Why you should run a dash camera
#161
I didn't go with gopro route because black box can pretty much runs itself...
gopro requires too much of work to have it running...power issue, memory card issue, on and off issue.
gopro requires too much of work to have it running...power issue, memory card issue, on and off issue.
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#162
Well, I went ahead and ordered me one. I don't know which seller on eBay you went with, but the one from South Korea says it includes the manual in English as well as the camera voice in English. His prices are going up though...it was 289 yesterday and 300 today
#165
I have the first gen Hero HD. You wont be able to see anything at night with the Go Pro (the new HD2 is much better though). When the memory card fills up, it stops recording. There is no auto-on or auto-record. Its an action camera, these are DVR systems.
For comparison, here is a night video of the Hero HD:
I got the english manual from here:
http://www.blackvue.co.kr/en/content...ch=&searchstr=
The software isn't in English, but if you look at pages 25-29, you can easily match up the settings. The main UI is also very easy to use as it uses symbols for most of the selections. As for the voice on the camera, you can always turn it off. I kind of understand what it says when you turn it on (GPS connected; SD Card not installed), so it doesnt bother me.
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S14 n Tsx (03-15-2012)
#167
Yea, me too. Doesnt bother me though.
I might contact Pittasoft to find out about it. I put the new firmware on the memory card but havent loaded it onto the camera yet, so that may change things
I might contact Pittasoft to find out about it. I put the new firmware on the memory card but havent loaded it onto the camera yet, so that may change things
#169
Yeah, at least it's not like you bought a Korean brand navi that keeps on talking to you in Korean.
#170
I seen few models that goes for around $100-200 range.
#171
There was one posted on the second page I believe that sells for around $160. The video quality was decent.
Update - The new firmware changes the language! The downside is, it keeps telling me "the version information is different" over and over again.
Ive done a bit of searching and found that quite a few people have run into that issue, but I was on my phone and really couldnt read a whole lot. Ill post if I have any success with it.
Update - The new firmware changes the language! The downside is, it keeps telling me "the version information is different" over and over again.
Ive done a bit of searching and found that quite a few people have run into that issue, but I was on my phone and really couldnt read a whole lot. Ill post if I have any success with it.
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civicdrivr (03-15-2012)
#173
This thread sparked my interest in one of these cameras for sure!
People suck
Check out this site, they seem to have a bunch of good products for situations like this:
http://www.spytechs.com/Car-Cameras/...FS6FQAodKyIRdQ
People suck
Check out this site, they seem to have a bunch of good products for situations like this:
http://www.spytechs.com/Car-Cameras/...FS6FQAodKyIRdQ
searched for the iTronics one and found a decent amount of reviews on Amazon that said it was good. However they are not in stock. Also they have zero items for sale on ebay and their youtube account if actually theirs was revoked lol. I think something might be up.
This guy does lots of car dvr reviews and tests:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4rwM...to-dSz_cwdse19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4rwM...to-dSz_cwdse19
#175
In normal usage, the camera will automatically delete the oldest file if it reaches the memory card capacity. However, it will not delete an event mode recording (unless you change the memory card usage in the software, Ill get to that later).
Due to my suspension, every time I hit a bump the camera switched to "event mode". The software allows you analyze the shock data and then set the thresholds to where you want them, which I did. The firmware thing just got in the way of testing it out today, so unfortunately I wont have daytime vids until tomorrow.
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coykiam (03-16-2012)
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^^^ now thats HOT !!!
so temme something:
when you turn the car on: camera turns on as well and starts recording ?
when you turn the car off: camera turns off and stops recording ?
storage is memcard right ? so why is it called DVR ? option to write to DVD ?
max memcard capacity it can take ?
5 minute video takes how much how mum mem capacity ?
so temme something:
when you turn the car on: camera turns on as well and starts recording ?
when you turn the car off: camera turns off and stops recording ?
storage is memcard right ? so why is it called DVR ? option to write to DVD ?
max memcard capacity it can take ?
5 minute video takes how much how mum mem capacity ?
#178
Unless you have it connected to a power source that is constant, then if it doesnt sense any shock for 10 minutes it will go into "parking mode". It will record if something moves across the viewing area or it senses a shock, but to simplify it, the camera is asleep.
Im not 100% positive about the max size, but they do mention 32GB in the documentation.
The card it ships with is actually quite good. Its a Class 6 Samsung card. If I ever need to replace it, I will get a Class 10 though.
Depends on the resolution you choose.
A 32GB card can hold approximately 10hours of continuous footage at 1920x1080 @ 30fps before it begins to overwrite the oldest file.
The motion detection recording option can hold up to 3 days of data on a 32GB card.
