Dashcam Viewer for Mac and Windows

I had some time over the weekend to produce an updated Dashcam Viewer video tutorial. This one covers v2.1.2. The previous covered v1.8.3.

I apologize for the length (it is 23 minutes loooong) but it is fairly comprehensive.


- John
Website: http://dashcamviewer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dashcamviewer
 
Tony, I am not familiar with that dashcam model. You can try it and see what happens. It may work if the GPS data format is similar to a supported model. Also, see the FAQ, question #1.
 
traveler said:
Tony, I am not familiar with that dashcam model. You can try it and see what happens. It may work if the GPS data format is similar to a supported model. Also, see the FAQ, question #1.
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QVIA is Lukas actually.

Ok I will try!

Btw, is it possible to pay for the full version via Paypal?
 
Tonymm said:
QVIA is Lukas actually.

Ok I will try!

Btw, is it possible to pay for the full version via Paypal?
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Yes, the Mac and Windows PayPal links are listed in the dashcamviewer.com website.
 
Thanks for the video. I learned a couple of new* things.

I really look forward to the Click To Go feature being available in Windows. That is a big deal to me because when I want to review video I tend to remember where I was at the time rather than the time the event occurred.

*maybe not new because the user manual is pretty complete, but certainly a nice reminder of some of the features I had forgotten.
 
WestTx said:
Thanks for the video. I learned a couple of new* things.

I really look forward to the Click To Go feature being available in Windows. That is a big deal to me because when I want to review video I tend to remember where I was at the time rather than the time the event occurred...
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Yep, that's high on my priority list, @WestTx.

John
 
Dashcam Viewer v2.1.3 Released for Mac and Windows

Just released version 2.1.3 of Dashcam Viewer, which adds more dashcam compatibility, auto-load on startup, and some internal tweaks. Dashcam Viewer is available for Mac OS X and Windows (64-bit and 32-bit). Download the free version from our website.

New Features:
  • Added new option to auto-load a movie directory upon startup. See Preferences to enable this option.
  • Added GPS support for Cobra CDR855BT dashcam
  • Added support for GRDIAN Defendr dashcam (not a typo)
  • Added support for Polaroid E272S dashcam
Bug Fixes:
  • Internal improvements in dealing with out-of-range GPS data.

- John
Website: http://dashcamviewer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dashcamviewer
 
Dashcam Viewer v2.1.4 Released for Mac and Windows

Dashcam Viewer v2.1.4 adds more dashcam compatibility and improved acceleration playback on the Windows version. Dashcam Viewer is available for Mac OS X and Windows (64-bit and 32-bit). Upgrades from all previous versions are free of charge. Download the free version from our website.

New Features:
  • [Windows version] Greatly improved accelerated playback modes. Playback is now much smoother at higher acceleration. Also, the maximum acceleration on the Windows version has been raised from 2x to 5x.
  • [Mac version] Added support for MiVue 580
  • [Mac version] Added support for MiVue 658
Bug Fixes:
  • Improved handling of GPS data when GPS lock does not occur until midway into the movie. This was an issue with Ambarella A7 dashcam and perhaps others.
  • Fixed bug in reading Cobra CDR855BT speed parameter.
  • Zetronix Build: Fixed bug that could lead to infinite loop when loading data.
Thanks,
- John
Website: http://dashcamviewer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dashcamviewer
 
traveler said:
Dashcam Viewer v2.1.4 Released for Mac and Windows

Dashcam Viewer v2.1.4 adds more dashcam compatibility and improved acceleration playback on the Windows version. Dashcam Viewer is available for Mac OS X and Windows (64-bit and 32-bit). Upgrades from all previous versions are free of charge. Download the free version from our website.

New Features:
  • [Windows version] Greatly improved accelerated playback modes. Playback is now much smoother at higher acceleration. Also, the maximum acceleration on the Windows version has been raised from 2x to 5x.
  • [Mac version] Added support for MiVue 580
  • [Mac version] Added support for MiVue 658
Bug Fixes:
  • Improved handling of GPS data when GPS lock does not occur until midway into the movie. This was an issue with Ambarella A7 dashcam and perhaps others.
  • Fixed bug in reading Cobra CDR855BT speed parameter.
  • Zetronix Build: Fixed bug that could lead to infinite loop when loading data.
Thanks,
- John
Website: http://dashcamviewer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dashcamviewer
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Hi John,

Thanks. Just uploaded it and started to test it. Can I comment here on the new version or do you prefer via private e-mail ?

Thanks and regards Rainer
 
I'd prefer an email, @rsfoto: john_at_earthshinesw.com.
 
Dashcam Viewer v2.1.5 Released for Mac and Windows

Dashcam Viewer v2.1.5 was released today the following new features. Dashcam Viewer is available for Mac OS X and Windows (64-bit and 32-bit). Download the free version from our website.

New Features:
  • Windows users can now merge multiple movies into one movie using the Merge tool. To use the tool, click the toolbar icon with the right-hand arrow inside of a filmstrip. This feature had previously only been available in the Mac version.
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  • [Mac version] When exporting a movie fragment from a dual-channel camera, Dashcam Viewer will produce a Picture-In-Picture movie with the rear camera view in the top left corner.
Happy 4th!

- John
Website: http://dashcamviewer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dashcamviewer
 
Hi John,

Thanks. BTW after every upgrade the windows do get nuts eg. I have a preset arrangement and after the upgrade it is destroyed ... Maybe you could take a look into this. It does not save the position of the prior version.

Thanks and regards Rainer
 
Hi John (@traveler). I tried your software over a year ago, and at the time didn't really get in to it (I don't recall why). But after watching your latest video, I decided to give it another go. Unfortunately, I'm recording all of my video at the highest resolution/bitrate on the 0806. Please forgive me if this was addressed in one of the previous 11 pages, but do you see the ability to play the higher resolutions on your software directly? It would be a shame to record everything in 1080p (or re-render) just so the player would be compatible.

Thanks for your efforts with the program.
 
Success with movies greater than 1080p is very computer dependent. Some computers have no problem displaying videos >1080p in Dashcam Viewer. Others have a black screen. Seems like newer machines with i7 chip and good video cards fare better.
 
Interesting. Then I wonder if I don't have something not set correctly, because I'm running an i7-4790 with top end specs. I can play more than 4 cascaded windows of 2560x1080 simultaneously using either VLC or Windows Media Player Classic... And no problems with registrator viewer either. Not a single dropped frame.

Is it possible that your app is calling for an internal codec vs what the other apps are using?
 
erkme73 said:
Is it possible that your app is calling for an internal codec vs what the other apps are using?
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Dashcam Viewer on my $700 ASUS i7 Win10 laptop plays 1296p videos just fine. Some folks with PCs reported problems with their dashcams at >1080p. It's hard to predict if a given system/video combo will play correctly at >1080p. I think it has to do with a combination of hardware, video card, driver, OS version, and compliance of dashcam video to the container format. On the Mac side, these factors are more consistent so there are fewer issues.

BTW, I run my 0806 at 720p because I have found instability at higher resolutions. For example, the 0806 will just stop recording with no warning at 1080p and higher. By trial and error I have found that 720p appears to be reliable. Maybe the processor was getting too hot at higher rez. The CCD sensors in the cheaper dashcams are so small I wonder if the higher resolutions really do produce more legible video or is it a marketing gimmick??
 
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