Dash cam - Blackvue DR400g-HD II

rAiN

with the interested rate of its going, i should just become a vendor

MX52Z

I really like this cam! If a group buy doesn't materialize here, I'm going to buy a 32Gb one and that cool power block next week anyway.

zefaulter

Might as well rAiN... Might as well! Lol

Da.Menace

Just so you guys know.
1) There is already an official distributor and vendor for this product in both USA and Canada. Search it on Google.
2) There is a problem with both Blackvue DR400G-HD and DR400G-HD II (Overheating issues and/or quality of video degrading over time)

And yes, it overheats in Canadian summers too which is odd. I can't imagine the chances of overheating in the southern states of USA.

The people who bought them from group buy hosted last year had to do various modifications to the thing to fix the overheating problem.
They were doing stuff like cutting "venting holes" + mounting a heatsink on the device to make it "cool faster".
Some guys were protecting the camera with reflective sun visors so the camera doesn't overheat.
Plus some other guy had to leave a crack with their window so that "air ventilates".

With the above mentioned hassles.. I don't know guys. Each to their own I guess.

However, I'm not sure if the problem still exists with the DR500G since its still fairly new.

As for the "Power Block", I assume that it is the "Power Magic Pro" that they sell.
Even though the device is suppose to enable the camera to be powered even though the car is off (obtaining power from the battery directly), however there are reports from users that it still drained their battery nonetheless and they had to power boost their cars after 3 days or so.

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zefaulter

Interesting points. I know about the overheating issue but I thought it only affects the first dr400 not the second edition, dr400 hd II.

GaleForce

Why not use a GoPro instead?

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zefaulter

It's about convenience too. What If you forget to start recording on a day that you have an accident? I don't want to have to remember to press "record" everytime I get in the car. besides that, GoPro doesn't record speed, no GPS, no motion detector and doesn't look as good IMO

GaleForce

I didn't realize the other one started recording on its own. Thanks for the info

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zefaulter

I'm leaning toward LIVUE LB100 because of the price

Da.Menace

Then again the LB100 only records at 720P

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zefaulter

I'm gonna get one. 720p is enough really for me

zefaulter

Just to update this thread: I received my first livue lb100 and it's a great dash cam. I started a group buy at my work place and we have 15 on the list so far. I'm getting in touch with the company to see how far we can get the price down to.
If anyone is interested, feel free to pm me or add your name here. I will update with more details soon hopefully

TheGreatOne

interesting, let me read up on the livue

Too bad about all the issues with the Blackview, seemed to have tons of features and super slick

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zefaulter

yea, it's too bad. costs a little much even though it's unrealiable

LMBmikeZ

I am trying to find a cam with a multi view option.......... a lot look cheap and crappy so far

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