Dash cam !

[new-yaris-owner]

Hi everyone,

did a little research on the site, but found nothing helping me.

Well there it is, I was about to look for a dashcam to mount on the back of the passenger seat or on the rear view mirror.

There is always the so popular GoPro with mounting accessories, but it is a little too expensive for me. The Contour is a good option, but I don't think they make Fish eye for it

Could you recommand a great dashcam for me ?

[derickveliz2]

What about a cheap Point and Shut Digital camera? what's your idea? do you really need a fish eye?

D.

[new-yaris-owner]

I am looking for something easy to RECORD and will be able to store memory easily.

And 720p.

I got a point and shoot camera, but the video mode is not quite good... and the fish eye is a must since I want record the widest.

There must be something as good as them 300-350$ GoPro and Contour !

[jayeh]

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/merged-car-camera-recommendations-995312/

Here is a massive thread with lots of dash cam suggestions, and it's Canadian too!

[new-yaris-owner]

Thanks a lot mate ! ;)

I made my choice ! Just sharing with everyone, pretty decent, great quality for the price :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpJu5uwGlmE

On ebay : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/HD-720P-Car-Camera-IR-LCD-Vehicle-DVR-Night-Vision-Cam-Road-Video-Recorder-H190-/260965538795?pt=US_Surveillance_Digital_Video_Reco rders_Cards&hash=item3cc2c21beb#ht_2848wt_975

[caineroad]

lol $52 bucks, i think it's good for whatever purpose you have. For most of us HD is really a must, much better clarity and able to see license plate. I bought a cheapo on ebay like yours before, end up ditching it and replaced with a $200 one. The latter will recycle the memory, instant on when car starts, connects to the 12V lighter plug

[jayeh]

lol $52 bucks, i think it's good for whatever purpose you have. For most of us HD is really a must, much better clarity and able to see license plate. I bought a cheapo on ebay like yours before, end up ditching it and replaced with a $200 one. The latter will recycle the memory, instant on when car starts, connects to the 12V lighter plug

Can you stop the recording and restart it without it overwriting the video you already have?

I bought a cheap camera and you couldn't save the videos, you had to pull the SD card if you wanted to keep a video.

[caineroad]

It is saved in 5 mins segments, not in one single video file. So depending on your SD card size, it will overwite the last segment when the SD card is full. Right now I have a 8GB in there, it will save up to about 3 hours.

[jayeh]

It is saved in 5 mins segments, not in one single video file. So depending on your SD card size, it will overwite the last segment when the SD card is full. Right now I have a 8GB in there, it will save up to about 3 hours.

The last camera I tried recorded in segments too, but it would always start at the beginning of the card. This made it impossible to save a video without removing the card. This camera doesn't have this flaw?

[caineroad]

The last camera I tried recorded in segments too, but it would always start at the beginning of the card. This made it impossible to save a video without removing the card. This camera doesn't have this flaw?

I am not sure what you are saying.

for mine:
Video 1 - 5:00
Video 2 - 5:05
Video 3 - 5:10
Video 4 - 5:15


say when the memory is full, it will delete Video 1 first, then create Video 5.

are you talking about your camera overwrites everything when you start recording again? If so you can't save anything right? lol

thats why it is splitted in segments, right so it will not delete everything, i think your camera might be flawed.

[jayeh]

I am not sure what you are saying.

for mine:
Video 1 - 5:00
Video 2 - 5:05
Video 3 - 5:10
Video 4 - 5:15


say when the memory is full, it will delete Video 1 first, then create Video 5.

are you talking about your camera overwrites everything when you start recording again? If so you can't save anything right? lol

thats why it is splitted in segments, right so it will not delete everything, i think your camera might be flawed.


I've tried a couple of cameras, and returned them both.

One camera would let you save videos. If you stopped recording manually and started a new recording it wouldn't overwrite anything. The other camera always started recording at the beginning of the card, overwriting everything. If something happens I want to be able to stop top recording save the event on the card and start a new loop recording.

