Dashcam

I have a blackvue same as Phils, but only front recording.
Very happy with the image quality and it takes a 64G micro sd card which holds a lot of footage.
As said, not cheap but hopefully will last.

I have just fitted a 0805 Mini Dash Cam , video quality is good when viewed on the computer ,
I did a lot of research online and it good good reviews , it's has a GPS ,
$115 delivered .

Is an 0806 out now Slightly better.

I have installed 6 Blackvue cameras and all are still going Ok for over 3 years.

My DR500GW HD has and still is working in Qld's heat and has been Ok in Canadian winter at minus 5 .
6 weeks later was going fine in Texas at plus 41.

I run a 128gig card in it now.Streetguardian is another good brand but a slightly more obvious footprint than the Blackvues.

I bought mine here and altered the firmware to speak English but they sell English versions now
www.astrobile.com

VK1DX,

you make an interesting point about metallised window tinting.

On longer plane trips I amuse myself and while away the hours by tracking the flight with GPS on the iPad loaded with WAC charts or similar (OzRunways or AirNav VFR). On a recent trip I was in a window seat, armed with all the maps etc. Suddenly the window is blank, and there is no GPS signal! All the windows are centrally controlled and looking at the terrain is verboten. The Boeing 787 is a dog unless you are happy to sit like a moron hour after hour.

Even the windows on the V-Line trains do their best to ensure that satellite signals are kept safely outside. The train trip to Echuca is very slow (80kph due to dodgy tracks) and as boring as bat excrement. The GPS affords some diversion, but sadly such poor reception you can't even see the train's speed.

I have a minicam 0826 in the front and put my old 0805 on the back window - not sighted anything really dangerous but did record these 3 incidents within a few minutes when driving my Micro 4wd - just doesn't seem to be seen by other drivers.

Video - Youtube reduces resolution - MiniCam 0805

My first incident - the squeal is my girlie passenger

Garry

Drakeford Drive at Greenway - one of the worst spots!!!!

Hiya Jackolux where you huy for $115 I only seen for $159 cheers

I got it from eBay from Sydney , I just double checked it actually cost me $119.99 delivered .
I got the 0805 over the 0806 because the 06 had a few reliability issues that have probably been sorted by now ,
I have only had the 0805 for a couple of days , did a few test videos , I would say the video quality is as good as my H4 GoPro .

Ebay is your friend - about $115 from Hong Kong but may be a copy and about $135 genuine in Aust.

Yep thats the one.I always stop on side of road to let trucks past as sometimes their trailers swaying side to side especially on crappy roads or strong winds.And I know most truckies appreciate it when you pullover .

Yes, but I assume when you pull over onto the softer area, that you actually slow down - unlike the bloke in the video above.

Read this and dont believe the promotional videos on ANY dashcam sellers site
https://dashcamtalk.com/lukas-lk-7950-wd/
Its biggest drawback is the size as said in the review. Dont know why they dont all make them like the Blackvue brackets the best of the lot. At $449 in AUS they arent cheap, but I guess a pair of Blackvue would be about the same from AUS seller but about $325 from Korea in about 4 days

No GPS mate.

Thus the speed and location data, if it has any, would not be accurate.

But for a blog it may be okay.

Phil

Yep, no gps or speed but after an accident if it is serious enough the speed can be calculated by the accident investigators and also the location by the footage.

I am very happy with this on as it just keeps on keeping on with good video quality. I just put a short video together for my self. A pilot at Narrabri asked me to back it down and I answered I would give the wide load the bridge. I stopped and the pilot got others to pull over behind me. Just as the load was coming off the bridge this retard comes up the outside of all of us. The footage also contains some very colourful language. I might have to store it under X rated.

I have that as my front dash cam - basically the same as the 0805 and 0806 with a couple of extra bits. Has good quality and relatively simple to use.

To view your vids easily you will need to download Registrator Viewer.Here is one of the many sides you can download from.