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G1W-C 2.7inch 1080P Full HD Car DVR Dash Cam Capacitor Model $42.99 USD Delivered @ Gearbest

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G1W-C 2.7inch 1080P Full HD Car DVR Dash Cam Capacitor Model $42.99 USD Delivered @ Gearbest
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fchis on 26/09/2014 - 20:07 gearbest.com (6177 clicks)
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I7pU4YVaxM4 youtube review
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As we all known, as more and more people own their cars and prefer to self-driving travel, a reliable and affordable Car DVR seems to be a necessity for them. Here we highly recommend G1W-C 2.7 inch 1080P Full HD Car DVR, confidently say that it just fits all your expection! Innovative 120 degrees ultra-wide angle lens make it convenience for you to capture and record more beautiful unforgettable scenery. Unique HDMI provides 5Gbps data transfer brand width, transmiting audio signals without commpression and high definition video signals easily. In addition, loop-cycle recording enables it to automatically cover the earlier segment so that you need not to face the trouble of manually removed. G1W-C 2.7 inch 1080P car DVR will effectively record every details during driving way, which provides both the video and pictures evidence that help you identify the responsibility of traffic accident. Experience the entertainment of self-driving travelling way and record every unforgettable scenery with this innovative Car DVR right now! Its amazing and powerful features is waiting for your witness!

Highlights:

  • 2.7 inch LCD screen, 1080P FULL HD video
  • 12.0MP image resolution
  • 120 degree wide angle lens
  • 30/60 frames per second for smooth video flow
    Powerful document protection, even in the recording process, the occurrence of sudden power outages, machine damage, etc., video will be intact
  • Support HDMI output, AV-OUT(mini USB interface)
  • Seamless loop-cycle recording function
  • Automatic circulating video recording in driving
  • Improve time and date display, no need reset when restart
  • Support Micro SD card extension up to 32G (not included)
  • This G1W-C use capacitor instead of battery, it is much safer

http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_67201.html

seller rating: http://www.resellerratings.com/store/gearbest/page/4
forum discussion: http://slickdeals.net/f/7081546-g1w-c-dashcam-1080p-140-wide… note: I found out the deal by browsing the gearbest website not through the forum

Edit: from gearbest rep regarding stocks level,

Store Rep gearbest 2 min ago new
Dear OZB members, hope everyone is having a great weekend. We are very glad to see that a lot of members are interested in our G1W-C dashcam. It is one of our best selling car dvr, and we are trying our best to offer it at possibly the best price online.

However, we didn't expect this deal was shared to OZB, so we only have 220 in stock. The first 220 orders will be shipped out before Oct 1. Since the National Day in China is coming soon (7 days holiday), we don't expect the next batch of G1W-C to be back in stock any day before the Oct 8. So orders after the first 220 will probably be dispatched around Oct 10. We will keep the post updated once we have a more accurate date.

We changed the status of this product to "Back Order", so you can still submit a order and make a payment authorization via PayPal. This means you just authorize us the rights to charge your order payment in the next 25 days. In this way, you don't actually pay for the order until we have G1W-C back in stock and ready to ship.

Thank you all for your understanding, and hope you all have a wonderful day!
Gearbest Team

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  • nothommus on 26/09/2014 - 20:31
    +4

    If this is the legit one, i picked this up for $75 a couple of months ago and would highly recommend it. Blows basically anything you can buy off the shelf for the same price out of the water.

    • Guy Incognito on 26/09/2014 - 20:33
      +5

      Word!

      I've had one for nearly a year now and it's sensational - especially for the price.

    • stewy on 26/09/2014 - 23:07
      +1

      Had mine for a few months, it's def the best camera for the pricepoint f $75 when I got it. This price is great!

