Car camera recommendation

[BengGaBoy]

Yes. Connect via coaxial cable from rear to front, then extra power cable to the battery.

I think it is very good, my version is DR500. I dont know whether if it is usable because I have sd card reading issue now.

 

I read thinkware yesterday, it seem pretty good tho. as good as Blackvue?

 

In terms of image quality and night viewing.

Compared with dr350, of course f800 pro is better. But not sure about blackvue later series which maybe better.

 

Because of 2x units of dr350 failed on me plus my other 3 colleagues, I kinda of ban blackvue. Itronics served me well for 5 years without failure but they never catch up with new models.

 

So try thinkware for my new ride and hope it last.

[Josho]

Compared with dr350, of course f800 pro is better. But not sure about blackvue later series which maybe better.

 

Because of 2x units of dr350 failed on me plus my other 3 colleagues, I kinda of ban blackvue. Itronics served me well for 5 years without failure but they never catch up with new models.

 

So try thinkware for my new ride and hope it last.

what happened to your blackvue tho.

 

What is your Thinkware model you are using now?

Edited January 17, 2018 by Josho

[BengGaBoy]

what happened to your blackvue tho.

 

What is your Thinkware model you are using now?

 

The earlier models (DR350), blackvue is very bad at thermal handling. So all my units' video will become "blur" after some months (same issue with my colleagues). The unit is very hot and of course, one of the remedy is to use 720p (instead of FullHD) to reduce the heat generated. I did not try and also not willingly since I paid for FullHD.

 

Currently, I'm using Thinkware F800 pro which is still early to tell.

[Josho]

The earlier models (DR350), blackvue is very bad at thermal handling. So all my units' video will become "blur" after some months (same issue with my colleagues). The unit is very hot and of course, one of the remedy is to use 720p (instead of FullHD) to reduce the heat generated. I did not try and also not willingly since I paid for FullHD.

 

Currently, I'm using Thinkware F800 pro which is still early to tell.

 

oic. DR350 is the one without the holes, right?

I think I had that before, the heat was terrible until the video got haywire. Perhaps it is due to our weather too, always so hot, therefore the heat generates from blackvue went haywire.

 

In the end, I got a new one but with the casing removed. no more problem until one of the motherboard cracked due to the cleaning of windscreen =(

 

Right now with this DR500, so far so good until I forgotten to check the video. 

[BengGaBoy]

oic. DR350 is the one without the holes, right?

I think I had that before, the heat was terrible until the video got haywire. Perhaps it is due to our weather too, always so hot, therefore the heat generates from blackvue went haywire.

 

In the end, I got a new one but with the casing removed. no more problem until one of the motherboard cracked due to the cleaning of windscreen =(

 

Right now with this DR500, so far so good until I forgotten to check the video. 

 

Yeah. That metal grey looking camera. 

 

Well, itronics was very robust in the area of thermal handling with Singapore weather.

 

Maybe thereafter, Blackvue has learned and improve their product.

[Eyke]

just set up my 360 deg cams, pro boh? 

 

 

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/technology/google-street-view-singapore-map-cars-hit-the-road-9888142

Edited January 24, 2018 by Eyke

[Ysc3]

anyone using the Xiaomi 70 mai ?

[Atlantis80]

I'm still using my coming 6-year old Itronics dashcam. Agree that it handles heat well. However due to age, the lens cannot images as sharp as before. Thinking of switching to either Blackvue or iRoad, until I read this thread that Blackvue cannot seem to handle heat well.

[Dafansu]

anyone using the Xiaomi 70 mai ?

I read online reviews and viewed few videos, seems to be reasonably good and a good buy at that price.

 

 

http://www.theidealmobile.com/2017/12/review-70-minutes-wifi-dashcam-worthy.html

 

https://actioncamguides.com/best-budget-dash-cam-2017-70-minutes-smart-car-dvr

Edited January 28, 2018 by Dafansu

[Ysc3]

I read online reviews and viewed few videos, seems to be reasonably good and a good buy at that price.

 

 

http://www.theidealmobile.com/2017/12/review-70-minutes-wifi-dashcam-worthy.html

 

https://actioncamguides.com/best-budget-dash-cam-2017-70-minutes-smart-car-dvr

ordered one on q10 on thursday night.... got it last night ... fixed it up just now ... easy to setup and i think very good for this pricing !

 

this will act as my backup cam .. so i will have two front cams and one rear cam.

Edited January 28, 2018 by Ysc3

[Dafansu]

ordered one on q10 on thursday night.... got it last night ... fixed it up just now ... easy to setup and i think very good for this pricing !

 

this will act as my backup cam .. so i will have two front cams and one rear cam.

 

able to capture the number plates of vehicles at both sides clearly? I've a full HD Marbella Mx6 but not even clear enough to capture passing vehicles number plates. 

