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Originally Posted By motoguzzi: So I bought a G1W-C on Amazon, making sure to use Spytec as the vendor and not the cheaper versions. So far It is pretty decent but it seems to have the problem where it freezes on the WELCOME screen when I start the vehicle. If it is unplugged from the outlet and plugged back in it does start up but sometimes takes a few tries, could this be the cold weather? Once it has started up if I shut off the vehicle and restart the camera works fine. Push button start if that matters. View Quote This page might help you: |
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I think that I may have gotten a counterfeit version anyway, the one I received has a ball joint pivot and the ones on the Spytec website have a cylindrical pivot.
Returning to Amazon and ordered directly from Spytec, The one I got came in an orange and white box with a photo of something close to the camera but not quite. ETA - The new one arrived it and the box appear identical but the difference in the camera is night and day, this one does not hang at all. The one from Amazon listed spytec as the vendor, this one was direct from spytec. |
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Originally Posted By motoguzzi:
I think that I may have gotten a counterfeit version anyway, the one I received has a ball joint pivot and the ones on the Spytec website have a cylindrical pivot. Returning to Amazon and ordered directly from Spytec, The one I got came in an orange and white box with a photo of something close to the camera but not quite. View Quote How annoying. Amazon is full of fake shit, I hate having to be so very, very careful when I buy stuff. |
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Originally Posted By motoguzzi:
I think that I may have gotten a counterfeit version anyway, the one I received has a ball joint pivot and the ones on the Spytec website have a cylindrical pivot. Returning to Amazon and ordered directly from Spytec, The one I got came in an orange and white box with a photo of something close to the camera but not quite. View Quote Scammers suck. |
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Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Scammers suck. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By motoguzzi:
I think that I may have gotten a counterfeit version anyway, the one I received has a ball joint pivot and the ones on the Spytec website have a cylindrical pivot. Returning to Amazon and ordered directly from Spytec, The one I got came in an orange and white box with a photo of something close to the camera but not quite. Scammers suck. It's hard to say whether it's a fake or not without looking at the guts (the processor, specifically). Mine came with a ball joint as well (assuming he's talking about the same thing I am), but it's most definitely the real deal. It just depends on what each packager decided to include. It could also just be a dud. Even the real deal ones are bound to have a lemon here and there. Of course, it's also certainly possible that it is in fact a fake. There are a few suppliers on Amazon who are known in the dash-cam community to be certified GTG. There are others who are known to offer junk. Same with ebay. It's a good idea to do some checking around on dash-cam website before buying from a dealer on either site. |
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Massdrop has a 2-ch Blackvue dash cam on sale right now
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So what's the upshot on the best camera to get now for the money?
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Originally Posted By ARDestructo:
So what's the upshot on the best camera to get now for the money? View Quote Bang for the buck I'd say is the G1W series, especially if it's your first one in a POV, like mine was. It's low cost so it gives you a chance to play around with it, get it set up how you want, see if a dash cam works for you, set up multiple vehicles, etc. And despite being low cost, it still has most of the features a more expensive cam does, and still takes very good video. Long term, if it ever breaks you can always upgrade to a better, more expensive model. That's just my opinion though. |
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Well...I too got scammed on Amazon by Docooler...
