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Posted: 2/27/2017 9:00:54 PM EDT
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nightwolf357:
I really hope this camera is worth it. . I think it will be especially for the price. If not, turn around and sell it easily.. hah It's cheap enough compare to the normal price. I jumped in as well. It would be nice if a lower price was unlocked. 
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Posted: 2/28/2017 1:51:04 AM EDT
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I'd been thinking about the Rexing V1P, but I think I may go with the Viofo A119. $99 and it appears to be a bit better overall. I think I want a rear camera though, but not sure I want to drop the coin for something that you can actually use the footage from. The V1P quality from the rear camera does not impress me. Decent price, but that's about it. I could run 2 of the A119, but I don't want it clogging up my rear view. Also, 2003 Expedition, I'm in the back liftgate (not the glass) quite often. Have to run enough extra cord for the motion of the liftgate and when not in use, the cord would have to just hang, I guess. Decisions, decisions.
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Posted: 3/15/2017 3:19:30 AM EDT
[#3]
Just got the tracking number for my MassDrop BlackVue! Excited!
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Posted: 3/16/2017 5:57:30 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By edcurtis:
Just got the tracking number for my MassDrop BlackVue! Excited! |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 12:45:00 PM EDT
[#5]
Went with the A119 for now. Caught an idiot going the wrong way in a round about in my first day's use. Fast forward to 1:40.
 Viofo A119 first day |
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Posted: 3/20/2017 2:19:26 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By igozumn:
Went with the A119 for now. Caught an idiot going the wrong way in a round about in my first day's use. Fast forward to 1:40.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj_mVYBovqcI have a bunch of clips to post, I need to make a compilation video. The camera is fully behind my rearview mirror from my point of view, but I can hit the "save" button easily by feel now. The bad part is that it only prevents for overwriting the exact file that it's on. So once I saw an idiot and hit the button, but it had gone on to the next 3 minute file in the 3-4 seconds between the idiot and the time I hit the button. So the file I wanted was overwritten by the time I went to download everything. I wish it had some logic that told it to save the previous file if it's within 30 seconds of changing. So if it's anything serious I need to download within about 5-6 days so it's not overwritten. 64gb lasts me about a week of travel. |
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Posted: 3/20/2017 6:17:11 PM EDT
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On the way to the range yesterday morning-
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Posted: 3/20/2017 7:31:31 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dog1:
On the way to the range yesterday morning- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBseYFAZphs |
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Posted: 3/20/2017 8:30:55 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Good heads-up play on those incoming. I've been driving this highway for years and have learned to keep my eyes peeled. |
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Posted: 3/20/2017 8:43:30 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dog1:
On the way to the range yesterday morning- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBseYFAZphs |
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Posted: 3/20/2017 9:14:43 PM EDT
[#11]
Night test.
 Viofo A119 first night test and GPS. I'd say I'm pretty happy/satisfied for $100. |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 7:27:51 PM EDT
[#12]
I had the Blackvue installed for 30 minutes, take short drive and catch a woman blowing stop sign to almost t-bone me. Nice!
Now I'm trying to get this damn Power Magic Pro hooked up and I can't figure it out. I found a fuse with constant power and one with switched power. I found a solid ground. No worky. y pls? |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 8:13:53 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By edcurtis:
I had the Blackvue installed for 30 minutes, take short drive and catch a woman blowing stop sign to almost t-bone me. Nice!
Now I'm trying to get this damn Power Magic Pro hooked up and I can't figure it out. I found a fuse with constant power and one with switched power. I found a solid ground. No worky. y pls?  How to Hardwire a Blackvue Power Magic Pro - Blackboxmycar.com |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 8:16:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: edcurtis]
[#14]
Quote HistoryYea, I've watched that video 30 times. No dice.
I'm sure it's a switched power issue? When the car is on, the Power Magic Pro lights up and is working and providing power. When I turn the car off, it's all off completely. |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 1:38:47 AM EDT
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Question, I mounted the blackvue on my windshield and appears to work great. The question is this, the view from the camera shows that the edge of the wiper blade only clears about half of the viewable area of the camera. I am guessing that it would be a smart idea to move the camera a bit lower so that line is either at the top of the viewable area or below it?
