[LP700-4]

hows this one?
H198 Car DVR Video Recorder 2.5" TFT Color Screen 120 Wide View Dashboard Camera | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/H198-Car-DVR-Video-Recorder-2-5-TFT-Color-Screen-120-Wide-View-Dashboard-Camera-/160860720800?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item25740bcea0)

See 6 posts up? :suspicious:

[ShadowBun]

Well
I saw that post.

If you see here
dashboard camera | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/sch/Automotive-/6000/i.html?LH_PrefLoc=2&_trkparms=65%253A15%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=dashboard%20camera&_catref=1&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_sac=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1)
A lot looks like that, yet the specs differ between some of them. Therefore, I asked the question.

[Recon604]

blackvue dr400 II is out.

Major difference between DR400G-HD & DR400G -HD II :

1) Much improved /Sharper mega pixel lens
2) Improved recording time
(Higher compression technology)
3) Upgraded design and better cooling

[mr_chin]

anyone have the power magic pro for the blackvue?

or something similar to keep cameras rolling while car is off?

by converting ac to dc (or the other way around, can't remember), it'll never drain the battery? or does it still drain until it reach the timer/voltage you set?

[inv4zn]

It has nothing to do with ac and dc...lol it's all dc.

What it does it monitors the car battery voltage, and if it drops below a set level, it'll turn off the camera so no more current is drawn. Power is being used until the timer/voltage is set.

[MG1]

When you modify files, doesn't it get recorded?

Date created
Date last modified

[jing]

blackvue dr400 II is out.

Major difference between DR400G-HD & DR400G -HD II :

1) Much improved /Sharper mega pixel lens
2) Improved recording time
(Higher compression technology)
3) Upgraded design and better cooling

~$200 shipped on eBay. To buy or not to buy...

[TOS'd]

~$200 shipped on eBay. To buy or not to buy...

That's pretty good, seeing as the first group by for ver.1 was ~$200 shipped from ebay. And this is the improved version. Unless they dropped the starting price on the newer units.

[LP700-4]

Do you have to pay tax/duty if you buy on ebay and get it shipped here?

[pingu81]

Do you have to pay tax/duty if you buy on ebay and get it shipped here?

It's up to customs to decide. Technically you should be paying. What I found is that if it goes through Canada Post, they are more lenient vs courier.

[inv4zn]

^whatever you do, stay the fuck away from UPS.

They wanted $60 duty + brokerage fees for a $35 HID kit. If from the US, ask seller to ship by USPS. If from abroad, ask for EMS.

[asr]

^Agree, Stay xxxx away with UPS or DHL. Always charged the clearance brokeage fees.

[asr]

~$200 shipped on eBay. To buy or not to buy...

You need to pay extra for the warranty on ebay, it worth the money tho. So pretty much about $230 not including duty, tax and clearance fee (at least $50 more).
If you are lucky, you can pass.

[TOS'd]

What are some typical warranty claims you have dealt with? I bought mine from eBay and haven't had to claim anything.

[jing]

Me neither. Only real issue I had was with the pos samsung 16gb card it came with but that was easily remedied with a trip to the store and some pocket change
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[LuHua]

^whatever you do, stay the fuck away from UPS.

They wanted $60 duty + brokerage fees for a $35 HID kit. If from the US, ask seller to ship by USPS. If from abroad, ask for EMS.

IF you have to ship through UPS or some other courier that charges high brokerage fees, call them before the package arrives in Canada and tell them that you want to clear it yourself. They'll drop it off at a customs office and you can go there to deal with clearing it; this way you won't have to pay their brokerage fees. Duties and taxes still stand.

[LP700-4]

Asked the seller and he said he uses EMS so thats good news.

Hmmm pull the trigger or not :concentrate:

[Impreza]

From what I know the dr400g-hd II can't be converted to the english software yet as there is no english software right now. I wonder if they patched up the config file trick.

[Nvasion]

how about this one?

255 with the magic pro

DR400G-HD II Season 2 Vehicle Camera GPS Recorder BlackVue 16GB +Power Magic Pro | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DR400G-HD-II-Season-2-Vehicle-Camera-GPS-Recorder-BlackVue-16GB-Power-Magic-Pro-/261087845891?pt=US_Surveillance_Digital_Video_Reco rders_Cards&hash=item3cca0c5e03)

[asr]

It is fair.
^
Without warranty is $255.
+Warranty:
Add from $41.99

[mr_chin]

when i got my dr400g, i didn't have to pay any fees because it was sent with ems.

only problem i had with the dr400g was the sd card. occasionally, the blackvue will say "check the sd card". it's probably something to do with bad sectors or w/e.

all i had to do was use sd formatter and format it with all the boxes ticked (can't remember what they were called).

been using the dr400g now for 1.5 years, and it's still running. planning on getting the second version for my back windshield facing the inside of my car and using power magic pro on it. hopefully it capture the side of my car.

[ForbiddenX]

Anyone know where I can get an extra power cable or a hard wire cable for the DR400G?

[TOS'd]

Anyone know where I can get an extra power cable or a hard wire cable for the DR400G?

+1

[Highlander711]

i am sure most people here in this forum already have a dash camera
or planning for sure to get one

but in case for those who are still thinking about it
here is another reason why you must get one and put it in your car

it is funny video too!!! please check it out
some of you guys might already saw it

this is real, she is trying to fake an accident! i hope that we dont see this type of claims

Fake traffic accident in Taiwan,Funny_Part2(Two cars event data recorder ) - YouTube

[ToddPacker]

not mine.

http://img.leprosorium.com/1554680.gif

[Presto]

Fake traffic accident in Taiwan,Funny_Part2(Two cars event data recorder ) - YouTube (http://youtu.be/YRoxjMzUq3g)

Saw the first half before, but the reverse angle is the icing. Changed my fail to thanks!

[Araaadi]

Acura TSX Club : Acura TSX Forum (http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/tsx-classifieds/61006-blackvue-hd-dashcam-update.html)

Found this on the tsxclub website, $271 for dr400II with power magic pro, not a bad deal.

[sdubfid]

Just got the dr400II and powermagic pro from asr.

stop - YouTube

Kind of ironic this driver runs a stop sign when their website has a blog dedicated to safety.

Security Tips & Advice Blog (http://www.securitysystemsvancouver.com/blog)

[asr]

400G II 32GB - $271 / $285... 400G32US/400G32CA
with PM - $289 / $305... usa4/canada4
PMP - $299 / $315... usa4b/canada4b

Includes shipping?

[extracrunchie]

Includes shipping?

$5 shipping flat rate to Canada and US

and the group buy just ended

[FRStan]

Edit

[MeowMeow]

Vancouver's Tasty Daily Deal | $39 for a Full HD 1080P Portable Car Camcorder DVR Cam Recorder (Value $89) (http://www.tastygo.com/Vancouver/Carcam-P5000-HD-Portable-Car-Camcorder)

Hmmmmm....
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[pingu81]

Vancouver's Tasty Daily Deal | $39 for a Full HD 1080P Portable Car Camcorder DVR Cam Recorder (Value $89) (http://www.tastygo.com/Vancouver/Carcam-P5000-HD-Portable-Car-Camcorder)

Hmmmmm....
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That's not anywhere near "Full HD 1080".

[asr]

^That one is not even close to 640p lol

[MeowMeow]

How is it for a cheap alternative?

Deff not comparable for blackvue (which I already have)
But thought about getting it for rents' car
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[DJ Milk]

How is it for a cheap alternative?

Deff not comparable for blackvue (which I already have)
But thought about getting it for rents' car
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It's a rip off since you also have to pay $9 shipping making it $54 after tax. It is $32 at dx.com everyday and includes free shipping.
Wide Angle Car DVR Camcorder w/ 2-LED Night Vision / TF (2" LCD) - Worldwide Free Shipping - DX (http://dx.com/p/wide-angle-car-dvr-camcorder-w-2-led-night-vision-tf-2-lcd-120604)

[MeowMeow]

It's a rip off since you also have to pay $9 shipping making it $48. It is $32 at dx.com everyday and includes free shipping.
Wide Angle Car DVR Camcorder w/ 2-LED Night Vision / TF (2" LCD) - Worldwide Free Shipping - DX (http://dx.com/p/wide-angle-car-dvr-camcorder-w-2-led-night-vision-tf-2-lcd-120604)

Ahhh I see thanks bunch :)
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[asr]

How is it for a cheap alternative?

Deff not comparable for blackvue (which I already have)
But thought about getting it for rents' car
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Definitly cheap price.

However, the dash cam is just useless in night time even you turn on the little LED. I have been tested this kind model before.

[DJ Milk]

If you spend at least $60 on dx you can find some decent car dvrs and you also have hundreds of cameras to choose from. But none of them can compare to the blackvue.

[SE3P-T]

Just a little question, anyone is rolling with PaPago dash cam??
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[slnna6]

Sometimes I use my phone as a cam, but most of the time I am either texting or have it up to my ear.

[yray]

Vancouver's Tasty Daily Deal | $39 for a Full HD 1080P Portable Car Camcorder DVR Cam Recorder (Value $89) (http://www.tastygo.com/Vancouver/Carcam-P5000-HD-Portable-Car-Camcorder)

Hmmmmm....
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I have that one, bought for 30$ in HK :lawl: it's 480i upscaled to 720i. Don't expect to see license plates but for 30$ who gives a fuck. :fullofwin:

If you have HID, it's bright enough for the video to record that you didn't hit the other person tho.

[akira112]

Indecisive Acura TL, L driver that wanted to turn right, then didn't want to, then wanted to again, so they cut off the car on the right that was ready to go.

20121012 141643 N - YouTube

[beproud]

I seriously considering getting one installed on my next car eh. Some ass ran into my car and tried to sue me....... In the end, the individual lost, so I dodge a bullet.......

