gordonf238
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Hi Everyone,
So I had finally purchased the DR750S-2CH dashcam system, along with the B-112 battery, and a 128Gb memory card. I had spent the last few months saving the cash, as this was a rather pricey investment. From the sample footage I have seen online, as well as reviews that I've read, the image quality, and 60FPS capability were great selling points.
I was previously using KDLINKS X1 dash cam, which also recorded in 1080p, but the camera didn't support cards larger than 16Gb in size, and I was really looking for something with better image quality and 2-channel capability. For reference, I've attached a sample screenshot of the footage my X1 used to take:
If you click on the image, the full-res version will load, and you will see that the X1 had a somewhat decent quality. You could make out the license plate on the white Mazda to the right.
Moving on... Upon completing my install today of the DR750S, configuring it, and driving around the block a few times, I must say that I am GREATLY disappointed in its image quality! I'm really hoping that it's a setting that I've missed.
I am using the latest version of the app for iOS (v2.64), as well as the latest Dashcam firmware (v1.0002). My video settings are set to FHX - 60FPS and Highest video quality. This is the end-result:
Notice the heavy compression artifacts all around, and over-sharpening around the trees. Good luck trying to make out any of the license plates.
Here is another screenshot of the same footage changed to FHD - 30FPS:
In this case, I was moving slowly (3mph), and you can't even read the license plate off the car to my right.
Please someone tell me that I'm missing something, somewhere. I had just spent four hours installing this along with the B-112 battery, but I am ready to send it back for a refund if this turns out to be the best that this latest-and-greatest dashcam can muster.
Sorry for the frustrating post, but this is not the sample footage I saw online, nor the reviews I'ver read. My 4-yr old X1 can put out better footage than this.
So I had finally purchased the DR750S-2CH dashcam system, along with the B-112 battery, and a 128Gb memory card. I had spent the last few months saving the cash, as this was a rather pricey investment. From the sample footage I have seen online, as well as reviews that I've read, the image quality, and 60FPS capability were great selling points.
I was previously using KDLINKS X1 dash cam, which also recorded in 1080p, but the camera didn't support cards larger than 16Gb in size, and I was really looking for something with better image quality and 2-channel capability. For reference, I've attached a sample screenshot of the footage my X1 used to take:
![KDLINKS_X1_1080.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capturedasart.com%2Ftemp-photos%2FKDLINKS_X1_1080.jpg&hash=50ca4bcaedc70d813a80f667354a60d4)
If you click on the image, the full-res version will load, and you will see that the X1 had a somewhat decent quality. You could make out the license plate on the white Mazda to the right.
Moving on... Upon completing my install today of the DR750S, configuring it, and driving around the block a few times, I must say that I am GREATLY disappointed in its image quality! I'm really hoping that it's a setting that I've missed.
I am using the latest version of the app for iOS (v2.64), as well as the latest Dashcam firmware (v1.0002). My video settings are set to FHX - 60FPS and Highest video quality. This is the end-result:
![FHD-60FPS-HIGHEST.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capturedasart.com%2Ftemp-photos%2FFHD-60FPS-HIGHEST.jpg&hash=3a5a8e7a3fcabf1dda4b78b2f9b7dc0d)
Notice the heavy compression artifacts all around, and over-sharpening around the trees. Good luck trying to make out any of the license plates.
Here is another screenshot of the same footage changed to FHD - 30FPS:
![FHD-30FPS-HIGHEST.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capturedasart.com%2Ftemp-photos%2FFHD-30FPS-HIGHEST.jpg&hash=78bb2c6838a010c8bd99e611d6fad313)
In this case, I was moving slowly (3mph), and you can't even read the license plate off the car to my right.
Please someone tell me that I'm missing something, somewhere. I had just spent four hours installing this along with the B-112 battery, but I am ready to send it back for a refund if this turns out to be the best that this latest-and-greatest dashcam can muster.
Sorry for the frustrating post, but this is not the sample footage I saw online, nor the reviews I'ver read. My 4-yr old X1 can put out better footage than this.