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Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)
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As I said , I was having trouble before using .mov files and uploading to youtube while keeping quality.
Spend a small bit of time serching for simple answers. As quite a few of you are using the G1W it may interest you.
Most people have windows movie maker installed on their computer.
The problem is, that it does not recognize .MOV files.
This is an easy fix. You need to download a codec pack. These are files that enables Windows Movie Maker to recognize .mov files by teaching the program the language that your G1W speaks.
I found it here . http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm and used the full version. I scanned the files with AGV for malware and found them to be safe.
Once I installed the files onto my PC, Windows Movie Maker could see the dashcam vids.
There is also a handy YOUTUBE button in Windows Movie Maker that can transfer your finished vids to youtube with a couple of clicks. You will need to set up a windows live account and connect it to youtube to do this. Its simple though.
I just made a quick sample here and it took no time. Its available in 1080p.
It has given it a crop which I don't know how to fix just yet. Suggestions?0 -
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Are there any gadget nerds amongst us here?
I've 3 dash cams which aren't working properly and I don't know if it's down to an error with the camera itself, something to do with the cards I'm using, something to do with the power source in the van or what, but all 3 of these are giving issues:
Mini 0801 (bought for about €90) - Only records sometimes, with no obvious pattern as to when it might record
iTronics ITB100HD (bought for about €180) - Rarely boots up and records, but still does the odd time but again no pattern as to when it does.
DRS1100 (bought for about €150)- This is an older model but was reliable in it's day. It's now giving an issue which I think might be related to the card that it keeps beeping when you turn it on. I actually have a second one not being used too which I believe was working perfect last time I had it connected.
So 4 cameras I'd be willing to get rid of. Just not sure what the best thing to do with them is and I really don't have time to be messing around and testing them. I could put them on eBay of course but thought I'd post here first. I'd be selling the camera only, no accessories (not even power cable), no memory cards, just the unit itself.
EDIT: Wow, just dealt with amazon customer service and have already had a shipping label returned for the mini 0801 to be returned so that's no longer available
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dashcamdanny wrote: »Feckin hell ... 15 euro for postage!! They must weigh a ton!
Pretty cheap, see what DHL, UPS etc would charge for international
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Has anyone tried this?
http://www.witnessphoneapp.com/
I'll need to get a decent phone holder.. anyone recommend one for iPhone 4s?
I don't get why car manufacturers don't have DashCams as an optional extra that is built in.0 -
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Has anyone tried this?
http://www.witnessphoneapp.com/
I'll need to get a decent phone holder.. anyone recommend one for iPhone 4s?
I don't get why car manufacturers don't have DashCams as an optional extra that is built in.
Looks alright, what'd be nice would be a compartment on top of the dashboard, like an almera has but which opens and has a pop out base to raise and could hold a standard gps and/or camera mount and when closed fold down to cover the item.Google Registrator Viewer. It allows you to edit clips and save without audio.
Doesnt seem to work for me, says file error, splitter splitter, file may be broken, but it plays in roadhawk software.
Ill try again, UB1 files wouldnt open.0 -
Ok, thought they were all knackered, not really on FB, well I was but its deactivated.
I'll look up a new iTronics again, I got the impression from before they were the bees knees in terms of resolution, other than that dash cam nothing stood out to me.
Anyone know of any similar,newer or replacement dash cams that can match the iTronics?
The roadhawk (DRS1100) is good but I bought it secondhand, had a cheaper dash cam previously that was much cheaper and from China, but it was terribly unreliable turning itself on and off, fine when it took footage but more of an annoying distraction, it has a rear camera though which took some good shots which I like.
I'll check out the app mentioned too.
If you want my faulty DRS1100 and plan on doing a bit of experimenting with it to try get it to work, it's yours, just PM me your address here and I'll send it to you
Here's my opinion on buying "The best of the best" when it comes to dash cams, I had written this out previously on the facebook post too actually when somebody asked which replacement did I get and why:Ok where to start? The above photo is a mix of cameras. 2 DRS1100's, an iTronics ITB100HD and a Mini 0801.
I initially only wanted the best, the DRS1100 are both old and I stopped using them more than a year ago. The DRS1100 was one of the first dash cams and was the best at the time. From them, I upgraded to the iTronics ITB100HD, I bought 4 and had them shipped from Asia. They were the best on the market at the time too and they were expensive. Out of the 4, I kept 3 and gave one away in a Facebook competition.