[SumAznGuy]

I have that one, bought for 30$ in HK :lawl: it's 480i upscaled to 720i. Don't expect to see license plates but for 30$ who gives a fuck. :fullofwin:

If you have HID, it's bright enough for the video to record that you didn't hit the other person tho.

Yup. Even with perfect weather in the sun, you can't even make out the plates on the car in front of you. I used mine for autoX and it came out like this.

VCMC event #4 fastest recored run on my $50 dash cam - YouTube

[DJ Milk]

So this is my 4th camera and the 2nd one I ordered from dx.com. Comes with a front and back camera. This only thing sucks about this one is the time stamp but overall video is not bad in the rain in 720p. $79 CDN shipped.
https://youtu.be/fjKaDv5uts4

[asr]

^not bad, but the lens angle is not wide. For the price, it is good. How is the body design?

[DJ Milk]

I don't like wide angle lens cause it makes the images distorted. Anything between 90-120 degree is perfect for me. It is a 120 degree lens and I believe the blackvue is the same angle. Body design is a bit thicker then a Blackberry Bold with a rotating lens.

[asr]

^well that's cool, do you have a picture of the body design? Would you mind show me the web link? From the video, I can tell the lens is 110 degree maximum but it does make you satisfied. Good price to buy.

[DJ Milk]

Maybe it's because I mounted this camera on the passenger side at a slanted level so I can get the driver side in for testing purposes. I already have another camera in the location where I would normally mount it. If I mounted it perfectly level on the passenger side, then most of the driver side wouldn't be in the video.

[DJ Milk]

^well that's cool, do you have a picture of the body design? Would you mind show me the web link? From the video, I can tell the lens is 110 degree maximum but it does make you satisfied. Good price to buy.

It was added to their website on Aug 24 and sold out about a month ago.
2.0'' TFT 5.0MP CMOS Wide Angle Front & Rear View Car DVR Camcorder w/ 8 LED / Remote Controller - Worldwide Free Shipping - DX (http://dx.com/p/2-0-tft-5-0mp-cmos-wide-angle-front-rear-view-car-dvr-camcorder-w-8-led-remote-controller-150199#)

[asr]

ah, that one. Is the brand name Jado?

[DJ Milk]

It has no name :ilied:. Seriously there is no name on the camera or the box it came in :pokerface:

[CP.AR]

Didn't bring mine... so now I'm using my cellphone
(DailyRoads Voyager on Galaxy Nexus)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJi1B-6ATLo

[Peturbo]

Witnessed an accident today. Pulled over to the right after to give an officer my info as he appeared 1 minute after the accident. He was just up the road finishing up on a traffic stop when it happened.
Pretty funny how music starts playing right after the crash. :lol Was not intentional at all.

http://youtu.be/ASxy70Zf6k0

[extracrunchie]

^^ seems like the red car had enough time to stop but he just ran into him.

[jing]

^^ seems like the red car had enough time to stop but he just ran into him.

It was wet out..

[Sky_High]

^^ seems like the red car had enough time to stop but he just ran into him.

It "seems" like the Civic had enough time to complete the full left turn too.
But given that we couldn't see a wider angle of the incident, know the speed and condition of the road at that time. No one knows.....

[Peturbo]

According to another witness in the black e90 driving beside the red car, they had quite a bit of time.

[freakshow]

the civic was there for pretty long.. it would be interesting to know how icbc rules that one

[extracrunchie]

It "seems" like the Civic had enough time to complete the full left turn too.
But given that we couldn't see a wider angle of the incident, know the speed and condition of the road at that time. No one knows.....

According to another witness in the black e90 driving beside the red car, they had quite a bit of time.

It was wet out..

I agree, the civic definately could have made the turn as well.

Well, i say it cause if the red car did hammer the brakes there would be some sort of tire squeel.

But it just look like he started braking very late.

[mafiakid]

civic driver got scared. braked which then caused the accident imo.

you can see the civic come to a complete stop when the driver should have just continued on.

[extracrunchie]

civic driver got scared. braked which then caused the accident imo.

you can see the civic come to a complete stop when the driver should have just continued on.

I think it would be fair to say 50/50 fault.

[CRS]

Anyone have the lastest firmware update handy?

[ekcivy]

iv seen people mount gopro cameras on their drift cars for recording runs, but iv wondered if they could have the same use for theft prevention/accident proof,they can be used for other things too and their hd and have multiple different mounting styles

[LP700-4]

Anybody have any experiences with this camera? HD 720P Smallest In Car Dash Camera Video Register Recorder DVR Cam G-sensor | eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HD-720P-Smallest-In-Car-Dash-Camera-Video-Register-Recorder-DVR-Cam-G-sensor?item=251057417913&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3610506120041896661)

I like the size of it, and the price of it, any insight or info would be greatly appreciated.

[MTV Cribs]

I consider getting that one but the power wire is built into the device meaning you have to remove everything when you park your car. I like to keep the power wire at the same place but remove the camera whenever I want to so I passed on this camera. The seller looks like they are trying to hide it
http://img.dxcdn.com/productimages/sku_136800_1.jpg

[LuHua]

^on eBay it looks like the cable coming from the cam terminates in a jack after a short length, and there is a separate cable going to the car?

edit: oops...typo.

[MTV Cribs]

Looks like it and it looks like you have to hardware it to somewhere like your navigation deck LOL

[LP700-4]

Hardwire to fusebox and theres an optional wire going to an AV output if you want it to.

Why do you need to remove it when you park? I like this design cause its small and discreet not like the other ones with the big ass mounts and huge camera.

I dunno lol i kinda want to get it but i cant understand the product page very well. WTF is a mutations recording?

[LuHua]

Judging from the picture it looks like an event or sensor activated recording, not sure though. Specs wise that looks pretty good, but at that price point and the fact that it's a Chinese product it's only fair to be extremely skeptical without seeing some videos.
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[MTV Cribs]

Why do you need to remove it when you park?

Depending on the area I park at and the length of time I will be parked there, I may remove the camera for security reason. I don't want to spend $300 deductible for a broken window or damage door handle and lock.

[LP700-4]

Judging from the picture it looks like an event or sensor activated recording, not sure though. Specs wise that looks pretty good, but at that price point and the fact that it's a Chinese product it's only fair to be extremely skeptical without seeing some videos.
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Finally found something on this camera Smallest HD 720p | Dash Cam Talk (http://dashcamtalk.com/smallest-hd-720p/#Smallest_HD720p_Models)

Looks like im going to pull the trigger based on these two videos. I can do with that quality :notbad:

Smallest HD 720p DVR / Video Recorder A8 - Late afternoon test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IRImiPx8gRg)

[LuHua]

Finally found something on this camera Smallest HD 720p | Dash Cam Talk (http://dashcamtalk.com/smallest-hd-720p/#Smallest_HD720p_Models)

Looks like im going to pull the trigger based on these two videos. I can do with that quality :notbad:

Smallest HD 720p DVR / Video Recorder A8 - Late afternoon test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IRImiPx8gRg)

Video quality is pretty good for the price. I do think that it's not true 720p video though, probably VGA or another lower resolution upscaled to 720 HD...

That, or it's just an inferior sensor. Most true 720p HD dash cams I've seen have better vid quality. Still, not bad for $40.

[LP700-4]

Update on my camera:

Just recieved it yesterday, hardwired it in with an add-a-circuit. Instanly i've found a problem with it. Apparantly it does have an actual battery inside it, but the problem with mine is i've never been able to charge it. Other than that it does record fine, but when you stop the car, if you just turn the car off the last memory file is lost if you dont manually stop the footage. That is a huge disappointment.

Also the time is nice and big in the left lower corner of the screen but i cannot adjust it because it doesnt have an actual screen. I cant adjust it on the computer either because it only stores the video files there. On the manual it tells me to connect it with my in-car DVD/NAV system but that doesnt work either because i dont have any system. What i have to do now is find some portable dvd player or something with an AV input and is portable and try to connect it to the AV cable of the camera to set some of my settings.

Haven't got any worthy clips yet but will get some soon. Other than my somewhat little bugs its an okay camera. Quality in daytime is pretty good, but in the nighttime its very dark and grainy.

[Sky_High]

On the manual it tells me to connect it with my in-car DVD/NAV system but that doesnt work either because i dont have any system. What i have to do now is find some portable dvd player or something with an AV input and is portable and try to connect it to the AV cable of the camera to set some of my settings.

Can't you plug it into your TV? Unless you already have it permanently mounted on your windshield..

[LP700-4]

Can't you plug it into your TV? Unless you already have it permanently mounted on your windshield..

Thats the problem here lol i can easily take it out of my car but then if i do that i dont have a 12v power source for the camera. :okay:

[dovo]

One i purchased and installed has built in lcd screen.. its quiet nice. And also a 2ndary cam for the rear.
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[CRS]

Update on my camera:

Just recieved it yesterday, hardwired it in with an add-a-circuit. Instanly i've found a problem with it. Apparantly it does have an actual battery inside it, but the problem with mine is i've never been able to charge it. Other than that it does record fine, but when you stop the car, if you just turn the car off the last memory file is lost if you dont manually stop the footage. That is a huge disappointment.

Also the time is nice and big in the left lower corner of the screen but i cannot adjust it because it doesnt have an actual screen. I cant adjust it on the computer either because it only stores the video files there. On the manual it tells me to connect it with my in-car DVD/NAV system but that doesnt work either because i dont have any system. What i have to do now is find some portable dvd player or something with an AV input and is portable and try to connect it to the AV cable of the camera to set some of my settings.

Haven't got any worthy clips yet but will get some soon. Other than my somewhat little bugs its an okay camera. Quality in daytime is pretty good, but in the nighttime its very dark and grainy.