  • bc879 on 26/09/2014 - 20:41

    How long do these dashcams stay on for when the car is not turned on? (i.e, leaving the car to go somewhere)

    • jazzymc on 26/09/2014 - 21:10
      +2

      These capacitor versions turn off almost immediately. I have this model with capacitor and trust me the capacitor ones are better. I previously had one with a lithium battery and it didn't last long. Lithium batteries are sensitive to heat and so the car is the worst place for them. The batteries die quickly and are non-replaceable. Furthermore I've read that its possible for the lithium batteries to leak or explode when they get too hot. So bottom line, capacitor model car dash cameras are a must and this model is one of the best!

      • bc879 on 26/09/2014 - 21:21

        Thanks for the advice, however, I found the info I needed. The capacitor G1W doesn't record with the car turned off, but the G1WH does. I'm gonna go for that one

        • joeyjoe on 26/09/2014 - 21:49
          +3

          The battery won't last long on the G1WH by itself…maybe 30 mins at best

      • andyken on 26/09/2014 - 22:39
        +1

        i've got mine with battery one, survive last summer, no problem at all.

      • SaberX on 26/09/2014 - 23:02

        Question - a capacitator i assume has no battery so it's run by the car's battery when it's on i.e. wiring is it?

        If so, I saw a youtube video where the comment was a capacitator's date/time function resets everytime it turns off e.g. you exit the car - which would be a pain (afte rall who has time to reset the date/time every single time you get into a car) , is this true???

        If it is, does it even matter? I assume for insurance claims and other issues they don't care about date/time stamps since anyone can set a backdated or different date to anything?

    • tdw on 26/09/2014 - 23:48

      if you want a dashcam that can run when not plugged into ciggy socket/you're parked: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/162725#comment-2268688

  • rmamila on 26/09/2014 - 20:51

    Innovative 120 degrees ultra-wide angle lens

    Is this a good lens angle? Camera must be good but 120 degrees won't cover anything if some one suddenly change the lanes right in front of you. I have 170 degree one but the quality is not good. Wish if this had a bit wider angle.

    • bradbenn on 26/09/2014 - 21:02

      There's a wide angle equivalent of this model called the G1WH but doesn't have the capacitor.

    • liquid metal on 26/09/2014 - 21:21

      Looks wide enough to me:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySPs84M-x0M#t=27

      It's $50, has a capacitor and the quality is good. If anyone wants more for that money that person should seriously reconsider his/her wishes cause they are a bit unrealistic.

      • rmamila on 27/09/2014 - 00:25
        +1

        after being on OZB for some time, I actually had a long wish list for the $50 cam, but only mentioned one :)

      • Gravy on 27/09/2014 - 09:08

        Fark…. dude on motorbike at 2:28 heading the wrong way. :/ But nothing too unusual for that part of the world I guess.

  • codeworxsteve on 26/09/2014 - 21:06

    Is this legit? Seems cheap

  • Moots on 26/09/2014 - 21:10
    -1

    Is this legit?

  • liquid metal on 26/09/2014 - 21:18

    Ordered. If it's not legit it goes back and paypal dispute. I reckon it's legit, though.

    • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2014 - 23:28

      Is there a way to tell?

      From what I heard gearbest does not exactly have the best reputation.

  • SavatteDodo on 26/09/2014 - 21:42

    Anyone knows how long for shipping ?

    • haovit on 27/09/2014 - 00:20
      +1

      gearbest does not have the best reputation on delivery. I once ordered from them and 5 days later my order status was still processing :-(

    • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 27/09/2014 - 13:45
      +4

      Dear OZB members, hope everyone is having a great weekend. We are very glad to see that a lot of members are interested in our G1W-C dashcam. It is one of our best selling car dvr, and we are trying our best to offer it at possibly the best price online.

      However, we didn't expect this deal was shared to OZB, so we only have 220 in stock. The first 220 orders will be shipped out before Oct 1. Since the National Day in China is coming soon (7 days holiday), we don't expect the next batch of G1W-C to be back in stock any day before the Oct 8. So orders after the first 220 will probably be dispatched around Oct 10. We will keep the post updated once we have a more accurate date.

