Why is it so hard to find a camera to use as a dashcam? One that has a clear video that doesn't cost much?
1110807
The camera I had bought broke on me , if you want the best camera for a dashcam I would go with the go pro , I have been using it for about 2 to 3 years and wow you get some great footage you see things that you missed while driving , like nails you almost ran over , or cops sitting in plain site and did not see sitting there waiting for you to wizz by so they can give you a ticket, again Go pro is your best bet , qaulity photos and footage and great dependability when it counts lets say you were in a wreck and it was not your fault you have proof in great video footage.
1110808
If anyone is still looking check out ASIN B00FONBG1A for the cheapest but still good quality purpose built DashCamera.
1049773
This camera is now obsolete, so if you want to buy it, check Ebay. I sold mine last year. Sorry.
2237436
No there is not. That is the difference between this camera and it predecessor model. This device has a capacitor which provides only enough power to allow for an orderly disk write of the recorded data and shutdown. But with a dash cam, that is all you really need. The benefit of this configuration is one of fewer heat issues. Most electronic devices that are meant to be used in car windshields/dashboards are susceptible to overheating, particularity when in direct sunlight/hot weather. But the real issue with these things is usually not the devices themselves but rather the batteries they contain. I have actually had batteries burst/explode on other devices. The use of a capacitor rather than a battery resolves many of these issues. the drawback to this is that you must be tethered to a power supply for the camera to operate. As this is designed to be an in-car dash cam with access to the vehicle's power, when used as intended this should not really be an issue.
1315248
Absolutely! That is exactly why I got this baby. Works really well. It records in 15 min increments so if you need to use the footage you don't need a ton of editing. Mine came with the attachment to mount it to the dash, along with the belt clip and headband mount. Mine also came with waterproof case too.
1707783
I've had good use if it. In fact, I just finished using it just last week. Have you tried the steady cam option on your dslr? have you tried it on another vehicle? when my footage started getting shaky, my vehicle obviously had suspension issues.
1785101
Another group of worthless answers as usual...heres an actual responsehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIU5Y7K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1thats the link for a new mount....and to the guy complaining about the "license plates" for the price this camera is AMAZING...Ive caught several accidents, and gotten license plates. You do have to be fairly close but this isnt 3mp with license plate reading technology built in smh.
523589
The camera is just a camera with networking capabilities. Really iffy network capabilities. If you're looking for a reliable internet video link, look elsewhere. This is not it.
1504984
Yes and no, what I mean by that is the screen is rather large for the car, I have it in my SUV with plenty of room on the dash. Everything is included, however if I were you I would by a different camera, there is a good one for about $20. The included camera will work for a short time, but many of the people buying it, including me, have problems with it not being waterproof.
1957126
Have used this videocam at nite as a car dash camera and on my bike. So far have no problems. Better than my obsolete go pro hero I that I have over used for over 2 years. The built-in video screen will give you the answer to your question too.
1073964
These cameras are fixed focus. I would return it and spend a little more money and get a decent quality DashCam that works like the G1W (Amazon ASIN:B00FONBG1A)Check out DashCamTalk for more information.
1982016
You will need a micro-sd card to use the camera no matter what. Then you use the Mobius (mSetup) sogtware to configure the camera as a dash camera.
1254883
Please see this link http://finedashcam.com/collections/finevu-pro-full-hd-dash-cam/products/finevuprofullhd
1367032
Nothing you can put on a dashcam is going to be powerful enough to illuminate anything much beyond your own hood. IR LEDs are useful only for dashcams that are taking pictures INSIDE your car.
1698096
Yes, that is a big problem with this dash cam.I am changing this cam out and replacing it with a Blackvue model. I have a Blackvue in another truck and it's very easy to use and set up.
1766472
It cannot when installed as directed: there is only one camera on this unit and it is designed to face the road. Other dashcams are available, however, that are designed to film both the passenger cabin (and sometimes by inclusion, part of the area behind the vehicle via the rear window) and the roadway in front of the vehicle at the same time; this just isn't one of them.
932297
I started out with a " Car Back-Up Camera ",It came with a 3" monitor & I think it cost me under $40.00, After seeing it's Video limits, I Ordered a #25.00 Camera for Inside/Outside use & a 100 Ft. Cable from Video Security. and a V-S, 4-Ch. Video-Quad, Color Video Processor & Hooked it up to a 7" LCD HDTV I had ( Note-A good mini-monitor with a RCA Video Input jack will work well as well) The Camera & Cable cost me about $35.00 total at AMAZON. In fact, after shopping around at Other stores on the Net, Amazon had the best prices around! A hint about the cameras, NOT all models are built the same! I have purchased very Expensive Cameras that didn't outlast many of my cheaper units. Your Control Box, If you get the one I got, Comes with a remote, but very poor instructions on how to set-up each camera. Without naming Brands, A Unit I got at Amazon, Has a Sun Visor to help keep the Sun from blinding the Camera, It's Lasted over 1 year so far, in all of the very cold to Hot weather we get in TEXAS. This unit has a built in Telephoto lens of about 10mm, The IR LED'S allow you to see in near total darkness for over 60' (Ft.) Depending on your Choices & Uses , Your NIGHT Vision will very as it is in Black & White Mode at Night, But turns into COLOR in the Day Light. Hope this was helpful, Albert
85460
I had many people look at the one I had and not one person could get it to download to a disc. I needed it for weddings. I sold mine and bought a Nikon. To each his own, maybe I had a bad one that I was not aloud to return? When a camera shop and many other videographers could not make it work I sold it!Have a good time with itLaura