12-10-2018, 06:36 AM | #1 |
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BlackVue DR750S Dashcam - Good deal or not?
Following my last thread and some more recent near misses (including a near miss with someone who didn't have lights on..........at night ), I've decided that it may be worth getting a dashcam.
I know there are a load of threads on this, but I didn't want to hijack someone elses. For me, I think front and rear is the way to go (both recent issues were on the rear) and with parking mode would be good. It looks like people talk about Blackvue and Thinkware the most. After a very quick search, I found the BlackVue DR750S-2CH for £320 but that comes with the Power Magic Pro. So is that considered a good price? Installation isn't included. Few of other questions:
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12-10-2018, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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I said "offer" but didn't mean it as in an actual offer. If that makes sense!
http://www.roadradio.com/BlackVue/DR750S-2CH/ No, apart from just now. For the nominal price difference, what does it give over the BlackVue? |
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If you get a 650S, 750S, F770 or F880. The first one has 1080p front and 720p rear, the rest are full HD. Finally I personally would not bother with extra expense of the 4K models. |
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12-10-2018, 02:34 PM | #7 | |
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https://www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/...vue-dr750s-2ch Food for thought. |
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12-11-2018, 05:12 AM | #8 |
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Photo-Ele...words=blackvue
the blackvue is down to 260 without the magic power, about 300 with on amazon I think I am leaning towards a thinkware F770 |
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So there isn't really a magic bullet for seeing a number plate. It also pointed out that perhaps a rear camera isn't that necessary if your main objective is identifying a responsible party in the event of an accident. A rear shunt is almost always the shunter's fault so no real need for a cam. And for parking, a standard front/rear won't capture common side scrapes/door dings etc, or someone breaking in At the moment I'm paralysed by choice, and by the PITA nature of installing two channels. May be much simpler to just grab a couple of A119s (one for me, one for the wife's car) and pop them in the front and plugged into the cigarette lighter. |
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During good light, most decent dash cams will pick up the license plates. The more expensive options tend to have better image sensors with acceptable dark image capture. Trying to capture a car directly behind you at night is impossible, their headlights will makes sure of that. The 750S has a 60FPS mode, which makes capturing fast moving cars/plates easier. I'm not sure about the Thinkware. |
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12-15-2018, 12:07 PM | #15 |
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F362478559534
Use code pinchme for 10% off making it £199ish for just the cameras or £220ish with the magic pro, (buy the magic pro from another seller) Or if you want just the front, they have 1ch 750s for £99 after the voucher |
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12-16-2018, 11:51 AM | #18 |
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I suggest to get a dedicated battery such as Cellink NEO and eliminate the reliance on the man car battery. More than worth it.
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12-16-2018, 12:15 PM | #19 |
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More than the cost of the cam though! For mild UK climate I think you could get away with a regular PowerBank if there was a simple way to switch between sources for parking mode
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12-17-2018, 04:34 AM | #21 |
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How does the BlackVue DR750S-2CH connect to the cloud then to save footage
Does it connect to your phone data that might be a significant data usage. |
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I think cloud storage is a bit of a gimmick TBH. It’s only really if the car gets stolen or catches fire that it would be useful. Outside of those, just download to your phone as required. |
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