[mickz]

Does anyone run a rear camera with tinted windows? Is it completely worthless at night or still fairly functional?

Alternatively I need to add a back up camera to my Jeep anyways, so I'm wondering if there are any dual channel setups that either have a waterproof rear camera that can mount outside, or allow the rear channel to come from any camera?

Still fairly functional on my car. I have the Blackvue DR550GW and 35% tint.

[ilvtofu]

Kind of a late post but pretty fucking disrespectful.
Saw this guy driving on Cambie today and remembered I had this video lying around.
These guys ran off as soon as I hit the remote but I managed to get the guys plate.
I put in a 2 channel dashcam but there's no point looking out the back as the car has louvers so I rotated it to face the front.

https://youtu.be/Q0uGG-cUjxk

[GLOW]

she has a ring on her left hand that she had pressed up on your hood :ohgodwhy:
at least she's not on your hood with stilleto heels.

[Harvey Specter]

The reason why I don't park my Lambo randomly on some street. I usually park underground or try to valet but even that's not safe nowadays.

[ilvtofu]

The reason why I don't park my Lambo randomly on some street. I usually park underground or try to valet but even that's not safe nowadays.

Yeah first thing I did was get the clear bra for the front/hood/sides. This was after a weekend of tracking at Area 27 and 1000km of sitting on an open trailer behind my dieselgate touareg so the car was covered in dust inside and out. Wouldve done a bit of damage if someone was rubbing their ass over that dust on exposed paint.

[subordinate]

Anyone know if the Blackvue DR 400G HD camera needs a 2.1mm male plug? Need a new cigarette lighter - 12v dc cable

[ilvtofu]

Anyone know if the Blackvue DR 400G HD camera needs a 2.1mm male plug? Need a new cigarette lighter - 12v dc cable

Could just be a blown glass fuse (6mm x 30mm), my DR650 has two of these fuses, one in the plug and one in the wire. Not sure what the spec of that cable is though as far as the plug size.

[JSALES]

Any good places to get a dashcam installed?

[extracrunchie]

Any good places to get a dashcam installed?

What ever happened to ASR? Wasn't that guy selling and installing dashcams?

[thumper]

What ever happened to ASR? Wasn't that guy selling and installing dashcams?

from what i am gathering from this link he has gone to china? https://www.revscene.net/forums/689425-where-asr-warranty-required-blackvue-4.html

i'm not sure if this is the correct contact: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Artofspeedracing-Canada-321678254575411/about/

[whitev70r]

The obvious, Sponsors?

RPM - Dash Cameras (http://www.rpmelectronics.com/parking-driving-assistance/car-blackbox-dvr)

Soundsgood - SoundsGood Auto Services - We Care About Our Customers (http://www.soundsgoodauto.com/)

[mdnx]

Any good places to get a dashcam installed?

SpeedSyndicate

[ilvtofu]

The obvious, Sponsors?

RPM - Dash Cameras (http://www.rpmelectronics.com/parking-driving-assistance/car-blackbox-dvr)

Soundsgood - SoundsGood Auto Services - We Care About Our Customers (http://www.soundsgoodauto.com/)

BPG in Richmond also does it: https://www.revscene.net/forums/709872-bpg-now-carrying-thinkware-dash-cameras-1080p-dvrs-starting-%24129.html

[IMASA]

Got hit and run today. I had a mental melt down at the time and didn't stop my car immediately and the other driver took off. I didn't even know I got hit, I thought I hit a bump in the road. Minor damage to the driver side of my rear bumper.

Front and rear dash cameras got the guy's plate and shows him side swiping/rear ending me and so hopefully that will bail me out with ICBC. Won't post any vids til my case with ICBC is done.

Surprised people even try to take off, now that almost everyone has a dash camera. I guess the penalties are pretty low. If the police/ICBC contact them, they can just admit fault and probably just have to deal with the insurance charges rather than get charged for hit and run, leaving the scene, etc.

[AzNightmare]

Does anyone actually know the penalties if caught for hit and run?
When my car got hit and run, ICBC had my dashcam video for evidence and contacted my witness (who's my coworker) and he told me when ICBC contacted him, they said the guy denied hitting my car despite the video evidence. wtf? lol.

A few weeks after that, I just receive a cheque from ICBC in my mail reimbursing my deductible.

No real closure, and information is all confidential...

[ilvtofu]

Does anyone actually know the penalties if caught for hit and run?
When my car got hit and run, ICBC had my dashcam video for evidence and contacted my witness (who's my coworker) and he told me when ICBC contacted him, they said the guy denied hitting my car despite the video evidence. wtf? lol.

A few weeks after that, I just receive a cheque from ICBC in my mail reimbursing my deductible.

No real closure, and information is all confidential...

In my experience there's basically nothing, police/icbc can't really be bothered with the paperwork. Perhaps it can be escalated but I guess most people just want their car fixed and deductible waived.
IMO intent is also hard to prove, e.g., if a truck backs into you they might not even know it

[AzNightmare]

In my experience there's basically nothing, police/icbc can't really be bothered with the paperwork. Perhaps it can be escalated but I guess most people just want their car fixed and deductible waived.
IMO intent is also hard to prove, e.g., if a truck backs into you they might not even know it

haha, in my scenario. The guy got out, examined the damage, then shook his head with a :heckno: expression, and then quickly got back in and left.

[IMASA]

Seems like if as long as no one got hurt, then there are no real repercussions from leaving the scene of the accident. If you get caught, just pay what you owe and carry on.

I phoned the police non-emergency line since the ICBC site for hit and runs said I should. The person taking the call wasn't interested in taking my info, until I told them I had a car description and plate #. They gave me a case #, and a few hours later, the VPD called back, told me to go thru ICBC and that they weren't going to do anything with the case.

[Alby]

Got hit and run today. I had a mental melt down at the time and didn't stop my car immediately and the other driver took off. I didn't even know I got hit, I thought I hit a bump in the road. Minor damage to the driver side of my rear bumper.

Front and rear dash cameras got the guy's plate and shows him side swiping/rear ending me and so hopefully that will bail me out with ICBC. Won't post any vids til my case with ICBC is done.

Surprised people even try to take off, now that almost everyone has a dash camera. I guess the penalties are pretty low. If the police/ICBC contact them, they can just admit fault and probably just have to deal with the insurance charges rather than get charged for hit and run, leaving the scene, etc.

most likely the case. when I had my hit and run, which I also have a dashcam footage for evidence, ICBC tried contacting them for 2 weeks without any replies. one day my adjuster calls me and tells me to just go get my car repaired. i guess the other party finally admitted to fault.

[AzNightmare]

Seems like if as long as no one got hurt, then there are no real repercussions from leaving the scene of the accident. If you get caught, just pay what you owe and carry on.

I phoned the police non-emergency line since the ICBC site for hit and runs said I should. The person taking the call wasn't interested in taking my info, until I told them I had a car description and plate #. They gave me a case #, and a few hours later, the VPD called back, told me to go thru ICBC and that they weren't going to do anything with the case.

Kind of brutal. It practically gives people more incentive to just run. It's like, just take the chance and if you get caught, oh well, you were going to pay the same anyway if you owed up to it and left a note.

:fulloffuck:

[godwin]

From the police perspective there has to be burden of proof.. so you must at least have the description and license plate # for them to do anything. One time a 18 wheeler clipped my mirror, I voice recorded the plate number and the company the truck was with.. I recited the number to the dispatcher (it was on highway so RCMP).. the person was nice enough to verify the number.

RCMP is not going to send a squad car to hunt down a hit and run driver unless someone ends up at the hospital.

I also forwarded the video to the company, the company got the employee to admit fault.




Seems like if as long as no one got hurt, then there are no real repercussions from leaving the scene of the accident. If you get caught, just pay what you owe and carry on.

I phoned the police non-emergency line since the ICBC site for hit and runs said I should. The person taking the call wasn't interested in taking my info, until I told them I had a car description and plate #. They gave me a case #, and a few hours later, the VPD called back, told me to go thru ICBC and that they weren't going to do anything with the case.

[godwin]

Except if the cop car just happen to witness it yes.. that's the chance the driver would have to take.

Kind of brutal. It practically gives people more incentive to just run. It's like, just take the chance and if you get caught, oh well, you were going to pay the same anyway if you owed up to it and left a note.

:fulloffuck:

[IMASA]

Does anyone actually know the penalties if caught for hit and run?
...

Alright, ICBC called me and it sounds like I have a pretty cool adjuster. She reviewed my video, says the other guy is 100% at fault and was pleased my video was pretty good at showing what happened.

This case might have been a small win for the adjuster, she was pretty happy. Told me she was going to call the other driver up and not tell them she has dash cam video. If they deny, then she's gonna say "HA, I got you on camera!".
I asked her a few questions about what happens in a hit and run situation.

1. If you hit and run and you are caught, you void the terms of your insurance so ICBC will not pay for any repairs to your vehicle.

2. If you deny you were involved in a hit and run when contacted by ICBC and ICBC has evidence like dash cam video, then ICBC plays nasty and will go after you for the cost of repairs for the damage you caused to the other party and/or other fines/tickets.

[you!]

2. If you deny you were involved in a hit and run when contacted by ICBC and ICBC has evidence like dash cam video, then ICBC plays nasty and will go after you for the cost of repairs for the damage you caused to the other party and/or other fines/tickets.

even if the person at fault did admit, aren't they still liable to pay for the damages to the victim's vehicle? so what exactly is the difference lol??:pokerface:

[Oshiguru]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAPSrXLBod0

I noticed he was going, he tried to cut past the downhill traffic multiple times as well. If the person in my shoes didn't notice he was going, who would be at fault if there was a collision?

[IMASA]

^
|

That 4Runner has a stop sign, so you should be fine.

[mickz]

Does anyone actually know the penalties if caught for hit and run?
When my car got hit and run, ICBC had my dashcam video for evidence and contacted my witness (who's my coworker) and he told me when ICBC contacted him, they said the guy denied hitting my car despite the video evidence. wtf? lol.

A few weeks after that, I just receive a cheque from ICBC in my mail reimbursing my deductible.

No real closure, and information is all confidential...

The lady who hit and run my car got a ticket for not remaining at the scene of the accident. Dumb bitch denied hitting me until the cops showed her my dash cam footage. She later admitted to it but said I took off instead. Cops didn't believe it for a second.

[Reeyal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAPSrXLBod0

I noticed he was going, he tried to cut past the downhill traffic multiple times as well. If the person in my shoes didn't notice he was going, who would be at fault if there was a collision?

The guy with the stop sign is in the wrong.

[coneZONE]

How often do you guys format the memory card for your dash cams?
Would you say that it's better to format via the dash cam menu or through the computer?

[SSM_DC5]

I format with the computer whenever I hook it up to the computer, but that's not very often. once a year?

The person I bought it from suggested I format with computer every few months.

[mb_]

Just installed a FineVu CR500HD in my dad's CX-5. There's a plastic cover that routes and hides the wire for the auto dimming mirror and homelink, works perfectly to hide some of the wire.

http://i.imgur.com/Ly0vHrs.jpg

[Alby]

for those with the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH, anyone know how to manually trigger an event with the button thats used to turn on/off wifi?