Everyone should have known there is no battery in the camera. This is why you needed the magic pro or magic for it use your cars battery to stay on (if you have BlackVue).

[LuHua]

Sounds like his camera's shutdown battery's not working properly though. Even the BlackVue has a built in battery, to save the last file after you remove your key.

[Sky_High]

Everyone should have known there is no battery in the camera. This is why you needed the magic pro or magic for it use your cars battery to stay on (if you have BlackVue).

:seriously:

If you actually been following the thread...or at least look back a couple posts up, you would know LP700-4 didn't purchase a BlackVue. The BlackVue isn't the one and only dash cam out there in the world....

:failed:

[LP700-4]

Everyone should have known there is no battery in the camera. This is why you needed the magic pro or magic for it use your cars battery to stay on (if you have BlackVue).

I believe that you only needed the power magic pro if you wanted the camera to run in parking mode, which mine does not have.

Sounds like his camera's shutdown battery's not working properly though. Even the BlackVue has a built in battery, to save the last file after you remove your key.

I think so too. Gonna do a bit more driving around see if the built in battery will work itself out. I have noticed that the camera stays on a bit longer today opposed to yesterday where it would just turn right off.

Anyways heres a little clip from today. Timestamp is obviously wrong but im gonna try to get a hold of some kind of power source to adjust it later this week. Not that bad quality IMO for the price.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoa_fIfgQ9o

[dovo]

few people asked me about my set up..

so this is a brand called kist view - hd6000

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/5366/20121130153710.jpg

inside the package..

it is dual channel, so the front and back camera are included. GPS is optional.. built in battery.. 3 megapixel HD 1280x720 blah blah all that jazz..

It records when it senses impact during the parking mode.. senses motions also. But these functions only work when it is hard wired.. i'm just running off of the cigar jack at the moment.

it retails in korea for $430ish USD (i didn't even pay half of that).. pretty solid unit. These small companies in Korea don't last very long. they build great product, but the competition there is fierce..

http://youtu.be/BTvgUQuYns0
(run on low vid quality settings)

[asr]

^night video plz.

[DJ Milk]

Here is video from the front and rear camera setup.

https://youtu.be/fik5gIqQYpg
https://youtu.be/1cLY4BZIA0U

[TOS'd]

Should probably aim the back one a bit more down.

[DJ Milk]

I did aim it lower but the camera clicks and locks and the next rotate down shows the road :rukidding:

[MG1]

Untitled2131 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoa_fIfgQ9o)

Right turn only lane??

Isn't that a left turn only lane? LOLOLOL......

:concentrate::confused:

[dyan]

^

Catch any more chicks in tight clothing ? haha

[MG1]

^

Catch any more chicks in tight clothing ? haha

operation red nose about to start......... stay tuned.

[asr]

Matego Mg188 Rainny Night Footage - YouTube

[LP700-4]

^ Does the Matego have parking mode and motion recording?

Right turn only lane??

Isn't that a left turn only lane? LOLOLOL......

:concentrate::confused:

Dont know my lefts and rights :lawl: :badpokerface:

[polygoon7]

I really want to do this. It would save my ass from the dummys on the road.

[dovo]

http://youtu.be/S8WrYRNi5EM
yes..yes.. i braked late.. but damn! :okay:

[TypeRNammer]

Wow what a goof, following to closely in poor conditions!

[asr]

^ Does the Matego have parking mode and motion recording?
Parking mode is available with Power Magic Pro. MG 188 does have Motion detection.

[asr]

rear ended - YouTube (http://youtu.be/S8WrYRNi5EM)
yes..yes.. i braked late.. but damn! :okay:

Sorry to hear about that. The rear vehicle was too close. I think you just installed your dash cam couple weeks ago, and it saved you once already. Jeez.

[Sky_High]

Sorry to hear about that. The rear vehicle was too close. I think you just installed your dash cam couple weeks ago, and it saved you once already. Jeez.

It's great that he has his dash cam installed.
But it didn't really "save him once already" The white RAV4 driver would have been deemed 100% at fault regardless of if there was video proof anyways....

[Synarchist]

Post removed because you are not an official sponsor.

[dovo]

Make sure that when you are purchasing your unit.. you know why you are getting it.

Make sure that footage it records is good enough to read plates from some distance. I am torn between sharp vid resolution vs functionality. To me.. parking mode, back up camera (if hooked up to your head unit with screen), are all very important to me.

Andriod and Iphone take good videos too :fullofwin:

[Graeme S]

Just a reminder that if you are not a sponsor, you cannot make offers to sell or arrange for group buys. People who do that will find their abilities to send and receive PMs restricted at best, and flat out banned at worst.

[Amuse]

I'm not getting much use out of my GoPro HD camera.
Anyone mount it on the windshield and use it as a HD dash cam?

[MeowMeow]

so few months back i ordered power magic from this company in korea
the company ordered from said theyre sold out and offered to send me 'higher grade version'
Now that my finals are over im trying to install it but i dont get shit
can anyone help me connect Black Master to my Blackvue pwease
Ill buy you bbt :D
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[TypeRNammer]

20121219 162737 N - YouTube

:heckno:

[optiblue]

Well, yesterday was a bad day for me. Some stupid owner didn't leash up their dog and it came at my car. I pretty much saved his life by braking and going left, but he rammed himself into my rear quarter panel making a nice xmas dent :( Not sure if he was violent, but he was definately okay as he chased my car down the rest of the street. Where's Spoonek when you need him :okay:

20121219 175603 N Stupid Dog Owner - YouTube

[XplicitLuder]

did you talk to the owner?

[optiblue]

did you talk to the owner?

dont know who the owner is. there was no one elese around

[XplicitLuder]

oh random dog eh ? that sucks man =/

[E.D.C.5]

Well, yesterday was a bad day for me. Some stupid owner didn't leash up their dog and it came at my car. I pretty much saved his life by braking and going left, but he rammed himself into my rear quarter panel making a nice xmas dent :( Not sure if he was violent, but he was definately okay as he chased my car down the rest of the street. Where's Spoonek when you need him :okay:

20121219 175603 N Stupid Dog Owner - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWXP5qybigY)

ohmygerd, heard the sound when the dog came in contact with your quarter panel :tears:

nonetheless, feel bad for you cuz of the dent.

[FI-Z33]

A body shop in Richmond...hmmm lol - YouTube


this footage was from the beginning of the year but i haven't gotten to uploading it...well, here it is
dashcam caught this on camera...the body shop (not going to provide names/details) decided it would be a smart/great idea to cover up the camera...hmm shady? or just protecting their business and privacy? lol.. you tell me

[Alby]

i think it really depends on your perspective of things. as the employee/owner i wouldn't want anyone recording of how i do things in my own shop vs you thinking covering up the dash cam assumes something shady is happening.

or if you brought it into a shop you trust, even if they do cover up the dash cam, you wouldn't really think twice of them doing something shady.

[FI-Z33]

^forgot to add...the shop was a referral through infiniti...it wasn't really our choice to bring it there :P

but i totally understand what you're talking about; hence, i did weigh in the "protecting their business and privacy" idea

[Presto]

Here's a short clip of a foggy drive over the Port Mann. At the time, I thought the shadows were really surreal and trippy.

Driving over the Port Mann on a Foggy Day - YouTube

[ruthless]

idiot running across - YouTube
...I should have sped up

In other news, the quality of my dashcam does not seem up to par with other BlackVue dr380 G HD's...the videos are grainy and pixelated...any fix for this?

Its not as bad when I'm stationary like this:
http://youtu.be/h3445nf8kaI
But it still looks pixelated for example the numbers around the license plate, or the street sign are blurry...

[asr]

^Did you switch to 720P HD to watch it?

[ruthless]

^Did you switch to 720P HD to watch it?

I did

[Happy]

Quick question for you guys.
I'm thinking about setting a dashcam up except I have no clue about the quality of them. I saw people talking about "fake hd" in the first couple of pages.

Blackvue Dr380G-HD 8GB SD 720P Accident Recorder/Dash Camera for $175

^ I was thinking about getting that one since it does have expandable memory. Plus the quality in the example videos was pretty good. Any one have experiences with it or any other recommendations for a dashcam?

[kuri]

In other news, the quality of my dashcam does not seem up to par with other BlackVue dr380 G HD's...the videos are grainy and pixelated...any fix for this?

But it still looks pixelated for example the numbers around the license plate, or the street sign are blurry...Mine can't seem to settle on the right contrast a lot of times, and when the contrast shifts, you can see some pixelated blocks in the video. Not sure if it's supposed to be that way. I guess there are lots of shadows/big trees to deal with in Vancouver city streets.

Latest firmware on the Blackvue website (http://www.blackvue.com/en/contents/sub3.asp?mode=view&serboardsort=29&page=1&idx=881&search=&searchstr=) is 1.020, but mine is already at 1.041 (if I remember right).

Any other DR380G owners experience the same?

Sample video for mine:
Test Video - DR380G - YouTube

[asr]

Try normal contrast and low light setting.


Mine is 1.020, it looks ok.
Blackvue dr380g HD day time video - YouTube

[Oleophobic]

So I ordered a Blackvue DR500GW for myself but am not sure of what to get for my parents who aren't as tech savvy as me.

Anyone able to recommend a good quality and easy to use camera for my parents? Basically, what would you get someone who isn't up-to-date with technology and only needs it in the case of an accident (ie. doesn't care about taking videos to contribute to the shitty/dangerous drivers thread).

Or does ease of use not really matter as long as I can help them set it up? ie. I can just handle the setup and in the event of an accident, I can just go in and grab the video from the SD card for them etc.?

[SSM_DC5]

I'm hoping one of you Blackvue guru's can help me figure out what's wrong, cuz i'm a noob at this.