If there was an event that I wanted to save I'd have to not record anything else until I got home and pulled the video from the card.

I'm still looking for a good one.

These cameras seem to be hit or miss, often new models solve one problem and create a new one. I have yet to find one that does everything well.

[caineroad]

I am using Vico DS2, if you can find one you can also buy Vico DS1 which is basically the same but older model.

It is 1080p and is it very good. I once have a problem with the cam, the company immediately sent out a replacement for free, and i get to keep the old one.

[jayeh]

I am using Vico DS2, if you can find one you can also buy Vico DS1 which is basically the same but older model.

It is 1080p and is it very good. I once have a problem with the cam, the company immediately sent out a replacement for free, and i get to keep the old one.

Did you buy it online or locally?

I like the emergency function on the ds2. The price is a bit steep though.

[caineroad]

bought it on ebay, about $200 -ish, but is well worth it cuz the video quality is amazing.

[cali yaris]

The Contour is a good option, but I don't think they make Fish eye for it

I use Contours now for racing and car videos, FYI it's 170 degrees. I haven't used my GoPro for months.

Recent morning drive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZCMXZqbq18

* one-button record
* up to EIGHT hours of video (with 32G card)

works for me. :thumbsup:

[jpmck03]

...
Recent morning drive:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZCMXZqbq18
...

What's up with the constantly moving black box around the video? Seems like the top black bar was moving up and down the whole time. Don't think I've seen that on any YouTube or dashcam video before... :iono:

[cali yaris]

I don't know what that is. I'll be making more vids in that car, and the Yaris, maybe the answer will reveal itself.

@ PK: I know the Contour is a higher priced range, but it's cheaper than a GoPro and my favorite -- just thought I'd put it out there.

[caineroad]

idiots, both contour and gopro are not designed for the purpose of a car black box, there is no argument. Please get a dedicated dash camera like the blackvue, vico or others.

[cali yaris]

^ excuse me? :thumbdown:

[jpmck03]

idiots, both contour and gopro are not designed for the purpose of a car black box, there is no argument. Please get a dedicated dash camera like the blackvue, vico or others.

Yeah, they're total idiots for discussing the two cameras that new-yaris-owner mentioned when he started the thread:

...There is always the so popular GoPro with mounting accessories, but it is a little too expensive for me. The Contour is a good option, but I don't think they make Fish eye for it ... Could you recommend a great dashcam for me ?

I can't for the life of me figure out why they would be talking about those two cameras, can you, caineroad? :rolleyes:

[caineroad]

Yeah, they're total idiots for discussing the two cameras that new-yaris-owner mentioned when he started the thread:



I can't for the life of me figure out why they would be talking about those two cameras, can you, caineroad? :rolleyes:


He is looking for a dash cam, not a sports camera. You guys know better gopro and contour are not designed to be used as a dash cam, they do not start automatically when car starts, they do not recycle the memory, and they cost a lot more(totally not worth it). So don't recommend them to others, unless you are stupid enough to not know other dash cam out there. You guys live in a world so small only know these two popular cameras. Let me ask you what other dash cam do you know off your head? I bet none.

And yes the OP mentioned the cameras at the beginning but he bought a 720p camera off ebay instead, which was wise. He is smarter than you two idiots, these two cameras are the worst for use as dash cams.

[Red Horse]

Just wondering if the BlackVue model can take up to 34g of micro memory stick?

[cali yaris]

He is smarter than you two idiots, these two cameras are the worst for use as dash cams.

ok, I'll (finally) take the bait. (sorry in advance, mods)

HEY DICKHEAD -- I use mine as a DASH CAMERA. I commute 20 minutes each way, which means the eight hour memory lasts me for two weeks of driving. It takes me exactly one minute to clear the memory and about once a month I have to charge it. ONE button. Seriously? You're going to flame because I have to push one button?

I have one Contour dedicated to this task, with a permanent slide-on mount on the dash for it. It's a dash camera, not a "sports camera".