[Acura604]

...another DR650GW-2CH question.... what firmware are you running?

[Gh0stRider]

Is there a way to export both front and rear cam footage into one file? Picture in Picture

i want the rear cam in the corner of the front cam footage like in the desktop app.

like in this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPO2aE-1zHA

[Acura604]

^^^ I used magix movie edit pro for windows

https://youtu.be/if68OEONYwY

[Acura604]

Trying to figure out why I get that black hazy effect along the bottom?

its wierd because it happens with both the 650gw and the 650s yet before I got this, i had the older dr380 doing the rear and it did not have any of that black hazy effect... what exactly is it? should i aim it differently? its brand new..do i have to clean the lens???

video 1: dr380 in rear of 2017 acura rdx (35% privacy glass)
https://youtu.be/e0JkK7u8cyE

video 2: dr650s in rear of 2017 acura rdx (35% privacy glass)
https://youtu.be/JCeSoJ-6uDk

video 3: dr380 in rear of 2013 acura rdx (35% privacy glass)
https://youtu.be/d7w6yw3z0PQ

[Reeyal]

Trying to figure out why I get that black hazy effect along the bottom?

its wierd because it happens with both the 650gw and the 650s yet before I got this, i had the older dr380 doing the rear and it did not have any of that black hazy effect... what exactly is it? should i aim it differently? its brand new..do i have to clean the lens???


Hm..
The only thing I can think of is the fish style lens that might be in the 650. With the fish eye lens and the curve of the rear window, both can create that black hazy effect.

As a test, mount the rear 650 at a different spot with less rear window curve and see if that changes things.

[Skittlez160]

Vancouver police look for suspect vehicle after hit-and-run - BC | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/3325644/vancouver-police-look-for-suspect-vehicle-after-hit-and-run/)

My vehicle was parked about 1/2 a block down from where this happened. My rear camera is broken so unfortunately it didn't catch the actual incident. The footage on my front camera caught the sound of the incident and the vehicle in question driving away.

I have submitted the footage to the VPD and waiting for further action. Let's hope they catch this person.

UPDATE: A 67 year old man has turned himself into Police and is awaiting charges and further investigation

[thumper]

slightly off topic, but from subaru's youtube page... do we have starlink here? is it the same as onstar?

https://youtu.be/U6uddss-0G4

[Volvoman]

Some twat in Richmond throwing aa batteries out the window.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qca6QSnILPU&feature=youtu.be

[Badhobz]

when the temperature gets high do you guys remove your dash cams? It got pretty warm last few days in the sun. Dont know if the constant high heat of summer is good for these electronics .

[SSM_DC5]

I never remove my cams, but when I run my A/C, I aim it at the windshield. Too much heat is never good for electronics, but approx 5 years of usage, they're still running ok. Aside from needing new internal batteries

[Badhobz]

I got this little thing on sale for my corolla (Kinjadeals had a coupon code to make it like 50 bucks)

https://www.amazon.ca/Vantrue-N1-Mini-Dash-Cam/dp/B01A4YUITY

but im a bit worried the internal lith-ion battery might explode when expose to heat. I guess ill blow the a/c on it during summer. Thanks for the tip

[Reeyal]

Some twat in Richmond throwing aa batteries out the window.



Report them?

[Badhobz]

Report them?

https://tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=407

BC crime stoppers. Link the video in the body

[Klondike]

when the temperature gets high do you guys remove your dash cams? It got pretty warm last few days in the sun. Dont know if the constant high heat of summer is good for these electronics .

I left my suction mounted dashcam in the car all summer, with the car facing west.

After a year, the suction mount warped/melted enough that the dashcam separated from the suction cup. :lawl:

[JSALES]

Finally started using my blackvue dashcam, still figuring how to edit the time and other things lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHuc1Y-FQiU

[dark0821]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WEoE7NCUQg

on the way to work this morning... lol

[AzNightmare]

.

Almost got into an accident.
But now reviewing the footage, I think many people would have initiated the turn based on the scenario, but he technically has the right of way?

Who's fault if something had happened?

[syee]

. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHTbZy-eba4)

Almost got into an accident.
But now reviewing the footage, I think many people would have made that turn based on the scenario, but he technically has the right of way?

Who's fault if something had happened?

I would think you'd be at fault in this case. Generally, I'd be watching the driver going straight and make 100% sure they are stopping before making the left turn. Admittedly though, it's a bit of a douche move on the other cars part to try to run a stale orange light.

[AzNightmare]

I would think you'd be at fault in this case. Generally, I'd be watching the driver going straight and make 100% sure they are stopping before making the left turn. Admittedly though, it's a bit of a douche move on the other cars part to try to run a stale orange light.

I think the issue is that he didn't actually try to run the light. I give more credit to guys who blast through yellows because then at least their intention is clear and I'll just wait until full red to turn.

This guy was quite far away and going slow enough to look like he was slowing down. Based on distance and speed, he had plenty of time to safely stop. Pretty obvious he just blatantly missed the light or didn't see the colour. Guess I'm glad I dodged this one. Would have sucked to be 100% fault for this.

[SSM_DC5]

You'd be at fault for sure. But some to the other driver? I don't know as he entered the intersection when it was still yellow.

The other car's nose didn't dive so there wasn't much indication he/she was going to stop. I wouldn't have initiated my turn in that scenario.

[syee]

I don't think the other driver had the intent to stop. (they were just driving really slow) It's a really close call as to whether the light is orange or red as they pass the line. In that case, I'm sure ICBC would say the person with the right of way is not at fault.

I certainly agree with you though that they could have easily stopped well before the line at the speed they were going. Maybe with the dashcam footage, they could have shifted some blame to them for running what could arguably be a red light, but that's probably a very iffy maybe. The onus is on the person who doesn't have the right of way to make sure they turn when it's safe to do so.

[ilvtofu]

Dash cam footage is definitely gonna be useful in this case to shift some blame to the other driver. At this point, front wheels haven't crossed into intersection yet and light is red.
http://i.imgur.com/S2GrBmV.png

VPD could definitely ticket the other driver but how ICBC determines fault may be a little different. The video evidence strongly suggests to me that Matrix driver is in violation of BC MVA regarding stopping at yellow lights.

While ICBC might say that you're at fault in this case, I feel a good lawyer equipped with the dash cam footage would be able to argue against this (see Monzon v Sasso, 1992 https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcsc/doc/1992/1992canlii514/1992canlii514.pdf)

[dat_steve]

I've had enough close calls with idiot drivers so I wouldn't, personally, have initiated the turn. I usually wait for some indication of braking first...but then again that guy seemed to just cruise through the intersection at a reaaaally slow pace lol

[Speed2K]

What a F$%^ing idiot, Matrix could and should have stopped. Anyhow, my friend was in a similar situation, car going straight was slowing down, then the driver decides he's going to run the light on Main at 33rd. Fortunately my friend had a dashcam, ICBC still assigend him 20% fault while saying the other party was 80% at fault; ICBC said this percentage won't affect his CRS rating. The driver was an "N" driver and he apologized to my friend immediately; his mom in the passenger was blaming my friend though. :rukidding:

[E.D.C.5]

With the dash cam footage attached to your claim, I would assume the Matrix is at fault but there could also be a chance that ICBC may put you just a tad liable for not making sure it was clear before turning. Regardless, I could see this going 100% or 75% at-fault for the Matrix. Either way, your premiums won't be affected.

[JSALES]

I've tried setting the time on my blackvue 3500 and it doesn't seem to be working, anyone know how to fix it?

[ToneCapone]

this has probably been discussed so many times but ... anyone know how to resurrect a 'dead' microSD card? or have info on why they mess up in the first place?

I can see the files, I can view the files (except last 2 videos which are corrupt), I cant delete the files and tried damn near everything to format the card WutFace
samsung 128g used on BV DR650

[Traum]

As long as you can view / copy the files, who cares about resurrecting the card? Just grab what you need and move on to a new one. $15, 32GB and you're all good to go again.

Cards get messed up for a variety of reasons. Heat / Cold / humidity can all shorten their lifespans. The re-write frequency is also not kind to those flash memory cells. And then there are the flash memory themselves -- the common SD cards are now all made with MLC / TLC flash memory. While they offer high storage density (ie. lots of space), their re-write endurance is not all that good. There are SLC-based memory cards that you can use, and they are usually sold under some sort of "endurance" model name. On paper, their long term costs is cheaper than using the regular MLC / TLC cards, but the difference isn't all that big, and I am personally a little skeptical on their cost effectiveness...

Now... if the card has some "juicy" videos that you absolutely need to get rid of... then that's a different story... :ifyouknow:

[MG1]

this has probably been discussed so many times but ... anyone know how to resurrect a 'dead' microSD card? or have info on why they mess up in the first place?

I can see the files, I can view the files (except last 2 videos which are corrupt), I cant delete the files and tried damn near everything to format the card WutFace
samsung 128g used on BV DR650

I use a Mac, so this may not help you out.........

I get those corrupt files once in a while. I just drag them to the trash and delete them. The OS ID's the files as locked files. Just give permission to delete them. You may need to "option-delete" the files.

I then use "Disk Utility" to reformat the SD card. I erase the files using MS-DOS (FAT) formatting. It has worked for me 100% of the time. You can also use an app called SDFormatter to reformat your SD cards. I also avoid reformatting the SD cards via the dash cam. BTW, SDFormatter is recommended by a lot of people. It is available for download in both PC and Mac.

https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/

Reformatting the card is actually good for the SD card. I do it all the time. My cards have lasted at least two years, some going on three or more, without any problems. Rewriting over and over is what causes issues, so format as often as you can.

[syee]

You could also try diskpart to see if you can nuke the partition and recreate it.

How to use DiskPart to clean and format a storage drive not working on Windows 10 | Windows Central (http://www.windowscentral.com/how-clean-and-format-storage-drive-using-diskpart-windows-10)

[ToneCapone]

ahhh thanks guys. nothing juicy fortunately/unfortunately lol just sad that my 128 gb samsung card crapped out. It seems like such a waste... considering that I am able to view 98% of the files on it. BTW 64g Samsung cards are $50 @ staples / 128 for $90 Which is the best deal around that I've seen

MG1 - I'll try the mac, which is a good idea, but the formatters definitely didnt work. I'll keep in mind to do more frequent formats.

Syee- damn I tried that too but create partition primary part fails (i think because the card is almost maxed out).

[fsy82]

Any vendors on here that you guys recommended for dash cameras plus install?

[Traum]

Any vendors on here that you guys recommended for dash cameras plus install?
Not 100% certain if they'd do installs as well, but as far as purchasing goes, you can't really go wrong with BlackboxMyCar (https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/).

For the most part, I find a DIY install to be pretty easy, and I won't pretend that I'm a super handy person either. Just a little trim piece removal and wire hiding is all it takes.

[DJ Milk]

I'm buying another dash cam and was going to get the same model as my other ones but they now also have a capacitor version as well as a battery version. The battery version is harder to find and cost more since it seems the capacitor version has more stock. I'm just worry about the quick power off of the capacitor version and it's ability to save the last file. Which ones would you guys get and why?

