The Dash Cam Thread - Page 12

CRAZYHAWK · 12-08-2017, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vancouver98STi

Why is there a full three minute video posted for an event that occurs within the first five seconds?

I didn't know how to shorten it.

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Vancouver98STi · 12-08-2017, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRAZYHAWK

I didn't know how to shorten it.

It is very easy to trim video clips after they've been uploaded to YouTube.

Why was there no audio? And why was the date constantly pulsating on and off the bottom of the screen?

No offence, but that was one damn annoying video.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vancouver98STi

Why is there a full three minute video posted for an event that occurs within the first five seconds?

CRAZYHAWK · 12-09-2017, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vancouver98STi

It is very easy to trim video clips after they've been uploaded to YouTube.

Why was there no audio? And why was the date constantly pulsating on and off the bottom of the screen?

No offence, but that was one damn annoying video.

Being you're the only one complaining, and not explaining how I should fix it, I'll leave it the way it is.

CRAZYHAWK · 12-09-2017, 11:13 AM

The clock bouncing around is caused by the Youtube enhancements: Stabilize and
contrast.

ab0815 · 12-10-2017, 01:08 AM

I know that Cobra is not known to be the best name in the business, but what is the opinion on this dual cam setup?

https://www.costco.com/.product.1003..._1208_TireSolo

For those that cannot see the price it is $149.99. The reviews are not good, but for the most part I think they are user error problems.
-Memory card issue, probably not the right type to use for dash cams
-Screen too small to see and focus on your driving (REALLY??)
-Tiny Screen, cannot read it without glasses on or magnifier (See above)
-Cord to the rear camera is only 12ft long, cannot reach to the back on full size SUV (no issue, it is a car) (there are 2 of these reviews)
-Rear Camera not wireless, had to tuck wires behind trim

CaptainBojangles · 12-10-2017, 06:56 PM

I need 3 posts to reply to post a question. 1 of 3.

Vancouver98STi · 12-10-2017, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainBojangles

I need 3 posts to reply to post a question. 1 of 3.

And that's the best you could come up with? You couldn't even make a comment pertaining to this thread?

xJacK3dxUPx · 02-02-2018, 03:14 PM

The Vantrue X3 seems to be on sale according to Slickdeals - https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/361883

Thoughts on this dash cam? It would be my first one, and my main purpose would be to catch any movement or damage that may come to my car.

Also, why can I not find this thead in the general search for NASIOC? I seem to always have to Google search this thread for it to come up.

ab0815 · 02-05-2018, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xJacK3dxUPx

The Vantrue X3 seems to be on sale according to Slickdeals - https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/361883

Thoughts on this dash cam? It would be my first one, and my main purpose would be to catch any movement or damage that may come to my car.

Also, why can I not find this thead in the general search for NASIOC? I seem to always have to Google search this thread for it to come up.

I have been eyeing a 2-channel system so I have a front and rear camera

photog72 · 02-07-2018, 12:34 AM

Has anyone seen this dashcam yet?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/...0001/?csp=cars

http://www.owlcam.com

This is a little too pricey for my needs and wants.

MtnXfreeride · 02-07-2018, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by photog72

Has anyone seen this dashcam yet?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/...0001/?csp=cars

http://www.owlcam.com

This is a little too pricey for my needs and wants.

Yeah.. that feels way overpriced and still looks cheaply made and gimmicky to me.

ab0815 · 02-09-2018, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by photog72

Has anyone seen this dashcam yet?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/...0001/?csp=cars

http://www.owlcam.com

This is a little too pricey for my needs and wants.

I agree with MtnXfreeride here, looks like a gimmick to me. I do not need or want to talk to my cam, I just need it to work. The other issue I have is the dash mount, if this was a good idea then why are all of the law enforcement cams mounted to the windshield?

get_schwifty · 06-13-2018, 11:52 PM

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but it seemed more appropriate than making a new one.

Given the speed of technology innovation, a lot can happen in the four months since this thread was active.