I'm getting 3.5 hrs of Parking mode recording when the little squiggly line from the sensor is within the parameters, so that should mean that it shouldn't record at all......right? and in case there is any confusion, it's 3.5 hrs of the same amplitude of squiggly.

Here's a pic,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/SSM_DC5/BV.jpg

[asr]

^As long as you have clips save in memory card, it means your camera was still RECORDING. Because decibel didn't change at that time so the amplitude of squiggly was all the same.

[LuHua]

I was under the impression that the BlackVue's parking mode was motion-detection based; if something moves in front of the camera, it'll record for a bit. I may be wrong though, since I never use my parking mode.

[OTG-ZR2]

http://youtu.be/3pIMBqQPAKk
Cop creeping through red light while another car is trying to make a left turn. Full screen for best view.

[SSM_DC5]

^As long as you have clips save in memory card, it means your camera was still RECORDING. Because decibel didn't change at that time so the amplitude of squiggly was all the same.

I was under the impression that the BlackVue's parking mode was motion-detection based; if something moves in front of the camera, it'll record for a bit. I may be wrong though, since I never use my parking mode.

:werd:

I was under the same impression as LuHua. I don't want Parking mode recording if nothing is going on. it's a waste of space and unnecessary drain of the battery. So how do i fix this to make it work the way i want it to?

[lgman]

2013-02-28 Accident caught on dashcam. - YouTube

witnessed an accident today. Helped out by giving them my contact and posting up a link to the video I told them I recorded. Being a good samaritan I guess.

Running a GS2000 using the Amberella chip.
not bad for day light but even after EV+/- settings it gets hard to read plates after dark.
iPaid 1/3 of what a DR500 or FineVu costs.

[asr]

:werd:

I was under the same impression as LuHua. I don't want Parking mode recording if nothing is going on. it's a waste of space and unnecessary drain of the battery. So how do i fix this to make it work the way i want it to? lower motion sensitivity and g sensor sensitivity.
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[wobuffet]

does anybody know what SUV this is? the one that drives by in the vid.
i forgot to lock my car last night. my fault :okay: took my gum bottle full of change, some lindt chocolate and my 16gb USB drive with my music :(
happened around 4:44am

according to my neighbor's dash cam, it had 6000K HIDs passenger side headlight was out. his cam was alot blurrier than mine. but it caught him stopping by my car for a few seconds, then moving on to the next car.

remember to lock your cars!
20130228_044318_P - YouTube
don't rly care bout the things that were stolen, but i feel like my car just got raped =\

[Mr.Jay]

All the time. Cops are much nicer to you when they know the convo is being recorded

Has helped me out of a lot of bullshit tickets as well
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[BoS_DC2]

anyone personally tried this dash cam?

DVR 027 720p | Dash Cam Talk (http://dashcamtalk.com/dvr-027-720p/)

it's rated #1 on this website and not to mention it's appealing price.

[bcedhk]

I have/had it.

Its bulky, almost like a escort radar detector size. Video quality is good but sound pickup is slightly off

[MG1]

OMFG!

Just cleaned my BlackVue 400 and what a difference!

I've had my BlackVue for nearly a year and I was a little concerned about the recent video quality.....fuzzy, hazy, and night footage being horrible.

I looked back at a few of my early backed up files and they were so fresh. You know, you can count the freckles on a chick's face, sort of clear (keeping it clean here, LOL).

Anyway, I google searched fuzzy BlackVue and sure enough, the damn thing collects dust in the inside, because it is not sealed that well. I took the thing apart and cleaned the sensor inside as described. Went out this morning and it's like new again.

All you need is isopropyl, q-tips, a needle, and a jeweler's philips screwdriver.

will post in more detail later on.....

[racerman88]

Is there a good site for looking up reviews of the dash cameras?

[XplicitLuder]

I got a Blackvue recently and I seem to be having issues with the recordings. Everytime I turn on the car, it takes bout 15sec for it to start and then it says it starts recording. So it started "recording" when I left work which is roughly 8km from home. I get home and look at my sd card thru the Blackvue program and the only recording there was from like a block away from my home... So not the last 8k which apparently was "recording" , anyone got any ideas what's going on? :/
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[inv4zn]

^Try formatting your sd-card - with a proper formatter.

I had some issues with mine where it wouldn't start recording for like 10 minutes lol. Formatted and that fixed it.

[sleepywheel]

I got a Blackvue recently and I seem to be having issues with the recordings. Everytime I turn on the car, it takes bout 15sec for it to start and then it says it starts recording. So it started "recording" when I left work which is roughly 8km from home. I get home and look at my sd card thru the Blackvue program and the only recording there was from like a block away from my home... So not the last 8k which apparently was "recording" , anyone got any ideas what's going on? :/
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I always thought mine was fine until we the day I drove from Vernon back into Burnaby and got caught in that big snowstorm on the Coquihalla. The little recording light was on all the way home and when I looked for footage of the drive through the whiteout conditions in the snow, it had stopped recording 5 minutes after leaving Vernon and started back up when we were almost in Burnaby. :mad: It's been working fine since :suspicious:

Don't know what's wrong, can't really trust it. Has anyone tried to record onto their laptop from the video output on the Blackvue when they're driving?

[spoonek4]

Can anyone teach me how to edit a few short videos from a blackvue DR400G together so I can upload it like a normal video on to youtube? instead of the 2nd video keeps playing a
second of the previous video while the files are put together?

Thanks in advance!

[XplicitLuder]

^Try formatting your sd-card - with a proper formatter.

I had some issues with mine where it wouldn't start recording for like 10 minutes lol. Formatted and that fixed it.

example of a "proper formatter" ? pls n ty

[asr]

I got a Blackvue recently and I seem to be having issues with the recordings. Everytime I turn on the car, it takes bout 15sec for it to start and then it says it starts recording. So it started "recording" when I left work which is roughly 8km from home. I get home and look at my sd card thru the Blackvue program and the only recording there was from like a block away from my home... So not the last 8k which apparently was "recording" , anyone got any ideas what's going on? :/
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When you see the Record LED indicator is frozen, you can hold the LED ring until it flash in different color. Let the camera restart. If issue still not solve, formatting your sd card on your computer by some formatting software. If it is still not solved, insert an different sd card to see the difference.

[TOS'd]

example of a "proper formatter" ? pls n ty

blackvue site has their own formatter I believe, or at least they used to.

[XplicitLuder]

When you see the Record LED indicator is frozen, you can hold the LED ring until it flash in different color. Let the camera restart. If issue still not solve, formatting your sd card on your computer by some formatting software. If it is still not solved, insert an different sd card to see the difference.

My recording LED never freezes tho, I always see it blinking. It will freeze for like a second then it'll blink, freeze again for a second and blink, and it just repeats. It's not constantly "frozen" like the GPS light. I formatted the card last night so ill try again. If that doesn't work ill try the sd card that came with the Blackvue instead of using my own and ill see what happens
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[lilaznviper]

i had problems with mines freezing and sometimes not even recording when its suppose to. I switch out the microsd card and its now working without any problems 2 months and counting

[asr]

My recording LED never freezes tho, I always see it blinking. It will freeze for like a second then it'll blink, freeze again for a second and blink, and it just repeats. It's not constantly "frozen" like the GPS light. I formatted the card last night so ill try again. If that doesn't work ill try the sd card that came with the Blackvue instead of using my own and ill see what happens
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What SD card are you using now? Which one are you going to use?

[XplicitLuder]

im using a 16gb class 10 lexar card. Anyways i formatted the card last night like i said and now it seems to work fine :) recorded everything today even the parking (which i gotta fix as i dont want it recording if nothing is happening lol ) thx for the help guys

[XplicitLuder]

bit off topic. but how do see the videos on my computer in HD ? when i look everything is always blurry =x or can i only get the HD-ness once i upload em to something like youtube?

[asr]

Post a picture of the "Blurry" video footage.

[XplicitLuder]

well the video is blurry when i look at it on my computer, for exmaple here is a picture. i can see his license plate when the car is closer to me, but when its roughly this far away from me (like you'lll see in the pic) i cant see anything

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/Untitled-2.png (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/Untitled-2.png.html)

i know its hard to see but hopefully you get what i mean, and even if i zoom in (up to 200%) its still blurry. Im guessing its HD if i upload a video to youtube though ?

edit : heres on zoomed in 200+%

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/Untitled-3.png (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/Untitled-3.png.html)

[underscore]

Sounds like you need to clean your camera, your PC should show you the same if not better quality than YouTube will.

edit: also try a proper media player like VLC or even Windows Media Player

[XplicitLuder]

well ive never uploaded one to youtube thats the thing, im jsut going off from what i see other videos on youtube with the same camera, and what i see on the blackvue program. Maybe im just being picky or something. Perhaps i should upload one and test it. The dash cam is literally like ..3 days old though it shoudlnt be dirty lol

[underscore]

before you take the time to upload one, just try watching it with a different media player. I'm not sure how the Blackvue program works.

[asr]

well the video is blurry when i look at it on my computer, for exmaple here is a picture. i can see his license plate when the car is closer to me, but when its roughly this far away from me (like you'lll see in the pic) i cant see anything

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/Untitled-2.png (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/Untitled-2.png.html)

i know its hard to see but hopefully you get what i mean, and even if i zoom in (up to 200%) its still blurry. Im guessing its HD if i upload a video to youtube though ?

edit : heres on zoomed in 200+%

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/Untitled-3.png (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/Untitled-3.png.html)

I bet this video recorded sunrise or sunset time.
Backlighting are most dash cam's weakness.
Last but not least, DR380 is 720p.

[godwin]

Probably dashcamtalk? also rfd has a thread, so it might be good to get some Canadian (although mostly TO perspective)

Is there a good site for looking up reviews of the dash cameras?