Starts at 5:33 to see start up and shutdown time
https://youtu.be/IY0n1YnWJGI?t=5m33s

[Gh0stRider]

Any vendors on here that you guys recommended for dash cameras plus install?

I got TSS to install my 2ch Blackvue

[ilvtofu]

I'm buying another dash cam and was going to get the same model as my other ones but they now also have a capacitor version as well as a battery version. The battery version is harder to find and cost more since it seems the capacitor version has more stock. I'm just worry about the quick power off of the capacitor version and it's ability to save the last file. Which ones would you guys get and why?

Starts at 5:33 to see start up and shutdown time
https://youtu.be/IY0n1YnWJGI?t=5m33s

Capacitor is safer as far as saving the last file goes. The capacitor itself rarely fails and isn't really a wear and tear item, so it can always save the last file. There's still a small watch battery that keeps time typically and that will eventually fail but at least your recordings are safe (just the timestamp will be wrong).

With the battery devices, when that battery dies it will shut down immediately when you turn your car off. That battery will eventually fail (probably 1-2 years in). If you're handy you can splice in a new one but it's definitely a wear and tear component.

[Badhobz]

It's getting quite hot. My dash cams are getting too hot to even touch but still no issues so far. I'm just super paranoid they might explode or catch fire.

[Vulgate]

I only have the A118C and I have no issues with the last file saving.
I also have 2 A119 and no issues as well

I would go with A118C because of the capacitor. Battery will not be charge over time and you will have last file not saving.

I'm buying another dash cam and was going to get the same model as my other ones but they now also have a capacitor version as well as a battery version. The battery version is harder to find and cost more since it seems the capacitor version has more stock. I'm just worry about the quick power off of the capacitor version and it's ability to save the last file. Which ones would you guys get and why?

Starts at 5:33 to see start up and shutdown time
https://youtu.be/IY0n1YnWJGI?t=5m33s

[Alby]

Any vendors on here that you guys recommended for dash cameras plus install?

BPG Autosound

[DJ Milk]

Since I already have 2 battery versions, I just ordered the capacitor version on AliExpress for $65.04 CAD. Now I just have to wait 1-6 months for it to arrive :lol

[Vulgate]

Since I already have 2 battery versions, I just ordered the capacitor version on AliExpress for $65.04 CAD. Now I just have to wait 1-6 months for it to arrive :lol


I ordered mine from gearbest with tracking and it arrived in 1 week. total was$53cdn.

if you order with just free shipping, no tracking, it may take longer

[BillyBishop]

Blackvue's releasing the new DR490 with 1080p front and rear 2 channel. I think I may pick this one up, anyone else?

[thumper]

Blackvue's releasing the new DR490 with 1080p front and rear 2 channel. I think I may pick this one up, anyone else?

where are you planning to buy it from?

[DJ Milk]

I ordered mine from gearbest with tracking and it arrived in 1 week. total was$53cdn.

if you order with just free shipping, no tracking, it may take longer

I did find many on various websites in the $50 range but they didn't sell as many as the person selling it for $65 with many positive feedback. Anyways I decided to order another one for $50.67 with tracking also on AliExpress so that will bring my average cost for each one down to $57.86 LOL

[Oshiguru]

where are you planning to buy it from?

That 490 looks neat. Looks to be exactly like my 650S minus the wifi and built in GPS. I'd check with blackboxmycar to see if they'll stock it. When I was looking around for cameras, BBMC was the cheapest factoring shipping, border duties, and exchange. If you go with ebay, be careful when buying from the vendors who have free shipping to Canada, I did once and they used DHL which added a "handling" fee equivalent to 60% of my item's value.

[BillyBishop]

Haven't decided yet from where to purchase, though BlackboxMyCar was my go-to. I see that they haven't shown it on their website yet, I'll have to reach out and see if/when they will. I recently got a new (to me) car and am looking for a solution quite soon!

[AzNightmare]

Does this 490 have g-sensor notification? I currently have the DR650GW and it's annoying how there's no indication what-so-ever if my car's been hit or not.

I have very minor damage in the back of my car which I have no idea when it happened as I never noticed it until I washed my car and noticed some minor scuffs and cracked paint in my bumper. Any footage of that incident was long gone and overwritten.

And that brings up my 2nd point. My dashcam doesn't have a write-protected folder that automatically generates if it records a video triggered by the g-sensor.

My basic A118 dashcam in my other car seems to have these features that I would think are common sense to have in parking mode.

FailFish

[ilvtofu]

That 490 looks neat. Looks to be exactly like my 650S minus the wifi and built in GPS. I'd check with blackboxmycar to see if they'll stock it. When I was looking around for cameras, BBMC was the cheapest factoring shipping, border duties, and exchange. If you go with ebay, be careful when buying from the vendors who have free shipping to Canada, I did once and they used DHL which added a "handling" fee equivalent to 60% of my item's value.

Haven't decided yet from where to purchase, though BlackboxMyCar was my go-to. I see that they haven't shown it on their website yet, I'll have to reach out and see if/when they will. I recently got a new (to me) car and am looking for a solution quite soon!

Not too sure on the ETA for DR490. I have been testing a prototype in my STI for a little over a week. Video quality is great, even though it's still 1080P, the front camera is better than the 650 as it's using the Sony STARVIS vs. the older Sony EXMOR so low light is better.

Other advantages to DR490:
- More durable rear camera cable: the DR650's coaxial cable was notoriously fragile at the tips, the DR490 uses a cable similar to a headphone jack
- Form factor: since there's no built-in wifi or gps, the size is a bit smaller but both cameras are fairly discreet IMO.
- Memory card partitioning: like most other parking mode cameras, it splits up the card into different folders for driving, events, and parking. That way, a hit and run is not going to get overwritten by regular driving or motion detection footage. DR650 records everything into one folder so it's easy for important files to get overwritten.
- Price point: in its base form the DR490 should be a fair bit cheaper than the DR650

Advantages to DR650:
- MP4 video files: The front and rear files are split up into 2 separate feeds and the .MP4 file format is just a lot more compatible. Not a big deal if you don't plan on sharing clips regularly. DR490 stitches front and rear clips into one file and records in .AVI (iirc)
- WiFi: Again, not a huge deal if you don't share clips regularly but WiFi is also very convenient for changing settings as well. Most people don't change settings after their initial setup though tbh.
- Cloud: With DR650 you can link it to your home wifi or even something like ShawOpen to send you notifications if your camera detected an event in parking mode. May be nice to have if someone is messing with your car, you can have your baseball bat ready.

[BillyBishop]

Thanks J, I'll hold out for a bit and hopefully you get them by about August.

[twitchyzero]

where's a good place to get front/rear cams and my 2din deck installed? BBmycar or soundsgood?

also taking other recommendations.

edit: ah forgot about bpg autosound...will shoot Cman333 a quote request :)

[BillyBishop]

Looks like BBMC is now stocking the DR490, I'm going to pick up a unit this week.

[thumper]

what does everyone think of this 360 degree camera? gimmick?

https://www.waylens.com/360?fref=gc

[AzNightmare]

what does everyone think of this 360 degree camera? gimmick?

https://www.waylens.com/360?fref=gc

How long has this product been out in the market? The ideas seem good but here are my concerns off the top of my head:

How quickly can you access the video from your phone in an event? Does it take like 30 seconds to connect and buffer? With my current dashcam, I've had issues with just getting WiFi to connect to review my videos or settings when I'm inside the car, it's slow and a PITA.

Also 2CH dashcam lasts me like half a day. Depending on quality of the videos and how sensitive the setting is (to detect incidents properly), your battery might not last long enough to support 360 recording for a practical length of time.

[AzNightmare]

Bump.

Need some info on using add-a-circuit (or fuse tap)
http://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/user/products/large/add_a_circuit_mini_blade_1.jpg

If I'm connecting this in a 25 amp spot in my fuse box... does both my fuses need to be a 25A? Could I use a lower fuse?

[coneZONE]

Bump.

Need some info on using add-a-circuit (or fuse tap)
http://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/user/products/large/add_a_circuit_mini_blade_1.jpg

If I'm connecting this in a 25 amp spot in my fuse box... does both my fuses need to be a 25A? Could I use a lower fuse?

The fuse that plugs into the add-a-circuit that protects the original circuit will need to be same as what you pulled out, 25A in your case. The dash cams pull very low current, i don't believe they pull more than 3 or 5 amps but you'd have to check your camera specs to make sure. I believe the smallest amperage you can get for those mini fuses are 3A anyway

[AzNightmare]

The fuse that plugs into the add-a-circuit that protects the original circuit will need to be same as what you pulled out, 25A in your case. The dash cams pull very low current, i don't believe they pull more than 3 or 5 amps but you'd have to check your camera specs to make sure. I believe the smallest amperage you can get for those mini fuses are 3A anyway

Thanks.
I'm just connecting a 2ch Blackvue dashcam.
So to confirm, something like this will be ok:
https://i.imgur.com/gtAy4xy.jpg

[coneZONE]

Thanks.
I'm just connecting a 2ch Blackvue dashcam.
So to confirm, something like this will be ok:
https://i.imgur.com/gtAy4xy.jpg

Yes 👍

[YammieNoob]

I just got a dash cam called thinkware. Its a decent brand not bad. On sale at Best buy for like $220. Worth it.

[chinese_driver]

anyone use a polarizer on their dashcam? my DR650 and beige dash dont get along, considering getting one but $50 seems kinda steep.

[Dragon-88]

Cheapest place to get a add-a-circuit fuse? Canadian tire has them for $15 each.. kinda $$$

[Vulgate]

I got a spare mini add-a-circuit with 10amp fuse for a third of that. PM me

[TOPEC]

anyone use a polarizer on their dashcam? my DR650 and beige dash dont get along, considering getting one but $50 seems kinda steep.

do u do a lot of night time driving as well? if so, the polarizer will make the night time footage very dark

[chinese_driver]

do u do a lot of night time driving as well? if so, the polarizer will make the night time footage very dark

yeah i do. well i guess id rather have low light quality than a dashboard reflection...

[FB6]

Has anyone with a Blackvue tried using a 100MB/s UHS-3 microSD with it? Think I read somewhere that Blackvue says that the write speed might be too fast and it'll cause the videos to be distorted or the dash cam to overheat, is this true?

[Impreza]

anyone use a polarizer on their dashcam? my DR650 and beige dash dont get along, considering getting one but $50 seems kinda steep.

I’ve bought a cheap one from AliExpress for like $8 usd. I’ve crazy glued two metal tie on it and attached it to my dr650. Only thing I’ve noticed now is the image is a it darker at night. http://www.sportgps.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/m/i/mini-0806-cpl.jpg

[ilvtofu]

anyone use a polarizer on their dashcam? my DR650 and beige dash dont get along, considering getting one but $50 seems kinda steep.

A black dash mat or table cloth would remove all the dash glare without affecting night time image quality but it's a bit of an eyesore.

[AzNightmare]

Cheapest place to get a add-a-circuit fuse? Canadian tire has them for $15 each.. kinda $$$

Lee's electronics.

