The Dashcam / Car Video Recorder (DVR) Thread

blackasta · 18th April 2014, 13:39

I got this one from snapdeal. But due to my immense foresight(!), forgot to order the SD Card - shall get one and post the review soon. Not expecting too much though!

http://www.snapdeal.com/product/enem...-and/519260629

rajivr1612 · 18th April 2014, 22:17

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Originally Posted by unk9ja

During the discussion and installation, I asked my friend if he is able to extend a discount to TeamBhp members and he has agreed to do so. If anyone is interested, please contact Roshan on +919731987218 for more details.

Your post was a ray of hope. A dash cam seller from India. Was interested in LS400W and saw a YouTube review of the same. The video quality both day and night is good. Called up Rohan and got to know that the said model costs 15,000 INR. Out of bounds for me. I was considering SJ1000, but the thing I am worried about is shipping delays, customs issues etc.
I think now I have to go with SJ1000.

guyfrmblr · 18th April 2014, 22:52

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Originally Posted by blackasta

I got this one from snapdeal. But due to my immense foresight(!), forgot to order the SD Card - shall get one and post the review soon. Not expecting too much though!

http://www.snapdeal.com/product/enem...-and/519260629

I have bought this last month and its pretty decent for that price. I have observed that it does not introduce noise in the video due to the shakes. Stays stable at all kind of roads even in night mode. I still haven't figured out how to change the date and time. The menu is quite annoying. The video lags a bit if the resolution is set to SVGA. Works well with QVGA and VGA. The camera mode works best if set to 5 MP. I'll upload some videos when time permits and share it here.

blackasta · 19th April 2014, 01:40

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Originally Posted by guyfrmblr

I have bought this last month and its pretty decent for that price. I have observed that it does not introduce noise in the video due to the shakes. Stays stable at all kind of roads even in night mode. I still haven't figured out how to change the date and time. The menu is quite annoying. The video lags a bit if the resolution is set to SVGA. Works well with QVGA and VGA. The camera mode works best if set to 5 MP. I'll upload some videos when time permits and share it here.

The menu is indeed annoying, but I have successfully changed date/time.

The date/time option is in the 2nd menu.
Once you reach that option, click the 'record' button and choose 'set'. You should enter into the menu where you can see date format, date and time in 3 lines.
In here, the up/down buttons change the value, and pressing the record button after that 'sets' the value and highlights the next value.
Repeat this for each field (date format, year, month,day, hour, min), and date / time should be set.
Pulling the battery out resets the date / time.

bblost · 29th April 2014, 11:17

The same camera was used to record this boring long video of driving down the 36 hairpin bends in Ooty-Masinagudi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfMWYq32jjY

@blackasta: Thanks for the time setting tip. Will do it on my way back home.

4k_jz · 23rd July 2014, 14:22

Please confirm if this listing is the same as the shenzhen dvr? http://www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HD-Portab...baaa87e&_uhb=1

This is the cheapest I could find.

naveen.raju · 23rd July 2014, 14:40

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Originally Posted by 4k_jz

Please confirm if this listing is the same as the shenzhen dvr? http://www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HD-Portab...baaa87e&_uhb=1

This is the cheapest I could find.

I have ordered the same thing this week. Should be getting it in couple of days. I found a cheaper option:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-2...794354992.html

But since there's a delay in getting the product, I decided to go with the ebay seller.

4k_jz · 23rd July 2014, 20:29

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Originally Posted by naveen.raju

I have ordered the same thing this week. Should be getting it in couple of days. I found a cheaper option:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-2...794354992.html

But since there's a delay in getting the product, I decided to go with the ebay seller.

Never purchased anything from aliexpress. I request you to post pics of the dash cam when you receive it. Also, a video will help in checking the IQ of the cam.

Thanks

naveen.raju · 23rd July 2014, 22:25

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Originally Posted by 4k_jz

Never purchased anything from aliexpress. I request you to post pics of the dash cam when you receive it. Also, a video will help in checking the IQ of the cam.

