The BlackVue DR550GW-2CH is the first dual channel camera released by the Korean manufacturer Pittasoft. This camera is closely related to the 1 channel DR500GW-HD with the following differences: Addition of a rear camera, 720p 30fps with a 2Mbps bit rate Front camera has a reduced bit rate, 6Mbps Viewing angle of front camera reduced… Continue reading BlackVue DR550GW-2CH FAQ Added
Category: In Car Camera
Mini 0801 FAQ Added
The Mini 0801 dash cam was released early in 2013 and is one of the smallest 1080p cameras with an LCD screen, GPS and G-sensor. It is based on the Ambarella A2S60 processor and the Omnivision OV2710 CMOS sensor. Price is reasonable at around $100 but the main drawback is average video quality at night. … Continue reading Mini 0801 FAQ Added
Mobius FAQ Completed
The Mobius dash cam was recently released by the makers of the popular 808 #16 key cam. This camera’s excellent video quality and $85 price point has made it an extremely popular camera. Some users have complained of the narrow field of view (87 degrees) and that it runs hot. However no other dash cam… Continue reading Mobius FAQ Completed
LS300W and GT300W FAQ Completed
We have just completed an FAQ for the DOD LS300W / TioTech GT300W. This camera is discreet and has very good video quality. It uses Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) which improves night recording. While the branded, DOD models sell for over $200, “neutral” models sell for significantly less. Overall this camera appears to be very… Continue reading LS300W and GT300W FAQ Completed
Smart i 3500 HD FAQ Added
Large Touch Screen Dual Dash Cams have become very popular in 2013. While we are not fond of these large cameras, there are people who do want a large screen for their dash cam. We have just added a detailed FAQ for the Smarti 3500HD DVR. This camera is marketed as 720p for the front… Continue reading Smart i 3500 HD FAQ Added
Lukas LK-7900 Ace FAQ Added
We have just completed an FAQ for the Lukas LK-7900 Ace manufactured by the Korean company Qrontech. This camera was recently released and it has a great combination of features including: SDXC support up to 128GB Wide operating temperature range (-20°C to 80°C) Threaded 37mm lens to attach various filters Internal GPS and G-sensor Video… Continue reading Lukas LK-7900 Ace FAQ Added
DR-32 FAQ Added
The DR32 dash cam, sometimes referred to as the 808 #18 DR32 DVR, was recently released. This camera’s excellent video quality and $100 price point made it a very popular camera right away. Unfortunately many early purchasers complained of excessive audio distortion. The manufacturer quickly released a firmware update that improved audio quality dramatically (but… Continue reading DR-32 FAQ Added
DVR-207 FAQ Added
The DVR-XX7 series of Chinese cameras are very popular (perhaps the most popular) low cost dash cams. In early 2013, the DVR-207 was launched. It has the same external case as the DVR-027 and utilizes the same Zoran Coach 12MDV ZR364249BGCG processor. Owners have reported that this version eliminates any gaps between video clips. There… Continue reading DVR-207 FAQ Added
Recording Time Calculator Added
We have just launched a Recording Time Calculator that will help you figure out how many hours of video your SD card can hold. You just need to know the SD card size (GB) and bit rate of the camera (typically between 5Mbps and 10Mbps). You can test out the calculator here.
Dash Cam Processor Page Added
We have just launched a Dash Cam Processor page. The processor or chip is the brains of a dash cam and plays an important role for video quality. If you disassemble your dash cam, you will likely see a processor made from one of these manufacturers: Ambarella Texas Instruments Novatek CSR-Zoran Syntek iCATCH Allwinner SQ… Continue reading Dash Cam Processor Page Added