Hi, I'm having a lot of issues with my Blueskysea B1W camera, date constantly changes to 2022 and it only records at random times, a lot of times I've found myself trying to review and event that happened in the highway the same day and when I connect it to my phone I don't find the video either in normal recording or in "emergency" locked files. It records a section of that commute but not the last video, it stops halfway my commute before the event I wanted to review.
This is way too unreliable and don't want to be in a position where I REALLY need the footage and find it wasn't recorded.
I'm looking for a replacement, money is less of an issue this time around and I'm willing to pay more for something more reliable but ideally Im looking to under $250 with the following features:
*Ideally with the same microUSB port and same voltage/current needs as I already have a hardwired kit, so I can just unplug the B1W and plug the new camera. (this one isn't a must, I guess I could use an adapter to miniUSB, etc. but would prefer not to)
*Decent video quality and decent night mode.
*It is reliable and is always recording instead of stop recording at random times
*It has a secondary rear/cabin camera in the same device (this one doesn't have to be great quality, just would like proof if I'm rear ended, and not that I reversed and hit other stationary car). (this one isn't a must if it has the other features)
*It has a 24 hr parking mode that takes pictures every second or so when it detects the vehicle is parked. I don't want those that once parked, only start recording once they detect motion or a bump because it is too unreliable, I've seen some dashcams that take pictures every second and then combine into a very light weight video compared to normal driving recordings. For example something like this:
"Time lapse mode: Records continuously at a low frame rate. You can choose 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps or 10fps. Note that the camera will not enter low power standby mode and audio is NOT recorded in this mode. You can also use time lapse mode while driving."
Is there anything in the market with these features?
This is way too unreliable and don't want to be in a position where I REALLY need the footage and find it wasn't recorded.
I'm looking for a replacement, money is less of an issue this time around and I'm willing to pay more for something more reliable but ideally Im looking to under $250 with the following features:
*Ideally with the same microUSB port and same voltage/current needs as I already have a hardwired kit, so I can just unplug the B1W and plug the new camera. (this one isn't a must, I guess I could use an adapter to miniUSB, etc. but would prefer not to)
*Decent video quality and decent night mode.
*It is reliable and is always recording instead of stop recording at random times
*It has a secondary rear/cabin camera in the same device (this one doesn't have to be great quality, just would like proof if I'm rear ended, and not that I reversed and hit other stationary car). (this one isn't a must if it has the other features)
*It has a 24 hr parking mode that takes pictures every second or so when it detects the vehicle is parked. I don't want those that once parked, only start recording once they detect motion or a bump because it is too unreliable, I've seen some dashcams that take pictures every second and then combine into a very light weight video compared to normal driving recordings. For example something like this:
"Time lapse mode: Records continuously at a low frame rate. You can choose 1fps, 2fps, 3fps, 5fps or 10fps. Note that the camera will not enter low power standby mode and audio is NOT recorded in this mode. You can also use time lapse mode while driving."
Is there anything in the market with these features?
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