Thanks

Shall post the video and pics this weekend. Expecting to receive the package on friday. Since the package is without the SD card, I had to purchase it from another seller.

speedsatya · 25th July 2014, 01:21

All these days I had been using a paid app on the iOS but a phone app has its own set of disadvantages when used as a full time DVR.

Ordered a DOD LS430W through amazon. Will post more updates once I receive the product.

naveen.raju · 25th July 2014, 09:05

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Originally Posted by 4k_jz

Never purchased anything from aliexpress. I request you to post pics of the dash cam when you receive it. Also, a video will help in checking the IQ of the cam.

Thanks

Got the DVR yesterday. Pretty good for the price. Havent installed the SD card. Shall post some videos this weekend. Here are some pics:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3487717

guyfrmblr · 25th July 2014, 09:35

The ring which is used to tighten the camera to the holder broke yesterday. Looks like its made up of very delicate quality. I fixed the ring using Araldite but it gave up this morning while driving. No idea what to do with it now.

Dry Ice · 25th July 2014, 11:01

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Originally Posted by guyfrmblr

The ring which is used to tighten the camera to the holder broke yesterday. Looks like its made up of very delicate quality. I fixed the ring using Araldite but it gave up this morning while driving. No idea what to do with it now.

Can you post a pic of this "ring"?

guyfrmblr · 25th July 2014, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Dry Ice

Can you post a pic of this "ring"?

This is the broken ring due to which I'm unable to tighten the camera onto the holder.

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4k_jz · 25th July 2014, 16:10

[quote=guyfrmblr;3487869]This is the broken ring due to which I'm unable to tighten the camera onto the holder.

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How did it break?
You can try feviquick(the last option I join anything with). Do scratch off the araldite first.
Replacing with another mount might be a good option. http://www.ebay.in/itm/Windshield-Wi...9e468c5&_uhb=1
If the mount part on the camera is fasten by bolt, it could be replaced by the above.

18th April 2014, 13:39	#61
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,406 Thanked: 2,917 Times View My Garage	re: The Dashcam / Car Video Recorder (DVR) Thread I got this one from snapdeal. But due to my immense foresight(!), forgot to order the SD Card - shall get one and post the review soon. Not expecting too much though! http://www.snapdeal.com/product/enem...-and/519260629
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23rd July 2014, 14:22	#66
4k_jz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: delhi Posts: 54 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	re: The Dashcam / Car Video Recorder (DVR) Thread Please confirm if this listing is the same as the shenzhen dvr? http://www.ebay.in/itm/NEW-HD-Portab...baaa87e&_uhb=1 This is the cheapest I could find.
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25th July 2014, 01:21	#70
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	re: The Dashcam / Car Video Recorder (DVR) Thread All these days I had been using a paid app on the iOS but a phone app has its own set of disadvantages when used as a full time DVR. Ordered a DOD LS430W through amazon. Will post more updates once I receive the product.
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25th July 2014, 09:35	#72
guyfrmblr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 1,215 Thanked: 4,739 Times	re: The Dashcam / Car Video Recorder (DVR) Thread The ring which is used to tighten the camera to the holder broke yesterday. Looks like its made up of very delicate quality. I fixed the ring using Araldite but it gave up this morning while driving. No idea what to do with it now.
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25th July 2014, 16:10	#75
4k_jz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: delhi Posts: 54 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	re: The Dashcam / Car Video Recorder (DVR) Thread [quote=guyfrmblr;3487869]This is the broken ring due to which I'm unable to tighten the camera onto the holder. Attachment 1266350 How did it break? You can try feviquick(the last option I join anything with). Do scratch off the araldite first. Replacing with another mount might be a good option. http://www.ebay.in/itm/Windshield-Wi...9e468c5&_uhb=1 If the mount part on the camera is fasten by bolt, it could be replaced by the above.
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