[heisenberg]

thinking of getting the blackvue dr750.

is there anyway of using the back facing camera as a back up camera ? LOL

[ilvtofu]

thinking of getting the blackvue dr750.

is there anyway of using the back facing camera as a back up camera ? LOL

The angle is a bit awkward but there is a rearview kit accessory for the DR650 that lets you output the rear camera signal to an RCA cable. Not sure if it works with DR750 though

[MG1]

Cheapest place to get a add-a-circuit fuse? Canadian tire has them for $15 each.. kinda $$$

They go on sale at Princess Auto once in a while. They even have the low profile mini type.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/15-gauge-atm-fuse-tap/A-p8553398e

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/10a-atm-dual-fuse-tap/A-p8311003e

I think I got the 10a one for $4.99 or was it $3.99.

Anyway

[Acura604]

I'm sure more manufacturers will follow to cash in on this craze as an expensive OEM addon for dumbass buyers.

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/toyota-canada-announces-a-branded-dash-cam.30949/

https://youtu.be/nkx14sg2EmM

[E.D.C.5]

about fucking time a car manufacturer jumps in and starts putting dash cams in their new models

[thumper]

when i was at the toyota dealership to deal with my dad's rav4 a salesperson offhandedly said it was around $500-600 installed for that camera.

[FlyinOrange]

Started using a Blackvue 490. Despite it being replaced by BBMC (excellent customer support btw) it can't hold the time once the Power Magic cuts power.

Looks like a QC issue or design flaw in the unit. The suggested work around is to buy the separate GPS to pull the time from a sat. BBMC indicated they are waiting on a fix from BlackVue but no word when (or even if) it will be addressed.

Suggest going for one of the higher end models rather than this in the meantime.

[ilvtofu]

https://youtu.be/SKFyGqovqX0

Lol if it were south of the border may have been a real gun

[Lomac]

Anyone know where one can buy a spare mount for Thinkware's dashcams, apart from Blackboxmycar? Locally, that is.

[Hector3Civics]

always. icbc is not your friend, icbc only cares about icbc.

[Acura604]

FOR those of you who don't want to fuck around with the powermagic pro and fuse box stuff, I have ordered this to try out. it was around $27cdn shipped from the USA.

I'll be testing it with the DR3500-FHD and older 380 series.

https://www.7daycam.com/accessories/snap-n-go-obd-ii-connector-for-blackvue-ddpai-dash-cams-with-aac-and-parking-mode.html

Compatible with DR750S, DR650S, DR490, DR470, DR450 and DR430 BlackVue Models

NOT Compatible with DR490L & DR750LW BlackVue Models

Power Your Dashcam Easily with OBD II Connector

Two Modes: AAC or Parking Mode

AAC Starts the dashcam while the vehicle is on and powers off while vehicle is off

Parking Mode keeps the dashcam recording while using the car battery but will automatically shut off when the car battery falls below 12v

Easy Installation in less than 10 minutes
Protect your car battery and have the security of leaving your dash camera at all times

Compatible with DR650S and earlier models

https://www.7daycam.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/570x/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/u/n/unnamed.png

[twitchyzero]

don't have a meter handy
which fuse should I hardwire into for parking mode if my cam has built-in voltage cut-off?

[Mikoyan]

don't have a meter handy
which fuse should I hardwire into for parking mode if my cam has built-in voltage cut-off?

Wire into an always "live" fuse, like interior light etc, not one linked to power on with the ignition.

[JSALES]

FOR those of you who don't want to fuck around with the powermagic pro and fuse box stuff, I have ordered this to try out. it was around $27cdn shipped from the USA.

I'll be testing it with the DR3500-FHD and older 380 series.

https://www.7daycam.com/accessories/snap-n-go-obd-ii-connector-for-blackvue-ddpai-dash-cams-with-aac-and-parking-mode.html

Compatible with DR750S, DR650S, DR490, DR470, DR450 and DR430 BlackVue Models

NOT Compatible with DR490L & DR750LW BlackVue Models

Power Your Dashcam Easily with OBD II Connector

Two Modes: AAC or Parking Mode

AAC Starts the dashcam while the vehicle is on and powers off while vehicle is off

Parking Mode keeps the dashcam recording while using the car battery but will automatically shut off when the car battery falls below 12v

Easy Installation in less than 10 minutes
Protect your car battery and have the security of leaving your dash camera at all times

Compatible with DR650S and earlier models



Let me know how it works out, I have the same dashcam

[FlyinOrange]

always. icbc is not your friend, icbc only cares about icbc.

This.

Correct me if I am wrong in this thinking.

If fault cannot be placed, both parties get hit with 50% blame.

If blame is greater than 25% for a given party, they have to pay their deductible and face a premium increase.

If a cam proves that one party is 75%+ (or typically 100%) to blame, then ICBC would only be able to:

1) claim one deductible?
2) raise the premium for one party?

Or am I incorrect in this assumption and ICBC would in fact hit the 75%+ blame party with both deducibles and premium increases?

I ask because I recall an article in a local news rag calling for reduced premiums for those who have dash cams. ICBCs response was very wishy washy, leading me to suspect the above. If blame can be clearly placed on one party by a cam - ICBC actually loses money? Financially it is in their best interest to have blame be 50/50?

[SkunkWorks]

So I'll admit I've been a bit overwhelmed with all the different models available - any recommendations for the best value dash cam with parking mode and good nighttime?

Was initially going for the G1W but that's a few years old now and doesn't do parking to my knowledge.

[Speed2K]

So I'll admit I've been a bit overwhelmed with all the different models available - any recommendations for the best value dash cam with parking mode and good nighttime?

Was initially going for the G1W but that's a few years old now and doesn't do parking to my knowledge.

For the price, this one seems pretty good. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/thinkware-thinkware-x500d-1080p-dashcam-with-2-7-lcd-screen-gps-ready-and-rear-view-camera-x500d/10526801.aspx?

I use a F750 (with F770 fw) that I purchased last BF and it has worked well for me.

[UnknownJinX]

For the price, this one seems pretty good. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/thinkware-thinkware-x500d-1080p-dashcam-with-2-7-lcd-screen-gps-ready-and-rear-view-camera-x500d/10526801.aspx?

I use a F750 (with F770 fw) that I purchased last BF and it has worked well for me.

Hmm, might buy one this BF weekend.

Too bad that my Valentine One is already getting power from OBD2...

[Speed2K]

Hmm, might buy one this BF weekend.

Too bad that my Valentine One is already getting power from OBD2...

I think the TW is a little different than the BV. My TW has built-in voltage detection so I don't need a separate Power Magic Prov unit (or the one Acura604 uses), I just needed to get the separate hardwire cable. It was very easy to hardwire the unit.

[E.D.C.5]

This.

Correct me if I am wrong in this thinking.

If fault cannot be placed, both parties get hit with 50% blame.

If blame is greater than 25% for a given party, they have to pay their deductible and face a premium increase.

If a cam proves that one party is 75%+ (or typically 100%) to blame, then ICBC would only be able to:

1) claim one deductible?
2) raise the premium for one party?

Or am I incorrect in this assumption and ICBC would in fact hit the 75%+ blame party with both deducibles and premium increases?

I ask because I recall an article in a local news rag calling for reduced premiums for those who have dash cams. ICBCs response was very wishy washy, leading me to suspect the above. If blame can be clearly placed on one party by a cam - ICBC actually loses money? Financially it is in their best interest to have blame be 50/50?

If fault cannot be placed, both parties get hit with 50% blame. from what I know, yes 50/50 (usually in parking lot situations if BOTH were reversing from parking spots; or both changing into the same lane simultaneously)

If blame is greater than 25% for a given party, they have to pay their deductible and face a premium increase. YES. However, if found only 25% liable, just responsible for 25% of deductible but no premium increase

If a cam proves that one party is 75%+ (or typically 100%) to blame, then ICBC would only be able to:

1) claim one deductible? I don't really know what you mean by claim one deductible, but the at-fault party (100%) would be responsible for their own deductible while the other non-liable party does not have to pay their deductible.
2) raise the premium for one party? YES, for the responsible party

Or am I incorrect in this assumption and ICBC would in fact hit the 75%+ blame party with both deducibles and premium increases? if you are assessed +50% at fault, then your premiums increase. If you're +50% at fault AND you're repairing your OWN vehicle, you will be responsible for the deductible depending on your percentage of fault.

[JSALES]

Can anyone tell me how to adjust the time on the blackvue DR3500? I've tried changing the time zone but it still won't format

[Acura604]

^^ am having the same issue. There is a timeset application on the blackvue site but the can time is still incorrect.

[hud 91gt]

My sister bought my GF a dash cam for Xmas. I know I’ll be installing it so im doing my research.

Can you use a power magic pro with non BlackVue products? Is there an alternative? The reason I ask, is that the marketing all talks about your BlackVue dash cams... special power connection or am I completely overthinking this?

Edit: I think I found my answer looking at the photos. Cigarette lighter output. Can easily cut off and hardware. Is there alternative unit which have programmable voltage cut offs? 12v is a little low for my liking.

[TOPEC]

check to see if the cam itself has built in voltage cutoff. i think most decent cams now a days comes with such feature built in and does not require an external add on like the pmp.

[ilvtofu]

My sister bought my GF a dash cam for Xmas. I know I’ll be installing it so im doing my research.

Can you use a power magic pro with non BlackVue products? Is there an alternative? The reason I ask, is that the marketing all talks about your BlackVue dash cams... special power connection or am I completely overthinking this?

Edit: I think I found my answer looking at the photos. Cigarette lighter output. Can easily cut off and hardware. Is there alternative unit which have programmable voltage cut offs? 12v is a little low for my liking.

Vico power plus, it's pricey but offers more cutoff options.
12.0V is definitely pretty low for the winter.

If the unit requires a direct hardwire kit (such as Thinkware dash cams) then you cannot use the kits with cigarette socket type outputs.

[Oshiguru]

Anyone having issues with their Blackvue dr650s-2ch saving videos in random 5-20s intervals, some videos corrupted, and resetting randomly? Pretty sure its a microsd card error but it seems to be happening 1x a week despite the card. Happening so far with 3 cards, the blackvue 16gb, a lexar 633x, and lexar "high endurance". All 3 are ~1 year old so could that be the culprit.

Considering https://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-Endurance-Monitoring-Adapter-SDSDQQ-064G-G46A/dp/B00V5Q1N1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514708724&sr=8-1&keywords=microsd+high+endurance now but I read that Sandisks don't like dash cams

[ilvtofu]

Anyone having issues with their Blackvue dr650s-2ch saving videos in random 5-20s intervals, some videos corrupted, and resetting randomly? Pretty sure its a microsd card error but it seems to be happening 1x a week despite the card. Happening so far with 3 cards, the blackvue 16gb, a lexar 633x, and lexar "high endurance". All 3 are ~1 year old so could that be the culprit.

