There appears to be a big surge lately of people getting these. I can see them being useful but I would have concern about draining the car battery and a conspicuousness installation. Anyone have any experience with these in the past? Any specific model worth looking into? What about installation...
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My $100 DR32 has been with me for a year and a half exactly. It has gone through 4 seasons with no problem. From the hottest day in summer to the coldest day in winter, it has not failed me once yet. It turns on as soon as I get in the car and turns off 20 seconds after I'm out. If it died tomorrow, I would gladly buy another just like it.
I have a 32gb card in and each time I have checked what I recorded, it was always full of interesting info...especially summer with people walking on the sidewalks...
I have a 32gb card in and each time I have checked what I recorded, it was always full of interesting info...especially summer with people walking on the sidewalks...
I have..
I have the "ojocam Pro dashcam New Mini 0801 HD 1080P Dash Camera with 32gb samsung micro sd card, G-sensor and GPS" for sale at (the rainforest site for 139.99). I highly recommend this device. Razor sharp video quality. It also comes with a 32g micro sd card. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and the camera itself is one of the smallest on the market. It also records audio and has user select-able time/speed/GPS stamp on the video's it takes. Install is a breeze. The camera takes video's in 5 minute increments. The files are very large and take several hours to upload. If you watch videos from the sd card the quality is excellent.
I have the "ojocam Pro dashcam New Mini 0801 HD 1080P Dash Camera with 32gb samsung micro sd card, G-sensor and GPS" for sale at (the rainforest site for 139.99). I highly recommend this device. Razor sharp video quality. It also comes with a 32g micro sd card. It plugs into your cigarette lighter and the camera itself is one of the smallest on the market. It also records audio and has user select-able time/speed/GPS stamp on the video's it takes. Install is a breeze. The camera takes video's in 5 minute increments. The files are very large and take several hours to upload. If you watch videos from the sd card the quality is excellent.
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I've had my cheap Chinese unit since Dec. No issues. It's too hot to touch if I leave it in the window in the sun, but it still works fine. Dropped it once onto a hard tile floor, the USB connector is a bit skewed now, but still going strong.
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Well I've pulled the trigger, after reading all the posts here, and in reading reviews from Dashboard Camera Reviews and Canada Dashcam I decided to get the BlackVue DR500GW
The main reason why I went for this one is Costco's support. If I have problems with it, I can simply bring it back to a local store to have it replaced. No international shipping.
I will report on my findings with useability and reliability on this unit once I've had it for at least a month.
The main reason why I went for this one is Costco's support. If I have problems with it, I can simply bring it back to a local store to have it replaced. No international shipping.
I will report on my findings with useability and reliability on this unit once I've had it for at least a month.
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Progress report on the POV by MobileSpec. As I mentioned previously it was blowing fuses in the included power adapter(the in vehicle one). It was only two fuses and hasn't blown another one since. After the second one blew I took a while to scroll through the on screen menu and discovered a "Frequency" setting. It was a choice of 50hz or 60hz and was on the default of 50hz. I set it to 60hz and haven't blown a fuse since, is it possible that the 50hz setting was causing fuses to blow in the in-vehicle charger? Other than this little glitch this has been a very cool accessory.
A very useful comparison of dashboard cameras (in German)
http://www.pocketnavigation.de/2013/12/test-vergleich-dashcams/
Mentioned here.
(Almost) all models can be found on ebay.
http://www.pocketnavigation.de/2013/12/test-vergleich-dashcams/
Mentioned here.
(Almost) all models can be found on ebay.
Since I have a dash-mount for my smartphone (Nexus 5), I've been using CaroO Pro as a dashcam app. I also got a Bluetooth OBD-II device so CaroO can get the diagnostic data for my car.
It was a fun little project. The primary downside is I wish those videos could be tagged in such a way that Google+ would ignore them and not make stories about my drive home, etc.
It was a fun little project. The primary downside is I wish those videos could be tagged in such a way that Google+ would ignore them and not make stories about my drive home, etc.
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Is there a Canadian retailer who sells the mini 0806?
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Canadadashcam.com should have them.
As far as I know there are options in market which are easy to install and can be bought online.
