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Old 02-12-2013, 03:03 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by MmmDieselFumes View Post
From that "reading material" link I posted, that's apparently a replica/clone/knock-off. Green lettering on the bottom indicates replica, where-as black lettering on a white background up on the top is a legitimate one. Difference being replica's don't record true 720p (interpolates 640x480 frames), and whatnot. Might be the reason the IR LEDs don't do much? Not knocking it, just pointing it out to other potential buyers.
I'm sure mine was a knockoff since the footage i've seen was definitely upscaled 720p, the mic is horrid, and it had a horrible beep which I disconnected. Totally worth the $25 price tag though.

I'm still not convinced the IR LEDS do anything. The night videos posted were in fairly lit areas. 6 LEDS isn't going to be wide enough nor powerful enough, but that's what headlights are for.

I'm eventually going to get a Blackvue soon though.
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