Hi Bill I got a Smart Witness SVC1080
<http://www.smartwitness.co.uk/product/984/svc1080> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRkj4yAu0bU> You can see the computer software interface here: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGLAglNTG1U> Very easy to set up, I have on in my Land Rover, only forward facing though. I do have a rear-mounted camera that feeds a separate monitor on my dash which I just use for reversing as I have zero rear visibility by eye. The rear camera is pointed downwards so I can see the two rear lower corners for when i am reversing and parallel parking etc. The angle unfortunately doesn't allow me to see the horizon in the upper part, so something I will change in future as being able to record rear vision is an excellent idea. As far as the SVC1080 goes, it gives a hug wide angle view in HD 30fps video - useful to be able to resolve car registration plates that might only pass by very quickly at the edge of frame. The device records speed and position via GPS and this is seen in the playback software. Also records G force and impact severity. The software is pretty easy to use on the computer, allowing quicktime movs to be exported of any time frame. If I come across an incident, I simply note time of day and later can easily retrieve the mishap for public humiliation. As for actual incidents involving my vehicle, none yet - but of course you never break down when you carry a tool kit... The camera takes Micro SD cards and comes with either a 4GB/ 16GB / 32 GB card supplied. I got mine cheaply of an Amazon seller after it was returned to a retailer, just minus the instructions (which I got from the net anyway) and cost me 114 GBP. Note that the device records indefinitely, wiping over old data as it goes. This gives plenty of recording time to retrieve later - as long as you don't have the 4GB card installed. I use a 32GB card and can go back a couple of days in journey time - and I do about 150 miles a day on average. In practice you would retrieve an incident at the end of the same day anyway. The Micro SD card is easy to remove while the device is in situ, and the fitting kit is straightforward. Not much else to say - does what it says on the box. Feels very reassuring to have it aboard and I am sure will prove very useful ultimately. Cheers On 1/8/15, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: >I've decided I need a dash camera. A guy sideswiped me the other day, >and now I am in a he said/she said situation with the other driver. >If I had a dash cam, I would have had proof of what the other driver >did, but I don't. >Anyway, as I now see the benefit of having one, I look to the wisdom of >the list for advice on what is a good dash cam. I'm not looking for the >cheapest, I don't mind spending a bit of coin. >I'm wondering if something with a reverse cam wouldn't be a bad idea. My >truck is pretty much a rolling blind spot in reverse, backing up is a >leap of faith. >Mt reseller of choice on this will probably be amazon.ca > >Any advice is appreciated. > >thanks > >bill -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) | Web Video Production ---------- <www.seeingeye.tv> _____________________________ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
