Mini 0803 coming

[David106]

I've fixed the looseness by following the instructions here:

I used 90gsm paper, and its now a really snug fit - no movement at all.......................

Thanks for the video, I have now modified my 0803 and it works really well. No more wobbly mount.

 

[David106]

Good luck - I cancelled my Eprance/Amazon order after over a months wait for it to appear. They were very polite, but ultimately unable to help, and offered a full refund. I think I'll be ordering from a supplier with stock in the UK - it makes the returns process a lot quicker and easier too, should there be a problem.

My experience with E-Prance is positive, I ordered on Amazon and had my 0803 in 4 days. They were very quick to reply to my emails when I queried some of the functionality of the camera and have said they will take up my issues with the manufacturer.

 

[SteveJ]

I had a good experience with E-Prance via Amazon. I ordered my 0803 at 10:30 am on Monday, and it was delivered at 11:40 am on Tuesday!

No complaints from me!

Fitted today and working fine. Noticed its a little loose in the GPS mount, so I'll be doing the paper mod.

 

[aabs]

+1 for EPRANCE from me also.
Very fair with me but unfortunately the distance ultimately means waiting for delivery but worth the wait when dealing with helpful seller.

 

[BlackBoxed.ca]

Good luck - I cancelled my Eprance/Amazon order after over a months wait for it to appear. They were very polite, but ultimately unable to help, and offered a full refund. I think I'll be ordering from a supplier with stock in the UK - it makes the returns process a lot quicker and easier too, should there be a problem.

This is one of the many benefits we tell our customers if they are located in Canada, or even in the States (since we're your "hat"). We will always be faster than other stores in other countries to respond to your concerns!

 

[giantbunnyhead]

I'm new here but just purchased two 0803 mini dashcams from Foxoffer and I'm having the same issue that someone else posted above. When I try to connect them to my computer using the USB cable, the screen just displays "USB Connecting..." with a blue LED illuminated, but nothing happens. I'm unable to connect either of the cameras to any of my computers (running Windows XP, Windows 7, or OSX 10.8.1). The two cameras have 16GB internal memory and GPS base.

 

[giantbunnyhead]

I'm new here but just purchased two 0803 mini dashcams from Foxoffer and I'm having the same issue that someone else posted above. When I try to connect them to my computer using the USB cable, the screen just displays "USB Connecting..." with a blue LED illuminated, but nothing happens. I'm unable to connect either of the cameras to any of my computers (running Windows XP, Windows 7, or OSX 10.8.1). The two cameras have 16GB internal memory and GPS base.

 

[chris-s]

Try another USB cable ?

Anyway, it is always better to use a SD-card reader

 

[jokiin]

Anyway, it is always better to use a SD-card reader

agreed, not for internal memory though

 

[Tatsudoshi]

Good Day

I am new here as well and am also having the same issue with my 0803 with 16gb internal memory when using the usb supplied cable, a blue screen saying usb connecting and that is it, cannot seem to transfer data to PC to view video.
I am going to try a micro sd card and see if that will work but still does not explain the blue screen with internal memory.

Take Care

 

[daedalus]

When my Windows PC is connected directly to the camera body, I also see 'USB connecting...'

However, I have assumed this to be normal, because my PC (under 'computer' from the 'start' menu) recognises the internal camera memory as a 'Removable Disk', and I can access and copy files.
There was no other functionality available with the camera whilst it was connected this way.

If the disk doesn't show on the PC as a removable disk, then maybe its a PC problem rather than the camera - have you tried another USB port on the PC?

When I connected it to the PC via the USB plugged into the mount, the camera options were all available on the built in screen.

 

[giantbunnyhead]

Try another USB cable ?

Anyway, it is always better to use a SD-card reader

I tried three different USB cables - two of them came with the cameras, and the third one was my own. Still nothing. In fact, I used one of the cables to connect to another device (an MP3 player, not the dashcams) and it connected without issue.

The reason I purchased the model with the internal memory is so that I wouldn't have to get extra SD cards that could get lost.

It sounds like Tatsudoshi's issue is identical to mine. I can't load anything, or view anything, from the camera on my computer.

A new drive DOES show up on my computer, but it doesn't work (as per the attached screen shot).

Also, Windows displays a failed USB connection message (as per the screen shot).

Firmware version 20140511 v1.0

 

[David106]

Most people would recommend using an external SD card as generally people dont remove the camera from their car. You can also go upto 64gb with an external SD card.