And guess what? It's VERSATILE. I can slide it off, put it in my pocket, and use it for a hundred things a dash cam cannot be used for.

So before you go flaming and calling names, consider that the world is a lot bigger than the one YOU live in, "idiot".

I will now go report myself. :biggrin:

[caineroad]

ok, I'll (finally) take the bait. (sorry in advance, mods)

HEY DICKHEAD -- I use mine as a DASH CAMERA. I commute 20 minutes each way, which means the eight hour memory lasts me for two weeks of driving. It takes me exactly one minute to clear the memory and about once a month I have to charge it. ONE button. Seriously? You're going to flame because I have to push one button?

I have one Contour dedicated to this task, with a permanent slide-on mount on the dash for it. It's a dash camera, not a "sports camera".

And guess what? It's VERSATILE. I can slide it off, put it in my pocket, and use it for a hundred things a dash cam cannot be used for.

So before you go flaming and calling names, consider that the world is a lot bigger than the one YOU live in, "idiot".

I will now go report myself. :biggrin:

use whatever you want, i am suprised you only commute 20 mins each way every day and have nothing else to do otherwise. I dont have to charge it, mount it, clear the memory, push any button, i pay less and have much better vid quality. I only have to setup once and that's it, plain simple. I used to have something like yours where i need to do all of the above, it was too much of a hassle at the end so that's i opted for a dash cam. Exactly the same operation as a camera in a police crisuer. I dont understand why you have to show us how easy and versatile to operate your camera, because you will not win with a dediacted dash camera for the purpose of daily driving. A dash cam does not need to versatile lol, the memory card does! It's designed to stay in the car. I have much more to do in my life than commuting to work everyday.

-i am discussing this based on the subject of cameras, not personally. no intention to attack nor to insult other members.

[cali yaris]

no intention to attack nor to insult other members.

But you call them (including me) idiots -- more than once.
That is an "intention to attack.. insult" to use your own words. Period.

I contributed my experience to the thread, as you did; hope it was helpful to the OP.

[caineroad]

But you call them (including me) idiots -- more than once.
That is an "intention to attack.. insult" to use your own words. Period.

I contributed my experience to the thread, as you did; hope it was helpful to the OP.

lol thanks for your contribution the OP bought something other than gopro/contour as you have stated how much hassle to operate them on a daily basis.:headbang:

[Red Horse]

use whatever you want, i am suprised you only commute 20 mins each way every day and have nothing else to do otherwise. I dont have to charge it, mount it, clear the memory, push any button, i pay less and have much better vid quality. I only have to setup once and that's it, plain simple. I used to have something like yours where i need to do all of the above, it was too much of a hassle at the end so that's i opted for a dash cam. Exactly the same operation as a camera in a police crisuer. I dont understand why you have to show us how easy and versatile to operate your camera, because you will not win with a dediacted dash camera for the purpose of daily driving. A dash cam does not need to versatile lol, the memory card does! It's designed to stay in the car. I have much more to do in my life than commuting to work everyday.

-i am discussing this based on the subject of cameras, not personally. no intention to attack nor to insult other members.


If you leave your dash cam in your car people will smash your window and steal it, so get a cam you can hide:iono:

[new-yaris-owner]

HEY wow guys !

Thanks a lot for every little answers.

As I mentionned, the dashcam is on his way and I have bought a 32gb micro sd card (30$ lolz) for the cam

I will let everyone know how it works !

[Red Horse]

hey there is a newest model of blackvue is a second version of dr400g but I don't know whats the difference.

version 2 New Blackvue DR400G-HD II Season 2

[new-yaris-owner]

The Blackvue is a good option... for 200-300$, you can have a lot of choices.

Here is mine DVR H190 720p : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agwpLOvGNIk&feature=plcp

turned out great, little too bright by moment, but for the price it is acceptable.

[Red Horse]

Your cam is great, you can see the whole windshiled. Now you are protected from stupid driver.