Anyone use a dash cam?

[otoz]

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

If I got a dash cam I'd probably spend the extra coin and get something purpose built and fairly autonomous like this. Does this one start and stop recording automatically when power is applied and removed or do you have to start it up and shut it down each time?

It starts and stops automatically, I have it wired in to the vehicle power. It records constantly and overwrites the oldest *tame* stuff on the card, It keeps high gforce events longer as they may be important. You can power it at all times and put it into "parking mode" where it will only record if it senses motion also, but i haven't experimented with this mode.

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by otoz

It starts and stops automatically, I have it wired in to the vehicle power. It records constantly and overwrites the oldest *tame* stuff on the card, It keeps high gforce events longer as they may be important. You can power it at all times and put it into "parking mode" where it will only record if it senses motion also, but i haven't experimented with this mode.

Parking mode is awesome. You should try it out.

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[MmmHamSandwich]

Originally Posted by otoz

It starts and stops automatically, I have it wired in to the vehicle power. It records constantly and overwrites the oldest *tame* stuff on the card, It keeps high gforce events longer as they may be important. You can power it at all times and put it into "parking mode" where it will only record if it senses motion also, but i haven't experimented with this mode.

Gotta say I am pretty blown away by how well designed the interface and software is for that thing. Pretty simple and intuitive but seems capable. I think I might pick one of these up!

[luscious]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

The one issue with the Blackvue is the firmware. You cant mix them, so a Korean camera needs to use the Korean firmware. Which means the voice prompts arent in English nor is the software. A member on another forum I frequent posted this:



I havent tested if that works yet though, but plan on doing so shortly.

It worked for me!

[sickmint79]

just installed mine

for some reason i set it to chicago but it's off by like 6 hours

[Rossman]

Originally Posted by sickmint79

just installed mine

for some reason i set it to chicago but it's off by like 6 hours

How do you get the files out of this unit?

Is there a USB port so you can just connect a laptop or do you have to pull the SD card every time - if so, is this a simple operation?

I'd be interested in archiving some of the data, want to know how easy this is facilitated!

Thanks

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Rossman

How do you get the files out of this unit?

Is there a USB port so you can just connect a laptop or do you have to pull the SD card every time - if so, is this a simple operation?

I'd be interested in archiving some of the data, want to know how easy this is facilitated!

Thanks

Theres a micro SD card in the camera, and they supply you with an SD card adapter and a usb card reader. Just pop the card out of the side of the camera, put it in your computer and you can pull the recordings directly off the card.

[MmmHamSandwich]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I run a Blackvue DR400G

Originally Posted by driver01

+1

Originally Posted by mushilea

+2

Originally Posted by sickmint79

i ordered one

Originally Posted by otoz

+1

Originally Posted by luscious

It worked for me!

Sorry to spam quote everyone, but since this product has no authorized retailers in the U.S. I figured I'd ask where you got yours and if you recommend the retailer. Thanks!

[Rossman]

EDIT: Ugh, my bad

I believe this was the place several people have bought from. I will order from them, seems ok to me!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BlackVue...item1c278bdf4c

EDIT (redux!): I also emailed them to ask how much it is with the Power Magic Pro included (prevents the parking mode from completely draining your cars battery, seem a wise investment)

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Sorry to spam quote everyone, but since this product has no authorized retailers in the U.S. I figured I'd ask where you got yours and if you recommend the retailer. Thanks!

I got mine on eBay months ago. Find a seller with good feedback and a history of selling them.

[Rossman]

On a somewhat related note, does anyone know how much a new rear-view mirror costs?

Interested in possibly integrated the BlackVue into the mirror so it is less obvious (less likely to make for a smash-and-grab), but I do not want to screw up my factory mirror Maybe best to buy a new one and screw that up first!

[MmmHamSandwich]

Originally Posted by Rossman

I also emailed them to ask how much it is with the Power Magic Pro included (prevents the parking mode from completely draining your cars battery, seem a wise investment)

Please do let us know what price they come back to you with, thanks!

[cgrey]

Originally Posted by sickmint79

just installed mine

for some reason i set it to chicago but it's off by like 6 hours

Unpack this file and run it on your PC. It will put a file on the SD card. Set the time ahead, say 10 minutes. Get out to your car, reinsert the card and when the clock matches the time you selected power up the camera. It will say "setting the time".

http://eng.pittasoft.com/bbs/board.p...oad01&wr_id=34

[Rossman]

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Please do let us know what price they come back to you with, thanks!

They got back to me: $35.00USD