Considering https://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-Endurance-Monitoring-Adapter-SDSDQQ-064G-G46A/dp/B00V5Q1N1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514708724&sr=8-1&keywords=microsd+high+endurance now but I read that Sandisks don't like dash cams

Have you tried a firmware update?
Lexar has been pretty problematic this year, they actually killed off their removable storage side of the business although they were recently bought up by a Chinese company that is bringing it back.

These days Transcend and Samsung seem to be more reliable. SanDisk used to be quite problematic but seems like people are having decent luck with the higher capacity ones sold at Costco. Best bang for the buck IMO

[stewie]

Was given a Garmin DriveAssist 50 for Christmas to replace my current camera.

Still getting used to the gps + dashcam in one. Half the size of a regular gps unit and it's kinda nice having the extra features. There's a couple features that I'd need to pay 4.99USD a year to access which isn't so bad but before I do I'm trying to find out if it's worth it. There's one with 10000+ live traffic cams spread out everywhere. Anyone use it? Worth it? Useless?

[Indy]

Have you tried a firmware update?
Lexar has been pretty problematic this year, they actually killed off their removable storage side of the business although they were recently bought up by a Chinese company that is bringing it back.

These days Transcend and Samsung seem to be more reliable. SanDisk used to be quite problematic but seems like people are having decent luck with the higher capacity ones sold at Costco. Best bang for the buck IMO

i've got a thinkware F770 which is notorious for being incompatible with many cards.

I got the Transcend Premium card and have had no issues.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01AC1GPVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Oshiguru]

Have you tried a firmware update?
Lexar has been pretty problematic this year, they actually killed off their removable storage side of the business although they were recently bought up by a Chinese company that is bringing it back.

These days Transcend and Samsung seem to be more reliable. SanDisk used to be quite problematic but seems like people are having decent luck with the higher capacity ones sold at Costco. Best bang for the buck IMO

Formatted my Transcend 633x from my autox/track action cam and put it into the 650s. Now it's not resetting but when I try to review some footage, it shows some videos having no thumbnail and unable to playback. I'll try the firmware update tomorrow

@Indy, did you get that exact 400x card?

[Indy]

Formatted my Transcend 633x from my autox/track action cam and put it into the 650s. Now it's not resetting but when I try to review some footage, it shows some videos having no thumbnail and unable to playback. I'll try the firmware update tomorrow

@Indy, did you get that exact 400x card?

yes I purchased that card exactly. i got that link from my amazon order history page.

[hud 91gt]

Sister bought me a cheap dash cam for Xmas. Was talking to my dad on the phone when I spotted this. Then realized I had a dash cam and needed to figure out how to save the video. ha. Success.

https://youtu.be/NFF7V6A3Des

[syee]

Formatted my Transcend 633x from my autox/track action cam and put it into the 650s. Now it's not resetting but when I try to review some footage, it shows some videos having no thumbnail and unable to playback. I'll try the firmware update tomorrow

@Indy, did you get that exact 400x card?

The Blackvues are also verypicky about cards. I've used a Sandisk Ultra with no luck. I've tried cheap AData cards, but it appeared to be a bit slow (i.e. the footage would stutter on playback).

I've been using a Samsung Evo+ (128GB) with no issues for probably the last year now, so that's probably the brand I'd recommend.

On an unrelated note, I was thinking about getting a rear cam as well, but I've got a tinted rear window. (i.e. aftermarket applied tint) Does anyone have any ingenious ways to mount a rear facing cam without destroying the tint?

[SSM_DC5]

Are urive and iroad brands any good?

A friend is visiting Korea and they have so many more brands than we have locally. I'm looking for a budget cam with good image quality. Being able to change it to English language would be a bonus.

[RRxtar]

Looking at picking up a cam right away. Leaning towards a Blackvue DR450

My truck has prewired 'up fitter switches' basically a bank of 6 switches with relays and wires pre run. I would hardwire the camera up to that so I can turn it on and off as necessary, and the switches are also ignition power so they turn off when the truck is off. I don't need parking mode so this works perfectly.

So basically, I need a pos and neg wire from the camera, pos wires up to the switched wire and neg to a ground. What wiring kit do I need with the camera? I don't need the Power Magic Pro or anything. Do the cameras come with a pigtail?

[Volvoman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeF8-cUbYVg

Stuck around and gave the guy my info. Sent him the video as well. G1W dash cam still working great after all these years.

[twitchyzero]

was at least a solid 5 seconds into his red...guess that's one way to depreciate your new Mazda

[YammieNoob]

That was in Surrey right? Around 72nd, near the chevron and strawberry hill theaters.

[Volvoman]

That was in Surrey right? Around 72nd, near the chevron and strawberry hill theaters.

Yeah. Getting a coffee at the Tims there.

[twitchyzero]

anyone running a qvia dash cam with nd filter? is the footage too underexposed at night?

[coneZONE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeF8-cUbYVg

Stuck around and gave the guy my info. Sent him the video as well. G1W dash cam still working great after all these years.

Actually my G1W is probably one of my favourite/good deal ones so far.
Although the memory compatibility isnt that advanced and there is no parking mode, but the video quality is pretty bang for buck. My F50 is great for parking mode and all but the video quality isnt as good.

[BIC_BAWS]

Anyone with a G1WH having issues of videos skipping time? or like stupid short videos?

[twitchyzero]

https://youtu.be/Hm71oYTLLIc

help me assess

was about to turn right and was checking for peds on the right when I heard a thud, thinking I scraped my mirror with the adjacent car but when I turned my head left to look, there was plenty of clearance

sitting in the black kia soul with Fresh Slice decal was two younger Asian males (teens/early 20s), the passenger laughs, then pull up the window as they're driving off

at the time, I assumed they threw something at my vehicle but I was already late for an appt and knew I could reference their plate on the dash cam later

dent on the quarter panel (could just be a previous door ding), after work I went back to that intersection and didn't see anything on the ground, it wasn't a coin or a rock, it sounded pretty hefty

never seen them before and wasn't driving near them until this intersection, now I'm doubting they actually threw anything and may have just been tapping on my car (seeing how they started signaling after I've already pulled up next to them...and who drives around with hefty objects ready to throw at other cars)...or may be they just can't stand the awful 50 cent music BrokeBack

[Acura604]

I think my blackvue 650S fried my Samsung EVO 128gig SDXC card... files look corrupted and the card cannot be formatted at all.

Ive tried partition managers, SDformat, regular Windows Format... nothing. all fails.

https://i.imgur.com/xRmN84M.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bjT1Om8.jpg

luckily i have a backup LEXAR 64gig 633x but at the highest resolution of 1080p you get a day only. i'll have to find a replacement and reliable dashcam friendly 128gig later.

[Presto]

I was secretly hopping to smear this daredevil on my bumper/hood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4rJivJ65P0

[SSM_DC5]

I think my blackvue 650S fried my Samsung EVO 128gig SDXC card... files look corrupted and the card cannot be formatted at all.

Ive tried partition managers, SDformat, regular Windows Format... nothing. all fails.

https://i.imjpg
https://i.imgur.m8.jpg

luckily i have a backup LEXAR 64gig 633x but at the highest resolution of 1080p you get a day only. i'll have to find a replacement and reliable dashcam friendly 128gig later.

Maybe you bought a fake SD card. I had a new card that would throw my cam into a boot loop. Returned it the next day and got a full refund. Damn amazon sellers.

[Acura604]

Maybe you bought a fake SD card. I had a new card that would throw my cam into a boot loop. Returned it the next day and got a full refund. Damn amazon sellers.

It was working fine for a good 6 months ...keep in mind it was a used card in a phone that I got from Craigslist. I think it reached its maximum life of writes (no idea how long the previous owner used it for). I can’t confirm this but apparently micro SD cards have a limited life when it comes to continuous writes especially from a dashcam that’s on 24/7. I replaced it with another Samsung evo+ and it works fine. I may warranty this one as it features a 10yr warranty.

[twitchyzero]

it makes sense if left in parking mode
think how much write cycles it's going through esp a smaller card (128gb is certain sizble though)
the fancier dashcams have an auto-format feature...wonder how useful that is

if anyone wants an unused Lukas LK-290 voltage cut-off for parking mode let me know...if the research is still up to date it's the only one that doesn't deep cycle your battery (12.4V)
https://dashcamtalk.com/battery-discharge-prevention/

[chinese_driver]

Anyone know how I should hardwire my cam for constant power if i dont have a hot fuse under my dash? Would power magic pro still work directly on the battery? Or if someone knows a fuse thats hot, its for my em1 sir.

[twitchyzero]

you've tried them all? I think mine is hooked up to the moonroof or something (dc5)
took me a few trial and error because I didn't whip out the voltmeter

[swfk]

https://youtu.be/rfiUfU9BBt0

My first claim for the Type R :( ass hole didn't even leave a note.

[thumper]

My first claim for the Type R :( ass hole didn't even leave a note.

probably was distracted by the girl walking by...

[DJ Milk]

My first claim for the Type R :( ass hole didn't even leave a note.

How bad is the damage?

[AzNightmare]

https://youtu.be/rfiUfU9BBt0

My first claim for the Type R :( ass hole didn't even leave a note.

How long was Audi parked? Or did he drive off after? Did he even know he hit you? lol...

The driver just continued to park like nothing happened.

[swfk]

probably was distracted by the girl walking by...

Surprisingly the girl didn't stay as a witness either.

How bad is the damage?

Paint chips and scuffs on the bumper, busted plate bracket, plate bracket scuffed up the grille real good. The fitment of everything is still good though, took it like a champ.

How long was Audi parked? Or did he drive off after? Did he even know he hit you? lol...

The driver just continued to park like nothing happened.

The Audi was still there when we left. I only discovered the damage about 3 hours later. Unfortunately the dash cam didn't save the bit where the driver came out of the vehicle. I keep wondering if they even checked.

I mean come on... B9 A4 doesn't it have backup camera and sensors?

[jeedee]

my window got smashed and dashcam was stolen while I was on vacation :okay:

had it in my car for nearly 5 years too :fuuuuu:

stay safe out there fellas

[mb_]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciigCdKKOrI


Crazy ass deer

[Expresso]

Does anyone have a suggestion for dash cam that I can connect to a portable battery pack where I can just record in my parkade while it's parked overnight.

I don't want to deal with any wire splicing and only need it when the vehicle is parked.

[IMASA]

Does anyone have a suggestion for dash cam that I can connect to a portable battery pack where I can just record in my parkade while it's parked overnight.

I don't want to deal with any wire splicing and only need it when the vehicle is parked.

Any of those low end china brand dash cams should be powered by USB mini B connector that you can use a USB battery pack to power. The Korean ones tend to require a 12V cable for power.

I use the Viofo A119 series cameras and they work fine with my portable USB battery pack.

[Expresso]

How long does it last on the battery pack that you have?

[underscore]

I've yet to have to splice a wire to install a dashcam. Just use a battery saver + an add-a-circuit in the fusebox + a bolt on metal for ground.

[IMASA]

How long does it last on the battery pack that you have?

I have one of those USB digital multimeters, and the A119 when recording uses around 400ma's.

I have several battery packs, from 8000mah to 20000mah. Over time, I guess from daily use, they lose the advertised performance/capacity, so it's a good idea to have several packs and rotate them.