Also if that is the case then what is the best way to remove the camera from the windshield without breaking the mount, as well as cleaning off the old adhesive to apply the new patch? |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 1:51:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: edcurtis]
[#16]
Use some floss or string behind the adhesive or since its on glass just a razor blade.
Have you tried to rotate the camera? It does have click positions to adjust up or down. Try that before removing. Mine is mounted almost directly under my rearview mirror. |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 2:24:16 AM EDT
[#17]
I mounted mine right behind the right side of the rearview mirror, so the cam is about the same exact level as the mirror.
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Posted: 4/10/2017 7:33:47 PM EDT
[#18]
So I finally got some video from the A119 that I wanted to share. A guy riding on top of a car in the HOV lane at about 80 mph. Beats the hell out of the occasional failure to yield and my swearing at same.
So what is everyone using for quick editing .mp4 videos? Freeware much preferred. |
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Posted: 4/10/2017 7:38:26 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mPisi:
So I finally got some video from the A119 that I wanted to share. A guy riding on top of a car in the HOV lane at about 80 mph. Beats the hell out of the occasional failure to yield and my swearing at same. So what is everyone using for quick editing .mp4 videos? Freeware much preferred. GoPro studio |
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Posted: 4/15/2017 1:38:26 AM EDT
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At the beginning of the thread a guy had to replace his dashcam because the sun burned it out. How much of a concern is that for the blackvue? A hot car and a camera that runs hot while looking into the sun? I also got the blackvue IR and thought it would help with the outside view but the IR LEDs just cause glare at night and I don't think I can turn them off. Any ideas or do I just put tape over them?
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Posted: 4/25/2017 4:08:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/25/2017 7:33:52 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryYou came very close to being in their way
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Posted: 5/3/2017 12:31:25 PM EDT
[#23]
What about the BlackVue DR450-1CH?
BlackVue DR450-1CH Says it has a capacitor instead of a battery. Don't plan to run dual and put one on my rear window since it's tinted. Where are you guys placing these on your front window? My front window has aftermarket tint on the top. Any pictures? How hard is it to line up correctly since there's not screen on it? |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 4:25:15 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Daps:
What about the BlackVue DR450-1CH? BlackVue DR450-1CH Says it has a capacitor instead of a battery. Don't plan to run dual and put one on my rear window since it's tinted. Where are you guys placing these on your front window? My front window has aftermarket tint on the top. Any pictures? How hard is it to line up correctly since there's not screen on it? |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 6:20:48 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By louisianarebel:
How tinted? I just stuck mine right under mirror, under tint strip. Rear window is 20% and can still see fine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By louisianarebel:
Originally Posted By Daps:
What about the BlackVue DR450-1CH? BlackVue DR450-1CH Says it has a capacitor instead of a battery. Don't plan to run dual and put one on my rear window since it's tinted. Where are you guys placing these on your front window? My front window has aftermarket tint on the top. Any pictures? How hard is it to line up correctly since there's not screen on it? It's 20% So where are you mounting it on the rear window? Still not sure I want to spend the extra money on a rear camera though |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 8:24:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: louisianarebel]
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Daps:
Got any picts on that front mount setup? You can PM if you don't want to post in the forum. It's 20% So where are you mounting it on the rear window? Still not sure I want to spend the extra money on a rear camera though 
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These are screenshots instead of actual captures. So not as pretty. 
