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AlexD333
02-05-2015, 16:18
Howdy fellow Nissaners,

So after my dash cam was playing up I decided to buy a cheapo eBay camera, so I found the one I wanted, bought it and sure enough it arrived very quickly, for 20 quid I was impressed.. Or so I thought.. As soon as I plugged it into the PC it began squealing and buzzing having a hissy fit... :rolleyes:

Even the PC was wondering wtf I had plugged in...

So after faffing about I decided to pay a trip to Maplins somewhere with a name and a face and buy a proper one... :)

Great until we talk price, after haggling I got the camera for 80 quid :o

I have been setting it up and the PC software too, first impressions are good.

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150502-WA0000_zpsegwr9rtg.jpeg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150502-WA0000_zpsegwr9rtg.jpeg.html)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0161_zpskkukqwz0.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0161_zpskkukqwz0.jpg.html)


A nice big screen :thumb2
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0162_zpscmsujsnt.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0162_zpscmsujsnt.jpg.html)

Camera connected to window sucker and GPS receiver above that, someone unscrewed the gps bit and stuck it on the side for better signal, haven't tested yet, but held in with 2 screws and separate cable for gps
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0163_zpssprjr7cj.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0163_zpssprjr7cj.jpg.html)

Massive 4m cable to hide in panels :thumb2
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0164_zps5adcqaze.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0164_zps5adcqaze.jpg.html)

The camera claims a full 1080p hd so I will test and report soon :clap
jims-terrano
02-05-2015, 16:54
Alex, would you mind taking photos of it up against a ruler or something please. Im looking for a discreat camera for the Skoda with possibly a rear facing camera too.
Mobieus_uk
02-05-2015, 18:40
that look very similar to the type I bought me dad, nice picture but it doesn't delete old footage so once the memory card is full you have to remove delete on pc and stick it back in,
Banshee
02-05-2015, 18:50
that look very similar to the type I bought me dad, nice picture but it doesn't delete old footage so once the memory card is full you have to remove delete on pc and stick it back in,

I don't mind that as I've always got my Patrol pack with me which has my Toughbook in it :sly
AlexD333
02-05-2015, 18:51
Here we go Jim :thumb2

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0166_zpsrokhpzxp.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0166_zpsrokhpzxp.jpg.html)
AlexD333
02-05-2015, 18:54
I will check the camera,

Here is the first video but doesent seem very HD to me.

Still nice and smooth though

https://youtu.be/0tvfkH36hC8
AlexD333
02-05-2015, 19:51
on the road

https://youtu.be/5e9uX1N0FJ0
kitchenman
02-05-2015, 19:55
Try following another car, see how close you need to get be able to clearly read the number, mind you driving up to a car in a car park will do.
Filling the card up may be down to the settings
briggie
02-05-2015, 20:18
looks good alex :thumb2, there will probably be a setting for the definition .... there is on mine anyway .
jims-terrano
02-05-2015, 20:34
Looking good Alex, carefull with the speed though as remember the footage can be used against you too.

What was the yellow barrier or fence on the right hand side, I noticed there were traffic control lights at either end.

Thanks for measuring it for me.
AlexD333
03-05-2015, 00:52
Strange as I did set resolution on camera to 1080,

There is also a frequency which I changed from 50 to 60??

Perhaps I will have a play tomorrow. :thumb2
clivvy
03-05-2015, 08:13
looks about right to me - the issue is the lens/sensor on the dashcam.

It is recording at the correct resolution, via a lens that isn't as clear as you might expect. Keep it on 60Hz as I found it refreshed much quicker and therefore picked up number plates better.

Is the lens at the front adjustable for focus at all?
AlexD333
03-05-2015, 09:50
looks about right to me - the issue is the lens/sensor on the dashcam.

It is recording at the correct resolution, via a lens that isn't as clear as you might expect. Keep it on 60Hz as I found it refreshed much quicker and therefore picked up number plates better.

Is the lens at the front adjustable for focus at all?

Hmm right, well I already had it set to 1080, only interesting thing to note is one of my YouTube videos onl goes upto 720 :nenau

Here's some screenshot of the settings
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0172_zpszcnrn5eh.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0172_zpszcnrn5eh.jpg.html)

Exposure I've just set to +1/3 :nenau
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0173_zps3q8u0boc.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0173_zps3q8u0boc.jpg.html)

Loop on, G sensor off as off-roading :rolleyes:
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0174_zpsk45wuhvm.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0174_zpsk45wuhvm.jpg.html)

http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0175_zpseecdmqvs.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0175_zpseecdmqvs.jpg.html)

Frequency already set to 60 :o
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0176_zpsuchmeibq.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0176_zpsuchmeibq.jpg.html)

Solid with no adjustments I'm afraid
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj616/Alexd333/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0177_zpsrxat8uln.jpg (http://s1270.photobucket.com/user/Alexd333/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0177_zpsrxat8uln.jpg.html)
firebobby
03-05-2015, 10:19
What was the yellow barrier or fence on the right hand side, I noticed there were traffic control lights at either end.


That is the end of the runway for RAF Northholt Jim :thumb2
AlexD333
03-05-2015, 10:20
Ah yea sorry, did watch video, could not think of which bit you were referring to. :thumb2

Lots of plane spotters wait there as the runway is right behind the barriers