stated: Ships from USA - it does not Authentic NT96650 - it is not By Spy Tec - it is not Filed claim and told the commie bastards not to lie to me... Will order from Spy Tec...be careful when you buy... Originally Posted By OrARGB:
Thanks for the education guys...ordered a GW1H and micro SD this morning. "Wish" I had this in my son's car three weeks ago...some old boy pulled out in front of him from a private road. Our insurance says they are at fault, State Farm says my son was "going too fast for conditions". How do they know that? Anyway, looking forward to adding this little backup for my trips around town and state. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By SimonPhoto:
Caught an asshole tonight - thought it was worth a bump to this valuable thread :) Language warning: My wife's reaction was both explicit and very, very Southern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxbXm49P8fI View Quote |
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Originally Posted By SimonPhoto:
Caught an asshole tonight - thought it was worth a bump to this valuable thread :) Language warning: My wife's reaction was both explicit and very, very Southern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxbXm49P8fI View Quote Baahahaha! That's a Southern gal for ya |
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Originally Posted By duhflushtech:
The C model has no battery, but rather a couple of capacitors inside. It means that it won't work for more than a few seconds without vehicle power, so you can't really remove it and use it outside the vehicle (say, to record crash damage). On the other hand, capacitors are much more resistant to heat than batteries are, so if you live in a warmer area (like TX) there's no cheap chinese battery to get damaged/melt/explode in the sunlight. The H model uses a new case type that is a bit more stealthy and easier to disassemble, though it still uses the same mounts as the other versions and (biggest difference) has a wider viewing angle than the regular version. Also the battery is larger. The ring around the lens is wider as well, and *most* 34mm rings will fit pretty snugly around it. So for example, you could get a 34mm ring for a polarizing filter, and you probably wouldn't have to do any hacking or slashing of the case to make it fit. I have the H model and like it because of the wide view angle (I can get pretty much pillar to pillar coverage even with it right up to the windshield), though if I was to do it again I'd probably get the C version. Not having a battery just seems simpler. I got mine from Amazon; wherever you go just make sure they are reputable. There are a bunch of fakes out there. Here's a review that lists the good places: http://dashboardcamerareviews.com/g1w-gs108/ ETA: In case you haven't read the whole thread, the mount for the G1W sucks, but there is a much better one available listed on this page or the previous one, IIRC. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By duhflushtech:
Originally Posted By Chas8008:
So I want to get the GIW camera. What are the Benefits for the -c and H model of the reg one? The C model has no battery, but rather a couple of capacitors inside. It means that it won't work for more than a few seconds without vehicle power, so you can't really remove it and use it outside the vehicle (say, to record crash damage). On the other hand, capacitors are much more resistant to heat than batteries are, so if you live in a warmer area (like TX) there's no cheap chinese battery to get damaged/melt/explode in the sunlight. The H model uses a new case type that is a bit more stealthy and easier to disassemble, though it still uses the same mounts as the other versions and (biggest difference) has a wider viewing angle than the regular version. Also the battery is larger. The ring around the lens is wider as well, and *most* 34mm rings will fit pretty snugly around it. So for example, you could get a 34mm ring for a polarizing filter, and you probably wouldn't have to do any hacking or slashing of the case to make it fit. I have the H model and like it because of the wide view angle (I can get pretty much pillar to pillar coverage even with it right up to the windshield), though if I was to do it again I'd probably get the C version. Not having a battery just seems simpler. I got mine from Amazon; wherever you go just make sure they are reputable. There are a bunch of fakes out there. Here's a review that lists the good places: http://dashboardcamerareviews.com/g1w-gs108/ ETA: In case you haven't read the whole thread, the mount for the G1W sucks, but there is a much better one available listed on this page or the previous one, IIRC. Thanks for the link in your post. It really helped me with the decision making process. |
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What is everyone using to edit their videos? My file type is a MOV file originally, I would like to keep the HD quality but just cut down to the important parts.
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Originally Posted By CousinIT50:
What is everyone using to edit their videos? My file type is a MOV file originally, I would like to keep the HD quality but just cut down to the important parts. View Quote I'm using Sony Vegas... But Adobe Premier would work too. Apple has their own non-linear video editors. |
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Originally Posted By SimonPhoto: Caught an asshole tonight - thought it was worth a bump to this valuable thread :) Language warning: My wife's reaction was both explicit and very, very Southern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxbXm49P8fI View Quote |
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Well, here's a negative on the G1W. I bought mine around mid October. It's been running since then whenever the ignition is on. This morning, I turned on the car, and nothing happens on the camera. The little power LED on the camera stayed dark. The LED on the cigarette lighter plug was lit. After wiggling the mini-USB plug in the top of the camera, the LED came on. But, nothing on the screen. Dead. The blue LED seems to be illuminating the nearest edge of the screen. But, there is no joy in Mudville. I checked with Amazon and the original seller, but the return policy appears to only be good for 30 days.