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#180
I got mine here, but I paid $248 shipped 10 days ago
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140716863427...t_10017wt_1102
I think Wookie got his from here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BlackVue...ht_11715wt_995
Most places seem to have it on backorder, but they ship from the manufacturer pretty quickly.
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#181
I think Wookie got his from here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-BlackVue...ht_11715wt_995
Most places seem to have it on backorder, but the ship from the manufacturer pretty quickly.
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civicdrivr (03-15-2012)
#184
I think demand has multiplied for this unit. When I was looking at them about three weeks ago there were no delayed shipments and they were selling for around $250. I bought mine 10 days ago for $248 shipped and decided to just wait out the delay since they were usually delayed by a week at most. Now the same auction I got mine from wants $399
There is an auction thats still asking $250. Search "BlackVue DR400G-HD" on eBay.
There is an auction thats still asking $250. Search "BlackVue DR400G-HD" on eBay.
#185
I was able to successfully flash the latest (2-28-2012) firmware!!
Strange quirk - since my camera shipped with the Korean firmware, I had to flash the latest Korean firmware on top of it. So....it still speaks Korean. But, you can use the English software that came with the English firmware. Ill go in depth with it tomorrow after I get some day time videos, Ill also show you guys how it handles a power loss
Im going to attempt to flash the latest English firmware on top of the latest Korean firmware tomorrow. We'll see how that goes.
#187
I contacted Pittasoft (the people that make the BlackVue) about the firmware. They said that the English firmware can't be flashed over the Korean firmware. They went on to say that it is against their policy to distribute their products to other countries. So my question now is why do they have an English version of the firmware?
Im going to take a look through all the files and see what exactly is different. There may be a way to fool the camera into thinking its an English version.
Im going to take a look through all the files and see what exactly is different. There may be a way to fool the camera into thinking its an English version.
#189
I guess its good that work is slow.....I have tons of time.
But, the camera itself will speak in Korean, but you can take the software from the English firmware .zip and use that to setup the camera and view your recordings. Im not seeing any other differences, and everything that the camera literally says is also paired with the LED lights. So, you can turn the voice off entirely and you wont even realize that its the Korean firmware.
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^^^ so i just read something:
1> you can see live video feeds using a video out....AWESOME
2> you can see the video on an Android OS phone/tablet....and save it on the devices memory....
is the 2nd point true ??? if so fawk all that am gonna order right now LOL...
1> you can see live video feeds using a video out....AWESOME
2> you can see the video on an Android OS phone/tablet....and save it on the devices memory....
is the 2nd point true ??? if so fawk all that am gonna order right now LOL...
#191
For #2, as long as you have a micro-SD card slot on your phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...=search_result
The cool thing with the program is you can change all your settings and save them onto the card, no PC needed. You can even update firmware directly from your phone.
Unfortunately my phone doesnt have a memory card slot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...=search_result
The cool thing with the program is you can change all your settings and save them onto the card, no PC needed. You can even update firmware directly from your phone.
Unfortunately my phone doesnt have a memory card slot
Last edited by civicdrivr; 03-16-2012 at 01:15 AM.
#194
I fucking left my memory card at work, so wasn't able to test it out at night.
I will be picking up a fuse box connector when I visit Korea in few weeks... and might pick up filter that minimize glares.
I will be picking up a fuse box connector when I visit Korea in few weeks... and might pick up filter that minimize glares.
#195
I think civic got a great deal on his blackvue... currently in Korea, they are going for around $259 (if I were to compare dollar to won as 1:1) to $300 mark.
If some of you guys actually do want to save some cash, I will pick one for anyone is interested.
edit: currency is about 1: 1.12, so it won't be much.
If some of you guys actually do want to save some cash, I will pick one for anyone is interested.
edit: currency is about 1: 1.12, so it won't be much.
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civicdrivr (03-16-2012)
#196
Im going to pick up one of those fuse connectors as well. Im just trying to decide if I want it on a switched or constant port. The BlackVue draws approximately 3w per week in parking mode, if the car will be parked longer then that Id just disconnect the camera from the plug.
They Power Mate that BlackVue sells has a failsafe built in that cuts power to the unit when the battery gets to a certain level, but Im cheap
They Power Mate that BlackVue sells has a failsafe built in that cuts power to the unit when the battery gets to a certain level, but Im cheap
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civicdrivr (03-16-2012)
#200
Okay, here is my sample:
Forgive my radio noise (ESPN)
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You can hear my black cam going off to E mode twice because of those bumps... I think it's bit sensitive for my taste.
Forgive my radio noise (ESPN)
<object width="640" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z0bMe63whBA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z0bMe63whBA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>
You can hear my black cam going off to E mode twice because of those bumps... I think it's bit sensitive for my taste.
Not sure I can justify since I don't drive much though.
And I know that freeway... 2 freeway south bound all the way to the end where Echo Park is, right?