 

[giantbunnyhead]

Most people would recommend using an external SD card as generally people dont remove the camera from their car. You can also go upto 64gb with an external SD card.

I've been waiting for years for someone to develop a dashcam specifically to be removeable. If I dont remove my camera from my car when it's parked, there's a good chance that someone else will do it for me.

 

[aabs]

I find that my gps mount interferes with my radio signal.
Is there anyway to suppress this?
It's definately the GPS mount as when I use the none GPS mount its okay.
It seams to effect radio frequency >100 fm more than others

 

[Tatsudoshi]

Good Day

I have tried a micro sd card and it worked but still no access to internal memory, the sd card info now comes up with codec errors on anything but the QTPlayer and cannot read.
Also in the menu on this 0803 with 16gb internal memory there is no option to go from internal memory or external memory like in the review I watched.
This thing came from Foxoffer with firmware version 20140511 v1.0
Not sure what to do at this point, might just send it back but then shipping to China will probably be as much as the camera.
I am starting to think that the firmware installed is for an 0803 without internal memory
Take care

 

[giantbunnyhead]

Good Day

I have tried a micro sd card and it worked but still no access to internal memory, the sd card info now comes up with codec errors on anything but the QTPlayer and cannot read.
Also in the menu on this 0803 with 16gb internal memory there is no option to go from internal memory or external memory like in the review I watched.
This thing came from Foxoffer with firmware version 20140511 v1.0
Not sure what to do at this point, might just send it back but then shipping to China will probably be as much as the camera.
I am starting to think that the firmware installed is for an 0803 without internal memory
Take care

Tatsudoshi - I'm having the very same problem. I went out yesterday and purchased a micro USB card (something I didn't want to have to do!) and, like you, the camera doesn't indicate that an extra card is there (no choice between internal or external memory). I recorded some footage then tried playing it back on my Windows 7 machine, and it came up with an error. However, when I tried my Mac, I WAS able to play the footage.

I e-mailed FoxOffer explaining the issue, but did not get a reply. Without being able to access the camera itself, or to view the external card through the camera, even if I get a new version of firmware, I don't see anyway I would be able to load it. I'm not happy at all with my purchases.

 

[David106]

Tatsudoshi - I'm having the very same problem. I went out yesterday and purchased a micro USB card (something I didn't want to have to do!) and, like you, the camera doesn't indicate that an extra card is there (no choice between internal or external memory). I recorded some footage then tried playing it back on my Windows 7 machine, and it came up with an error. However, when I tried my Mac, I WAS able to play the footage.

I e-mailed FoxOffer explaining the issue, but did not get a reply. Without being able to access the camera itself, or to view the external card through the camera, even if I get a new version of firmware, I don't see anyway I would be able to load it. I'm not happy at all with my purchases.

There is a known bug with different versions of FW not being able to see the internal memory when an external SD card is installed. 20140507 v1.0 is the last FW I am aware of where 2 cards are recognised.

 

[Tatsudoshi]

Good Day

Well I was able to get playback off of my sd card via pqplayer but it is the worst video quality I have ever seen, set to s.fine 1080 and ev +1
Footage is so jittery even while not moving it gives you a headache watching it and has a constant loud hum for the sound, outstanding ...
I have e-mailed Foxoffer and am awaiting a reply.
I also must add that the unit was extremely hot after only 20 minutes of use.
Oh yea the GPS does not work either.

Take Care

 

[BlackBoxed.ca]

Good Day

I have tried a micro sd card and it worked but still no access to internal memory, the sd card info now comes up with codec errors on anything but the QTPlayer and cannot read.
Also in the menu on this 0803 with 16gb internal memory there is no option to go from internal memory or external memory like in the review I watched.
This thing came from Foxoffer with firmware version 20140511 v1.0
Not sure what to do at this point, might just send it back but then shipping to China will probably be as much as the camera.
I am starting to think that the firmware installed is for an 0803 without internal memory
Take care

Try flashing the firmware using a MicroSD with a firmware for Mini 0803 with internal memory.

If you or giantbunnyhead do want to purchase another Mini 0803, maybe try us, we are located in Toronto. If you have any problems, you won't have to pay the costly shipping fees to sent it back to China.

We do not have any Mini 0803 with internal memory, but the extra cost for internal memory is the same as purchasing a Micro SD card elsewhere. '

Kelvin