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post Aug 15 2019, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 15 2019, 02:34 PM)
1080p to 2160p is a huge difference laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif Also the A129 Pro is on High Bitrate mode which will use more space also. There is a Maximum Bitrate mode which I will test tomorrow if tonight's recordings are done.

Normal as all dashcams will get warm/hot when in operation.

This A129 Pro I feel is hotter sweat.gif  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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Any chance u could borrow an IR thermometer to measure how hot it gets?
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post Aug 17 2019, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 16 2019, 03:39 PM)
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Will be doing more tests with the A129 Pro like front and rear cam recordings, etc.


Will wait for you to finish doing more tests.

Is it possible for us to download the actual files produced by the camera? Youtube encoding may have had a hit on image quality. I know this is a big ask because it'll be very large files and may be expensive to be hosted.


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post Aug 17 2019, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 17 2019, 09:12 PM)
You want the raw file? I need to see if the 128GB still have the videos recorded or not. Now testing other bitrates. Might not have the high bitrate videos. I need to take it out and see.
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No hurry...take yr time, and thanks!
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post Aug 21 2019, 03:07 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Aug 21 2019, 11:47 AM)
Anyone waiting for this?

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I prefer the slightly-more discreet form factor of the A129 4K....however if this has better night-time performance, it can be useful. Please do review it.
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post Sep 4 2019, 11:13 AM

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Maybe one day we'll see vehicle rooftop, and cabin ceiling-mounted 360 degree cams. Total coverage!
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post Sep 10 2019, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Sep 10 2019, 03:48 PM)
Heard the Viofo A129 Pro Duo price will be around RM1099...
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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Sep 12 2019, 11:58 AM)

Another question, how do you remove the dashcam or dashcam mounting that sticked to windshield using tape? Use heat from hair dryer?
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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Sep 12 2019, 12:56 PM)
My sifu  laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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smile.gif he's a very good dashcam reviewer.
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post Sep 13 2019, 03:11 PM

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Hopefully there will be more affordable 4K cams in the near future.
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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Sep 13 2019, 03:56 PM)
Once a year is haze season in Malaysia laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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Can those cameras with infra-red lights "see" through the haze? Yes it happens yearly...and if it keeps getting worse, we may need dashcams with special features.
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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Sep 13 2019, 04:02 PM)
Infrared is more for interior cabin recording wor... Using to record exterior will look funny as dark spots will be purple.
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ok thanks.
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Wanna ask if there are rear-view mirror dashcams which run on supercapacitors. So far all the ones I've come across have batteries in them. Recommendations would be appreciated!
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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Oct 6 2019, 04:09 PM)
All are using lithium batteries. Haven't seen a rearview mirror dashcam that is using supercapacitor yet.
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One of my dashcams died last week after 5+ yrs of faithful service. Any good 10.10 sales coming up by reputable sellers?
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post Oct 12 2019, 02:18 PM

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Am currently considering this cam...small and discreet, f1.5 lens
https://sea.banggood.com/Mobius-Maxi-2_7K-1...ur_warehouse=CN

Can convert it to a supercapacitor dashcam by swapping out the battery
https://www.spytec.com/super-capacitor-for-...axi-series.html
But spytec is in the USA...shipping will cost more.
Anyone know of local/China seller of such supercapacitors with Mobius Maxi connector?

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post Oct 13 2019, 05:44 PM

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Luckily I re-read page 1 again: Capacitor dashcams eventually run out of power and lose the time/date/settings. It'd be a pain if I didn't drive one of the vehicles for 3-7 days and have to input the info all over each time that happened.

Are there any mid-priced capacitor dashcams that have some form of backup battery to retain the time/date etc info? I'm getting blur.
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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Oct 13 2019, 05:56 PM)
Longest I've tried is more than 14 days and no issues.

I can't remember if it was a Thinkware or Viofo dashcam.
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OK thanks for that info. Good to know it can retain the settings etc for 14+ days.

I've stopped considering the Mobius cams for various reasons. It's a bit on the fragile side due to the tiny form factor. Cam sensor ribbon cable can pop out if jostled, heat dissipation probs, and it's a pain to obtain the supercapacitor. Their ecosystem is also not solid yet. I don't mind paying RM8.63 for the Mobius app but it doesn't support the models I was considering.

2 other models of supercapacitor cams currently under consideration: Mini 0906 Dual lens and Xiaomi DDPai Mini One.
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post Oct 16 2019, 12:40 PM

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Mini 0906 dual cam, 1080p 30fps front and rear, has GPS and capacitor, around RM400+. Haven't yet found a seller who offers it with warranty. I wonder if that's an indication of reliability problems.




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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Oct 16 2019, 12:46 PM)
I also got review the Mini0906 in Oct 2017: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=4436621

I can tell you that last time got a distributor for Mini dashcam in Malaysia but now no more whistling.gif  whistling.gif  whistling.gif

Anyway, maybe you can look at 0906 from BlueSkySea? They bought the mold from MegTec (owner of Mini dashcams) and produced the 0906. They do have an official store in Lazada if not mistaken.

There are other manufacturers doing mini0906 also. So you need to be careful about which manufacturer.

Mini0906 is considered to be the best budget dual dashcam. Next is Viofo A129 Duo.
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Thanks for the info! I'll look into their Lazada shop this evening...hopefully they do not use ninja van (had a very bad experience).
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QUOTE(blurjoey @ Oct 16 2019, 01:08 PM)
I just edited my reply with mini0906 Pro but don't think I saw it selling any where... laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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Ohh interesting! Maybe it's an incoming model and will be released in the near future.
The 0906's rear camera doesn't perform so well at night (from what i've seen in youtube, the A129 Duo's cams are better at night), so this Pro version may be an improvement.

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