      We changed the status of this product to "Back Order", so you can still submit a order and make a payment authorization via PayPal. This means you just authorize us the rights to charge your order payment in the next 25 days. In this way, you don't actually pay for the order until we have G1W-C back in stock and ready to ship.

      Thank you all for your understanding, and hope you all have a wonderful day!
      Gearbest Team

  • Nousernamehere on 26/09/2014 - 21:56
    +1

    I've been wanting to get a dashcam for my Mazda 3, but I'm not game to screw around with the A pillar trim due to the curtain airbags.
    Seems to be plenty of good deals around lately!

  • Moral hazard on 26/09/2014 - 21:57

    Bought one. Can't wait.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2014 - 18:29

      So exciting

  • 1Dollar on 26/09/2014 - 21:59
    +1

    the A118 posted earlier looks better, more compact and hidden. However, this looks really big and can be seen outside. Which model is better in terms of performance and quality?

    • liquid metal on 26/09/2014 - 22:09

      Can't say anything about the quality but the A118 has a battery hence not good with our hot weather. Just order the rear view mirror mount and you should be fine. Every camera can be seen from outside if you look long enough. If someone breaks into your car because of a cheap dash cam, well, I don't know why anyone would do that.

      • rmamila on 27/09/2014 - 00:31
        +2

        I have a friend who had his passenger side window of his brand new BMW smashed. The only thing he lost was the Melway reference book he had left on the passenger seat.
        After hearing that I would think twice to even leave a paper towel on the passenger seat when I park near railway stations.

    • sahat on 26/09/2014 - 22:12
      +2

      Hope this can help
      https://dashcamtalk.com/compare/1/54,1/b40--a118-vs-g1w/

  • mikeInside on 26/09/2014 - 22:04

    How does it compare to the previous Gearbest dashcam deal?
    Should I be feeling regret for buying the that one?

    edit: oops looks like I had the same question as abracadabra

    • liquid metal on 26/09/2014 - 22:11

      Get the one from this deal. It has a capacitor. The A118 has a battery. When I think about how crazy hot my Galaxy S3 gets when I charge it in the car I don't want to have a dash cam with a battery.

  • Kewok on 26/09/2014 - 22:10

    Just ordered 2, thanks :)

  • voldemort on 26/09/2014 - 22:23

    Darn, I just bought the G1WH from the last thread, https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/162607, what do I do now :(

    • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2014 - 00:50

      Use one for the rear, I prefer H for the wider angle

  • crazyj on 26/09/2014 - 22:26

    Thanks OP, got one as well!

  • Jayphen on 26/09/2014 - 22:28
    +1

    Self-driving is the best driving

  • G5 on 26/09/2014 - 22:34
    +4

    Grab a rear-view mirror mount while you're there: http://www.gearbest.com/car-gadgets/pp_68511.html

    Just make sure it will fit your rear view mirror arm.

  • SavatteDodo on 26/09/2014 - 22:38

    Thanks OP

  • somethingguy on 26/09/2014 - 22:43

    Bought, cheers OP, I've been waiting for this :D

  • SaberX on 26/09/2014 - 22:44
    -1

    I got pointed to the G1WH link too from the road rage forum post. Just wondering but the angle of this lens appears smaller than the G1WH - does anyone know if , or have tried the G1W-C and can confirm that the angle of the lens isn't too bad/as restricting as it sounds? Would you still be able to see someone coming out of a roundabout from your sides or turning into you from abit to your sideSs? or are these cams purely for forward recording of accidents or incidents?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/162607

    Would this also use a 32GB Kingston only SD class 10 cards like the G1WH post?

    One other thing I noted is that the youtube video for the G1WC:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySPs84M-x0M#t=27

    At the start of the video it's alot more blurry to see rego plates and in general compared to the youtube videos from the seller in the G1WH thread? Is the camera on a lower quality recording, or is the quality that blurry/bad?? at least I think it isn't that great?

