New new dashcam first impressions v good!

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...

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

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

A nice big screen

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

Massive 4m cable to hide in panels

The camera claims a full 1080p hd so I will test and report soon

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobieus_uk

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

AlexD333 · 02-05-2015, 18:51

Here we go Jim

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

, 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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

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

Here's some screenshot of the settings

Exposure I've just set to +1/3

Loop on, G sensor off as off-roading

Frequency already set to 60

Solid with no adjustments I'm afraid

firebobby · 03-05-2015, 10:19

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

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

AlexD333 · 03-05-2015, 10:20

Ah yea sorry, did watch video, could not think of which bit you were referring to.

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

02-05-2015, 16:18	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	New new dashcam first impressions v good! 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... 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 I have been setting it up and the PC software too, first impressions are good. A nice big screen 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 Massive 4m cable to hide in panels The camera claims a full 1080p hd so I will test and report soon

02-05-2015, 16:54	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	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.

02-05-2015, 18:40	#3
Mobieus_uk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Tonbridge Vehicle: Terrano ii SE+2.7tdi Posts: 232	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,

02-05-2015, 18:51	#5
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Here we go Jim

02-05-2015, 18:54	#6
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	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

02-05-2015, 19:51	#7
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	on the road https://youtu.be/5e9uX1N0FJ0

02-05-2015, 19:55	#8
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	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

02-05-2015, 20:18	#9
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	looks good alex , there will probably be a setting for the definition .... there is on mine anyway .

02-05-2015, 20:34	#10
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	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.

03-05-2015, 00:52	#11
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	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.

03-05-2015, 08:13	#12
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	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?

03-05-2015, 10:20	#15
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ah yea sorry, did watch video, could not think of which bit you were referring to. Lots of plane spotters wait there as the runway is right behind the barriers