Has anything changed significantly?

Essentially, I am looking for a dash cam that will do front and rear with only enough resolution needed to make out license plates/cars in the event of an accident (would be open to either a single unit or two-piece unit - the widest coverage is probably ideal), has motion sensors that work reliably (in the event someone hits my car while parked), works reasonably well in low-light situations, features automatic loop recording, and accommodates the larger SDXC cards (specifically over 64 GB). Power-wise I assume this would make the most sense to hard wire and have a battery backup for when the car is powered off. I'm starting to make a list of brands/features but most of the stuff I am finding online is 6+ months older...is this still up-to-date?

amiexploited · 06-14-2018, 05:10 PM

https://www.blackvue.com/dr900s-2ch/

This just came out..and it's out of stock.

get_schwifty · 06-14-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amiexploited

https://www.blackvue.com/dr900s-2ch/

This just came out..and it's out of stock.

Damn that looks nice. It looks like virtually every offering from BlackVue would meet my needs (and from what I've read here and elsewhere it seems the parking sensor actually works reliably.)

cmarshall · 06-15-2018, 08:38 PM

So when you have the dash cam doing and say you do a race do you turn it to the side or is it able to rotate?

get_schwifty · 06-18-2018, 11:22 PM

So I wound up going with the just-released A129 Duo as it has all of the functions I want, uses the same Starvis lens that everyone seems to love in higher-end Blackview/Thinkware products, people seem to mostly like the design, it's not picky about SD cards, and it was only $170. Worst case is if I do not like it then I can always upgrade to something pricier.

I also purchased a Vico Power Plus to use the camera in parking mode, so that I can set the voltage and temperature cutoff points so that the battery is not overdischarged, and so the camera is not damaged by heat.

As this camera uses a continual parking mode with reduced frame rate/reduced power consumption, I think I am going to also purchase an Optima Yellow Top battery.

Now I need to read about the which circuits I want to place the two Add-a-Fuse lines for constant power and Acc/ignition-only power to hardwire the Vico...

get_schwifty · 06-25-2018, 10:12 PM

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to wire the Vico unit? It has three leads - one for ground, one for ACC to supply power when the car is operating, and one for constant on to supply power when the car is not operating for parking mode (manual says to wire constant to the battery but plenty of people are just using the Add-a-Fuse + a 5-amp fuse, which is what I would like to do.) Would 'Mir' be good for constant on and '10a cigar' for ACC?

amiexploited · 06-26-2018, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by get_schwifty

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to wire the Vico unit? It has three leads - one for ground, one for ACC to supply power when the car is operating, and one for constant on to supply power when the car is not operating for parking mode (manual says to wire constant to the battery but plenty of people are just using the Add-a-Fuse + a 5-amp fuse, which is what I would like to do.) Would 'Mir' be good for constant on and '10a cigar' for ACC?

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rafaga · 07-02-2018, 09:28 PM

Has anyone tried one of these?

https://waylens.com/360/

I like the fact that it doesn't need 2 separate cameras to capture front and rear activity

beezerfla · 07-05-2018, 01:09 PM

Anyone have thoughts on the Roav? I'm a big fan of Anker products, and like that it doesn't have a hinge (so it won't bounce and move around). But they seem to have a bunch of really similar models with very slight feature differences, and I'm not sure what -- if any -- are worth it.

owenmoore707 · 07-06-2018, 03:33 AM

I had a YI dash cam in my car for a couple months and I really liked it. It has great quality as far as resolution and sound. And the night driving image is awesome too! Its compact and has a 2.7 inch screen with a 165* wide angle lens. I know it may not be the best out there, but its really user friendly and is not too bad for a $50 dash cam. I would recommend getting it if your'e on the fence of buying a dash cam or not just to have the added insurance!