One good option is Garmin Dash Cam TM 20 Standalone and other is PAPAGO GS11-US Dash Cam GoSafe from PAPAGO. These dash cams cost around CAD$150-$200
And there are several benefits of installing a dash cam like:-
1. Dashcam Can Prove of Value within Court
2. Dash Cams Can Decrease Your Insurance Premiums
3. Safeguard You From Insurance Scams
4. Provides undeniable footage proof and also works as a silent witness in the event of an accident
5. Produces a good defense from hit-and-run and theft
6. Provides GPS monitoring with vehicle speed (if equipped).
7. Minimizes the time to resolve a claim by the court of law or by the insurance company.
8. Has been proven to enhance a driver's driving behavior.
9. Provides employers with security that employees are following company rules when driving fleet vehicles.
One good option is Garmin Dash Cam TM 20 Standalone and other is PAPAGO GS11-US Dash Cam GoSafe from PAPAGO. These dash cams cost around CAD$150-$200
And there are several benefits of installing a dash cam like:-
1. Dashcam Can Prove of Value within Court
2. Dash Cams Can Decrease Your Insurance Premiums
3. Safeguard You From Insurance Scams
4. Provides undeniable footage proof and also works as a silent witness in the event of an accident
5. Produces a good defense from hit-and-run and theft
6. Provides GPS monitoring with vehicle speed (if equipped).
7. Minimizes the time to resolve a claim by the court of law or by the insurance company.
8. Has been proven to enhance a driver's driving behavior.
9. Provides employers with security that employees are following company rules when driving fleet vehicles.
This is 2019 and a lot of these dash cams have been produced and upgraded. People now see the benefits. If you looking to install one, you should go for Blackvue Pro or Thinkware F770. I use Blackvue DR550, but the latest version in the market is Blackvue DR750S-2Ch. The cost is around $300 on amazon, you'll love its features. The App is excellent.
I was given an ORBT956 (PAPAGO?) dash cam as a gift. The functionality is pretty good. The only issue I am having is that their is a speed alarm that I can't seem to turn off. I am far from being a speed demon, but to have constant beeping the moment you go over 100 km/h is pretty annoying. Anyone have any ideas?
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I searched the web and there is no such model number. There are lots of Papago GoSafe models. Type the exact name, model, followed by "operating manual" into a web browser and download the operating manual. Search the PDF for "speeding alert" and you should be all set. Or give us the correct model number and we'll find it.
us.papagoinc.com
I downloaded one manual and found the following instructions:
1. Down arrow to get into menu
2. Driving Safety
3. Speed Limit Sign - Can Enable, Disable, or mute.
Whenever I purchase or receive a device that has an instruction manual, I download it, file it and read it so that I can understand the device' capabilities and change it to suit my needs. It also typically makes searching for features easier.
PAPAGO! | Products
us.papagoinc.com
I downloaded one manual and found the following instructions:
1. Down arrow to get into menu
2. Driving Safety
3. Speed Limit Sign - Can Enable, Disable, or mute.
Whenever I purchase or receive a device that has an instruction manual, I download it, file it and read it so that I can understand the device' capabilities and change it to suit my needs. It also typically makes searching for features easier.
What I found was a Geko "Orbit 956"
It has a speed warning but nothing in the manual.
There is a firmware update that includes an option to disable the speed warning.
www.mygekogear.com
It has a speed warning but nothing in the manual.
There is a firmware update that includes an option to disable the speed warning.
Orbit 956 4K UHD Dual Dash Cam - GekoGear
4K (Front) & 1080p (Rear) Wi-Fi for Instant File Sharing GPS Logging Time Lapse Recording Speed Reminder Driver Fatigue Alert Supports up to 128GB 32GB MicroSD Included G-Sensor
www.mygekogear.com
Oh thank you so much!What I found was a Geko "Orbit 956"
It has a speed warning but nothing in the manual.
There is a firmware update that includes an option to disable the speed warning.
Orbit 956 4K UHD Dual Dash Cam - GekoGear
4K (Front) & 1080p (Rear) Wi-Fi for Instant File Sharing GPS Logging Time Lapse Recording Speed Reminder Driver Fatigue Alert Supports up to 128GB 32GB MicroSD Included G-Sensor
That is the model I have. The reason I said it was a PAPAGO model is that who runs the Geko phone support. As you indicated, there is nothing in the manual about disabling the speed warning.
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