[mariofan]

hi guys,
i'm thinking of buying a dash camera. any suggestions? thanks

[godwin]

It depends on how much you want to spend.. for high end ones talk to asr. Korean made ones usually come with more sophisticated ICs and Sony sensors.

I would suggest if you are thinking about more than 1 channel go with seperate cameras instead.. all ARM processors that are used right now cannot do 1080p / channel.

hi guys,
i'm thinking of buying a dash camera. any suggestions? thanks

[hopalong]

I bought my blackvue dr380 780p last year from ASR. I think this model is discontinued now. It would shut off for no reason once in a while. My battery was good and I redid all the wiring and looked ok. But overall I was happy with it.
blackvue test - YouTube


Drivers are getting crazier out there so I had to buy another Dashcam for my second car. There's so many out there but I decided to go with the otosaver Das3000hd 1080p full hd. Built in shock sensor and built in battery saver. I'll do further review after a month or so of using it. Just got it last week:fullofwin: but so far I'm loving it.
20130415-17H40M01S_drive.avi - YouTube

For some reason the quality of both videos goes down when I upload them to YouTube but the image of otosaver is far superior to my old blackvue. I'm going to put it in my daily and put my blackvue in my other car.

[BoS_DC2]

well ive never uploaded one to youtube thats the thing, im jsut going off from what i see other videos on youtube with the same camera, and what i see on the blackvue program. Maybe im just being picky or something. Perhaps i should upload one and test it. The dash cam is literally like ..3 days old though it shoudlnt be dirty lol

be my guinea pig before i buy a dash cam :ilied:

[godwin]

If you go to dashcamtalk (http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/)'s forum you can see Blackvue are not the greatest.

Basically it boils down to this: For 1080p h264 stream you need at least 8Mbps throughput.. nearly all Korean cameras uses TI DM36 chipset (http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/arm/arm_video_solutions/arm9_video/tms320dm3x_video_soc/products.page?paramCriteria=no) which has a bunk codec... well not unusable, but it is very inefficient. When it is set to that throughput, they get extremely hot. Since those cameras sits in the sun etc.. they don't last that long (which Blackvue found out)

At this stage, it is a trade off between reliability and resolution.. if you want reliability go with 720p ones. if you want resolution AND reliability, wait a bit 6 months or so when the manufacturerw start to adopt the DM640 family of chips.

Oh honestly these things are disposable. Since it is so dependent on processing power (we are not yet at a point that the output quality has plateaued vs chipset).. so be prepared to get a new one every year or so.. I think we will see 1080p/60 soon. It seems Korean companies like Finevu etc take more pride and care in the programming the client program than Chinese white box manufacturers. Which reminds me of CS students copying each other's homework.

be my guinea pig before i buy a dash cam :ilied:

[mariofan]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the info! Yes, I find Korean blackboxes more superior in terms of quality and features. I just got me a DAS-3000HD OTOsaver. It's really nice since it has an internal battery and can be used as a digital camcorder/camera for up to 10 minutes without using the car's battery. It also has an internal shut-off power, which turns the device off when battery voltage is low. With the push of a button, the SD memory can be self-formatted.
I will continue to update you guys re: dashcam. Thanks.

Here is a quick sample video I made:

Dash Camera Test - YouTube

[sleepywheel]

The DAS3000HD looks good. Where is everyone buying it from and how much?

[mariofan]

I got from CL

DASH CAMS IN CAR VIDEO (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/eld/3751218737.html)

[asr]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the info! Yes, I find Korean blackboxes more superior in terms of quality and features. I just got me a DAS-3000HD OTOsaver. It's really nice since it has an internal battery and can be used as a digital camcorder/camera for up to 10 minutes without using the car's battery. It also has an internal shut-off power, which turns the device off when battery voltage is low. With the push of a button, the SD memory can be self-formatted.
I will continue to update you guys re: dashcam. Thanks.

Here is a quick sample video I made:

Dash Camera Test - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJwUCeVO7NA)
It is a lil blurry, you might need clean the cmos and lens because of the dust. It seems a lot glare on each vehicle and it is blurry on the top of the vehicle. That is not lighting reflection. If it is a brand new camera, you should go back talk to the dealer you got it from because it looks not right.

[Vulgate]

My research also led me to dashcamtalk also

I do like the few the do recommend. the 720P one for about $100 looks real good


If you go to dashcamtalk (http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/)'s forum you can see Blackvue are not the greatest.

Basically it boils down to this: For 1080p h264 stream you need at least 8Mbps throughput.. nearly all Korean cameras uses TI DM36 chipset (http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/arm/arm_video_solutions/arm9_video/tms320dm3x_video_soc/products.page?paramCriteria=no) which has a bunk codec... well not unusable, but it is very inefficient. When it is set to that throughput, they get extremely hot. Since those cameras sits in the sun etc.. they don't last that long (which Blackvue found out)

At this stage, it is a trade off between reliability and resolution.. if you want reliability go with 720p ones. if you want resolution AND reliability, wait a bit 6 months or so when the manufacturerw start to adopt the DM640 family of chips.

Oh honestly these things are disposable. Since it is so dependent on processing power (we are not yet at a point that the output quality has plateaued vs chipset).. so be prepared to get a new one every year or so.. I think we will see 1080p/60 soon. It seems Korean companies like Finevu etc take more pride and care in the programming the client program than Chinese white box manufacturers. Which reminds me of CS students copying each other's homework.

[xXSupa]

I've got a MateGo MG188 that I use for daily recording.

Got the camera 3 and a half months ago. Recently, I've started hearing a lot of static noise when my car moves, or when my music is too loud.

Don't know if it's been answered before, but anyone know why this is happening? Is it time to retire my camera?

[godwin]

I think the built in battery will not last very long reliability wise. Honestly I think having a LiIon battery pack in a potentially high heat location is a bad design decision.

I prefer this solution instead T-Power C, Mobile Stations, Car UPS, Uninterrupted Power Supply,Battery Pack - BLACK VUE Singapore (http://www.blackvue.com.sg/tpower-c-battery-pack.html)

Hi guys,
Thanks for the info! Yes, I find Korean blackboxes more superior in terms of quality and features. I just got me a DAS-3000HD OTOsaver. It's really nice since it has an internal battery and can be used as a digital camcorder/camera for up to 10 minutes without using the car's battery. It also has an internal shut-off power, which turns the device off when battery voltage is low. With the push of a button, the SD memory can be self-formatted.
I will continue to update you guys re: dashcam. Thanks.

[asr]

I've got a MateGo MG188 that I use for daily recording.

Got the camera 3 and a half months ago. Recently, I've started hearing a lot of static noise when my car moves, or when my music is too loud.

Don't know if it's been answered before, but anyone know why this is happening? Is it time to retire my camera?
are you using a suction cup or 3M tape short mounting bracket?
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[xXSupa]

are you using a suction cup or 3M tape short mounting bracket?
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I'm using a suction cup at the moment, but I have both.

[asr]

^try the short bracket
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[asr]

Vosonic/Flexmedia V747W vs Vicovation TF2/TF2+
Enjoy the music.
Vico on Vimeo

[godwin]

Here are my picks: I prefer cameras with no LCD or other BS things like wifi etc. Because I really don't like to be distracted on the road and I only use the cameras to capture situations, I rarely track where I drive etc. These models are often discussed on dashcamtalk. the website is pretty good on the gotchas and wehre best to buy etc. RFD (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merged-car-camera-recommendations-995312/) also have a long on-going thread.

One note: Don't expect things to improve significantly with firmware updates, especially the Chinese ones (so firmware upgrades should not be a selling point or an excuse if the seller tells you to wait for an update). If the video breaks up or the camera overheats often, usually it is a design flaw. If you want the camera to last, choose wisely and get only the cameras that have been out for a while and with enough feedback that you are comfortable with.

Cheap ($<100): Get a camera with a Amberella chip (same brand of chipset used in GoPro Heros).. they are usually in Chinese cameras with prefix GS eg GS6000. The downside is the CMOS sensors are not the greatest in low light.

Mid Price ($100-$250): Livue LB100, IRoad

High End (>$250): Finvue CR500, Lukas LK7900, Itronics.

Placement of the cameras matters a great deal. If your purpose is to capture license plate vs space debris, you want ideally most of the picture be the same lighting level as the license plate, so take care where you aim! You see more flaws / blocking etc if the contrast of the surrounding is too high eg the post of the Camry in post #1147

[xXSupa]

Do you guys usually leave your cameras mounted and recording while parked?

I want to record while parked, but end up always removing my camera and putting it away, fearing that someone will see it and smash my window for it.

Is it safe to leave the camera?

[dyan]

I've kept mine in my car for almost a year now and I've had no problems with it. Never take it off

[godwin]

I leave mine all recording and looping. The more you move your camera, the weaker the mount become. Since we live in places that have relatively high UV, plastics get weak really quickly.

Honestly "is it safe" also depends on how smart you are with how and where you park. How as in the orientation of the car in relations to pedestrian, I hate to say it backing in with camera facing front so it captures foot traffic seems to deter people who are casing cars.. I had that happen a few times in downtown Easy Park lots.

Also it depends on how discrete your camera is (size and placement).. I don't understand why people want LCD on their cameras.. also mount as high as possible so that the tint bar can give your camera some protection.

:rukidding:

Do you guys usually leave your cameras mounted and recording while parked?

I want to record while parked, but end up always removing my camera and putting it away, fearing that someone will see it and smash my window for it.

Is it safe to leave the camera?

[underscore]

The only thing that I like about having a small LCD is being able to aim it easily if I took it off. I usually leave it in the car though, most of them are fairly hard to see from outside the car.