(The same company, YI, also makes a rear view mirror dash cam for $80 if you want to be extra incognito)

Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/YI-1080P60-Da...dash+cam&psc=1

Kijho · 08-24-2018, 01:53 PM

Picked up the new DR900S-2CH, plan to be installing this week swapping out from my DR750! The good thing is you can re-use the wiring, so it makes the install a breeze and 2 minutes to swap out!

Blackvue DR900S-2CH 4K Dashcam - YouTube

carlos.danger · 08-29-2018, 01:18 PM

Going on a family vacation in a few weeks. Would like to take a small camera about the size of the go pro hero 5s. This would be mounted on my hat as we walk around outdoors.
Any other recommendations besides the go pro?

cyralax · 09-24-2018, 09:40 PM

Considering getting a 2ch system since my Mini 0806 is starting to **** the bed....anyone know if I can tap into the Kicker subwoofer harness for power on a rear camera? This is on a 2016 WRX.

02-02-2018, 03:14 PM	#283
xJacK3dxUPx Scooby Newbie Member#: 208824 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Elverson, PA Vehicle: 2017 WRX Premium 6MT Crystal White Pearl	Thoughts? The Vantrue X3 seems to be on sale according to Slickdeals - https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/361883 Thoughts on this dash cam? It would be my first one, and my main purpose would be to catch any movement or damage that may come to my car. Also, why can I not find this thead in the general search for NASIOC? I seem to always have to Google search this thread for it to come up.

07-05-2018, 01:09 PM	#296
beezerfla Scooby Newbie Member#: 487989 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Burbank, CA Vehicle: 2005 WRX Black	Roav Anyone have thoughts on the Roav? I'm a big fan of Anker products, and like that it doesn't have a hinge (so it won't bounce and move around). But they seem to have a bunch of really similar models with very slight feature differences, and I'm not sure what -- if any -- are worth it.

07-06-2018, 03:33 AM	#297
owenmoore707 Scooby Newbie Member#: 466912 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Fairfield, CA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Obsidian Black Pearl	YI Dash Cam I had a YI dash cam in my car for a couple months and I really liked it. It has great quality as far as resolution and sound. And the night driving image is awesome too! Its compact and has a 2.7 inch screen with a 165* wide angle lens. I know it may not be the best out there, but its really user friendly and is not too bad for a $50 dash cam. I would recommend getting it if your'e on the fence of buying a dash cam or not just to have the added insurance! (The same company, YI, also makes a rear view mirror dash cam for $80 if you want to be extra incognito) Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/YI-1080P60-Da...dash+cam&psc=1

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CRAZYHAWK Scooby Specialist Member#: 198067 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: RAMSEY, NJ Vehicle: 2009 IMPREZA 2.5i 4d WHITE Premium	The clock bouncing around is caused by the Youtube enhancements: Stabilize and contrast.

12-10-2017, 01:08 AM	#280
ab0815 Scooby Newbie Member#: 464530 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Ice Silver	I know that Cobra is not known to be the best name in the business, but what is the opinion on this dual cam setup? https://www.costco.com/.product.1003..._1208_TireSolo For those that cannot see the price it is $149.99. The reviews are not good, but for the most part I think they are user error problems. -Memory card issue, probably not the right type to use for dash cams -Screen too small to see and focus on your driving (REALLY??) -Tiny Screen, cannot read it without glasses on or magnifier (See above) -Cord to the rear camera is only 12ft long, cannot reach to the back on full size SUV (no issue, it is a car) (there are 2 of these reviews) -Rear Camera not wireless, had to tuck wires behind trim

12-10-2017, 06:56 PM	#281
CaptainBojangles Scooby Newbie Member#: 479021 Join Date: Dec 2017	I need 3 posts to reply to post a question. 1 of 3.

02-07-2018, 12:34 AM	#285
photog72 Scooby Specialist Member#: 43815 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Pearland, TX Vehicle: 2018 Model 3 LR RWD 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT	Has anyone seen this dashcam yet? https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/...0001/?csp=cars http://www.owlcam.com This is a little too pricey for my needs and wants.