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Posted: 5/3/2017 8:31:36 PM EDT
[#27]
You must have UV tint on the front because I don't see it but that gives me an idea of where to mount it. Line the lens up with the rear view mirror post and camera kind of in the middle line of the rear view
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Posted: 5/3/2017 8:52:55 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Daps:
You must have UV tint on the front because I don't see it but that gives me an idea of where to mount it. Line the lens up with the rear view mirror post and camera kind of in the middle line of the rear view 
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Posted: 5/3/2017 8:56:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By louisianarebel:
Not my truck. I wouldn't drive a tundra. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By louisianarebel:
Originally Posted By Daps:
You must have UV tint on the front because I don't see it but that gives me an idea of where to mount it. Line the lens up with the rear view mirror post and camera kind of in the middle line of the rear view 
Still gives me idea of where to position it when I get one. Still think I'm just going with the one cam. |
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Posted: 5/3/2017 11:46:21 PM EDT
[#30]
Have you guys found GPS useful?
My Garmin GDR35 is dying, and I haven't really needed to keep any footage, so I don't know if the GPS is worth the extra coin. |
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Posted: 5/4/2017 12:18:37 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mall-Ninja:
Have you guys found GPS useful? My Garmin GDR35 is dying, and I haven't really needed to keep any footage, so I don't know if the GPS is worth the extra coin. Wouldn't spend a lot of extra coin on it. |
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Posted: 5/4/2017 1:18:46 AM EDT
[#32]
I can confirm... the rear camera does not work at night with 5% tint.. lol
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Posted: 5/12/2017 7:28:08 AM EDT
[#33]
A heads up for anyone looking at the G1W-CB or similar models, Gear Best is running a sale on them for just under $29 for the next 4 days. Free slow shipping from China. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html Amazon price is around $50. I have two of these. One doesn't keep the date and time but records fine. Even at $50 these cameras take great video for the price.
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Posted: 5/12/2017 9:34:20 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mall-Ninja:
Have you guys found GPS useful? My Garmin GDR35 is dying, and I haven't really needed to keep any footage, so I don't know if the GPS is worth the extra coin. |
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Posted: 5/12/2017 9:39:29 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SWIRE:
A heads up for anyone looking at the G1W-CB or similar models, Gear Best is running a sale on them for just under $29 for the next 4 days. Free slow shipping from China. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html Amazon price is around $50. I have two of these. One doesn't keep the date and time but records fine. Even at $50 these cameras take great video for the price. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 |
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Posted: 5/12/2017 11:08:33 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rufusrufgut:
If you click on the US button it's 23.99 and presumably ships from the US. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rufusrufgut:
Originally Posted By SWIRE:
A heads up for anyone looking at the G1W-CB or similar models, Gear Best is running a sale on them for just under $29 for the next 4 days. Free slow shipping from China. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html Amazon price is around $50. I have two of these. One doesn't keep the date and time but records fine. Even at $50 these cameras take great video for the price. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 Here is a direct link with the US button selected. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 |
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Posted: 5/12/2017 1:03:35 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SWIRE:
I just clicked that, saw it, and came here to post about it. Thanks for posting that update. Only 146 pieces left and I am going to order several. Usually the US option is more expensive or doesn't include free shipping. Here is a direct link with the US button selected. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SWIRE:
Originally Posted By rufusrufgut:
Originally Posted By SWIRE:
A heads up for anyone looking at the G1W-CB or similar models, Gear Best is running a sale on them for just under $29 for the next 4 days. Free slow shipping from China. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html Amazon price is around $50. I have two of these. One doesn't keep the date and time but records fine. Even at $50 these cameras take great video for the price. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 Here is a direct link with the US button selected. http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196898.html?wid=44 |
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Posted: 5/12/2017 9:34:02 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rufusrufgut:
LOL, it's the same link I posted. Anyway, after reading some of the Amazon reviews, I think I'll pass even if it is only 24. dollars. |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 1:23:17 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SWIRE:
What were the reasons you passed? People here we raving about them when they first came out. It was often recommended in this thread. That is how I first found out about them years ago. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SWIRE:
Originally Posted By rufusrufgut:
LOL, it's the same link I posted. Anyway, after reading some of the Amazon reviews, I think I'll pass even if it is only 24. dollars. I usually read the 3 and 4 star reviews unless something is getting a ton of 1's and after reading everyone is having the same problem I find myself trying to look at youtube reviews now |
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Posted: 5/13/2017 2:03:12 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SWIRE:
What were the reasons you passed? People here we raving about them when they first came out. It was often recommended in this thread. That is how I first found out about them years ago.  