[asr]

doublepost. sorry

[asr]

I said Mariofan's DAS3000 HD lens is lil blurry. My last thread got fail by a member, I just want to convince myself that if I am wrong or not.

I do the comparison objectivly without any bias. I am not saying which one is good or bad.

These 5 images are non-photoshoped.

Time is almost similar with Mariofan's video time.

Click for large images.
DAS-3000HD OTOsaver (from Mariofan's 1080P video capture)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/8692961647_eb6836aea1_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8693110949_97ddc3485b_h.jpg

Vicovation TF2
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8266/8692961605_c80d1be1aa_h.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8536/8693110933_8ffda1e6c1_h.jpg

Vicovation TF2+
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8692992653_291497eb43_h.jpg


All in 1080P for DAS 3000HD OTOSaver, Vicovation TF2, and TF2+
DAS 3000HD OTOSaver VS vicovation tf2 and tf2+ on Vimeo

http://youtu.be/rtL3Rd_Jv_I

DAS 3000 HD OTOSaver detail specs in the video.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8264/8693144629_bfd227654c_o.jpg

Resolution: 1920x1080
Data rate：6014 KBPS
gross bit rate： 6158 KBPS
Frame： 30 frame per second

Audio
Bit Rate: 144KBPS
Channel: 1 (single channel)
Audio sampling frequency： 44 kHZ


Vicovation TF2 details specs in the video
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8694262514_2ea130fe92_o.jpg

Resolution: 1920x1080
Data rate：9007 KBPS
gross bit rate： 9135 KBPS
Frame： 29 frame per second. Most time it capture 30 fps.

Audio
Bit Rate: 128KBPS
Channel: 2 (dimensional sound)
Audio sampling frequency： 48 kHZ

[godwin]

The pictures are taken at 2 different weather situations.. if you look at the OTOSaver's picture the top of the cars had definite schlieren effects (which causes the pictures to blur). Also the cars are different, tinted vs non tinted, so your pictures have more glare.

Today is much more windy so you don't get effects like that, since the hot air get blown away.

You might be coming from a careful point of view, but it might come across of trying to hard sale your product.

I said Mariofan's DAS3000 HD lens is lil blurry. My last thread got fail by a member, I just want to convince myself that if I am wrong or not.

[asr]

^ I don't mind testing 2 units (DAS 3000HD with Vicovation or Blackvue) at the same time in one vehicle.
The front windshield is non-tinted for both vehicles for sure. So does the side tinted window affect that much?

[asr]

The pictures are taken at 2 different weather situations.. if you look at the OTOSaver's picture the top of the cars had definite schlieren effects (which causes the pictures to blur). Also the cars are different, tinted vs non tinted, so your pictures have more glare.

I am very glad to mount one vico or blackvue camera in your car and did the test with DAS 3000 OTOSaver to record at the same time. Objectivly, every reliable dash cam has own good or bad. I did not saying the products which we carry is perfect, but honestly I am just sharing all the information about these cams to the members. That's it. No offense at all.
I quite like the DAS 3000 HD body design which is small and stealthy, it is even smaller than the Blackvue units.:whistle:

Artofspeedracing.ca--Vicovation TF2+ VS Blackvue Dr500 - YouTube

Vicovation TF2+ VS Blackvue DR500 under low lighting Area on Vimeo

[hopalong]

I know it's not a fair comparison but I have a blackvue dr380 and a das 3000 otosaver. The otosaver is waaayyyy more clearer when I load it up in my laptop.

[asr]

^Upload more footage of DAS 3000 please.

[asr]

Artofspeedracing.ca--Blackvue Dr400 II CMOS Dust Cleaning Before and after - YouTube

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8680421488_3cf4df2534_c.jpg

[yray]

I left my dashcam on my windshield for 5 months and the suction cup hasn't failed yet. Annoying thing is the plastic smells like skunk. :lol

I was surprised that my chinarr one didn't overheat even though I left it on for 8 hours on the roof of the riverrock park and ride on a sunny day.


Just bought a new one for 35$cad, 1080p.

[ruthless]

Civic Driver Pulled - YouTube

2nd time since I've had this camera have I witnessed instant Karma occur.

[spoonek4]

Artofspeedracing.ca--Blackvue Dr400 II CMOS Dust Cleaning Before and after - YouTube (http://youtu.be/UqsXoBB57TM)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8393/8680421488_3cf4df2534_c.jpg

Thanks Wil & MG1. I do find the video quality has gone downhill so I will grab my small screwdrivers from work tomorrow and take the camera apart see if I can clean it up.

MG1 can u share that link u found on google? I can't seem to find it.

[MG1]

I found it by searching for what seemed like eternity. Then stupid me did not bookmark the page. Sorry.

[MG1]

So, this is what I did. Used needle to pull out the four rubber things that cover the screw holes. They are rubber and rod shaped. Pull them straight out using the needle.

I split open the body starting from the side with the power and video out jacks using a small, straight blade screwdriver. The other end is a little tricky as it holds the two halves together. Need to be careful. The first time I took my dashcam, I was so afraid I'd break it.

After you get the thing apart, look for the two tiny screws that are on the logic board. They hold the lens housing to the board. The sensor is on the logic board. I used this lens pen I bought at London drugs. It's got a retractible brush on one end and a rubbery/felt type thing on the other end. When you go looking for the lens pen, make sure you get the micro size type, as the others are too big. I highly recommend this pen type lens cleaner. It is dry type, so no liquids involved.

When you put the lens body back onto the circuit board, make sure the two screws are firmly in place. The first time I did it, they weren't on tight enough because I was afraid of breaking something. Make sure the lens body is on tight by trying to move it from one side to the other. If it moves, you need to tighten the screws.

Making sure not to pinch anything, carefully put the two halves of the body back together. Again, make sure the end piece with the button on it, lines up with the two halves. Take your time. I find it a bitch to get the stuff back together. Once you get the lens lined up with the hole, the end piece doesn't want to go on.

Anyway, it's worth it in the end. Like new........

Hope this helps.

[MG1]

Kind of found a link that talks about it........


BlackVue DR400G-HD Overheated Sensor - YouTube

[inv4zn]

I did exactly what MG1 did, but I just used a q-tip and some alcohol on the sensor/lenses.

Mind you, it's only ok to clean a camera sensor this way because it's a (relatively) cheap camera, that's (relatively) easily replaceable. I'd never clean my dslr like this.

But yeah, after it's been cleaned, image is loads sharper, just as it was new.

[inv4zn]

Kind of found a link that talks about it........


BlackVue DR400G-HD Overheated Sensor - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s389nzFtX8s)

I think this video is to show a permanently damaged sensor due to the overheating problems some blackvues have.

As far as I know, these aren't "fixable" as just cleaning it is.

[MG1]

Could be, but my dashcam videos were pretty close to what's on this video, LOL. Now it's like new, new, new........ I can see nipples on a chick as clear as day, LOLOOLOL. OK, maybe not that sharp, but you get the idea. I like to exagerate a bit.


Also, read some of the comments posted in the video link.

[FRStan]

My Blackvue DR400 always records .mp4 files that cannot be opened. If it records 30 clips maybe 5 clips can actually be watched. Also, while I am driving the cam always resets as if I just turned on my car. Is my micro SD card messed up? If so, what brand is a good one? I am currently using class 10 Sandisk 16gb

[godwin]

The card should be reformatted once a while. Also there are tons of fake Sandisk all over the place, make sure you get it from a reputable place like ncix and even then, make sure it is not a fake (store return).

My Blackvue DR400 always records .mp4 files that cannot be opened. If it records 30 clips maybe 5 clips can actually be watched. Also, while I am driving the cam always resets as if I just turned on my car. Is my micro SD card messed up? If so, what brand is a good one? I am currently using class 10 Sandisk 16gb

[MG1]

I got my 32gb Sandisks from Costco. $29.95

I formatted them using Apple's Disk Utility.

I have had them for over a year and have never had to reformat them - ever. I view and backup my files daily. If nothing crucial is on them, I just get rid of the ,gps and .3gf files before backing up any interesting footage. I have three cards that I rotate. After I check and back up the files, I just trash the contents in the "record" folder. I then empty the trash and it's good to go.

The Micro SD cards are pretty sturdy. The adapter, not so much.

I also have the Blackvue hard wired and for some reason, since cleaning the sucker, it records a lot of video in parking mode. I guess I have to adjust the settings....... damn, have to use a PC for that, LOL.

Oh, as for battery running down, I've never encountered it. I disconnect the thing while parked in the garage, which is cool, 'cause I take the sd card out when going into the house.

[asr]

My Blackvue DR400 always records .mp4 files that cannot be opened. If it records 30 clips maybe 5 clips can actually be watched. Also, while I am driving the cam always resets as if I just turned on my car. Is my micro SD card messed up? If so, what brand is a good one? I am currently using class 10 Sandisk 16gb

Samsung 32GB class 10 or Sandisk 32GB class 10. Like MG1 said, costco sells 32gb sandisk c10. Like NCIX most like not selling sandisk microsd.

[Acura604]

... STILL dont have a dashcam? check out this video clip out of Georgia from a fellow TL owner....think of what could happen here IF there was no dashcam footage. Yes, the cabbie would have blamed you!

accident - YouTube

[mk1freak]

I got my 32gb Sandisks from Costco. $29.95

I formatted them using Apple's Disk Utility.

I have had them for over a year and have never had to reformat them - ever. I view and backup my files daily. If nothing crucial is on them, I just get rid of the ,gps and .3gf files before backing up any interesting footage. I have three cards that I rotate. After I check and back up the files, I just trash the contents in the "record" folder. I then empty the trash and it's good to go.

The Micro SD cards are pretty sturdy. The adapter, not so much.

