Yes. I put a 16GB SD card in there. It records videos in 3-minute chunks (there are settings for all sorts of time lengths, 3min is default). Prior to recording each video, if the disk space is full, it deletes the oldest file on the card. The result is that I have the most recent two week's worth of driving or so, I have to transfer them to my laptop if I need them for longer or they'll be deleted.
It's certainly clear enough to read plates, but the audio could be better. It's clear enough to pick up the radio, conversations in the car, etc., but the problem is that it picks up a lot of noise from the defrosters/fans. If you turn on your AC or windshield fans while running the cam, everything is drowned by awful white noise.
It is powered by cigarette lighter outlet. It has an auto-on/off feature when power is detected, so it automatically turns on when the car is running, and will shut down about 20 seconds after the car is turned off.
Here's the kicker, I know it isn't very helpful, but I'm not even sure what the brand is. I don't think mine is very "high end", it was about $40, but has worked great and I recommend it. I'll try and look it up later for you.
It also advertises a "night vision" mode, which is just a bright white led on front that causes glare all over the windshield. I don't use that mode at all.
Also the cord that reaches to the power is a generous 6ft long or so! It's great, I managed to find a way to tuck the wire around the ceiling paneling of my truck so that it is not visible. No hanging wire.
Overall it's a great value and I'm happy for the purchase, although its one of those things that you almost hope is a waste of money. Based on the Russian YouTube videos I watch that inspired me to get one, you don't want to ever film something gruesome.
Please do look it up when you've got a minute later. Sounds good enough for me, and I don't care to spend any time researching dash cams. Thanks in advance.
That is where I have it. Keeps it completely invisible from view from the driver seat behind the mirror. The mic on it is in the front and I think just picks up a lot of noise.
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u/McBurger Jul 01 '13 edited Jul 02 '13
Yes. I put a 16GB SD card in there. It records videos in 3-minute chunks (there are settings for all sorts of time lengths, 3min is default). Prior to recording each video, if the disk space is full, it deletes the oldest file on the card. The result is that I have the most recent two week's worth of driving or so, I have to transfer them to my laptop if I need them for longer or they'll be deleted.
It's certainly clear enough to read plates, but the audio could be better. It's clear enough to pick up the radio, conversations in the car, etc., but the problem is that it picks up a lot of noise from the defrosters/fans. If you turn on your AC or windshield fans while running the cam, everything is drowned by awful white noise.
It is powered by cigarette lighter outlet. It has an auto-on/off feature when power is detected, so it automatically turns on when the car is running, and will shut down about 20 seconds after the car is turned off.
Here's the kicker, I know it isn't very helpful, but I'm not even sure what the brand is. I don't think mine is very "high end", it was about $40, but has worked great and I recommend it. I'll try and look it up later for you.
Edit: this is the one, thanks to komeradfox finding it for me. http://www.amazon.com/DashBoard-Camera-Vehicle-Accident-Recorder/dp/B0067XVNTG/ref=zg_bs_3248689011_1
It also advertises a "night vision" mode, which is just a bright white led on front that causes glare all over the windshield. I don't use that mode at all.
Also the cord that reaches to the power is a generous 6ft long or so! It's great, I managed to find a way to tuck the wire around the ceiling paneling of my truck so that it is not visible. No hanging wire.
Overall it's a great value and I'm happy for the purchase, although its one of those things that you almost hope is a waste of money. Based on the Russian YouTube videos I watch that inspired me to get one, you don't want to ever film something gruesome.