Re: Smallest Ambarella Car DVR
almaz said:
I just was able to play your .TS file in Windows Media Player without any problems. Not Bad.
So based on 380 MB per 5 min clip you will be able to record roughly 7 hours of footage on 32 GB card.
Which is also not THAT bad.
I think if those dead pixels are not really bothering you, like myself, and you find night video quality is acceptable, this camera is a Keeper.
-TS not compatible in RegistratorViewer the way I want to use it. (when it's time to save the clip you want to keep as one combined file) It reads all the 5 minute chunks fine, and even shows the GPS track, but you can't export to a single combined file
-TS is not compatible in iPad/iPhone (needs to be mp4 or mov) Again having an industry standard MOV or MP4 is a must. (as I said the descriptions even say MOV, but it comes with TS)
So yeah playing a 5 minute chunk in VLC player is fine, but I expected MOV and got TS. The work around of converting TS to MP4 via VideoRedo works for now, but I'd gladly buy a new camera that has native MOV (and I did, it's on the way!)
True, I can live with the pixals but it's still annoying. My new AliExpress Givoe order sales person said they would pre check my unit to find one free of stuck pixels and for sure has new fixed .MOV firmware.
Night quality is acceptable but not outstanding. (I'll be waiting to see what Jokiin puts out)
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Update from the other AliExpress supplier. (that had potential MOV version) Bad news
new message from AliExpress supplier Danielle Zou.
Danielle Zou: dear Jon Smejkal,
good day for you
sorry to tell you that our new arrival mini 0801 with video .TS , not MOV
sorry for you
and if need more help please just contact us freely
best regards
lynn
FTW
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Update from e-Bay e-prance (the first cam I got)
Hello jon,
We have a new batch of the model, I have checked and i am sorry to tell you it's still the TS version, while thanks for your news, we will contact the factury to consult your question.
To kindly inform you, Pls do not use any firmware to update your DVR, it is useless, and will make your DVR damaged. So pls note.
If the MOV version come out on the market after the confirmation of our factury, i will email you the good news.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Demi
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almaz said:
Hey Jaz,
Day video is Ok.
Night video is so-so. Honestly I am not impressed...
Is Listing clearly states MOV?
How long did it take to be delivered?
How much is shipping back to China?
Are you able to view .TS movies with your default player?
I am downloading one of your raw .TS files right now and gonna see what I can do with that...
Where is the stamp anyway?
How does it feel overall?
Nicely or cheaply made?
Keep in mind that nowadays EVERYTHING is made in China. BUT one Chinese product is WAY DIFFERENT from another.
Considering distance, when you just can NOT simply throw it back at them, its just hit or miss game.
THAT'S WHY I joined this forum. To find better products.
Ok, for the purpose of being small and discreet this camera is Ok.
For the quality AND handling files I would probably send it back and get me a MOV version, if not other camera.
Its up to you.
The night video I made was taken in an area WAY too dark. (most all cams will fail there) I'll post some city night time driving soon, like with more street lights and signs etc.
Yes the marketing people put that out since the firmware wasn't finalized. From what I understand (basked on Jokiin) the OEM hardware/software dev had some kind of bug preventing MOV from working reliably in loop/recycle recording mode so made it record TS as a work around. The marketing material was never updated as you can see! They probably left it up since they knew a fix was on the way at some point, or just out of sheer low budget/details over looked. I don't expect to buy electronics made in the USA these days. Designed by Apple, Made in China is the best I can do! (love my iPhone 5) And yes this is the best SUPER compact dash-cam I''ve seen WITH GPS. Mobus is great but no GPS. Yes I have a new one on the way that does MOV. I'm going to return the other if i can ship it back for free. (through them, or using friends FedEx connection) or else sell it on eBay as is.