I also have the Blackvue hard wired and for some reason, since cleaning the sucker, it records a lot of video in parking mode. I guess I have to adjust the settings....... damn, have to use a PC for that, LOL.

Oh, as for battery running down, I've never encountered it. I disconnect the thing while parked in the garage, which is cool, 'cause I take the sd card out when going into the house.
You can use the android app to adjust sensitivity as the settings are loaded on the card and not on the actual unit.
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[MG1]

^yup, too lazy to adjust, as I have to dust off the PC laptop to do the adjusting. Android? No, not me. Apple fan boy here, LOL.

Anyway, since I'm in this thread, might as well say, my Blackvue doesn't heat up as much. I run AC through defroster on hot days. Keeps the damn thing cool. My truck's AC is so cold I have to be careful. Hee hee............

[MG1]

So, would like to hear from people who actually have this new Vico with wifi.

It must be fairly new. Prices?

[SSM_DC5]

So, would like to hear from people who actually have this new Vico with wifi.

It must be fairly new. Prices?

:duh: I'm on the look out for a dash cam, would like to know more about the Vico WF1 before I make my purchase

[MG1]

^Good, you can buy my Blackvue DR-400G, so I can get the Vico WF1, LOL.

[SSM_DC5]

^Good, you can buy my Blackvue DR-400G, so I can get the Vico WF1, LOL.

Ok! I give you thirty foh fifty! And because I'm a nice guy, I'll give another $65.50.

[Graeme S]

^Good, you can buy my Blackvue DR-400G, so I can get the Vico WF1, LOL.
If you're selling for a reasonable price, I'm looking for one for my mom's car.

[godwin]

Go to Dashcamtalk (http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/), ASR is on there as another username.. even he admits that the firmware is still not quite there yet. Remember brandname / loyalty doesn't mean the same for asian manufacturers.

Don't you guys find it tiresome to have to change half baked electronics every year? Especially on cars? Wait for the 1080 chipset to mature a bit, then switch to it. I recommend sticking with 720 resolution for now. Wait till fall comes around you will see which model / chipset survived Summer 2013.

:duh: I'm on the look out for a dash cam, would like to know more about the Vico WF1 before I make my purchase

[asr]

^
Let the camera have a rest everyday in summer time. It is just a machine.
Different cameras have different features and they run different operating temperature.
The small size cameras, the easiest to get heating up depends on ventilation system

[l2_narain]

does anybody know what SUV this is? the one that drives by in the vid.
i forgot to lock my car last night. my fault :okay: took my gum bottle full of change, some lindt chocolate and my 16gb USB drive with my music :(
happened around 4:44am

according to my neighbor's dash cam, it had 6000K HIDs passenger side headlight was out. his cam was alot blurrier than mine. but it caught him stopping by my car for a few seconds, then moving on to the next car.

remember to lock your cars!
20130228_044318_P - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMpIxZ5OFTg)
don't rly care bout the things that were stolen, but i feel like my car just got raped =\

it could be a chevy hhr?

[underscore]

^ yeah looks like an HHR

[dared3vil0]

^ I agree. Defs an HHR.

[H.Specter]

Road Raging Racist - YouTube

brb cutting off
brb brake checks
brb throwing cans
brb shit talk
brb 'Merica

[mariofan]

It is a lil blurry, you might need clean the cmos and lens because of the dust. It seems a lot glare on each vehicle and it is blurry on the top of the vehicle. That is not lighting reflection. If it is a brand new camera, you should go back talk to the dealer you got it from because it looks not right.

I see you now sell the Otosaver which you did not find "that good' (as reflected in your previous comments about it). That goes to prove you now agree that it is indeed better than other blackboxes on the market. I am happy I proved myself right and somehow helped you "push" a better product. This bodes well for your business.

[asr]

I see you now sell the Otosaver which you did not find "that good' (as reflected in your previous comments about it). That goes to prove you now agree that it is indeed better than other blackboxes on the market. I am happy I proved myself right and somehow helped you "push" a better product. This bodes well for your business.
The main reason I carry otosaver is that their body design. I am impressive about that, but I think Otosaver need to improve their night video quality.
And OTOSaver want to sign with us because they don't have an authorized distributor in Canada.

[yoshi_man]

Hi there,
I have an otosaver which i bought two months ago from an authorized dealer in Canada, and it was way cheaper than your asking price.

[asr]

Hi there,
I have an otosaver which i bought two months ago from an authorized dealer in Canada, and it was way cheaper than your asking price.

There are also many many Blackvue distributors worldwide and the price range are all different. Every distributor might set camera price different for some reasons.

Higher price doesn't mean the best. Lower price doesn't mean the worst. It depends customers choice to choose which dealer they want to select.

Thanks for reminding the price difference. Here is a chance to let me explain our price of OTOsaver DAS 3000 Bundle here.

Our price for the bundle includes OTOsaver das 3000 + External GPS + Power Kit (Battery Saver) 24hrs/7days recording. In addition, if you otosaver got some issues later, we will give you a courtesy 1080P dashcam for using temporarily when your unit send back to South Korea for warranty exchange.

If any customer get that bundle from us, we will do hardwiring the unit with fuse adator and extra accessories.

We also provide troubleshooting on all OTOSaver DAS 3000.

Last but not least, there is no OTOSaver DAS 3000 authorized distributors in Canada. I just confirmed with OTOsaver company.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/9143354961_51b4612f19_o.jpg

[yoshi_man]

Hi. This is really not important, but I just wanted to let you know that I bought my Otosaver from an authorized dealer here in Vancouver. They were the only authorized dealer of Otosaver back then. I am very cautious with my transactions-- for which reason I check my sources all the time. They are legit, with all the paperwork and licenses. Like I said earlier, it doesn't really matter how many authorized dealers there are in a particular location. The more, the merrier---so to speak. This allows the customer the chance to select the better option/deal. I think we all agree that it's the customer's final choice that matters in the end. All the best!

[320icar]

I just run a Sony action cam in the waterproof case on my ruckus. Worth it for insurance purposes! And also came in handy for my brother on tough mudder
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[godwin]

For 1080p I like the Itronics right now.. There are tons of mods for it DashCamTalk Forum ? View forum - Itronics (http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=6ad158285e38ddb13f650a172513cfe3)

[gangnam style]

i got my camera from blackboxmycar. there are other dealers out there.

[H.Specter]

There are also many many Blackvue distributors worldwide and the price range are all different. Every distributor might set camera price different for some reasons.

Higher price doesn't mean the best. Lower price doesn't mean the worst. It depends customers choice to choose which dealer they want to select.

Thanks for reminding the price difference. Here is a chance to let me explain our price of OTOsaver DAS 3000 Bundle here.

Our price for the bundle includes OTOsaver das 3000 + External GPS + Power Kit (Battery Saver) 24hrs/7days recording. In addition, if you otosaver got some issues later, we will give you a courtesy 1080P dashcam for using temporarily when your unit send back to South Korea for warranty exchange.

If any customer get that bundle from us, we will do hardwiring the unit with fuse adator and extra accessories.

We also provide troubleshooting on all OTOSaver DAS 3000.

Last but not least, there is no OTOSaver DAS 3000 authorized distributors in Canada. I just confirmed with OTOsaver company.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/9143354961_51b4612f19_o.jpg

Them looking for distributors doesn't mean that they don't already have existing dealers. In other words, based on the wording in that email, ASR is NOT the only distributor in Canada
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[asr]

Hi. This is really not important, but I just wanted to let you know that I bought my Otosaver from an authorized dealer here in Vancouver. They were the only authorized dealer of Otosaver back then. I am very cautious with my transactions-- for which reason I check my sources all the time. They are legit, with all the paperwork and licenses. Like I said earlier, it doesn't really matter how many authorized dealers there are in a particular location. The more, the merrier---so to speak. This allows the customer the chance to select the better option/deal. I think we all agree that it's the customer's final choice that matters in the end. All the best!
That is TRUE. When the manufacture sell dash cams, they want as many as distributor as possible. I just post what I got feedback from the manufacture. Positive competition is good for all customers to select the dealers they trust.
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[MG1]

OK, I've narrowed it down to these choices, the Finevu CR-500, the Vicovation TF2+, and the OTOsaver DAS 3000. All of which I can get here in Vancouver from various sources.

I like the polarizing lens attachment for the Finevu. I guess I can modify something to fit over the lens of the other two choices.

Question: If I have an external monitor hooked up to the Finevu or OTOsaver, does the video quality suffer like it does on my Blackvue?

I also like the picture taking feature of the Finevu. Also Sony sensor is good, yeah?

The most important thing for me is the ability to continue recording in high temperatures without degradation of video quality.

GPS feature is not a big deal, but if it becomes a big deal, I can always get an external GPS.


So, help me out here, guys. Can't stand the Blackvue knowing there's stuff out there that is way better.

BTW, Graeme, I'mma gonna have to sell you the Blackvue for a damn good price after this, LOL.

[SSM_DC5]

^ group buy!
why did u rule out the Vico WF1?

[MG1]

^ group buy!
why did u rule out the Vico WF1?

I thought it wasn't out yet. If it is, most likely too much money, yes?

[asr]

Question: If I have an external monitor hooked up to the Finevu or OTOsaver, does the video quality suffer like it does on my Blackvue?


I am not sure how the Blackvue unit image on your monitor now. Is it blurry? If so, 90% is dust getting into the lens seal.

Here are 2 pictures of CR500 and DAS3000 connecting with TV.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7460/9171040441_e598ff4360_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5466/9173262576_41e34b499c_c.jpg




I also like the picture taking feature of the Finevu. Also Sony sensor is good, yeah?


