Dash Cam?
Once you turn the car on is the video normal? I'm considering this camera and probably won't be using the parking mode, but I'm curious if my car sits out in the sun if I'll get the purple video even after I start up the car?
For instance, the high today is suppose to be 107. I'm curious if my car sits out in the heat for a few hours if the camera will malfunction until the interior cools down (which will probably take a while)?
I may just end up getting the ITB-100 instead.
For instance, the high today is suppose to be 107. I'm curious if my car sits out in the heat for a few hours if the camera will malfunction until the interior cools down (which will probably take a while)?
I may just end up getting the ITB-100 instead.
I use it how they advertised it. With parking mode on while I am out doing something.
Looks like the price went up to $269 with dream-seller. Huge jump. Also they are selling a new 2nd version.
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/sold-.../#post14739373
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/ca...3748182-2.html
Skimming through forums, I guess they do have heat issues.
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/sold-.../#post14739373
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/ca...3748182-2.html
Skimming through forums, I guess they do have heat issues.
Last edited by iNfectious; Aug 21, 2012 at 11:25 PM.
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From: DFW - TX
I broke down and got one off ebay for $180 shipped and it finally arrived yesterday. I'm not planning on using parking mode due to the purple video issue since I live in Texas, but I want it hardwired so I don't have wires hanging everywhere.
From reading through these forums it seems like there are various ways to do this, like through the rear view mirror, radio harness, etc. Does anyone have any instructions or pictures of how to do this (any method)? I'd really like to give my husband some sort of direction before I turn him lose in my car. He is very handy and has wired some stuff in his previous car, but he is not familiar with the IS at all. I've got an '08 non-navi 250.
From reading through these forums it seems like there are various ways to do this, like through the rear view mirror, radio harness, etc. Does anyone have any instructions or pictures of how to do this (any method)? I'd really like to give my husband some sort of direction before I turn him lose in my car. He is very handy and has wired some stuff in his previous car, but he is not familiar with the IS at all. I've got an '08 non-navi 250.
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From: ontario
i was surfing around on youtube looking at random videos and i stumbled upon a lot of "insurance fraud schemes" where people just stop in the middle of the road to try and get you to rear end them.
also another one which a lady STOPS in the middle of the road and BACKS herself into your front and tries to blame it on you because it would seem like you hit her... it's all messed up what people do...
im glad i have a dashcam as it is absolutely the best investment to save from fraud insurance and just in general not having to deal with extra bull**** that's unncessary due to stupid people on the road
also another one which a lady STOPS in the middle of the road and BACKS herself into your front and tries to blame it on you because it would seem like you hit her... it's all messed up what people do...
im glad i have a dashcam as it is absolutely the best investment to save from fraud insurance and just in general not having to deal with extra bull**** that's unncessary due to stupid people on the road
I broke down and got one off ebay for $180 shipped and it finally arrived yesterday. I'm not planning on using parking mode due to the purple video issue since I live in Texas, but I want it hardwired so I don't have wires hanging everywhere.
From reading through these forums it seems like there are various ways to do this, like through the rear view mirror, radio harness, etc. Does anyone have any instructions or pictures of how to do this (any method)? I'd really like to give my husband some sort of direction before I turn him lose in my car. He is very handy and has wired some stuff in his previous car, but he is not familiar with the IS at all. I've got an '08 non-navi 250.
From reading through these forums it seems like there are various ways to do this, like through the rear view mirror, radio harness, etc. Does anyone have any instructions or pictures of how to do this (any method)? I'd really like to give my husband some sort of direction before I turn him lose in my car. He is very handy and has wired some stuff in his previous car, but he is not familiar with the IS at all. I've got an '08 non-navi 250.
My rear one through passenger C pillar.
No pics. If your husband can change the oil on his car he won't have a problem with running these wires.
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From: CA
In case anyone cares about the mic quality on these Blackvues...I present to you a simple microphone mod makes a HUGE difference in sound quality for about $10
The audio on the Blackvue DR400g-HD stinks. I can barely make out my own voice. So I dug through my laptop spare parts and ripped a microphone off an Apple Macbook Pro 13" laptop chassis I had extra (you can find these mics on ebay for $10). The mic is a bit bigger but there's more than enough room for it. It took about a minute to desolder the old mic and solder on the new one.
Makes a huge difference in the quality and clarity of voices/music in the background.
Here's a pic:
The audio on the Blackvue DR400g-HD stinks. I can barely make out my own voice. So I dug through my laptop spare parts and ripped a microphone off an Apple Macbook Pro 13" laptop chassis I had extra (you can find these mics on ebay for $10). The mic is a bit bigger but there's more than enough room for it. It took about a minute to desolder the old mic and solder on the new one.
Makes a huge difference in the quality and clarity of voices/music in the background.
Here's a pic:
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From: GA
Stumbled here with the search engine.
Looking for advice on dash cams and I think I will buy the new BlackVue DR650GW-2CH
http://dashboardcamerareviews.com/blackvue-dr650gw-2ch/
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...ds=DR650GW-2CH
Looking for advice on dash cams and I think I will buy the new BlackVue DR650GW-2CH
http://dashboardcamerareviews.com/blackvue-dr650gw-2ch/
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...ds=DR650GW-2CH
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From: Niagara Falls
GoPro doesn't need recharging as long as it is plugged in to cigarette lighter.
No risk of GoPro being stolen since I activate the cloaking device that came with the car ( CPO ) anytime I walk away from it.
No risk of GoPro being stolen since I activate the cloaking device that came with the car ( CPO ) anytime I walk away from it.
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