    I've never had or looked into dash cams, but from the sounds of it these G1xx cams seem to get a good writeup - is that right? If anyone could educate an amateur like me that'd be great, looking for something not too pricey to 'try out' incase a questionable accident happens .

    Also how would one go about recording rear view movements/accidents? Appears some linked product items on sale on online stores have cameras that have the main front viewing camera, and rear view lens on the back of the product? Are these any good? Or for this sub $60 price you can't go past these G1WH/G1W/G1W-C models?

    Also what's the difference between a capacitor and battery? Sorry i know amateur question, but is it just a head in the car issue, where a capacitor avoids that? And if so how long does a capacitor charge run? Or does it have to run from in-car electronics?

    • SaberX on 26/09/2014 - 22:47

      Sorry another question….

      Do these attach to your front screen or the back of your rear view? Or is this attachable to your dashboard?

      Most importantly with these G1xx models DVRs are they removable cradles, that you can setup the suction etc and remove the camera from the housing when exiting the car i.e. throw it in the glove box.

      I assume because like a GPS system these are prone to stupid criminals who can't tell the difference that it's cheap and will break in to steal it? So just wanted something with the ease of removal and therefore you don't have to restick/setup the cradle each time you get in/out of a car…

      • paizuri5 on 26/09/2014 - 22:58
        +2

        I'll try and answer a few of your questions (I own a G1W-C):

        Not sure where the rumours that it needs a Class 10 came from - but I've heard the exact opposite. Most Class 10 cards seem to end up with errors in the files for some reason, so cheaper cards are recommended.

        I think mine has a poverty 16gb class 2 or 4 card and works fine.

        The unit comes with a suction cup which you can mount anywhere, but some models come with a rear-view mirror clamp as well. So you can choose where you attach it (the mirror clamp didn't fit on my Honda Civic, though).

        I think the capacitor/battery issue is related to heat. In summer, the temperatures in the car can damage a battery (or worse), whereas a capacitor should be better.

        You can remove the camera from the cradle, but it's obviously locked in there pretty tight to prevent it shaking/falling whilst recording, so it might take some effort. It might slowly degrade the plastic on the mount if you keep detaching it.

        • SaberX on 26/09/2014 - 23:26

          The class 10 kingston rumours came from the G1WH link that was on sale recently that I also linked above.

          It seems the G1W-C also uses a microsd?

          When you say a suction cup, the suction cup is attached to the main camera, but this camera can then detach from the structure which the suection cap is attached to?

          Coincidentally I also have a 2009 honda civic! how about you? So if yours doesn't fit to your mirror mine probably won't though.

          I assume becuase you said removing the camera from the cradle might remove /wear down the plastic, that the suction mount is seperately attached to the cradle, which is in turn attached to the camera?

          How is your capacitor in terms of operation - does it lose the date/time when you turn off your car? And to be powered do you therefore need a wire running down from your camera connected to the cigarette lighter?

          Thanks for your help/advice.

          P.S. do you remove yours from your car when it's parked? Been targetted for break ins because of it?

        • paizuri5 on 26/09/2014 - 23:35
          +2

          @SaberX: Yeah I've seen heaps of Ebay/Chinese sellers claim it needs a class 10 Kingston only, but I did my research watching youtube videos and reading forums - most had issues using class 10 for some reason. I just checked and confirmed mine is a 16gb SanDisk class 2 and works perfectly fine so far.

          The camera is a small rectangle unit: http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1898666906_1/Free-Shippin…

          The suction mount is attached via the square at the top: http://i.imgur.com/CHUTuuW.jpg

          The rear-view mirror clamp is attached via the square at the top: http://img08.taobaocdn.com/imgextra/T1Mjo_FcRiXXXXXXXX_!!0-i…

          So you could detach the camera from the mount at any time, but it might be a hassle since you will have a cable + the lock is in fairly securely.

          I've only used the camera twice (got it a few days ago), and it's kept time and date. In order to operate it, you must have it connected to the lighter (so it can turn on/off when the car is turned on/off respectively). The capacitor is only there to save the data after you've switched off the car battery.

