we are working on two dual channel models at the moment, one where there is a front camera similar to SG9665GC and a smaller remote camera for the rear, and another where it is two remote cameras and a hideaway box, neither are ready yet though, still have a few months work to do before we go into beta with these
Afternoon all
First post, having done a lot of research in lurk-mode to decide on a starter dashcam. It's ended up being a Blacksys CF100 2CH: the Sony Exmor sensor, capacitor power and the £60 price tag with Amazon UK fulfillment did it for me (I'm not alone, their remaining stocks are going like hot cakes in the last two days). My plan is to evaluate the usefulness of the rear cam in my folding hardtop convertible, where I can't hang it in the back window because that's not there half the time. Then I'm going to put the Blacksys in the other half's little hatchback and get the definitive solution for myself, of whatever format will work best.
I'm very much hoping that solution will end up being a Street Guardian product. I'd have gone for the SG9665GC right now if it either had the facility to add a rear channel, or I had already ruled out 2CH through evaluation.
@jokiin, I think your brand ethos of quality components and direct engagement with the customer base, and the levels of support by you and your resellers through this forum, are just fantastic. So, I'm watching this thread with interest.
I already know my main issue is going to be with the position of the rear cam. About all I can do, without building a not-exactly-discreet vertically extending mount, is to is stick it on top of the rollover hoop cover. I know I'm going to get a lot of bootlid in the picture, which will hide the lower front of the car behind me as it closes up. That location is also going to be upside down from most applications.
So my suggestions for any future SG 2CH rear or remote cam, would be the ability to flip the image 180° vertically, as well as to get the best resolution possible at a distance where license plates can still be seen with a lower-down mount position. Alternatively, what possibility might there be for a waterproof remote that could be mounted in the license plate area on the back of the car? I'm thinking it might be useful for that to be adjustable for a balance of backwards vs. downwards view, so as to still be useful as a parking aid. It would need an extra-long cable and the ability to withstand headlights shining directly on it during operation, without damage. Some food for thought, I hope!
Regards,
Proghound