Mini3: 1600p. OmniVision 05A10 sensor. Sense Reality2.0. English & Chinese version. Memory 1Gb. Includes Bluetooth button.

MiniONE: 1080p. Sony Starvis IMX307 sensor. Chinese version only. Supports H.265/H.264. Memory 512Mb.

You can see all these info in DDPai Chinese website and I can't read Chinese!

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 6 2019, 10:25 AM

So it's not normal then? Will try to factory reset then reflash 1.02 later

Since the beginning.

If still cannot then best to bring it back to Sicurez and get an exchange if faulty.

Hello guys, been doing some reading and would like your suggestions.

My criteria:
1. front and rear cams
2. budget rm600 plus minus (may increase if its worth it)
3. parking mode
4. preferably with screen

Ive narrowed down to these but pls share your experience
1. mini 0906
- but its an old model 2017, any new updates coming out?
- is the parking mode stable and doesnt drain my battery?
- still no authorized distributor in msia?

2. viofo a129 duo
- heard the parking mode is unstable, cases of car owners complaining that car battery drained

3. thinkware f200
- read that video quality is not as good as cheaper china dashcams

4. 70mai pro (front) and 70mai 1s (rear)
- heard u need 2 different mobile phones for 2 different cams on a car?

5. thinkware x700
*** last option, hopefully dont have to use this
- again, video quality could be better?

my questions:
- how much does it cost to install and hardwire dashcams?
- is it worth paying extra for korean brands with worse video quality but better stability?
- generally, what is the lifespan of these dashcams?
- any common issues from the dashcams ive listed above?

appreaciate your input!
thanksss

This post has been edited by supaztyler: Sep 8 2019, 12:36 PM

If parking mode is an important factor to you, best to consider Thinkware straight as they are known for having the best true parking mode. F200 rear cam is 720p only and need to buy the optional GPS module. X700 is same specs as F770 but have to get the optional GPS module if want to use ADAS and smart camera alert.

If budget is more of your concern then straight go with the A129 Duo. The parking mode is only activated when there is no motion detected after a certain time after you off the engine. You can set higher voltage cutoff on the HK3 hardwire kit.

Mini0906 was considered to be the best budget dual dashcam last time. But no newer model has been out since. The parking mode is timelapse only. Not buffered parking mode. You can get from online sellers. Last time, mini dashcam has a reputation of failing often but now not sure as they have sold the mini0907 mold to other manufacturers to make their own versions of mini0907. Same like the famed G1W series & A118C.

70mai dashcams are good but the battery inside is the cons of the dashcam. And yes you can't connect to 2 of them using 1 phone at the same time.

- how much does it cost to install and hardwire dashcams? RM100-300 depending on the installer's workmanship and your car model/type.
- is it worth paying extra for korean brands with worse video quality but better stability? To me yes as I get Korean for the overall package for true parking mode, ADAS, smart camera alerts, etc. Not just for image quality.
- generally, what is the lifespan of these dashcams? Capacitor dashcam 2-5 years. Lithium battery dashcam 1-3 years. All depends on your luck.
- any common issues from the dashcams ive listed above? Read the above.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 8 2019, 05:29 PM

A129 Duo will switch to parking mode once engine off if using acc hardwire kit@hk3.

Viofo Parking Mode v2.0 0fficial website

Viofo Latest Advanced Buffered Parking Mode


This post has been edited by KIntos: Sep 8 2019, 08:29 PM

Thank you Kintos

Thanks for the recommendation, getting it tonight during 9.9 sales for RM450 since Garmin charged est. RM500 for a replacement unit

Is getting a CPL filter recommended? And also for the parking mode hard wiring, I've read some reviews said that I cannot plug into the USB port on the GPS mount but the one on the side of the unit only... is that true?

This post has been edited by KyleLee088: Sep 8 2019, 10:10 PM

If you have lots of reflections on your windscreen then it is recommended to get a CPL filter but do take note that the video will be slightly dark due to the CPL filter and have a rainbow effect on other cars' windscreen like polarized sunglasses.

If not mistaken, can use the hardwire kit with the GPS mount's mini USB port to power the cam.

thanks bro! btw, will tinted windscreens affect the clarity of the video?

how much is the hk3 kit

Pmed you price

Hi.. is all thinkqare dashcam using capacitor? Include the cheapest model? Do we really need expensive dashcam? No budget but can't persuade myself to get expensive ones when cheaper 1 can do the basic recording...

RM68.90 at Sicurez

https://sicurez.com.my/products/a129-car-ca...or-parking-mode

All Thinkware dashcams have been using a capacitor for more than 10 years d. No more lithium battery inside.

You can get BlueSkySea B1W or Viofo A119 v2 for recording when driving only.

Only if you require more features like buffered parking mode, ADAS, smart camera alerts then look at higher range dashcams like Viofo A119 v3, A129 Duo Pro, Thinkwares, etc.

Nowadays dashcams are like medical insurance. Don't need it until you're sick.

Be careful lo...

https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets...illegal/1736238

As long your tint is clear, would not be a problem.

Thanks for the reply.

Where can I get blueskysea? Im looking for shop selling dashcam and installation.. don like wire hanging around.. I no see viofo because I don like the display.. actually why some dashcam comes with build in display? What is the purpose yea?

If I got plan change tint. Should I change tint first before install the dashcam?

Do we need rear dashcam? Rear as important as front?

BlueSkySea only has official store in Lazada or Shopee. No shop is selling it.

Best to get it and either DIY install it or get an accessories shop like Shorty5 to help you install for a price.

The screen is more for people who like to view on the dashcam itself. Some people like to use wifi to view on mobile. I prefer taking out the micro SD card and use OTG on mobile. It's an individual preference.

Change tint 1st as the dashcam mount is tape mount.

The rear cam is becoming more important like the front cam. Videos from both front and rear cams are worth a thousand words.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 9 2019, 06:38 PM

iRoad for consideration?...

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/dash-cam...1145748608.html