Cheap no name packs suck. I've bought a cheap no name 16000mah pack on Amazon that perform worse than the 8000mah pack I got at Costco. My packs are mostly Aukey battery packs that you can buy on Amazon.

Running in parking mode from about 10pm to 7am, the 20000mah packs are good for about 3-4 days before the battery indicator shows less than 1/4 charge, so by then I usually charge it.

[Ride]

https://imgur.com/a/1uaEUWF
Ive been using this Sandisk extreme 64gb card in my Dr650 for like 3 years and never had any issues with it and I've formatted it like only 10 times. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

[AzNightmare]

I have one of those USB digital multimeters, and the A119 when recording uses around 400ma's.

I have several battery packs, from 8000mah to 20000mah. Over time, I guess from daily use, they lose the advertised performance/capacity, so it's a good idea to have several packs and rotate them.

Cheap no name packs suck. I've bought a cheap no name 16000mah pack on Amazon that perform worse than the 8000mah pack I got at Costco. My packs are mostly Aukey battery packs that you can buy on Amazon.

Running in parking mode from about 10pm to 7am, the 20000mah packs are good for about 3-4 days before the battery indicator shows less than 1/4 charge, so by then I usually charge it.

You mean those Aukey power banks that you can use for charging your cellphones? I have those.. but how do you install it so that your dashcam drains from the battery pack?

[IMASA]

... but how do you install it so that your dashcam drains from the battery pack?

?? Plug the camera into the USB battery pack ??

I bought a 10ft USB cable and tucked in the wiring on the head liner/A pillar, like I did with the dash cam 12V wiring.

This obviously only works if your dash camera can be powered by 5V USB. If you have one that requires a 12V power source, then it won't work. You'll need some kind of power converter/adapter.

[Acura604]

MEH... 650S died....

will be submitting it for warranty coverage.

I'm blaming the intense heat... the 'NAND' chip got fried according to Blackvue tech support.... lame lame lame. tried different microSD cards, different power adaptor, reformating microSDs, ... nada.

doesn't boot up past the flashing lights... no voice... dead.


https://youtu.be/dIIiCtE88tw

https://youtu.be/N0iU3TDhgzY

[AzNightmare]

?? Plug the camera into the USB battery pack ??

I bought a 10ft USB cable and tucked in the wiring on the head liner/A pillar, like I did with the dash cam 12V wiring.

This obviously only works if your dash camera can be powered by 5V USB. If you have one that requires a 12V power source, then it won't work. You'll need some kind of power converter/adapter.

oh ok, nvm. I thought your dashcam was hardwired into the fusebox and you had the Aukey battery as a backup like a Cellink Battery B.

I have a blackvue DR650, so I think it only powers up by 12V.

[Acura604]

Since my blackvue 650S died - (currently being shipped out for warranty replacement) - I thought I'd try out this new Thinkware F200DG - on sale at BEST BUY for $229 until July 26!!!

https://i.imgur.com/GE6jka9.jpg

[extracrunchie]

After owning a few blackvue cameras, I would never buy their products again because everyone of them overheats.

I have been using the Viofo A119 and it has been solid and only $105 from Amazon.

[AstulzerRZD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciigCdKKOrI


Crazy ass deer

The RAM 1500 living up to its name

[AzNightmare]

Since my blackvue 650S died - (currently being shipped out for warranty replacement) - I thought I'd try out this new Thinkware F200DG - on sale at BEST BUY for $229 until July 26!!!

https://i.imgur.com/GE6jka9.jpg

My 650S might have died too. Lately, it's been acting up... I'm not sure if it's from the heat or what...

Is the F200DG any good? I might jump on that deal.

[Ronac]

If you want a Thinkware F770, It's pretty cheap at Audio Heaven.

$369 with sd card, rear camera, and hardwire kit. I just installed my last week, I'm pretty happy with it. First dashcam I've owned.

Specials | Audio Heaven (http://audioheaven.ca/?page_id=906)

[!Aznboi128]

My 650S might have died too. Lately, it's been acting up... I'm not sure if it's from the heat or what...

Is the F200DG any good? I might jump on that deal.
The F200 is an upgraded F100 but minimal, the rear cam is still a 720p unit but the front unit does look better. And there's wifi now which is a nice plus.

[AzNightmare]

Do you know how does the video quality compare with a 650S?

At this point, I don't mind minimal as long as it has the essentials like good video quality, 2ch, good parking mode, etc. Since I've had 2 blackvues so far.. It has everything I need, but I could have opted out on the wifi and cloud if possible, since I never use it.

[68style]

I've never experienced anything more frustrating in my life than googling "best daschcam" and reading all the tech site review summaries... there are so many features I couldn't give a fuck about, why can't someone just make one that has super high-res video and doesn't overheat like every BlackVue?

I don't need wifi or a screen (Why do I need to watch what the camera is recording while i'ts recording? I would hope I'm looking out my windshield for that!) or a touch screen or GPS system or traffic warnings or it to tell me what time dinner is ready... like seriously............

[AzNightmare]

lol.

I was pretty shocked when I learnt Blackvue doesn't even do something basic like store footage triggered by g-sensor into a overwrite protected folder so that those clips don't get overwritten by accident.

I don't know about the other Blackvue's, but the 650 seems to have a faulty sensor sensitivity setting in parking mode. It goes form 0-100, but if you select anything from 1-100, it records non stop, but if you set it to 0, it never records even if you shake your car.

I just leave my sensitivity on 15, and it records non stop, which means I go through my entire 128gb sd card in about 3 days. Without an overwrite protection folder though, someone could have put a minor dent on the passenger side and I possibly not notice until a week later, after that files been long overwritten.

It's nice have have wifi, cloud, and all those fancy features, but it's kind of mind blowing how they prioritized all that over something basic and imo, much more essential.

[Acura604]

i'm waiting for confirmation from blackvue that they will replace my 650S under warranty- until then i wont install the thinkware yet. its sitting at my house still sealed... but for 229 caysh monies, you cant go wrong with 2 ch. 1080P front is on par with the 650S.

[!Aznboi128]

If you're looking for a good quality camera and you don't care about parking mode check out the A119s it's best performance for dollar. If not one of the Anker/Aukey ones from amazon is the same.

BlackVue is on/off. I had my DR650S since it's been out and it's been fine with no problems but most of my friend's has been dying. But before saying it's fully dead check to see if it's a memory card issue. They're really picky.

[extracrunchie]

If you're looking for a good quality camera and you don't care about parking mode check out the A119s it's best performance for dollar. If not one of the Anker/Aukey ones from amazon is the same.

BlackVue is on/off. I had my DR650S since it's been out and it's been fine with no problems but most of my friend's has been dying. But before saying it's fully dead check to see if it's a memory card issue. They're really picky.

Parking mode works on the A119, I have it working with the blackmagic pro.

A119 has motion sensors and will record if triggered and I have configured my blackmagic pro to power the A119 until my battery reaches a certain voltage or stay powered after a period of time.

Its a far superior product compared to blackvue, IMO.

[IMASA]

Parking mode works on the A119, I have it working with the blackmagic pro.

A119 has motion sensors and will record if triggered and I have configured my blackmagic pro to power the A119 until my battery reaches a certain voltage or stay powered after a period of time.

Its a far superior product compared to blackvue, IMO.

Agreed. I have 3 A119 V2's and 1 A119 V1 and they has worked well for me so far. It does 1440p recording at 30fps and I haven't had any major issues like those reported by users with more expensive dash cameras. When on sale, it can be found for around $100-120 on Amazon.ca

The A119 V2's parking mode records at either 1fps or up to 15fps and when it detects motion or shock, goes to full on recording.

[AzNightmare]

I had a A118. Video quality was better than blackvue. But the only thing was that it was 1ch, so that's why I swithed to blackvue.

Is there 2ch versions of A119? Parking mode is a must, but I have Power Magic Pro all set up already.



BlackVue is on/off. I had my DR650S since it's been out and it's been fine with no problems but most of my friend's has been dying. But before saying it's fully dead check to see if it's a memory card issue. They're really picky.

Right now, my 650S is acting up, or the SD card. It might be from the excessive heat from the sun. I started getting "Check SD card" error. I would take the card back home and format it and it would work again. Then it would come up again in a few days. Everything was working flawlessly for 6 months.

So I'm in the market for a new microSD card... although even those seem to be hit and miss. I'm leaning toward the SanDisk A1 though. I heard A1 is a new series that's supposedly good for dashcams, and was created after previous SanDisks' have been notoriously known to fail for dashcams.



Speaking of microSD's, I bought this "Patriot" one on Amazon last week. And I receive some generic POS. Damn scammers.
https://i.imgur.com/d647UIt.jpg

[underscore]

I've never experienced anything more frustrating in my life than googling "best daschcam" and reading all the tech site review summaries... there are so many features I couldn't give a fuck about, why can't someone just make one that has super high-res video and doesn't overheat like every BlackVue?

Check out dashcamtalk.com, pick a price point, check the sample videos, buy it.

Also I found that a higher framerate is more useful then higher res. 720p/60fps makes it easier to read plates than 1080p/30fps.

I don't need wifi or a screen (Why do I need to watch what the camera is recording while i'ts recording? I would hope I'm looking out my windshield for that!) or a touch screen or GPS system or traffic warnings or it to tell me what time dinner is ready... like seriously............

I like having a screen so I can see if it's aimed correctly, make sure it's recording and hasn't got any errors when I start up the car. Otherwise you could be rolling around with a fried memory card and not know until you're in an accident. Everything else is just fluff that adds cost/heat though.

[SSM_DC5]

I had a A118. Video quality was better than blackvue. But the only thing was that it was 1ch, so that's why I swithed to blackvue.

Is there 2ch versions of A119? Parking mode is a must, but I have Power Magic Pro all set up already.




Right now, my 650S is acting up, or the SD card. It might be from the excessive heat from the sun. I started getting "Check SD card" error. I would take the card back home and format it and it would work again. Then it would come up again in a few days. Everything was working flawlessly for 6 months.

So I'm in the market for a new microSD card... although even those seem to be hit and miss. I'm leaning toward the SanDisk A1 though. I heard A1 is a new series that's supposedly good for dashcams, and was created after previous SanDisks' have been notoriously known to fail for dashcams.



Speaking of microSD's, I bought this "Patriot" one on Amazon last week. And I receive some generic POS. Damn scammers.
https://i.imgur.com/d647UIt.jpg


I'm getting the "check sd card" right now too on my 650. Similar to you, reformat and it works.. Just swapped to a different card yesterday to continue trouble shooting.

Also similar to your amazon experience. I bought Samsung evo cards from various sellers on Amazon, and not 1 of the 3 were identical. Each had minor differences, in packaging, the card, the adapter or a combination of it.
Talked Samsung about that and they said only way to ensure its genuine Samsung is to buy from an actual Samsung store, or the 1 Samsung seller on Amazon where the card is sold for 3x the price of the other Amazon sellers

[AzNightmare]

For some reason, I tried the red Evo+ ones
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51amnjRPnTL._SY355_.jpg

And it didn't even work on my 650S. Like it wasn't compatible. I returned it and got an exchange, and same thing. So then I decided to just get a full refund. Really weird. The microSD worked fine on the computer.

