Record a trip in the countryside to share with friends
Dashboard mounting hardware included
This review is from: Dash Mount Car Video and Sound RecorderPros: Camera size, good battery life, good mounting adhesive, steady image.Cons: 50 min recording time between resets, focal range too close, usless laser aiming device, bad positioning of external power plug, tightening knob tends to loosen up, camera loop records over previous video on SD card.The camera itself performs at advertised. The camera has a small footprint and doesn't obscure your forward view. Setup was easy (3 steps), and the mounting tape used is very dependable and is still holding well. Battery life is good (about 2.5-3 hrs), and a 12v lighter plug is included for external power. The image is very steady considering the amount of bouncing motion a typical car goes through.The 50 min recording time is a minor inconvenience and is not noticeable during normal usage. The reset time is relatively short (a few seconds). Unfortunately, the focal range is such that the vehicle ahead of you appears closer than it actually is (ie 30' between cars looks like 12'). This can be a detriment if the video is being used for insurance purposes (ie: following too close?). The red laser used for positioning is pretty much useless in daylight. It also requires you to continuously hold down a button to use. This makes it impossible to accurately aim as the slightest hand movement throws off the aiming. This function is also dangerous to attempt while driving. The external 12v power plug is located on the TOP of the unit! The bottom or rear would have been the most natural choice. Also, the tightening knob used to secure the camera to the mounting base often loosens up (road and/or engine vibration?), allowing the downward pressure of the plug to throw off the camera's aim.Overall, the product is O.K. You'll just have to remember to:1. Frequently tighten knob and check aiming.2. Rely more on battery power to avoid 12v cord aiming issue.3. Use between 1GB and 2GB card for longer continuous record times.4. Unless needed, clear out the video images on the SD card after each trip.5. Give yourself plenty of room between cars to avoid perception of "following too closely."
This review is from: Dash Mount Car Video and Sound RecorderPut the camera on my dashboard and the very next week, a car pulled out in front of me, I hit them (not my fault) and I got the whole thing on tape. This camera is already well worth the price I paid for it in protection.
This review is from: Dash Mount Car Video and Sound RecorderThe one thing special about this camera is that it automatically deletes the oldest files as the memory card fills up. In other words, it acts like a cockpit voice recorder on a plane that keeps the last hour or so and deletes everything older. This is useful because most digital cameras require that you delete some files if they fill up (and those cameras would stop recording every time this happens). The big weakness in this camera is that it will not be useful in a big crash. If the 12V power gets cut, the video file disappears. (It is possible that the file hidden on the card in some form, but I could not find it with a flash file recovery utility.) If after a big crash the power is not cut (or if you have backup batteries in it) it will delete the file in an hour or so when the card fills up. In such a situation, who will remember to stop the recording and save your evidence?
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