crappier ones, it's interesting that the clock had already been set to what I'm guessing is the chinese time.

Now just need to look for a micro Sd, back in the pre-iphone days I must've bought at least 4 or 5 but I can't seem to find them :(

[Fafine]

^ what seller
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[ilvtofu]

^ what seller
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

"hepingdetiankong168" lmao

Vehicle Car IR Mini DVR Camera Cam Video Road Recorder | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vehicle-Car-IR-Mini-DVR-Camera-Cam-Video-Road-Recorder-/280765450864?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Came ras&hash=item415eecca70)

My only gripe is that it uses micro SD which is something I already knew and is very minor anyways. It is definitely worth the extra money over the $30 ones IMO. This is probably the same one autolismo sells, I worried that it would take a month to get here so I'm pleasantly surprised to get it this morning

[krazynuck]

^ post a video when you have a chance?

[ilvtofu]

^ post a video when you have a chance?

lol its the same one matsuda has and autolismo


Accident Recorder V2 (day video) - YouTube
Accident Recorder V2 (day video 2) - YouTube
Accident Recorder V2 (night video) - YouTube

I'm still looking for a micro SD and matsuda says the crappy ones = choppy video :(

[bobbyhill]

^


1) that's on the highest video quality setting (720p?)

2) any comparison pics? would love to see the physical comparison of the two in terms of size.

[GLOW]

my $35 ebay one just came in the mail. does it matter what type of SD card I use or should i get a higher quality one? i know nothing about the types of SD cards btw tia

[Matsuda]

The menu interface is exactly the same as the crappier ones, it's interesting that the clock had already been set to what I'm guessing is the chinese time.


this is how you set the time

1. Open Notepad.
2. Type ONLY this in the file.

2011.11.04 12:30:00

3. Save the file as "time.txt"
4. Move the file to the memory card.

(below is for reference only, not shown in actual file)
year.month.day hour:minute:seconds

put the time a few minutes ahead so you can go to the car and put the memory card in

[godwin]

Define Quality.. Brand or speed?.. If you want smoothness and the least stutter get a Class 10 card to be safe.

my $35 ebay one just came in the mail. does it matter what type of SD card I use or should i get a higher quality one? i know nothing about the types of SD cards btw tia

[LuHua]

The $40 or so ebay ones have a pretty low res, so the data rate wouldn't be that high anyways I think. Class 10 would be overkill, but if you find a cheap one then heck why not.

Kingston SD10V/8GB 8GB SDHC Class 10 Flash Card - Kingston - SD10V/8GBCR (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=66847&vpn=SD10V%2F8GBCR&manufacture=Kingston&promoid=1012)

This one maybe?

[sleepywheel]

Big thanks to ForbiddenX for the group buy for the Blackvue. I got mine this morning and have a couple of questions for the people that own one.

How do you read the instructions? Nothing is in english and I can't download the copy of the manual from their website. Anyone have a copy of the english version?

[ForbiddenX]

Sorry guys there aren't any extras for the cameras nor has anyone backed out since they're almost all paid for.

As for the manual:
English manual: Blackvue (http://blackvue.com/en/contents/sub3.asp?mode=view&serboardsort=&page=1&idx=850&search=&searchstr=)
Firmware: Blackvue (http://blackvue.com/en/contents/sub3.asp?mode=view&serboardsort=&page=1&idx=811&search=&searchstr=)

The firmware will change it to an english voice instead of the korean one

[sleepywheel]

^thanks again ForbiddenX. I did manage to download the manual using IE instead of Chrome.

I thought I heard it talking to me in Korean but wasn't sure. Thanks for the links.

[jing]

Thanks again for setting up the GB! Will be installing times. Going to hard wire it in when I have some more free time

[JordanLee]

Have you guys got an alternative to power the Blackvue besides the cigarette lighter? I'm not electronics/wiring expert but can I just snip off the cigarette adapter part and hook up a T-Tap and run it off my fusebox on a 12v source? And for the other wire just bolt it to a ground.

[oldcracker]

here's some shots of my camera installed, my windshield is dirty and the parkade isn't well lit =(

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/Matzuda/DSC_0942.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/Matzuda/DSC_0943.jpg

are u using the suction cup?

[Matsuda]

nope, double sided tape to a plastic piece under my side mirror

[ilvtofu]

The $40 or so ebay ones have a pretty low res, so the data rate wouldn't be that high anyways I think. Class 10 would be overkill, but if you find a cheap one then heck why not.

Kingston SD10V/8GB 8GB SDHC Class 10 Flash Card - Kingston - SD10V/8GBCR (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=66847&vpn=SD10V%2F8GBCR&manufacture=Kingston&promoid=1012)

This one maybe?