I know this model is pretty popular for dashcams. I wonder if I received a weird batch that didn't work with the blackvue dashcam.

[snowball]

Not a fan of samsung sd cards for cams, the stock one that came with my DR400 many years ago would always go corrupt and any ones I bought after didnt work either.

[Acura604]

I’ve tried :

Samsung evo+ 128 gig - 2 of them got corrupted.

Lexar 64gig 633x - 1 so far got into read only mode

Sandisk 128gig - forget it! Check SD card nonstop.

Blackvue 16gig - worked fine but needed occasional reformat.

NOTE : from the blackboxmycar site : never use an sdcard that is rated to the max capacity of the dashcam. I.e. use a 64gig for a 128gig capable dashcam, not a 128gig Sd card.

[CdV]

I’ve tried :
Lexar 64gig 633x - 1 so far got into read only mode


What line from Lexar did you try? I've found positive results from the High Performance and/or High Endurance.

[lilaznviper]

I recently got the lexar 32gb 633x as well. so far so good.

[AzNightmare]

So both my cars have DR650.

DR650GW
-Samsung Evo+ 128gb - 1 year usage and then went into read only mode.
-Lexar 633x 128gb - about 1 year now, so far, still working.


DR650S
-Samsung Evo+ 128gb - Wasn't compatible, exchanged for a 2nd one, wasn't compatible again.
-Patriot LX 64gb - 6 months and now it's going into check sd error intermittently.



Do any of you find the Lexar 633x cards kind of tight fitting? Like they are slightly thicker? The one I'm using seems to get stuck in my DR650 when I try to take it out, via pushing it in, and it doesn't always spring back out cause it's kind of jammed.

[Acura604]

i think the key to er... survivability in the heat for the dashcams...is to disable parking mode IF parked in the raw heat for hours on end. once I get the 650s back i'll be trying it that way... then once temps cool down around aug/sept it'll get switched back to parking mode.

[lilaznviper]

i have to stop parking mode during this heat as i noticed its really hot to the touch until my ac cools it down.

[!Aznboi128]

Parking mode works on the A119, I have it working with the blackmagic pro.

A119 has motion sensors and will record if triggered and I have configured my blackmagic pro to power the A119 until my battery reaches a certain voltage or stay powered after a period of time.

Its a far superior product compared to blackvue, IMO.
Sorry should clarify, there are better parking mode dash cams out there which tend to work a bit better than what the A119 can do. Thinkware for example is one of the better ones as it announces any triggers during parking mode.

[SSM_DC5]

Sorry should clarify, there are better parking mode dash cams out there which tend to work a bit better than what the A119 can do. Thinkware for example is one of the better ones as it announces any triggers during parking mode.

Blackvue started announcing with the dr750s.
Any other cams on the market that make an announcement??

[!Aznboi128]

Blackvue started announcing with the dr750s.
Any other cams on the market that make an announcement??
Yea the DR750 does do it but the think ware cameras have more info.

I'm not too sure which others have that feature tho, it is nice not having to look around the car every time I park.

[Indy]

this is the card that I've got in my F770. it's been flawless and I'm pissed right now cause they're on sale for $55....


https://www.amazon.ca/Transcend-MicroSDXC-Class10-Adapter-TS128GUSDU1PE/dp/B01AC1GPVO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532716191&sr=1-1&keywords=Transcend+128GB+MicroSDXC

[freakshow]

If you're looking for a good quality camera and you don't care about parking mode check out the A119s it's best performance for dollar.

Agreed. I have 3 A119 V2's and 1 A119 V1 and they has worked well for me so far.
Looking to pick up 3 dash cams.. are these the same? Is there a better source to get the A119 from?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IEQUABA/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01IEQUABA&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_p=8388029361661241912&pf_rd_r=J34BYAWAHZN928JMJW5T&pd_rd_wg=qA3Ss&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=htZF8&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=8a758422-91dc-11e8-9203-a799349ec03c

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IEQU9WK/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01IEQU9WK&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_p=8388029361661241912&pf_rd_r=J34BYAWAHZN928JMJW5T&pd_rd_wg=qA3Ss&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=htZF8&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=8a758422-91dc-11e8-9203-a799349ec03c&smid=A2E2D732KBQJI9

[68style]

There was a seller letting A119S V2’s go for $95.40 a couple days ago I think I grabbed the last one in stock

[AzNightmare]

Sorry should clarify, there are better parking mode dash cams out there which tend to work a bit better than what the A119 can do. Thinkware for example is one of the better ones as it announces any triggers during parking mode.

The A119 might have this yellow triangle Caution icon that appears. At least that happened in the A118.

[SSM_DC5]

Yea the DR750 does do it but the think ware cameras have more info.

I'm not too sure which others have that feature tho, it is nice not having to look around the car every time I park.

Even with the feature, closing my door will trigger the notification some times lol

[Hcoreposer]

Welp, i almost got bumped at the light of Kingsway going into 41st left turn lane. I saw the guy behind me in a jeep texting on his phone and see him slowly getting closer and closer to the back of my car. Luckily didn't hit me but knew he was extremely close to me because of how low my car is. Almost tempted to get out and just look but didn't... temptations though.. :considered:

Might have to consider getting a 2CH cam instead of just my front facing one. Not the first time i've seen this happen too..

[E.D.C.5]

this is the card that I've got in my F770. it's been flawless and I'm pissed right now cause they're on sale for $55....


https://www.amazon.ca/Transcend-MicroSDXC-Class10-Adapter-TS128GUSDU1PE/dp/B01AC1GPVO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532716191&sr=1-1&keywords=Transcend+128GB+MicroSDXC

hmmmmm....should i get this and try it on my 650s :considered:

[xXSupa]

this is the card that I've got in my F770. it's been flawless and I'm pissed right now cause they're on sale for $55....


https://www.amazon.ca/Transcend-MicroSDXC-Class10-Adapter-TS128GUSDU1PE/dp/B01AC1GPVO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532716191&sr=1-1&keywords=Transcend+128GB+MicroSDXC

Just ordered one, gonna try it in my F770, hopefully it works. Always had trouble finding a 128 GB SD card that works. Only one that worked for me before is the Samsung Evo+ but those are way too expensive for what you're getting lol

[Acura604]

This whole MLC vs SLC vs TLC sdcard s have been going on forever...

From march2015:

#14
I decided to do some quick internet research on this to understand the characteristics of SLC and MLC (TLC is a form of MLC, from what I read). Everything I read seems to point to the opposite of what is being said here. SLC is more reliable, faster, and more expensive than MLC. MLC is found in most consumer electronics because it is cheaper to produce but has a shorter life than SLC. SLC generally uses lower voltages than MLC. TLC stores 3 bits per cell, while MLC stores 4 bits per cell - meaning TLC wears slower due to less read/write cycles per cell. SLC stores 1 bit per cell - thus even longer life.

http://www.integralmemory.com/faq/what-difference-between-slc-and-mlc-flash-memory-chips

http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1279762&page_number=3

http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/MLC-vs-SLC-Which-flash-SSD-is-right-for-you

All things being equal, it seems SLC>TLC>MLC in terms of speed and longevity. Of course performance varies based on the manufactures implementation.

I'm no expert, but it seems for long life and faster read/writes, SLC is the way to go (but more expensive). A quick search on Amazon yielded some SLC Micro SD cards -16GB going for $60 by Industrial Micro.

[SSM_DC5]

To the ppl who ordered the Transcend from amazon mentioned above. Hows it working out for you?

[Indy]

To the ppl who ordered the Transcend from amazon mentioned above. Hows it working out for you?

no issues, I've been running mine in the F770 since December 2017

[freakshow]

If you're looking for a good quality camera and you don't care about parking mode check out the A119s it's best performance for dollar. If not one of the Anker/Aukey ones from amazon is the same.

this is the card that I've got in my F770. it's been flawless and I'm pissed right now cause they're on sale for $55....


https://www.amazon.ca/Transcend-MicroSDXC-Class10-Adapter-TS128GUSDU1PE/dp/B01AC1GPVO/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1532716191&sr=1-1&keywords=Transcend+128GB+MicroSDXC

Just ordered 2 A119S's and 2 sd cards.. thanks!

[Acura604]

The heatwave wreaked havoc on one of my dashcams - blackvue DR-3500FHD.

Video quality got completely hazy... so i knew what i had to do... take the damn thing apart and clean the lens from the inside.

https://youtu.be/ZMK6S55iYJI

so..here goes...

https://i.imgur.com/6PGjsF8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XMDFSbH.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Mp0AACr.jpg

these 2 screws held the lens in place.
https://i.imgur.com/bUQtvaX.jpg

pop the lens off and clean both front/back
https://i.imgur.com/xzvPUVs.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fwkKzjA.jpg


re-assemble and test...if still blurry keep cleaning.

back to normal quality after cleaning:

https://youtu.be/YM9TKA4Lcrw

[Acura604]

Sweet.....blackvue replaced my dead 650S with a brand new one under warranty.

https://i.imgur.com/2p2rbK8.jpg

[twitchyzero]

lol barely got time to hardwire cams i sure as hell aint opening one up to fix it

I know blackvue are just notorious for crapping out in the heat but i'm tempted by their 4k one :(

how long was the warranty turn around? did you have to pay shipping to korea or US?

[Acura604]

^^^ the 650S was purchased from Best Buy Oct 24 2017. 1YR warranty.

started the process July 18 by contacting CS@pittasoft.com.

They advised me to contact the nearest warranty depot - Automobility Distribution Inc based out of Quebec.

Automobility issued an RMA # and instructions on sending back the unit

Shipped the Dashcam out to them on a 2day Canada Post service July 31

Received a new replacement from Automobility via UPS Aug 14

[Acura604]

As for hardwiring? no need... this works with multiple dashcams.

https://www.revscene.net/forums/713864-%2Areview%2A-snap-n-go-blackvue-hardwiring-kit-via-obd2-port.html

[xXSupa]

To the ppl who ordered the Transcend from amazon mentioned above. Hows it working out for you?

Works perfectly in my F770. Finally found a 128GB SD card that works that didn't cost a fortune. Video quality seems to be on par with most of the other Class 10 UHS-1 cards I've had in the camera before.

[ssjGoku69]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ktkbqqorni944aq/2018_0816_210926_131Trim.mp4?dl=0

What do you guys think about this? (skip to 60% into the video)
Would this be an "at fault" claim where my insurance premiums will increase?


It feels like the tire came out of the car in front of me but I'm not sure

[AzNightmare]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ktkbqqorni944aq/2018_0816_210926_131Trim.mp4?dl=0

What do you guys think about this? (skip to 60% into the video)
Would this be an "at fault" claim where my insurance premiums will increase?


It feels like the tire came out of the car in front of me but I'm not sure

Did you catch the plate and car model?
First thing is to research if that SUV model carries a spare on the underside of the car as opposed to in the trunk. If you have a plate, ICBC can do some investigating like seeing if that car still has their spare tire.