So, unless it pulls a Lazarus and somehow revives itself, it may be time to blow so more substantial coin towards a Lukas. Nolo seems quite pleased with his. |
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Originally Posted By eastonj:
Well, here's a negative on the G1W. I bought mine around mid October. It's been running since then whenever the ignition is on. This morning, I turned on the car, and nothing happens on the camera. The little power LED on the camera stayed dark. The LED on the cigarette lighter plug was lit. After wiggling the mini-USB plug in the top of the camera, the LED came on. But, nothing on the screen. Dead. The blue LED seems to be illuminating the nearest edge of the screen. But, there is no joy in Mudville. I checked with Amazon and the original seller, but the return policy appears to only be good for 30 days. So, unless it pulls a Lazarus and somehow revives itself, it may be time to blow so more substantial coin towards a Lukas. Nolo seems quite pleased with his. View Quote Interesting. Mine still is going strong, but these are cheap-ass cameras. When it breaks, as I fully expect it to do at some point, I might blow more cash on a better model, as long as it still has a screen. |
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View Quote My truck is almost done. Bought a used pickup, and I'm outfitting it with all kinds of awesome stuff.
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Originally Posted By bcauz3y:
requested it My truck is almost done. Bought a used pickup, and I'm outfitting it with all kinds of awesome stuff. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bcauz3y:
My truck is almost done. Bought a used pickup, and I'm outfitting it with all kinds of awesome stuff. Sweet.... Why did you end up getting? |
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Originally Posted By TheGrayMan: Sweet.... Why did you end up getting? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TheGrayMan: Originally Posted By bcauz3y: My truck is almost done. Bought a used pickup, and I'm outfitting it with all kinds of awesome stuff. Sweet.... Why did you end up getting? |
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Originally Posted By bcauz3y:
99 gmc http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/bobjonesar15/truck-n-gun/IMG_0171_zps0de9aacb.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bcauz3y:
Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By bcauz3y:
My truck is almost done. Bought a used pickup, and I'm outfitting it with all kinds of awesome stuff. Sweet.... Why did you end up getting? http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/bobjonesar15/truck-n-gun/IMG_0171_zps0de9aacb.jpg That has potential |
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Originally Posted By The_Jethro:
LEFT LANE CAMPER!!!!!!!!!! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By The_Jethro:
Originally Posted By SimonPhoto:
Caught an asshole tonight - thought it was worth a bump to this valuable thread :) Language warning: My wife's reaction was both explicit and very, very Southern. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxbXm49P8fI What can I say? I'd been driving for 10 hours or so at that point, I was going about 10 over the speed limit, and I had long since gotten sick of popping in and out of the right lane. Guilty as charged. |
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View Quote I guess the drivers in TN are better/nicer than the drivers in NY. I see stuff like that every day on my daily commute into NYC. |
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Here's one of my videos from a couple of weeks ago.
Watch the upper left of on coming traffic. Guy runs a red light but then stops in the middle of the intersection, backs up and then decides to go through the intersection. Note, traffic had a green light and cars are usually flying through that intersection from the right side to the left side. or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYjfjo83i4E |
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Like I told my last wife, I said, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides it's all in the reflexes."