I use a Kingston class 4 on my gopro with no issues whatsoever even on 720P @ 60FPS.
I wouldn't bother with a class 6/10 especially with these dash cams

[GLOW]

alright i just ordered a $8 8gb card we'll see how it goes. thanks.

[akira112]

Best source to purchase the blackvue now that the GB is over?

[TOS'd]

Anyones dr400g heat up quite a bit while using it? Not due to the sun heat, but the device itself seems pretty warm.

[krazynuck]

I am thinking about still getting one

I already emailed the same guy and

We need 10+ people to get it to be about $185-$187 USD
However there is no stock until Feb 13/14th and the guy is already back ordered 15+ units

If we get 10 people....

ForbiddenX how did you collect money? Just through paypal or did you collect cash from peoples...????

[bcedhk]

I'm interested in the GB if it is happening
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[JackAss]

count me in for the group buy...

thanks

[krazynuck]

...

[DiiCii]

hardwired the dash cam to the cigerette lighter last night using a nokia phone charger :lol i can finally use the socket to charge other stuff! :D

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429535_10151261489160217_851770216_22803369_897795 08_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424077_10151261789905217_851770216_22804460_932681 990_n.jpg

[ForbiddenX]

I am thinking about setting up a group buy

I already emailed the same guy that the initial group buy was done...

We need 10+ people to get it to be about $185-$187 USD
However there is no stock until Feb 13/14th and the guy is already back ordered 15+ units

If we get 10 people I do not mind setting another one up....

ForbiddenX how did you collect money? Just through paypal or did you collect cash from peoples...????

The guys a great seller too really nice and pretty good communication.

It was a mixture of Cash and EMT, too much PayPal fees.

[!Aznboi128]

Guys NO GROUP BUYS

it's the rules follow it.

[LuHua]

Anyones dr400g heat up quite a bit while using it? Not due to the sun heat, but the device itself seems pretty warm.

Yea it's a little on the warm side. From what I found online it's normal for this unit.

Few thoughts on the device: good video quality, accurate gps, runs warm, easy to set up/use (including the update to ENG firmware), includes 16GB micro SD card which is nice of them. Power cord was so long that I routed it from my center dash, behind the drivers side trim, into the trim of and through my A pillar and to the rearview mirror with lot to spare.

Double sided tape on the holder is a pain. Lightly touched my windshield and wouldn't come off; just a heads up.

Thanks for setting it all up Forbidden!

[ilvtofu]

Anyone know of an On/off switch for the cigarette lighter? i.e. an adaptor with a switch on it

My car's 12v is always on regardless of whether the key is in or not. So right now I'm having to turn it on and off via the camera which is kind of a pain when its tucked behind the mirror. Would rather just flick a switch every time I turn on the car

[bobbyhill]

go to a hardware store or radio shack for one of these

splice the wire itself and just connect the negatives and positives

http://www.newpics.cn/myfile/zgx/%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%AF2/ZCX-T6060/wire_switch.jpg
http://media.digikey.com/Photos/NKK%20Switches%20Photos/MFG_WT18L_RO.jpg
http://rocky.digikey.com/weblib/E-Switch/Web%20Photos/100SP1T1B4M2QE.jpg

[DiiCii]

just put a switch on the power wire of the cig lighter. i have a toggle switch i don't need!

[Araaadi]

Can anyone else post a picture of their blackvue installed. Im having difficulties with finding a place to put it. Also anyone hardwire to their fuse box yet

[NLY]

Can someone send me the firmware upgrade for the DR400G?

I tried the link from ForbiddenX but an error message keeps appearing when I try to download the file.

To be exact, I need DR400G-HD_v1.037E(2011_1130)_Setup.exe

Thanks

http://i.imgur.com/03j8r.jpg

[TOS'd]

^ having trouble finding a spot for it as well. might have to mount in the middle of nowhere... i wanted to mount it a bit discrete.

[Araaadi]

use internet explorer and you can download the firmwave without a problem. Yea im confused to where to mount it. Going to look for some discrete places
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[ZordosZZ]

Pittasoft : Advanced Security and Safety Solutions (http://eng.pittasoft.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=download01&wr_id=58)

this is where i found a working link.

edit: works for firefox

[lilaznviper]

Can someone send me the firmware upgrade for the DR400G?

I tried the link from ForbiddenX but an error message keeps appearing when I try to download the file.

To be exact, I need DR400G-HD_v1.037E(2011_1130)_Setup.exe

Thanks

http://i.imgur.com/03j8r.jpg

chrome won't work. Use IE

anyone got a tutorial on how to hardwire it?

