Author Topic: IN CAR RECORDING CAMERAS (Read 12942 times)

Fazafou · « **Reply #25 on:** 25 March 2015, 03:53:52 pm »

You can record and watch.

A video can be recorded in 1080p but you can still watch in 720p if you want.

Either way 720p should be fine to read plates/signs. If you can it's probably more to do with poor quality video or vibration.

For 10 quid i doubt it will be fantastic and the Amazon reviews pretty much show this.

Ok for a bit of fun, but I wouldn't want to rely on the video for insurance purposes.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #26 on:** 25 March 2015, 04:05:48 pm »

One more quick anecdote - 720p and 1080p define the SIZE of the video in pixels, not the quality of the image

720p is 1280x720 pixels
1080p is 1920x1080 pixels

And no, the p does not stand for pixels

fazersharp · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 March 2015, 04:12:54 pm »

I was refering to this

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Set the Youtube playback setting to 720(HD)

I did and the playback quality was no that good and the reason for my interest was for insurance use

Frosties · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 March 2015, 04:57:31 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 25 March 2015, 04:12:54 pm

I was refering to this
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Set the Youtube playback setting to 720(HD)

I did and the playback quality was no that good and the reason for my interest was for insurance use

Similar reasons with me Sharpy, but for£20 all in I thought I'd take a punt. Should arrive today/tomorrow so will take a quick vid and post it up along with a couple of still frames from the vid.

I was thinking that if the quality wasn't 100% then I would be taking camera shots out of the car anyhows and the video would give the whole picture.

Let you know fella.

darrsi · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 March 2015, 05:46:11 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 March 2015, 04:05:48 pm

One more quick anecdote - 720p and 1080p define the SIZE of the video in pixels, not the quality of the image

720p is 1280x720 pixels
1080p is 1920x1080 pixels

And no, the p does not stand for pixels

The 'P' stands for pyjamas, you will see a clearer picture if you watch playback in your pyjamas.
20 years a video assist technician.......I know my stuff.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 March 2015, 06:16:45 pm »

I know you do darrsi, just putting out there for anyone else perusing this thread ^.^

darrsi · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 March 2015, 09:27:48 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 March 2015, 06:16:45 pm

I know you do darrsi, just putting out there for anyone else perusing this thread ^.^

fireblake · « **Reply #32 on:** 30 March 2015, 04:15:27 pm »

A mate has just bought one of these and its stuck to the side of his fairing. I've seen footage of him doing 150mph (private race track) and the footage is pretty impressive quality
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eSynic%C2%AE-Camera--Waterproof-Camcorder--Climbing/dp/B00GLPW3U8/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1427716026&sr=8-10&keywords=dvr+mini+9
It will need a good quality card. The battery seems to last for about an hour. The only negative being sound quality, or noise. It has the mike as part of the body so wind noise is a nuisance.

Mickey

Dinger1962 · « **Reply #33 on:** 03 April 2015, 03:15:27 pm »

Ordered mine 24th march sd card arrived but no sign of camera $:\$

taylor · « **Reply #34 on:** 03 April 2015, 03:21:58 pm »

me the same dinger, $:\$

Frosties · « **Reply #35 on:** 03 April 2015, 04:02:55 pm »

My card arrived 1st April, Camera on 2nd.

Not long set it up - Can't seem to get mine to record in anything but VGA. Will try again.

darrsi · « **Reply #36 on:** 03 April 2015, 04:27:51 pm »

I ordered one as well, still no sign of it?

Frosties · « **Reply #37 on:** 03 April 2015, 04:52:11 pm »

Quote from: Frosties on 03 April 2015, 04:02:55 pm

My card arrived 1st April, Camera on 2nd.

Not long set it up - Can't seem to get mine to record in anything but VGA. Will try again.

Okay, think mine is either a Chinese copy or an old one - mine doesn't have the same functions as the one in this link (look at 5mins onwards)

Still not a bad camera though for the money and is more than adequate for any insurance issue.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #38 on:** 03 April 2015, 05:54:23 pm »

In those sorts of Amazon group buys, the items aren't always from the same seller / Merchant so often have different delivery methods and dates

darrsi · « **Reply #39 on:** 07 April 2015, 12:25:10 pm »

Just looked at my order, I never realised it was coming from Hong Kong, I doubt i'll see that for a while yet then. $:\$

sinto · « **Reply #40 on:** 07 April 2015, 09:27:33 pm »

Quote from: darrsi on 07 April 2015, 12:25:10 pm

Just looked at my order, I never realised it was coming from Hong Kong, I doubt i'll see that for a while yet then. $:\$

You better look again darrsi, did you by chance order it on April 1st? lol

bigralphie · « **Reply #41 on:** 09 April 2015, 12:11:45 pm »

mine says delivery between 2 and 24th April

darrsi · « **Reply #42 on:** 09 April 2015, 12:52:41 pm »

Quote from: bigralphie on 09 April 2015, 12:11:45 pm

mine says delivery between 2 and 24th April

Yeah, mine's similar, ordered 24th March I think.

taylor · « **Reply #43 on:** 18 April 2015, 07:42:24 pm »

mine arrived today all good, nice bit of kit for the money,

darrsi · « **Reply #44 on:** 19 April 2015, 09:20:51 am »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 24 March 2015, 12:53:23 pm

Standard SD size (aka not Micro or Mini)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transcend-Premium-Class-UHS-I-Memory/dp/B00B1862ZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427201593&sr=8-1&keywords=32GB+SD+Card

Just noticed "frustration free packaging" for an extra £2.30 on top, does that mean they use their scissors to open the plastic packet, rather than you attempting to open it with your teeth whilst strapped up in a strait jacket???

Ordered off Ebay eventually, even though i still haven't got my camera yet. $:\$

bigralphie · « **Reply #45 on:** 19 April 2015, 10:20:27 am »

yep no sign of mine yet

darrsi · « **Reply #46 on:** 19 April 2015, 12:10:48 pm »

Quote from: bigralphie on 19 April 2015, 10:20:27 am

yep no sign of mine yet

Hong Kong used to be okay with post in the UK, but a workmate told me things have changed due to tighter security which is why it can take a bit longer now.
I reckon it'll turn up next week.

Dunno why i'm getting excited, i don't even drive, i'll set it up in my mums car.

Dinger1962 · « **Reply #47 on:** 19 April 2015, 03:00:58 pm »

at last mine has arrived -struggling to read blurred instructions--got it working of a fashion--ill get mrs dinger on the job she good with fiddley buttons

taylor · « **Reply #48 on:** 19 April 2015, 04:57:48 pm »

mine turned up on a pushbike with a chinky riding it, and a brown bag in his hand, shouting you want soft finger, effing else,.

darrsi · « **Reply #49 on:** 20 April 2015, 08:40:54 am »

It's arrived