Car Camera

[Carlover76]

Guys, I have check out the IR Camera and it is the same as the one selling at Innotec, they have the Car DVR and IR Camera too.

 

IR Camera can do recording onto SD card but only in black and white, no colour except normal mode. Internal lithium battery not sure can last how long and there is no option like the Car DVR to be connected to LCD Screen for viewing purpose.

 

Only comes with a clip and USB Cable and it is slightly smaller and slimmer than Car DVR but the IR black and white mode and the no option to connect to LCD screen makes me think twice before buying.

 

Anyone has better option for the Car Camera?

[Leepee]

If you have installed super duper window film that cut down 99% on UV and IR, then you better do a test-check first whether the camera can capture clearly thru the glass at night or not.

[Carlover76]

No lah, my film not able to cut down 99% on UV and IR, think only around 60 - 80% so should not be a problem.

[Leepee]

If the camera emits IR to illuminate the surroundings, then the solar film may likely reduce the effective IR passing thru both ways.

[Carlover76]

Oh, you mean it is best to get camera without IR still the best?

[Carlover76]

Guys, I check out Sim Lim Square again today and found another shop selling the Taiwan Made DVR at $350, below are the functions :

 

1) Running on either AA size battery or 5V power supply, you will need a covertor from 12V to 5V to be used in car.

2) Motion Detection capable

3) Playback and Recording functions

4) Able to connect to DVD HU for display

5) IR Capable in black & white only

 

The shop owner told me that if it is running on normal battery, it can only last 6 hours and the IR Camera cost around $65.

 

Total Damage = $415

 

Or do you think buying from the Continental shop in Sim Lim Tower is better?

 

Price of DVR = $360

Price of IR Camera = $95

 

Not sure which is better though as the owner from Sim Lim Tower claims that his DVR has low battery consumption and battery will not go flat the next morning with recording overnight.

[Carlover76]

The Taiwan Made DVR I was mentioning on my above posting is the same as the one selling at Prestige Security and it is called the CyberCam.

 

Specs of CyberCam is : http://www.prestige-security.com.sg/cybercam.htm

 

Guess this Cyber Cam is still better than the one selling at Continental in Sim Lim Tower as it has motion detection.

 

Most probably I will get this Cybercam and look for CCD Camera instead of IR Camera.

[Lukesky]

this cybercam i've seen selling in those china websites last time. but i duno which website in particular i've seen it at though. Anyway if u wana save some money, u can try doing a search online first, cos more often than not, overseas will sell more ex than SG even with shipping.

 

ok check out this website www.dty.com.cn. A lot of car recorders there.. might find something u might like.

Edited April 27, 2008 by Lukesky

[Carlover76]

Guys, any updates for those who have installed cam in your car?

 

Do update your findings, thanks.

[Jementa]

anyone keen on a car camera that can record when you are driving?

 

can use for accident claims etc, etc, just shows the road infront of you

 

i found this one, cost about $80-90.

 

 

 

need to check price again, will let you know soon

 

Can the stand double as mobile stand?? got too many things hanging from windscreen oready.

[Lukesky]

dun think can use to put yr hp because of the way the cam is attached to the stand.

 

but that cam can put on the hp holder though, cos same shape as a hp.

[Carlover76]

Guys, just to update that I have bought the CCD Camera and CyberCam DVR from Continental, total damage is $450 and I have ask my workshop to do installation for me, another $130 for workmanship and AV Input switch box to switch image between my Digital Tuner and Image from Camera.

 

My workshop has also made a switch for me for both connection from the Camera and DVR from the main battery power source to prevent battery flat if park the car for 2 days and above.

 

From the owner of the Continental shop, he told me that the car battery will not be flat if only continuous recording for a day.

[Reno]

hi,

 

"Continental" is a shop name?any phone ?

 

thanks

[Carlover76]

Details of Continental Electronic Enterprise :

 

10 Jalan Besar #B1-25 Sim Lim Tower S(208787)

 

Tel : 6293-4674

 

You need to speak to the boss in charge of Car Sentry to get more details about the CyberCam which is also selling in Sim Lim Square and Prestige Security, selling price of CyberCam is about $350.

[Carlover76]

Those who drive recklessly in front of my car will be recorded and this video will be submitted to the respective agency for their reference and action.

 

So please drive cautiously and considerately without putting other's life in danger just because you want to show off how fast your car can be.

[Mercutio]

looking at s'pore's conjestion situation and number of accidents, a car camera would be a wise investment indeed.

[Martinsylim]

can't use as mobile stand.

 

this won't be on the windscreen but on your dashboard.

[Martinsylim]

there are already 5 orders for this MO, another 5 more to go.