[NLY]

:fuckyea:

you guys are awesome

[ZordosZZ]

Car Video Camera | Vehicle Black Box Camera | GPS Data Logger | G-Force Sensor (http://www.spytechs.com/Car-Cameras/black-box-wiring-module-guide.htm)

found a tutorial for hardwiring with a similar hardwire kit you can get for the dr400g. it's suppose to prevent the camera from completely draining the battery

[LuHua]

Car Video Camera | Vehicle Black Box Camera | GPS Data Logger | G-Force Sensor (http://www.spytechs.com/Car-Cameras/black-box-wiring-module-guide.htm)

found a tutorial for hardwiring with a similar hardwire kit you can get for the dr400g. it's suppose to prevent the camera from completely draining the battery

Don't really want to mess with the fuse box lol, I think I'm just going to splice it to my cig lighter wires. Vampire tap or solder/heatshrink =D

[Mr.JDM]

[QUOTE=ilvtofu;7781892]"hepingdetiankong168" lmao

Vehicle Car IR Mini DVR Camera Cam Video Road Recorder | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vehicle-Car-IR-Mini-DVR-Camera-Cam-Video-Road-Recorder-/280765450864?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Came ras&hash=item415eecca70)


i think im just gona order this one right now. only $60 shipped all the way here in vancouver.

[ilvtofu]

Birds are fucking trolls - YouTube (http://youtu.be/R-CQfvHCB1c?t=35s)

Using the crappier VGA resolution because I only had the 2gb blackberry sandisk micro SD on me. The video is quite poor in VGA mode.

Highly suggest turning down the volume, it's all distorted and simply awful.

[CP.AR]

I am thinking about still getting one

I already emailed the same guy and

We need 10+ people to get it to be about $185-$187 USD
However there is no stock until Feb 13/14th and the guy is already back ordered 15+ units

If we get 10 people....

ForbiddenX how did you collect money? Just through paypal or did you collect cash from peoples...????

im in for this GB if it's going on.. but I would need more solid confirmation of delivery date

[ilvtofu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgET7ITf-Nw
http://memegenerator.net/cache/instances/400x/12/12341/12637818.jpg
She screamed too, I think she thought I was going to hit her...

[krazynuck]

im in for this GB if it's going on.. but I would need more solid confirmation of delivery date

As i recently found out we can not set up a group buy as per the rules...But when I buy one I will PM people to say when there is stock....

This is what the seller sent back to me



Dream-seller Ebay
By the way, we are sorry to let you know about DR400G-HD.
Blackvue manufacturers has informed us that due to the manufacturers' current circumstances, DR400G-HD are temporarily out of stock. Blackbox manufacturers told us that they won’t be able to produce this product until mid February. They didn't give an exact date yet. We apologize for make you disappointed. Not only us but also other sellers who sells this product are also not able to ship out. So would you wait until mid Feb and tell this notification to other buyers? What would you like to do?
Sorry again for the inconvenience. Please send a message back to us. We'll wait for your reply.
Thanks for your understanding in advance. Have a good day!

[subordinate]

+1 Many thanks to ForbiddenX for an awesome group buy.

And for Late night pick-up :fullofwin:

- Time to install the darn thing

[1creator]

Finally got to installing the camera. Not as discrete as I would have hoped but it's my only option if I want centered and clear recordings.

http://i.imgur.com/lw87g.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FAIZF.jpg

Tucked the wires in the headliner and then traveled down the A pillar and hid the wires in the passenger foot well. Wish I had a 12 volt outlet there but unfortunately it's in centre console above the gear shifter. I guess if I park in a shady looking place I'll unplug it and drop the charger in between the seat and centre console and remove the camera from the base.

Other than that the Camera works great and thanks again to ForbiddenX.

[TOS'd]

Finally got to installing the camera. Not as discrete as I would have hoped but it's my only option if I want centered and clear recordings.

I'm in the same boat as well. If I want it centred its in the middle of nowhere.

[NLY]

Finding the right spot is trial and error?

I'd imagine you'd mount the camera first and then review the footage to determine if you need to relocate the camera.

[sleepywheel]

That's a problem with the sticky that's on the mounting base of the unit. It sticks really well and I doubt that removing it would be easy. I'd like to be able to move it from one vehicle to another so I thought I'd try velcro. Unfortunately velcro doesn't hold it solid in place very well and allows the camera to move around. Anyone have any ideas?

[1creator]

I'm in the same boat as well. If I want it centred its in the middle of nowhere.