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Posted: 5/15/2017 8:12:59 PM EDT
[#41]
I have two that I ordered from Gearbest, one of them is almost three years old and still works great. Thanks for the heads up on the sale, now going to buy two for the price of one.
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Posted: 5/15/2017 9:57:00 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rufusrufgut:
The biggest reason is it seems there is an issue with sd cards. I looked at all the one star ratings and it was a common complaint among others. |
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Posted: 5/20/2017 10:17:10 PM EDT
[#43]
Maybe a unique situation, maybe not. Aside from the desired good video quality, and auto recording, I need something as small as possible that has these. The new car has tiny little windows and no good place to mount a cam at all, and my wife won't remember to turn it on. And it's also a magnet for idiots. Speed, etc would be nice, but mostly I just want front view video that doesn't obstruct our already limited view.
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Posted: 5/21/2017 1:02:33 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dan_Gray:
and my wife won't remember to turn it on. |
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Posted: 5/25/2017 9:29:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SWIRE]
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rufusrufgut:
The biggest reason is it seems there is an issue with sd cards. I looked at all the one star ratings and it was a common complaint among others. www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8F3LD0 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rufusrufgut:
Originally Posted By SWIRE:
What were the reasons you passed? People here we raving about them when they first came out. It was often recommended in this thread. That is how I first found out about them years ago. www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8F3LD0 I did find several old files on the card, which means the shock sensor tripped and made them read only. When that happens it seems to cause more problems with cards, across brands not just with this camera. I had a $250 dash cam that would brick SD cards. It did something so that the card could not be deleted, formed, or even repartitioned. My advice is either turn down or turn off the g-sensor for all models of dash cams and that should help with some of the memory card issues. My 4 new DVRs showed up. The new one I tried keeps the date. I will be swapping out the old one. |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 2:10:50 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kar98k:
Maybe it's a Chinese clone issue? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kar98k:
Originally Posted By rufusrufgut:
The biggest reason is it seems there is an issue with sd cards. I looked at all the one star ratings and it was a common complaint among others. |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 2:13:07 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By louisianarebel:
How tinted? I just stuck mine right under mirror, under tint strip. Rear window is 20% and can still see fine. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By louisianarebel:
Originally Posted By Daps:
What about the BlackVue DR450-1CH? BlackVue DR450-1CH Says it has a capacitor instead of a battery. Don't plan to run dual and put one on my rear window since it's tinted. Where are you guys placing these on your front window? My front window has aftermarket tint on the top. Any pictures? How hard is it to line up correctly since there's not screen on it? |
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Posted: 5/31/2017 2:43:19 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitulu:
I have had two of those cameras. One with the battery, and one with the capacitor. Both of them killed my FM radio reception when I hardwired them in. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitulu:
Originally Posted By kar98k:
Originally Posted By rufusrufgut:
The biggest reason is it seems there is an issue with sd cards. I looked at all the one star ratings and it was a common complaint among others. |
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Posted: 6/1/2017 11:44:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: laxman09]
[#49]
Just curious what microSD cards you guys recommend for a BlackVue650S-2CH Ill have in a couple weeks once the latest massdrop shipment goes out. Ideally I would like something with enough recording space to last 12 hours without writing over old material since I leave my vehicle in park/ride lots for work.
ETA: I will have the hardwire kit installed so it will be running in parking mode for around 12 hours each day while Im at work. |
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Posted: 6/1/2017 11:52:51 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By laxman09:
Just curious what microSD cards you guys recommend for a BlackVue650S-2CH Ill have in a couple weeks once the latest massdrop shipment goes out. Ideally I would like something with enough recording space to last 12 hours without writing over old material since I leave my vehicle in park/ride lots for work. ETA: I will have the hardwire kit installed so it will be running in parking mode for around 12 hours each day while Im at work. My second 650 from massdrop arrives Saturday 
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