Welcome to LYN Dashcam Discussion V2!

Here is V1: Link


What dashcam should I get?

Budget - BlueSkySea B1W, Viofo A119 series, Viofo A129 series, etc

Premium - Korean dashcams like Thinkware, Blackvue, etc

The above is capacitor based dashcams. I rarely will recommend battery based dashcams. Please read below.


Lithium Batteries VS Capacitors

Capacitors are preferred to be used in hot countries like in Malaysia as they are more resistant to heat and have a longer lifespan than lithium batteries.

They are also more expensive to implement. Capacitors lose its stored charge over time, after a few days it can completely drain, resetting all settings like the time and date. As well the battery life is measured in seconds, not minutes.

Batteries are cheaper to implement. They can hold a larger charge, around 5-10X more than capacitors which allows you to use your dashcam like an action cam.

Batteries have the worse reliability and many manufacturers will use low-quality batteries which fail sooner. Depending on the battery, it may swell or leak or worst case scenario - explodes.

Most China dashcams are using batteries inside.


Micro SD cards



The most tried and tested card is the Samsung Evo Plus (not the Evo+ as it is an older version)(Evo Select is actually an Evo Plus). Write speed varies on the card size: 32GB is 20MB/s write speed, 64GB is 60MB/s write speed and 128GB & above is 90MB/s write speed.

The new Sandisk Ultra A1 doesn't have the sudden death issue of the Sandisk Ultra.



High Endurance cards - Samsung Pro Endurance, Transcend High Endurance, Kingston Endurance (announced 1st April 2019), Sandisk High Endurance (2019 version).

But do take note that some dashcams are very sensitive and may have an error when used with a slow write speed of micro SD cards.


Parking Mode




Batteries Packs




Where to install?

If you're the DIY type you can always follow some Youtube videos like the ones below and DIY. There are tons of installations videos on Youtube.

This is the easiest that I've used when I first installed my dashcam.


This will require some technical skills as there is a need to do hardwiring and cabling to the rear for the rear cam.


Or you can bring to a car accessories shop that you trust and get them to install for you.


Below are some authorized distributors/sellers/installers:

EA Autoworks - authorized Thinkware & Viofo seller & installer in Bukit Jalil. They are also selling iRoad dashcams if not mistaken.

WorldTech Auto Accessories - authorized Thinkware seller & installer in Penang.

Sicurez - authorized Thinkware & Viofo distributor & seller in Malaysia. They also install dashcams in their premium store in Sunway.

Blackvue MY - brought in by Zhapalang Motorsport

iRoad MY - authorized iRoad distributor & seller in Malaysia.



Dashcam reviews & more info can be found in: JWTech Reviews | LYN Reviews & Guides | CarCamCentral | Dashcamtalk forum

~Work in progress~

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Nov 8 2019, 11:37 AM

Let me know if there is any info to add to the first post.

Thank you!

iRoad KR came in directly to Malaysia

Not sure if you can get this or other CPL filters from Aliexpress and mod to your X9. CPL filter can help reduce the reflections a bit.

https://www.edr-auto.fr/shop/en/28-filtres-polarisants

But do be careful as iRoad is known to have issues like lens out of focus, lens blur and wifi dongle burnt. Last time they have a recall for their previous models before.

Youtube actually lowers the video quality from the original video after upload

Actually, you paid rm1k+++ for full-featured Korean dashcam not just for the video quality.

There is saying that goes "A Higher Price ≠ Better Video Quality"

Now Thinkware is more hot selling in Singapore. Before was Blackvue and iRoad.

Cause all Korean dashcam is using capacitors instead of batteries since more than 3+++ years ago... That's why capacitor can resist heat better than a battery.

Marbella used to be famous but now no more.

I'm using Thinkware F800 Pro in my car. Bought it for around rm2.6k with 64GB micro SD card when first launched in Malaysia. Even though the video quality not as great for those with higher bit rates. But for the true parking mode, ADAS and other features it's worth it.

I'm on the waiting list for the Thinkware Q800 Pro which is coming this month hopefully

Sounds more like a temporary fix than a permanent fix...

I think is a Huawei issue. I heard got another brand of dashcam also got issues connecting.

Viofo got new dashcams coming soon...

A129 Duo IR


A119 V3 with 1600P resolution using Sony Starvis sensor. New WK1 & WM1.


WK1

Should be ok. Only need to worry about the length of the cable to the rear.

Can go with Viofo A129 Duo also. Using supercapacitor.

A129 vs 70mai Pro





This post has been edited by blurjoey: Apr 12 2019, 07:40 PM

It's the most recommended dual dashcam of 2019

Got both app control and control on the dashcam.

Official set is rm799 from authorized distributor with 1 year 1on1 exchange warranty.

Online with 0 or 6 months warranty can get rm500-600.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Apr 12 2019, 04:54 PM

Actually iRoad is higher range as under Korean dashcam range 🤣

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Apr 12 2019, 06:14 PM

That's cool.

But do be careful as I don't think it's waterproof though 😅

I think you just got a bad X9. Hahaha...

Of course your phone cam is much better than your dashcam.

Have to see the specs. What lens? What sensor? How many MP? etc...

Cannot compare phone cam with dashcam.

Siicurez is the distributor in Sunway. Got installations too.

Toyota GT86

Must get raw video files to see the actual quality.

Upload to Youtube usually the video is degraded a bit in video quality.

Better consider a dashcam that is durable in the heat. The micro SD card also need to consider a better card. As these 2 things that is working the most when recording.

Some tints might not withstand thinner. Might get damaged.

Another way is to heat the tape mount with a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the glue first so can easily pull off the windscreen. Parking in the hot sun for a few hours also does the same.

After that use clear acrylic double sided tape to mount. Strong and easier to peel off.