OTOsaver has taking picture feature button, mute button, formatting sd button and internal battery mode button.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/9171427177_866c9671f5_c.jpg


Cr500 is using sony Exmor cmos sensor. The exmor is good, but Exmor R is better.
About 60% manufactures in the market use Ambarella chips on their dashcams includes Go pro hero 2 and 3 also use Ambarella A5s and a7 chips. By the way, Vicovation TF2 use A5S which is on Go pro 2 and TF2+ use A2S70 which is same chip on Go Pro. In addition, Blackvue dr400 use a TI, Texas instruments, chip. But I am not sure the model. Also, CR500 uses Texas Instruments TMS320DM368 digital media chip.

To be honest, most dashcam manufacture just purchase all the parts and put them together and testing cameras before launching in the market.


The most important thing for me is the ability to continue recording in high temperatures without degradation of video quality.
As long as you can set up motion sensitivity correctly and unplug camera for couple hours per day, your cam should be fine.

Little off topic here.
Acutually Blackvue is not a bad product at all, it just depends you are lucky or not. We have done warranty exchange before about some WIFI units' gps module stop working because the GPS module battery dead due to long time running under sunshine. Some of units are fine, some are not. We are just waiting Blackvue to modify a bit and improve the quality control, then we will carry Blackvue again.



GPS feature is not a big deal, but if it becomes a big deal, I can always get an external GPS.

OTOSaver offer optional small external GPS. Size is as small as SDHC card. OTOsaver das 3000 has windows app and Viewer, too.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/9082407104_aa9bc1c414_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/9080183325_dedd5ba499_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/9080183291_e4594b1c93_z.jpg

Hope that helps

[SSM_DC5]

I thought it wasn't out yet. If it is, most likely too much money, yes?

you're right it's coming soon, but I would have assumed u would wait until it's out to make your decision.
asr probably has a good idea on what the WF1 would cost. it's up to him if he wants to share :badpokerface:
maybe the price for TF2+ will drop when the WF1 comes out :drunk:

[MG1]

I am not sure how the Blackvue unit image on your monitor now. Is it blurry?

No, the image is fine. It's just not smooth - lots of jitter when external monitor out port is connected.

It's a known issue.

[asr]

^I think it is a firmware issue. Nothing related to hardware.
DR500 wifi also got that situation.

you're right it's coming soon, but I would have assumed u would wait until it's out to make your decision.
asr probably has a good idea on what the WF1 would cost. it's up to him if he wants to share :badpokerface:
maybe the price for TF2+ will drop when the WF1 comes out :drunk:

The manufacture will set up price later.

[MG1]

So when will that be? roughly....... one month, three months, etc.

[inv4zn]

No, the image is fine. It's just not smooth - lots of jitter when external monitor out port is connected.

It's a known issue.

It's actually written in the manual that video-out will automatically change the recording to 15fps.

I guess it's just a downfall of whatever chip they're using.

[asr]

So when will that be? roughly....... one month, three months, etc.

Around the end of July or early in August.

[MG1]

It's actually written in the manual that video-out will automatically change the recording to 15fps.

I guess it's just a downfall of whatever chip they're using.

yup, that's where I saw it. I don't mind it, except I once in a while forget to unplug the cable after checking everything out in the morning. If I never had to worry about it, it would be awesome. Anyway, just got in from all the heat and checked out the footage. Heat is a bitch with the Blackvue.

I'd be better off hooking up my Pioneer backup camera to a recording device and place the lens in the front grill. At least there won't be any windshield glare, LOL. Only problem is, I'll get nothing but ass shots of pedestrians.......... wait........ uh, um........ that's......... a good thing. :fullofwin:

[Euro7r]

I'll chime in on the Finevu CR-500HD. Today, the hot weather sure as hell put my dashcam to the temperature test. I parked outside in the sun from 9:30-1:00pm with my car facing west. By the time I got back to my car, it was hot like hell inside and my dashcam was very hot to the point I thought it was going to explode. It wasn't hot to the point it was untouchable, but it was hot as though you wouldn't want your gadgets to be under such temperature. After rolling down the weathers to get some breeze of air ventilation, the dashcam cooled down significantly.

Due to the sun, there's some minor bright glare, overall, I am quite happy with my dashcam. Hopefully it can handle the weather over the summer.

I checked video footage from my dashcam when I got home, footage is good as usual.

[MG1]

I guess the dashcams with external GPS units are the ones that survive the heat.

[TOPEC]

ASR do u still carry finevues?

[Lomac]

So it looks like my Blackvue is officially shot. I've no idea what happened since the car is parked in a cooled garage and I usually have the A/C going at full blast while driving. All it's doing is power cycling every thirty seconds or so and refuses to record at all. Which kinda sucks since I needed to pull some footage last night from an incident.

Will, any ideas or possibility of doing some warranty work? It's only a few months old. :okay:

[godwin]

Try swapping the memory card for another one first and format it properly using SDFormatter from here https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/
.. it could just be the memory card since the configuration file is store on the card.

So it looks like my Blackvue is officially shot. I've no idea what happened since the car is parked in a cooled garage and I usually have the A/C going at full blast while driving. All it's doing is power cycling every thirty seconds or so and refuses to record at all. Which kinda sucks since I needed to pull some footage last night from an incident.

Will, any ideas or possibility of doing some warranty work? It's only a few months old. :okay:

[MG1]

Lomac, let us know what happens with the memory card swap. I bought a new dashcam and have a Blackvue 400 sitting around you can use for the time being. I need to pm Graeme to see if he wants it or not. I'm in no hurry to unload it. Might even hook it up as a rear cam.

[SSM_DC5]

Lomac, let us know what happens with the memory card swap. I bought a new dashcam and have a Blackvue 400 sitting around you can use for the time being. I need to pm Graeme to see if he wants it or not. I'm in no hurry to unload it. Might even hook it up as a rear cam.

no group buy? :okay:
What did u end up getting?
I say just hook it up as rear

[Lomac]

Lomac, let us know what happens with the memory card swap. I bought a new dashcam and have a Blackvue 400 sitting around you can use for the time being. I need to pm Graeme to see if he wants it or not. I'm in no hurry to unload it. Might even hook it up as a rear cam.

It worked for a bit but it's still power cycling. Even after formatting three micro-SD cars (two of which I know work because they've been in my two phones for a year now without an issue) it's still acting up. However, now it's actually recording footage for about a minute (I have it set up to do 3 minute clips) before it reboots.

:okay:

Let me know what you're willing to do, MG. :)

[godwin]

Have you tried powering it up outside your car? say with a bench power supply?

It worked for a bit but it's still power cycling. Even after formatting three micro-SD cars (two of which I know work because they've been in my two phones for a year now without an issue) it's still acting up. However, now it's actually recording footage for about a minute (I have it set up to do 3 minute clips) before it reboots.

:okay:

Let me know what you're willing to do, MG. :)

[MG1]

It worked for a bit but it's still power cycling. Even after formatting three micro-SD cars (two of which I know work because they've been in my two phones for a year now without an issue) it's still acting up. However, now it's actually recording footage for about a minute (I have it set up to do 3 minute clips) before it reboots.

:okay:

Let me know what you're willing to do, MG. :)

You're welcome to use mine. It sits there in the garage doing nothing. Let me know where we can meet.

[BorLorBao]

I have been having problems lately with my blackvue. It is recording but the date would show 2010 and the GPS on it won't work.
Any solutions?

[Zedbra]

I've been using a GT300W for a few months now. So far, I like how easy it is to use, the large screen, and the footage is really crisp both day and night (has an F2 lens). Will report if it melts or dies prematurely.

[asr]

If you guys don't mind a small screen on a dashcam, DOD LS300W is a very good choice and price is pretty fair. Video quality is impressive.

[Zedbra]

^ The DOD LS300W and the GT300W are the same camera, same manufacturing plant, different brand name - least that is what is what I researched. And the GT is always about $75 cheaper.

[J.C]

just bought the DOD GT550W
will be here next month, cant wait to get it

[Ride]

looking to get the Blackvue DR550 2ch WiFi 16gb has anyone dealt or bought from this site.

BlackVue DR550 2ch WiFi 16GB Free EMS - ohmyBlackbox (http://ohmyblackbox.com/index.php?id_product=56&controller=product&id_lang=1)

Total for this unit comes out to $341.00 including shipping to either Canada or US. Or should I just get from ASR?

[Graeme S]

If it were me for something like that, I'd go local just for the support. I picked up an el-cheapo dashcam online for my mom just 'cause she wanted SOMETHING. But when I pick up my next cam, it's off to ASR I go.

[AndroidAAA]

I'll chime in on the Finevu CR-500HD. Today, the hot weather sure as hell put my dashcam to the temperature test. I parked outside in the sun from 9:30-1:00pm with my car facing west. By the time I got back to my car, it was hot like hell inside and my dashcam was very hot to the point I thought it was going to explode. It wasn't hot to the point it was untouchable, but it was hot as though you wouldn't want your gadgets to be under such temperature. After rolling down the weathers to get some breeze of air ventilation, the dashcam cooled down significantly.

Due to the sun, there's some minor bright glare, overall, I am quite happy with my dashcam. Hopefully it can handle the weather over the summer.

I checked video footage from my dashcam when I got home, footage is good as usual.

Any updates on how it handled over the summer?

I also have a Finevu CR-500HD for my vehicle and have been parking it out in the sun in the summer for over 8 hours as the employee parking lot is outside.
At the end of my shift the camera would also be incredibly hot to touch, but the camera still works great and never had any problems in the heat :)

[FerrariEnzo]

my blackvue 400HD.. I noticed when I pause videos, its pretty blurry..
do I need to take it apart and clean inside, maybe dust???

[v_tec]

my blackvue 400HD.. I noticed when I pause videos, its pretty blurry..
do I need to take it apart and clean inside, maybe dust???

Or you're just driving too fast :badpokerface:

[J.C]

anyone know how to hardwire a cam?