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fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« on: January 14, 2018, 21:54:39 »
just to show you how neat and tidy the fitment is this is a link to my short vid on youtube.

and here is the ebay link if anyone is interested.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-0-LCD-Car-DVR-Waterproof-Biker-HD-Action-Camera-Video-Recorder-for-Motorcycle/162833286689?epid=2271737983&hash=item25e99ec621:g:~c0AAOSwg9dZ10zS

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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2018, 17:33:42 »
waiting for the pictures  VCIF_salut
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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2018, 21:59:46 »
Can you state the length of time of available for videos using a 32g card?
What is the loop recording time?
Looks an interesting set up.

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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2018, 13:34:58 »
waiting for the pictures  VCIF_salut

Click on the video ;)

Must say I'm impressed for the price! Curious about the video quality though. It says HD... Whats the resolution? And... the controls incl display is mounted under the saddle, isn't that a strange place?
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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2018, 21:27:13 »
 auto on and off/record with the ignition, don't know how long the card lasts, but on loop record doesn't matter as it overwrites when full unless any of the files are locked. its 720p, not brilliant quality but good enough for its job of catching a twat pulling out in front of me or rear ending me, some proof is better than no proof.  as they say, other models are available and vary higher in price. the display/controls are out the way of the weather as that part is not waterproof, only the cameras. don't need it on the dash in front of me to watch, as its one of those things that you can forget about unless you get knocked off, and then its there when you need to go to it. has a g-force sensor so on impact it will lock that file, can also manually do it, or just switch the ignition off and it will shut down and save. also parking guard, which if the bikes knocked will start recording for a minute, which might just get the licence plate if someone reverses into the bike whilst parked. also motion detection, but it would probably always be recording in a busy street so I wont activate that. its Chinese, its cheap, il give it a go.

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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2018, 21:31:59 »
oh, and loop recording times are 1, 2, or 3 minutes.

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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2018, 08:44:50 »
It is so dangerous to ride and park a bike in Great Britain now? An other effect of brexit?  ;D
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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2018, 08:47:50 »
waiting for the pictures  VCIF_salut

Click on the video ;)

Seen pictures of the camera and the control screen, not taken BY the camera ...  8)
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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2018, 20:03:59 »
waiting for the pictures  VCIF_salut

Click on the video ;)

Seen pictures of the camera and the control screen, not taken BY the camera ...  8)
well that's obvious. is it just me, or do you try to be a smug twat.

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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2018, 20:21:07 »
Again, I like the unit etc... And for the price we don't have to leave it on the shells. But: (there is always a but...): Jyrki (Jyrki, where are you) had / has a cheap Chinese HD action cam for the same price (aboutish), and the footage he showed at last VIM in Sweden was actually remarkably good... HD, wide format. Which doesn't justify the XXX price you have to pay for (for example) a GoPro or TomTom Bandit... ! Well, some of you made the purchase, please keep us informed about its performance. Would be deeply appriciated!  VCIF_ThumbUp
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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2018, 21:06:37 »
Eken 9 is here
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Re: fitted a 2 camera dash cam to the varadero
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2018, 22:18:56 »
Again, I like the unit etc... And for the price we don't have to leave it on the shells. But: (there is always a but...): Jyrki (Jyrki, where are you) had / has a cheap Chinese HD action cam for the same price (aboutish), and the footage he showed at last VIM in Sweden was actually remarkably good... HD, wide format. Which doesn't justify the XXX price you have to pay for (for example) a GoPro or TomTom Bandit... ! Well, some of you made the purchase, please keep us informed about its performance. Would be deeply appriciated!  VCIF_ThumbUp
it will never replace an action camera for quality if doing a video of your holiday/trip, but good enough quality I think to show blame if you are unfortunate enough to have an accident, no need to argue with the insurance company about who hit who.

 

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