My only other option was maybe sticking it to the plastic rearview mirror unit and have it off centre. I'm fairly sure that with the wide angel lens I'd have the side of the cover obstructing the view. Didn't really want to risk sticking it to the plastic and having a hard time removing it if the view wasn't clear so I just stuck with the set up in the photo.

Finding the right spot is trial and error?

I'd imagine you'd mount the camera first and then review the footage to determine if you need to relocate the camera.

Sort of. The only trial an error would be getting the lens in the middle of the windscreen. You don't really need to check the footage since you can eyeball it as you install it. First try I lightly placed it in the position where i thought was the middle but it was a little off so i repositioned it. Had to give it a good tug to get it off even though I barely pressed it into the glass. The adjustment that need video review was the camera position based on swivel. So when I first took it out for a test run I moved the position up and down to see how it looked. Thought I set it too high but turned out it should have been higher to show less dash and more car like that sick Maserati Quattroporte.

Blackvue DR400G Position test - YouTube

[Gh0stRider]

aim it higher. you dont need your dash in the video

[TOS'd]

You can hook up the blackvue to a screen and it will show the live feed. I hooked up my portable dvd player to the blackvue, so I could then position it in car and see the output view all together.

[optiblue]

My only other option was maybe sticking it to the plastic rearview mirror unit and have it off centre. I'm fairly sure that with the wide angel lens I'd have the side of the cover obstructing the view. Didn't really want to risk sticking it to the plastic and having a hard time removing it if the view wasn't clear so I just stuck with the set up in the photo.



Sort of. The only trial an error would be getting the lens in the middle of the windscreen. You don't really need to check the footage since you can eyeball it as you install it. First try I lightly placed it in the position where i thought was the middle but it was a little off so i repositioned it. Had to give it a good tug to get it off even though I barely pressed it into the glass. The adjustment that need video review was the camera position based on swivel. So when I first took it out for a test run I moved the position up and down to see how it looked. Thought I set it too high but turned out it should have been higher to show less dash and more car like that sick Maserati Quattroporte.

Blackvue DR400G Position test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfAHKnYUsxY)

Nice, you finally invested in one! This thing pays for itself in the long run!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[1creator]

Nice, you finally invested in one! This thing pays for itself in the long run!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

Yep. I was on the fence from just reading the posts in here and the group buy just pushed me towards finally getting it.

[Araaadi]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/a-radi69/2012-02-05135911.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/a-radi69/2012-02-05135855.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/a-radi69/2012-02-05135844.jpg

My quick wire tuck and where i chose to install it. Didn't wire it to my fuse box yet, wanted someone else to do it first because I'm not too good with electrical and don't want to ruin my only powercord.

[iam_dan]

these DR400Gs you guys have are really high quality.
i have one from a long time ago, and it isn't clear enough to show the license plates.

im so jelly.
i think i will pick up a DR400G too...:concentrate:

[optiblue]

Good stuff! Everyone should get themselves some form of a recorder :) watch, the next model will be a 8MP camera that can pick up dead mosquitoes on the plates lol!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[1creator]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/a-radi69/2012-02-05135911.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/a-radi69/2012-02-05135855.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/a-radi69/2012-02-05135844.jpg

My quick wire tuck and where i chose to install it. Didn't wire it to my fuse box yet, wanted someone else to do it first because I'm not too good with electrical and don't want to ruin my only powercord.

Do you mind posting a sample of the video? If it's as good off center as it is on center then maybe I should relocate mine to somewhere more discrete.

[BorLorBao]

^ if you put it that high up wouldn't it be blurry when it is raining as your windshield wipers don't reach that high up?

[Gh0stRider]

^ if you put it that high up wouldn't it be blurry when it is raining as your windshield wipers don't reach that high up?

mine is that high and it turned out okay.

[3xplo5ive]

Sorry guys there aren't any extras for the cameras nor has anyone backed out since they're almost all paid for.

As for the manual:
English manual: Blackvue (http://blackvue.com/en/contents/sub3.asp?mode=view&serboardsort=&page=1&idx=850&search=&searchstr=)
Firmware: Blackvue (http://blackvue.com/en/contents/sub3.asp?mode=view&serboardsort=&page=1&idx=811&search=&searchstr=)

The firmware will change it to an english voice instead of the korean one
Hey man I have yet to hear back from you to pick up the Blackvue I paid for. Drop me a msg asap!

[subordinate]

:seriously:

Why don't you give him a call to arrange pickup.