          Also…try 1997 Civic haha. Wondering why I bought a dashcam for such a poverty car.

          edit: I don't remove mine, because I doubt my car would be targeted for break ins anyway lol.

        • SaberX on 29/09/2014 - 07:59

          @paizuri5: THanks for the clarification pictures. Looking at that suction mount am I correct in saying I'd have some difficulties sticking it to an uneven dashboard? The new civics say 2009 onwards have angled dashboards etc, and not just plain flat, so if so can I either a) mould the suction cup at an angled surface i.e. not flat or b) can you mount the mount at an angle but have the actual camera on a rotational base so you can sort of turn it to be straight angled (like a rear view mirror if you get what i mean)?

          That's good that the date/time keeps. I guess you won't be not using your car for 4 or 5 days (which I sometimes don't if i'm flying for work) - so won't know if capacitor can keep charge that long?

          Ahhh, that's true no one would target you as much. Tossing up if it's worth the hassle for me if someone breaks my screen just to grab it (inconvenience)… hmm i've been lucky to have had no accidents to date requiring a dash cam… hmmm.decisions decisions.

          is your cable just let out freely?

    • Kelvin H. on 26/09/2014 - 23:12
      +1

      Here's an snapshot at a roundabout with the G1W-C.
      http://aciai.me/i/TlgE8.png

      As for the rego plates, if you're within several metres of another car the plate is visible. You just have to pause frame by frame to be able to see the plate. Here's a few examples at sunset. Notice the cars to the right.

      http://aciai.me/i/PWqxb.png
      http://aciai.me/i/lc716.png
      http://aciai.me/i/qiymD.png
      http://aciai.me/i/SgLhM.png

      With the G1W-C, you can't use the camera it without having it plugged in.

      • SaberX on 26/09/2014 - 23:29

        Cheers - tbh the pictures i find it hard to make out most of the nearest cars license plates! I assume on video and travelling at speed you'll struggle to make out cars rego? Contrast to videos by the G1WH online they appear high quality - i assume therefore the G1W-C is less quality? The only thing that i liek though is this capacitor thing - if the aussie heat is going to kill your lithium battery real quick there's no point having the G1WH - unless that can be permanently hooked up by cable?

        So i assume from your pictures the main purpose is to prove not at fault etc than exact details of a rego if a speed and run or something?

        Also what do you do with yours once you park? Do you remove yours? Otherwise given yours is on the dash have you ever been targetted for a break in? I'm afraid idiots will mistake these for GPS systems or worse they'd steal it anyway as its an electronic.

        • Kelvin H. on 26/09/2014 - 23:39

          I find it legible. Quality does depend a lot on the speed you're travelling at and the weather conditions. Not sure about the G1W-H as I haven't had experience with one but I don't think you can really go wrong with either being so cheap.

          Yeah, that's exactly the reason I got it for being a P plater with high excess…

          No, I just leave it there. Just put it in a discreet location (http://aciai.me/i/k8dwp.jpg). None of my friends really noticed until I pointed it out.

        • SaberX on 29/09/2014 - 08:03

          @Kelvin H.:

          haha what serious? that's so obvious stuck on your windscreen like that - your friends must be daydreaming :D

          But yeah…. good that you could wire it through your car chassis.. hmm can't quite figure out what i'd do with mine currently except have it run down the front of my dashboard to the cigarette lighter.. sigh :(

    • Kelvin H. on 27/09/2014 - 00:10

      Forgot to mention, I'm using a Samsung 32GB Class 10 microSD with no issues.

      • nothommus on 27/09/2014 - 08:36

        Sandisk class 10 here, no issues at all.

        • fchis on 27/09/2014 - 10:19

          Thanks, edited.

  • hen dawg on 26/09/2014 - 22:47
    +2

    Dashcams with batteries are OK in snowy Russia. Aussie summers are quite different

  • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2014 - 22:52

    How do you link up the wiring? Just attach to fuse box? Running a cable along the side of your car is pretty ghetto.