06-13-2018, 11:52 PM	#288
get_schwifty Scooby Newbie Member#: 485973 Join Date: May 2018 Location: In a house Vehicle: 2018 WRX STI Red	Sorry to resurrect an old thread but it seemed more appropriate than making a new one. Given the speed of technology innovation, a lot can happen in the four months since this thread was active. Has anything changed significantly? Essentially, I am looking for a dash cam that will do front and rear with only enough resolution needed to make out license plates/cars in the event of an accident (would be open to either a single unit or two-piece unit - the widest coverage is probably ideal), has motion sensors that work reliably (in the event someone hits my car while parked), works reasonably well in low-light situations, features automatic loop recording, and accommodates the larger SDXC cards (specifically over 64 GB). Power-wise I assume this would make the most sense to hard wire and have a battery backup for when the car is powered off. I'm starting to make a list of brands/features but most of the stuff I am finding online is 6+ months older...is this still up-to-date?

06-14-2018, 05:10 PM	#289
amiexploited Scooby Specialist Member#: 251061 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Temecula, CA Vehicle: 18 Trek 6mt, garage queen 15 WRX 6mt	https://www.blackvue.com/dr900s-2ch/ This just came out..and it's out of stock.

06-15-2018, 08:38 PM	#291
cmarshall Scooby Newbie Member#: 487236 Join Date: Jun 2018	So when you have the dash cam doing and say you do a race do you turn it to the side or is it able to rotate?

06-18-2018, 11:22 PM	#292
get_schwifty Scooby Newbie Member#: 485973 Join Date: May 2018 Location: In a house Vehicle: 2018 WRX STI Red	So I wound up going with the just-released A129 Duo as it has all of the functions I want, uses the same Starvis lens that everyone seems to love in higher-end Blackview/Thinkware products, people seem to mostly like the design, it's not picky about SD cards, and it was only $170. Worst case is if I do not like it then I can always upgrade to something pricier. I also purchased a Vico Power Plus to use the camera in parking mode, so that I can set the voltage and temperature cutoff points so that the battery is not overdischarged, and so the camera is not damaged by heat. As this camera uses a continual parking mode with reduced frame rate/reduced power consumption, I think I am going to also purchase an Optima Yellow Top battery. Now I need to read about the which circuits I want to place the two Add-a-Fuse lines for constant power and Acc/ignition-only power to hardwire the Vico...

06-25-2018, 10:12 PM	#293
get_schwifty Scooby Newbie Member#: 485973 Join Date: May 2018 Location: In a house Vehicle: 2018 WRX STI Red	Does anyone have any recommendations on where to wire the Vico unit? It has three leads - one for ground, one for ACC to supply power when the car is operating, and one for constant on to supply power when the car is not operating for parking mode (manual says to wire constant to the battery but plenty of people are just using the Add-a-Fuse + a 5-amp fuse, which is what I would like to do.) Would 'Mir' be good for constant on and '10a cigar' for ACC?

07-02-2018, 09:28 PM	#295
rafaga Scooby Newbie Member#: 304031 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2011 STI White	Has anyone tried one of these? https://waylens.com/360/ I like the fact that it doesn't need 2 separate cameras to capture front and rear activity

08-29-2018, 01:18 PM	#299
carlos.danger Scooby Specialist Member#: 363268 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Vehicle: 2015 WRX STi WRB	Going on a family vacation in a few weeks. Would like to take a small camera about the size of the go pro hero 5s. This would be mounted on my hat as we walk around outdoors. Any other recommendations besides the go pro?

09-24-2018, 09:40 PM	#300
cyralax Scooby Newbie Member#: 425154 Join Date: Jul 2015 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Vehicle: 2016 WRX Sport Lapis Blue Pearl	Considering getting a 2ch system since my Mini 0806 is starting to **** the bed....anyone know if I can tap into the Kicker subwoofer harness for power on a rear camera? This is on a 2016 WRX.