[TypeRNammer]

Definitely gonna purchase one of these soon just for safety measures.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[twitchyzero]

thanks for those posting up the trial videos
was kind of hoping OP/mods can update the 1st post so i dont have to dig through this thread
then it'll be sticky worthy

[Senna4ever]

Hey man I have yet to hear back from you to pick up the Blackvue I paid for. Drop me a msg asap!

I'll take it if he doesn't!

[TOS'd]

I'll take it if he doesn't!
Lol, he pre-paid for it though. Anyways, I'm sure he picked it up from ForbiddenX already.

[jing]

Definitely gonna purchase one of these soon just for safety measures.
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

Buying a camera doesn't make you any safer from accidents
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[subordinate]

I'm sure we all know he meant safer = evidence against hit/runs, guy reverses into you, et cetera.

[TypeRNammer]

Buying a camera doesn't make you any safer from accidents
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

I daily drive in Richmond so often that if I had this camera, I can compile enough video clips into a DVD and call it "Richmond's Worst Drivers" :fuckyea:

[Araaadi]

Anyone having problems with their blackvue? Mine randomly stops recording and flashes all the colours of the light and then starts again. Does it every 5 minutes or so.

[TOS'd]

Anyone having problems with their blackvue? Mine randomly stops recording and flashes all the colours of the light and then starts again. Does it every 5 minutes or so.

Mb try upgrading the firmware again?

[pawdregry4g]

Well all this buzz has got to me, I'm going to give one of the ebay cams a shot. Trying to get deal extreme to pricematch one of the sellers.

[S13SRiding]

I dont, but with some of the people on the road its a reaally good idea. Cant count how many times my reactions to someones stupidity has saved my vehicle from its demise.. would be some interesting footage thats for sure. What would be a relatively cheap but good camera?
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Gh0stRider]

whats your budget?

[GLOW]

Well all this buzz has got to me, I'm going to give one of the ebay cams a shot. Trying to get deal extreme to pricematch one of the sellers.

unless pricing has changed i think it was just under $35 shipped. came in under a week. might be faster to just get it off ebay. don't forget you need to buy an SD card too. been using it for a few days now, haven't checked the quality but from looking at the dinky little lcd screen i can see lights and if i'm in my lane, even at night.

had a couple of near misses from a couple of jerkoffs too. felt good having the camera in case one of them actually hit me.

[pawdregry4g]

unless pricing has changed i think it was just under $35 shipped. came in under a week. might be faster to just get it off ebay. don't forget you need to buy an SD card too.

Ah I was looking at this model 5MP 8-LED Night Viewing Digital Car DVR Camcorder with TF Slot (2.0" TFT LCD) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5mp-8-led-night-viewing-digital-car-dvr-camcorder-with-tf-slot-2-0-tft-lcd-53557)

Ebay had them for about 58$ but it's just nice to know that dx is willing to process warranties for you if there was a problem.

[metal]

^I'm thinking of that one too, off Ebay

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Car-Camera-HD-720P-LCD-Vehicle-DVR-Night-Vision-Cam-Road-Video-Recorder-H190-/110798772752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cc1f1a10#shId

[ilvtofu]

Ah I was looking at this model 5MP 8-LED Night Viewing Digital Car DVR Camcorder with TF Slot (2.0" TFT LCD) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme (http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5mp-8-led-night-viewing-digital-car-dvr-camcorder-with-tf-slot-2-0-tft-lcd-53557)

Ebay had them for about 58$ but it's just nice to know that dx is willing to process warranties for you if there was a problem.

I have that one, it's not bad but it's pretty crappy at night. Then again even some $200 cameras are pretty crappy at night.

The DOD F520 is some of the best night video I've seen but it is one bulky ass camera, If you can tuck it away somewhere it'd actually be pretty decent though

DOD F520 FULLHD 1920x1080

[metal]

^How long does a single charge usually last you in terms of recording time??

[SE3P-T]

Video cam 1 - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n54EhyD1NKM


i use my iphone to act as a video cam for my car...
is pretty decent, easy to use.

the bad side is your battery will die really fast.

[Paradise240]

i use my iphone to act as a video cam for my car...
is pretty decent, easy to use.

the bad side is your battery will die really fast.

Same here...what app are you using ? As for the battery dying, just get a car charger and hook it up to your phone when you use it :thumbsup:

[SE3P-T]

Same here...what app are you using ? As for the battery dying, just get a car charger and hook it up to your phone when you use it :thumbsup:

i did have a charger.... but is pretty weird when you have the wire hanging on your windshield.. i was thinking hardwire it...but... too much work.

but spending a dollar on a app can do a $300 dollars job... why not?

[Paradise240]

What do you use to hold your phone on the window ? I'm using a cheapo mount...I'll post a picture tomorrow