I've been researching these lately for myself, as well. I generally start on Amazon where I can sort the results by Customer Ratings. Then I read the reviews (and Q&A). The one that went on my Wish List also happens to be the #1 seller in the category on Amazon, with a whopping 85% of reviews giving it 5 stars. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010D8MBD2/
I've got a few things that I need worse than this, but I'll have one sooner or later. On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 2:40 PM, Bruce <[email protected]> wrote: > So how well does it work at night? I'm assuming that it can only show what > is in your headlights. Low light sensitivity? > > > -- > Bruce > > > > On August 2, 2015 4:10:55 AM PDT, Steve Cottrell <[email protected]> wrote: >>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 > > -- > Sent from Kaiten Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > > -- > 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. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- 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.