    • Kelvin H. on 26/09/2014 - 23:31
      +9

      This is how I have mine set up.

      http://aciai.me/i/k8dwp.jpg
      http://aciai.me/i/ijsJu.jpg
      http://aciai.me/i/Ou9gn.jpg

      Just tucked the cable into the roof lining, then tucked into the seal, run it down under the footwell and then behind the trim then into the cigarette lighter.

      My mate on the other hand cracked open the power adapter (because the camera only takes 5V IIRC) and wired it to a nearby 12V ignition wire.

      • SaberX on 26/09/2014 - 23:33

        Ouch never thought of this - don't know much about cars and how to setup wires running through it, so i assume i'd look like an idiot sticking this to my dashboard and just running a cable straight down my middle of my electronics to the cigarette lighter… lol

      • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2014 - 23:51
        +1

        That looks pretty good, thanks for the pics.

      • PinzVidz on 27/09/2014 - 10:44
        +5

        http://aciai.me/i/ijsJu.jpg

        Not really a good idea where you've run the cable, as it may restrict operation of your curtain airbag in the event of a stack. You need to remove the top part of the A pillar trim and run the dashcam cable behind the (rolled up) airbag.

        • Kelvin H. on 27/09/2014 - 12:07

          Thanks, didn't think about that. Will fix it up.

    • MrMeow on 27/09/2014 - 00:16
      +5

      Here's a good tutorial on how to hide the cables

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwD8Ilk-MHU

      and here's a link to the adhesive cable clips he refers to

      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10Adhesive-Car-Cable-Clips-Cable-…

  • paizuri5 on 26/09/2014 - 22:59

    Lol my G1W-C just arrived the other day, costing me $55… posted gearbest link in the last dashcam deal and now they've slashed the price. Feeling that buyer's remorse.

    • bb_hunter on 26/09/2014 - 23:03

      Same here, bought an Opus C-3100 battery charger for $39 two months ago and a month later they slashed to $36.

      • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2014 - 15:21
        +1

        Have you considered getting some legal advice on this?
        I mean who do these guys think they are???

        There's 3 dollars involved here for god sakes.
        I'd have been okay with 2, but THREE dollars :oS :oS :oS

        ;o) ;o) ;o)

      • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 27/09/2014 - 16:27
        +2

        Dear bb-hunter,

        We wish to apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you. we start a group buy BLF, if more than 500 units are sold, As promised, a $2 coupon would be sent for each unit bought, but to show our sincere gratitude, a $3 coupon is now posted in the buyer’s GB account to all those who bought in the first 500 units!! (Any one who bought in $39 but not get the $3 coupon, please kindly PM me with your order#, we will check it for you soon.)

    • Store Repgearbest @ GearBest on 27/09/2014 - 16:32
      +4

      Dear paizuri5,
      I'm very sorry to hear that, can you tell me order number and gearbest account, i would be set a $9 gift card for you.
      Once again, we wish to apologize to you for any inconvenience. We hope to hear from you soon.
      Best regards
      Karen

      • paizuri5 on 27/09/2014 - 22:57
        +1

        Thanks Karen, but I purchased from another retailer on ebay. Appreciate the offer though, great customer service.

  • effgee on 26/09/2014 - 23:09
    +2

    great deal. Also loved the local touch:

    as more and more people own their cars and prefer to self-driving travel

  • impoze on 26/09/2014 - 23:27
    +1

    thanks, ordered one for the wife and one for me

  • whirlpool_guy on 26/09/2014 - 23:52
    -8

    Not a bargain. This DVR costs $30 shipped on eBay.

  • unity1 on 26/09/2014 - 23:58
    -1

    Authentic processor: Novatek NT96650 + Aptina AR0330

    This one: Novatek 96650

    • tinx on 27/09/2014 - 00:12

      Aptina AR0330 is a CMOS sensor

      • unity1 on 27/09/2014 - 00:27

        Sorry video mentioned chipset. Nothing about sensor (Aptina AR0330) information in their specs. No harm checking first.