[Ysc3]

able to capture the number plates of vehicles at both sides clearly? I've a full HD Marbella Mx6 but not even clear enough to capture passing vehicles number plates. 

my car came with the "eCell Focus 2 Channel HD Wi-Fi DVR" front and back.

 

so now i bought the xiaomi as a backup front cam.

 

as you wud see, the eCell is p720 only ... directly in front is can, but passing vehicles on the sides not so.

Edited January 28, 2018 by Ysc3

[jcchia]

I'm still using my coming 6-year old Itronics dashcam. Agree that it handles heat well. However due to age, the lens cannot images as sharp as before. Thinking of switching to either Blackvue or iRoad, until I read this thread that Blackvue cannot seem to handle heat well.

Me still using this brand for both my cars, it works well. Edited January 29, 2018 by jcchia

[Eyke]

able to capture the number plates of vehicles at both sides clearly? I've a full HD Marbella Mx6 but not even clear enough to capture passing vehicles number plates.

try cams that offer 60fps recording?

[EsponyCargo]

I suggest Car 3D HD 360° Surround View Panorama System Safe Driving 4CH DVR Camera 

 

It is very cool, but I cant send the pictures here. You can search on youtube and google

 

coupon code: Nw88E5c

[Nickc]

I just got this DrivePro 110 budget dash cam from Trascend. It is equipped with a Sony high-sensitivity imaging sensor, and capable of recording Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) videos at 30 fps. Its built-in Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology balances the light and dark areas of captured images, ensuring that every critical shot is as clear as possible. A built-in Li-Polymer battery ensures uninterrupted power to the device. Video will continue to be recorded and stored in the event of an accident or when the engine is off.



Package contains:
-DrivePro 110
-Adhesive mount or suction mount (depends on your purchase selection)
-Car lighter adapter
-16GB High Endurance microSDHC memory card
-Quick Start Guide
-Warranty card



There are four buttons that help you navigate through its menu, which is pretty simplistic and straightforward. The DrivePro 110 also records videos in chunks, and you can decide whether each one is one, three or five minutes long. There is also the option to take time-lapse videos, with a shot being taken every one, two or four seconds. And like most dashcams, when it runs out of space, the oldest chunk will be overwritten to make space for the newer ones.



The left side is where the microSD card goes. You'll also notice the red button. This is the 'emergency' button. When pressed, it will leave the currently recording segment untouched when the microSD card runs out of space, ensuring that the footage will always be there. This is useful when you really run into an emergency, like an accident, so that the footage is kept as evidence if necessary.



There are also two types of easily attachable mounts. I got the suction mount, but you can also purchase the adhesive one separately. Transcend does give you a 16GB microSD card to use with the DrivePro 110, which is a High Endurance memory card built of top-tier MLC NAND flash chips, and tested under harsh environmental conditions. . You do not need to spend extra money and effort in seeking a compatible and reliable flash card to make your dashcam work.



The right side is where the Micro-USB port is located. The supplied cable is right-angled upward, so that the cables can be hidden away behind the headliner of the car. The installation is easy. After the DrivePro 110 is mounted on the windshield and connected to the lighter socket, further driver involvement is not required. When the vehicle’s engine is turned on, video files are automatically recorded to the included Transcend High Endurance 16GB microSDHC MLC memory card.



Opening that, you’ll see that it’s pretty feature-rich. Enabling time-lapse video recording means you can get right to the heart of the matter without needing to view hours of incident-free footage. There’s also a G-sensor, as well as a driver fatigue alert that doesn’t make use of the G-sensor, but instead just reminds you to take a break every one, two, three or four hours. The headlight reminder is to reminds you to turn on your headlights if the DrivePro 110 thinks it’s getting dark outside. Also, the DrivePro 110 sports a built-in battery if you prefer to use the cigarette lighter receptacle for something else. You’ll be able to choose between HD and Full HD recording (720p vs. 1,080p) and you can even adjust exposure values.





For sample footage video of DrivePro 110, you can check it on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxB6-6z8s-I

The DrivePro 110 may be one of Transcend’s budget models, but it is no bargain-basement dash cam. It has a Full-HD 1080p lens and some interesting extra features, including a speed camera warning, and it even comes with a High Endurance 16GB microSD card in the box. What's most important, though, is the quality of its footage. Transcend's DrivePro 110 dashcam utilizes a Sony image sensor to provide high-resolution images with extremely fine tonal gradation even in low light. If you can afford, you can consider the more expansive DrivePro 130, which comes with Wi-Fi connectivity to allow view and download videos and images using the accompanying DrivePro app on your Android on iOS device. For me, I still prefer the manual way with the DrivePro 110 – to remove its microSD card whenever you want to view its content. The DrivePro 110 is a well-designed, effective and inconspicuous recorder of your travels and safety device.      

[Angelo]

Hi there.... Thanks for the review of the Transcend car cam. Can you let me know where did you buy it?PM me if it is not OK to post here. Thanks!

[Michellepon]

The cost included how many years warranty?