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So I have the blackvue 2 channel and recently it has been saying "Check SD Card"
So I followed the instruction about formatting the SD card and it works for about a day then it says it again, bought new SD card and same thing. |
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I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W
The reviews are mixed. |
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Originally Posted By Blacktide:
I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W The reviews are mixed. View Quote Is that the one Nolo is using? |
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Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Is that the one Nolo is using? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W The reviews are mixed. Is that the one Nolo is using? After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. |
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Originally Posted By Blacktide:
After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W The reviews are mixed. Is that the one Nolo is using? After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. *smacks forehead* You're right. My bad. |
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Originally Posted By Blacktide:
After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W The reviews are mixed. Is that the one Nolo is using? After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. That one only has a couple of reviews, and is at a suspiciously low price. I and many others here use G1-series cameras in our POVs, but I'd get one from a more reputable seller with more reviews. Fake G1Ws are rampant. ETA: This is a legit seller. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ3L84G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JJ3L84G&linkCode=as2&tag=dcr-price-20&linkId=CHEHVAND6KMUUKEK This one is as well. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-Original-Dashboard-Dash/dp/B00FONBG1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1423629432&sr=1-1 ETA2: To your question about SD cards, most any brand will work. If your want to be safe, buy a lower class speed instead of a class 10. I ended up getting a 32GB class 4 Kingston and it works fine. |
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Originally Posted By duhflushtech:
That one only has a couple of reviews, and is at a suspiciously low price. I and many others here use G1-series cameras in our POVs, but I'd get one from a more reputable seller with more reviews. Fake G1Ws are rampant. ETA: This is a legit seller. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ3L84G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JJ3L84G&linkCode=as2&tag=dcr-price-20&linkId=CHEHVAND6KMUUKEK This one is as well. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-Original-Dashboard-Dash/dp/B00FONBG1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1423629432&sr=1-1 ETA2: To your question about SD cards, most any brand will work. If your want to be safe, buy a lower class speed instead of a class 10. I ended up getting a 32GB class 4 Kingston and it works fine. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By duhflushtech:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W The reviews are mixed. Is that the one Nolo is using? After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. That one only has a couple of reviews, and is at a suspiciously low price. I and many others here use G1-series cameras in our POVs, but I'd get one from a more reputable seller with more reviews. Fake G1Ws are rampant. ETA: This is a legit seller. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ3L84G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00JJ3L84G&linkCode=as2&tag=dcr-price-20&linkId=CHEHVAND6KMUUKEK This one is as well. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-Original-Dashboard-Dash/dp/B00FONBG1A/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1423629432&sr=1-1 ETA2: To your question about SD cards, most any brand will work. If your want to be safe, buy a lower class speed instead of a class 10. I ended up getting a 32GB class 4 Kingston and it works fine. Thanks a lot for the info. About to place an order with Spy Tec. |
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I'm having a heck of a time choosing a camera. I think I'd like one with wifi and iPhone app. I have a Wrangler, so I'd like to mount it above the mirror on the bar where the wiper clears the top of the windshield.
I just need to settle on one. Suggestions welcome. |
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Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
*smacks forehead* You're right. My bad. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
Originally Posted By Blacktide:
I'm sure it's been discussed before but, I'm wondering if this cam/SD card combo is good to go. http://www.amazon.com/1920x1080-Recorder-Dashboard-G-sensor-Detection/dp/B00KJCFV8A/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1423607320&sr=1-8&keywords=G1W The reviews are mixed. Is that the one Nolo is using? After some investigative work through this thread, it appears Nolo uses a Lukas. *smacks forehead* You're right. My bad. I have a Lukas. I love that thing. |
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Can someone post cliffnotes on the test results? Is there a general consensus on which camera is the best?
I don't have as much leisure time as I used to. |
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PhuzzyGnu, because of your above post, I bought two of the Garmin Dash Cam 20's. I'm using one on the windshield next to the mirror and intend to use one in the back window of my Suburban. Just got them last night and mounted it this morning. Still messing with it to get comfortable with using it. |
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I just ordered the SGZC12RC
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Some decent reviews on Dash Cam Talk. They really seem to prefer Street Guardian.
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I just noticed that the newest Lukas has an OBD2 interface to get data directly off the engine computer for display in the recorded video.
Somebody is going to have to shut up and take my money. |
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Anybody have one of these or bought from here?
http://www.rearviewsafety.com/oem-g-series-replacement-mirror-monitor-with-built-in-dash-camera.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=us&gclid=CN2dnJrB88MCFQ0V7AodnEEAsw |
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Originally Posted By TheGrayMan:
I just noticed that the newest Lukas has an OBD2 interface to get data directly off the engine computer for display in the recorded video. Somebody is going to have to shut up and take my money. View Quote the reviews are pretty bad, though. Limited vehicle selection and low durability |
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