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  1. Chris

    This is not good.

    Dang that sucks. Awesome video though. I can't tell if the Golf-looking car had a stop sign or not. If it did, then I'd say the Lambo is innocent, except it looked like it was driving too fast. I don't know enough about traffic law to dispute this.
  2. Chris

    My first ever solo event. Thanks SCCA! Recorded with GT300W

    The video quality isn't relatively great because it was cloudy and dark. The video quality is not editted, just some animations and music were put in. I uploaded with full quality, so if you are wondering about the quality of the GT300W, this is it. Please enjoy!
  3. Chris

    My Theory on the 27 & 207 image sensor

    I believe this theory may be true. The 720p quality on my DVR-207GS isn't quite what I would call 720p, even in optimal lighting conditions. I bought mine from SpyTec in the USA so I believe I have the real deal. For only a 70$ dashcam, I wouldn't be surprised if the 720p isn't a true 720p...
  4. Chris

    Newbie Questions

    Your video quality matches what I've seen in my videos and other peoples. If you search around on this forum, you can find other threads with raw videos and youtube videos to compare yours to. I already have one video uploaded to youtube if you want to compare your video quality to it, here's...
  5. Chris

    Newbie Questions

    Leprechaun93, see my hardwiring thread and video here: http://dashcamtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=2310
  6. Chris

    Hardwire a Cigarette Lighter Adapter + VIDEO

    Hello dashcamtalkers, I've made you a video to show how easy it is to undo the hardwiring done to a cigarette lighter adapter for a dash cam (namely the DVR-207GS). This video will also give you a good idea of how to build this hardwiring instead of disassembling it. Just make sure you...
  7. Chris

    Newbie Questions

    IMO, the best way to hardwire it is to first find a fuse in your cabin fuse box that only turns on when you turn the key. Optionally, you can buy a product called add-a-circuit to literally add a circuit to the fuse (these are available at most auto stores and online, but they aren't really any...
  8. Chris

    Newbie Questions

    I don't know any solutions other than the two you mentioned for the always on problem. Otherwise, the size of SD card you get depends on what your personal needs are. For only videos of accidents, you don't need more than a couple gigabytes. For roadtrip videos or parking mode, you'll want the...
  9. Chris

    Does not keep date

    I don't think anyone can provide an exact answer, but when a battery is being used to hold some memory, it uses very little power and will last an extraordinary long time. For example, a desktop computer maintains it's BIOS settings (including the date and time for the computer) with a 3V...
  10. Chris

    Dash Cam Reviewers

    Re: Dash Cam Reviewers (extreme environments) I like your idea, could we start a new thread for this?
  11. Chris

    Dash Cam Reviewers

    Thanks for the information, it is much needed in this thread
  12. Chris

    DVR-207GS Motion Detection Insensitive?

    I'm thinking because of the poor motion detection of the DVR-207GS, I will use it only as a driving front-facing camera (it will not be powered 24/7). Maybe after I finish my college classes this school year, I will know how to build a logic circuit that will deliver power to a rear-facing...
  13. Chris

    Cleaning Lens with Alcohol?

    CRT monitor, years ago? Do you mean decades ago? They needed a new monitor anyway :lol:
  14. Chris

    USB to DVRXXX power adapter?

    Your welcome dropshadow. Also, I've accidentally been calling my dashcam the DVR-207, but it is actually the DVR-207GS. I believe its the exact same camera but with the g-sensor option, even my 207GS manual looks the same as the 207 manual. Be careful if you decide to power the camera 24/7...
  15. Chris

    DVR-207GS Motion Detection Insensitive?

    Re: DVR-207 Motion Detection Insensitive? Thanks for the warning jokiin, I didn't realize that these DVRs use Lithium Ion batteries. I will make sure to unplug it occasionally (I have been anyways since the camera is new and I've been wanting to see the video results), and I will remove it...
  16. Chris

    Cleaning Lens with Alcohol?

    Thanks for the replies everyone, but I still wonder why some people say to never use rubbing alcohol on camera lenses. There are probably special coatings on those DSLR camera lenses that cost like $500-1000 that you won't want to damage.
  17. Chris

    USB to DVRXXX power adapter?

    Yes, the camera will always be powered and running down the car's battery at a slow rate. Or you could hook up the DVR to a fuse that only turns on when you turn the key; the DVR automatically turns on when power goes from off to on and automatically turns off when power goes from on to off. But...
  18. Chris

    USB to DVRXXX power adapter?

    I hardwired it to my car using the cigarette lighter adapter. That way, you could take a 12v power source from a fuse in your cabin fuse-box or some other continuous power source without buying an aftermarket item. Some of the fuses in my car's interior fuse-box supply power both when the car is...
  19. Chris

    DVR-207GS Motion Detection Insensitive?

    Re: DVR-207 Motion Detection Insensitive? When you say powering it 24/7 when it has its own battery is a liability, do you mean it's bad for the DVR's battery or are you implying something else? I am aware of this: powering a device constantly and never exercising its battery eventually kills...
  20. Chris

    USB to DVRXXX power adapter?

    Which DVR model do you plan on purchasing? The 3.5 DC cable will definitely physically fit the DVR-207 according to my measurement (see spoiler below). I don't know what DC adapter size other DVR models use. However, the rated input for the DVR-207 is 5.5V (see the owners manual) I don't know...
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