  • Toph Beifong on 27/09/2014 - 00:18

    Are these easy to mount and remove from the windscreen? Is the mount fragile?

  • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2014 - 01:02

    I'm not sure what the story is about Class 10 cards here. What forums suggest not using Class 10? The Youtube review says that he 'thought' it was the issue with corrupt files but it turned out to be not using the included charger, so not actually the Class 10 being the issue.

  • sirs2k on 27/09/2014 - 01:08
    +1

    So if you have to connect this to car charger and the review said splitting it so you can charge the phone as well caused problems then how will I charge the phone?

    Can't you hook it up direct to car battery and use motion sensor so it can turn off say after 5 mins of no movement?

    • Davo1111 on 27/09/2014 - 02:12
      +1

      The issue (i believe) is the power draw. The camera and phone together require more than it can get. Therefore it causes issues.

      Couple of solutions

      1. change one of the devices to a different lighter socket
      2. Wire in another lighter socket from the battery (don't forget to run a relay!)
      3. Change the existing wire to a thicker gauge (probably inadvisable)

      Can't you hook it up direct to car battery and use motion sensor so it can turn off say after 5 mins of no movement?

      not this camera, the expensive ones generally offer that. If you choose the battery model, it will run the battery down before shutting off. The battery life degrades in the heat, hence the capacitor model. That model shuts down pretty much straight away (as soon as you turn the ignition off)

      • sirs2k on 27/09/2014 - 10:53

        Thanks Davo.

        I called a relo who's a car electrician. He said you can hook it up direct to fuse box and have it turn on and off with ignition so you don't have to split your cigarette lighter

        Got me one :)

  • bb20 on 27/09/2014 - 02:16
    -3

    Bought one but have to go through PayPal. I hate PayPal!

    • nocure on 27/09/2014 - 20:06

      You won't hate it when you have to dispute a sale to get you money back, now you have 180 days after the sale…PayPal rules

  • constantly L8 on 27/09/2014 - 04:24

    got it in my favorite color (BLUE) one for the same price :D

  • [Deactivated] on 27/09/2014 - 05:16
    +13

    I hope I don't crash my car between now and the 6 months before I receive the dashcam

  • thanq on 27/09/2014 - 06:24

    Cool thanks op. Now to wait for a memory card :p could anyone kindly suggest one ?

    Cheerio

  • almostfrench on 27/09/2014 - 06:52

    Any that can record while your car is parking during the day and at night?

    • nothommus on 27/09/2014 - 08:41

      Wouldn't storage size be an issue here? I have a 32gb card in mine and I get 5 hours of recording, before it loops. Say I park at 5:30pm, someone backs into my car at 6pm, the footage would be overwritten come morning..

      • tdw on 27/09/2014 - 15:00

        good point. unless it has some bump detection file lock feature.

  • voiper99 on 27/09/2014 - 08:02

    Sorry for the silly question, but just to confirm, do you charge the camera by plugging it into the cigarette lighter socket?

    • nothommus on 27/09/2014 - 08:39
      +1

      Sorta, this camera doesn't really 'charge', but you do power it from a 12v cigarette lighter socket. It only operates when the car or ignition is on.

  • DadBangr on 27/09/2014 - 08:45

    For anyone that has one, is the connector on the camera a USB mini b? Would the cable in the pic below fit in it?

    This type - https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/rPFYBeDx-eomTZjE4ScE…

    I ask because I still have a cable there from my last camera which melted in a Perth summer and wouldn't have to run a new one through the roof etc!

    Cheers.

    • Kelvin H. on 27/09/2014 - 09:37
      +1

      Yes.

      • DadBangr on 27/09/2014 - 10:10

        Thanks mate, my cable is well hidden and run with virtually none visible and didn't want to have to rip it all out and run another, cheers!

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