Out of the 3, the one above stopped working with a "Boot Issue". I hope the one that went to the competition winner is still going ok. After seeing what cheaper cameras could offer, pretty much the same thing, I decided there's not much point going for the best of the best and having them shipped from outside the EU (risk of import duties, can't claim the VAT back, expensive returns and if buying from Ebay, the seller may not even be around by the time it develops a problem).
I decided to get a cheaper camera for the replacement for the broken ITB100HD and went for the Mini 0801, and bough from Amazon and it was fulfilled by Amazon. This too developed a fault but the return process from Amazon was amazing, I went on live chat at 5am one morning, they sent a link to a page I just have to print out, cut around labels, stick to a box, bring it to the post office and it didn't cost a thing. They refunded my card before I had even gone to the post office. With this in mind, I decided I'm only going to buy again "Dispatched and sold by" or "Fulfilled by" Amazon, I've had too many dash cams develop problems to be messing around.
I received 2 x Mini 0803 (update from the Mini 0801) today and although there's a few bad reviews saying units have stopped working, overheated etc, I have that protection from Amazon so decided to go for it anyway. There is no camera currently out there at the moment which does EXACTLY what I want it to do. I started a thread on boards.ie about this only recently here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057270716
Until something comes out that's almost fitting that description, I'll be happy with what I have for the time being, safe in the knowledge that I can return it if they fail on me.
This is the link to the Mini 0803: http://www.amazon.co.uk/.../ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00...
I went for the one with the internal memory but on second thoughts, it probably would have been better to save money on that, and put it towards a 2nd memory card because if anything is captured, it's always best to eject the card and replace it so nothing important risks being recorded over. I can still do this with the internal memory using a second card, but you have to choose between "internal" and "external" card on the display, which is more hassle than just swapping cards0 -
Has anyone tried this?
http://www.witnessphoneapp.com/
I'll need to get a decent phone holder.. anyone recommend one for iPhone 4s?
I don't get why car manufacturers don't have DashCams as an optional extra that is built in.
I've been using it for about two years, really need to get a proper one though , it works fine but drains the battery.
I got a holder off eBay for about 8 quid, I have it positioned behind my rear view mirror to try and stop it vibrating.
I have posted a few videos on here from it0 -
If you want my faulty DRS1100 and plan on doing a bit of experimenting with it to try get it to work, it's yours, just PM me your address here and I'll send it to you
Here's my opinion on buying "The best of the best" when it comes to dash cams, I had written this out previously on the facebook post too actually when somebody asked which replacement did I get and why:
I wouldn't have mined a tinker with it, but if you can get someone to buy it, work away, I might get to it or I might not, there's a big back burner here, as much as I want to get things done, never enough time.
The post on the other camera options is good.BohsCeltic wrote: »I've been using it for about two years, really need to get a proper one though , it works fine but drains the battery.
I got a holder off eBay for about 8 quid, I have it positioned behind my rear view mirror to try and stop it vibrating.
I have posted a few videos on here from it
Must look that one up and see is there a recommended minimum resolution required.
Any other suggestions to convert or edit UB 1 files from roadhawk to upload edited files to youtube?0 -
I wouldn't have mined a tinker with it, but if you can get someone to buy it, work away, I might get to it or I might not, there's a big back burner here, as much as I want to get things done, never enough time.
I definitely won't be selling it, there's even no interest in me giving it away for free over facebook so if you think you'll find the time to have a mess around you're welcome to it
With regards the editing of UB1 files, you can use Cam Studio to capture the screen, including the map, or for better quality, save the footage as an AVI through the X-Driven software and then use something like Windows Movie Maker (free) to edit the clips.0 -
I definitely won't be selling it, there's even no interest in me giving it away for free over facebook so if you think you'll find the time to have a mess around you're welcome to it
With regards the editing of UB1 files, you can use Cam Studio to capture the screen, including the map, or for better quality, save the footage as an AVI through the X-Driven software and then use something like Windows Movie Maker (free) to edit the clips.
Ok well, I'll take it off your hands so. MAybe I can arrange to meet you/collect it some time, I'm near liffey valley and am usually near there or passing on a regular basis
Thanks for the other info too, I'll try edit my footage.
Found this site too for anyone interested, http://dashcamtalk.com/
I had/have the i1000 in that list, when it worked, ok, which it mostly didnt, so pretty rubbish.0 -
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