What damages did it do on your car?


I just read this:
https://www.thebalance.com/help-i-hit-an-object-in-the-road-527094

Object Lying in the Road = Collision Claim
Hitting an object lying in the road can cause front end damage and undercarriage damage to your vehicle. Whether the object is debris dropped by a pickup truck, a pot hole, or a fallen tree you are looking at a collision claim on your car insurance. Expect to pay a deductible when filing a collision claim. In this case, it will be considered an at-fault claim which will affect your car insurance rates in the future, unless you have purchased accident forgiveness. Insurance carriers consider objects in the road avoidable accidents which makes it an at-fault accident.


Unfortunately, if it's a black and white rule, your insurance rate will be affected. Unless somehow your dashcam video will prove otherwise, cause in my opinion, that was an unavoidable situation.

[ssjGoku69]

Thanks AzNightmare, it looks like I'm left with damage I have to fix this myself from something that seemed unavoidable.. But from the looks of the damage, I'm hoping it's just cosmetic only... will need to check alignment for sure though.

[68style]

I had the same scenario happen to my MR2 on Knight bridge... a black wheel chock had fallen off a tow truck, I was driving at night, zero chance of seeing it... my car with brand new Gram Lights on it hit the chock, went BANG so hard and bent both my brand new passenger side rims and blew out both tires.

I call into ICBC... she asked me if it fell off the tow truck in front of me and I said no... so she said well then you should have seen it, road hazard, accident claim against you. I was like "So if I said it fell off the tow truck in front of me, it's hit and run and only a deductible?" and she said "Yup, but you already admitted it was just on the road so you're on the hook"... how the fuck they expect I can see a black object on a black road at night is beyond me, but I had to eat it all.

So, tell them it fell off the truck in front of you and don't say shit about a dashcam or otherwise and you should be covered. Worth a shot, even if they say no you can just choose not to have your insurance cover it.

[Speed2K]

It looked like it fell off the truck though, no? Looking ahead, I didn't notice it on the road when the other cars drove by.

[AzNightmare]

Just so happen that area of road was an unlit spot, so hard to see where it originated from. I would try calling in as suggested and claim the tire fell off directly in front of you if you want to give it a shot...

Although, trying to play "detective" here (cause I kind of like over analyzing things), and re-watching the moment over and over again, I actually think the tire may have been there already. If you watch the (white) vehicle in front of the SUV that was in front of you, it looks like his right side tires crossed out of his lane and then went back into his lane, as if he was avoiding something.

The lane change from the SUV in front seemed a bit unnatural. As if it delayed moving into the adjacent lane. If you use the dashed white line as reference, you can see his right tires move past the line as it begins to change lanes, then the SUV drives along the line for a slight moment, then once past the tire on the ground, it continues to move into the adjacent lane. It's subtle, but you can kind of see it almost looks like it changed it's path to avoid something.

The tire also seems to be too stably flat on the ground from suddenly falling off, and from a SUV going that speed. There's a high probability the tire would be wobbling considering tires are bouncy.

Anyhow, those are just my opinions from what I see. It's dark and the video quality is only so good... so it's hard to gather conclusive info.

[Acura604]

tested out a 4K 'no name' dashcam.. was impressed especially with the wide angle of vision.

Azdome GS63H http://www.azdome.hk/product-detail-29-azdome-GS63H-1.html


https://youtu.be/H8Z466yVE8E

[syee]

tested out a 4K 'no name' dashcam.. was impressed especially with the wide angle of vision.

Azdome GS63H


Is it just the Youtube compression or is it me? I couldn't make out any license plates except for the car directly in front of you at the 152/Hwy10 light. The image is pretty soft for anything that isn't' dead centre.

Wide angle is a double edged sword. While you can see more, the wider view also means distortion/fuzziness on the outside portion of the video.

[Acura604]

Is it just the Youtube compression or is it me? I couldn't make out any license plates except for the car directly in front of you at the 152/Hwy10 light. The image is pretty soft for anything that isn't' dead centre.

Wide angle is a double edged sword. While you can see more, the wider view also means distortion/fuzziness on the outside portion of the video.

could be youtube compression.. keep in mind, this being a 'no name' generic Chinese brand... the lens is questionnable.

[iambuRnz]

I received an LG innotek lgd521 dashcam recently. It doesnt work and my best guess is its a software issue within the camera. Is there a shop/store that i could bring it to? i tried resetting it but nothing happens. it should have voice prompts but i get nothing from the camera. i checked the memory card and it does not save any video files.

Any help is appreciated! thanks

[BIC_BAWS]

Over the weekend, my G1WH froze and died. Looks like from what I've read, members who have the G1W still like it the best (if it hasnt died yet).

For members that upgraded from the G1W, what did you guys get? I don't care for all the fancy upgrades like wi-fi capable, forward collision warning, etc. Parking mode would be nice, but not a priority.

Priority would be: video quality in both day and night

[xXSupa]

Over the weekend, my G1WH froze and died. Looks like from what I've read, members who have the G1W still like it the best (if it hasnt died yet).

For members that upgraded from the G1W, what did you guys get? I don't care for all the fancy upgrades like wi-fi capable, forward collision warning, etc. Parking mode would be nice, but not a priority.

Priority would be: video quality in both day and night

G1W is known for dying between the 9-12 month mark, or at least start acting up around then. I switched over to a Thinkware F50 for my secondary cars (I think there's a new one out called the F100). It's a bit more expensive but at least its backed by a big name manufacturer and has a hassle free 1-year warranty. Been using it for 1.5 years now and have had zero issues.

[xXSupa]

This is why you shouldn't honk at hobos in downtown Vancouver. They go bat shit crazy for no real reason.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtejh0Qhe_o

[BIC_BAWS]

G1W is known for dying between the 9-12 month mark, or at least start acting up around then. I switched over to a Thinkware F50 for my secondary cars (I think there's a new one out called the F100). It's a bit more expensive but at least its backed by a big name manufacturer and has a hassle free 1-year warranty. Been using it for 1.5 years now and have had zero issues.


Mine died at the 26 month mark, so I guess I'm lucky. I actually ended up picking up a Vantrue T2, which comes with a super capacitor rather than battery.



Funny thing is that my G1W revived itself, when my Vanture T2 came. I suspect it to be a temperature issue.

[Zanity]

I learnt my lesson the hard way, this happened last year on a heavy rainy day, a truck cut me off with no signaling, i honk the horn, he hard brake checked me, i tried to change lane but i hydro plane, slammed into him. The truck driver laughed while calling ICBC. all the witnesses drove away, no one would stop in heavy rain for me. I told ICBC the whole story, still ended up as my fault, from that day onwards, I always have my dash cam, always.

[ForbiddenX]

Does anyone happen to have a Blackvue cigarette power cable they don't need? Mine was stolen from my car a while ago and wanted to start using my dash cam again.

[Acura604]

Thinkware F800

upon approaching a redlight camera.'

RIP headphone users.


https://youtu.be/iFHWFeEy17M

[DJ Milk]

That's annoying LOL

[Reeyal]

Thinkware F800

upon approaching a redlight camera.'

RIP headphone users.



Wow, that's loud.

[!Aznboi128]

You can turn that off within the settings, you can also adjust the volume.

[Acura604]

Keeken N56 generic chinese brand dashcam. advertises front as 1440p BUT goes down to 1080P when hooked up to optional rearcam addon. lacks GPS though.

1080P front / 1080P rear. not bad for budget dual dashcam. (set your youtube to 1080P res)

https://i.imgur.com/6CBNTaA.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/txEFoF0.jpg


https://youtu.be/dbv-LYsBWoQ
https://youtu.be/QBkwruKiCCE

[FerrariEnzo]

1080p 60fps or 4k 3fps? Which is better? I think 60fps would be because your car is constantly moving, so the increased fps would be more helpful?

Are there any 4k 60fps dashcams?

[twitchyzero]

30fps 4K is barely out...there's no 4k60 in dash cams yet

1080 will have better low light (larger pixels)

[!Aznboi128]

no real advantage of using 4k just yet, the blackvue dr900s is barely better than the dr750s

[Acura604]

Keeken N56 1080P 60FPS mode.

man, love 60fps...so fluid and smooth...

https://youtu.be/POHYe1sHTS0

[underscore]

With my older dashcams I set them to 720p60 instead of 1080p30, I find the added framerate more useful than overall res (especially at picking out plates of moving vehicles).

[Zedbra]

I picked up a few new cameras for my new car the other day. Canadian Computer is clearing out their old DDpai mini cameras, as these ones are now a few models old. Picture quality is good, install was easy. For $50, I bought two. Only a few left in Vancouver and Lansdowne. https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=37_1251&item_id=103649

[ssjGoku69]

I checked out the night shots on my dashcam and found a lot of light pillars/light streaks likely due to micro scratches on the windshield. Has anyone tried any DIY glass cutting kits to fix scratched glass?

https://i.imgur.com/ndJ5SWS.png


https://i.imgur.com/aCS9J8v.png

[AstulzerRZD]

Some front and back cam footage from my Aukey DR02D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTjQRX-fb-E

[twitchyzero]

I checked out the night shots on my dashcam and found a lot of light pillars/light streaks likely due to micro scratches on the windshield. Has anyone tried any DIY glass cutting kits to fix scratched glass?


the glare is caused by the curvature in your windshield
try an ND filter

[!Aznboi128]

the glare is caused by the curvature in your windshield
try an ND filter
ND filter just cuts light you need a polarized filter.

[Bouncing Bettys]

Both of my vehicles were broken into sometime last night. All they took was my cheap dash cam, so I guess I'm in the market for a new one.

[twitchyzero]

ND filter just cuts light you need a polarized filter.


derp brain fart on my part

switching gear,

let's talk parking mode

current: r975 with voltage cut off 12.4v to prevent deep cycling the battery = inadequate run time for smaller car batteries like in a Civic

new: 750s-2ch, thinking of pairing it with cellink neo, but i have short drives (dedicated battery wont get recharged fully after being depleted, but i just want to set it and forget it)

is there a way to 'geofence' so i have parking mode automatically disabled when i'm garaged at home?

[MaceWindu]

Witnessed an accident this morning, copy has been given to the drivers involved

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33smPI98FvU

[underscore]

What are you guys using for SD cards these days? I tend to have memory issues before actual camera failures which is a little annoying.

[roastpuff]

What are you guys using for SD cards these days? I tend to have memory issues before actual camera failures which is a little annoying.

Sandisk or Samsung high endurance cards (for security cams and dash cams). Knock on wood so far so good.

[Mr.Money]

some people say "high endurance" cards are a gimmick and have a regular Samsung micro sd working cards for 3 years.


so its possible peace of mind buying high endurance memory cards over anything else.

[DJ Milk]

Before I used whatever was affordable from NCIX. It was usually ADATA, PNY, Patriot or some weird name cards like that. After like a year those cards would only record sometimes or not at all and I only found out when I was going to pull a video from it. Since then I've switched to Kingston cards and it's been a few years and all of them are still working fine today.

[twitchyzero]

sandisk was my go to before the WD acquisition
now i try to get samsung evo select or plus