In car vehicle recorder

[Adrianli]

I did see the Milo Camera which a brother recommended, and was considering to get it. Only thing is battery charging quite taxing for me.

 

So i did consider the Caidrox which is way out of my budget. Are there any other recommendations which you guys can help with?

 

Would be very much appreciated.

 

For budget, then do it like wat I did. Get two milo can size car camera and wire it up directly to the car battery thru ur fuse box with a on/off switch. Switch it on and it will be 24/7 surveillience car camera.

 

But please ensure that u drive ur car every alternate day so that the car camera would not drain the car battery. If you are parking more than two days, just switch it off.

 

The last time I did it, it cost me S$25 only with switch included. Any car accessory shop is able to do it for you.

Edited May 5, 2011 by Adrianli

[Anakin]

Am curious,

who using the DOD F880LHD ? :)

 

i am using this one

[Acertey]

Thanks Bro,

 

Actually wanted to check with you, in my case worst case car would be park for 2 days-3 days(Aka 48hrs).

 

Actually for the data storage of the milo camera, based on 32GB(The Specs says this is the max capaciity) or 64GB is it able to last that long?

 

In PC world there might be people who uses an external slim HDD or something like that for storage.

 

Would you be able to advise how you overcome this?

[Adrianli]

Thanks Bro,

 

Actually wanted to check with you, in my case worst case car would be park for 2 days-3 days(Aka 48hrs).

 

Actually for the data storage of the milo camera, based on 32GB(The Specs says this is the max capaciity) or 64GB is it able to last that long?

 

In PC world there might be people who uses an external slim HDD or something like that for storage.

 

Would you be able to advise how you overcome this?

 

If you want to record in HD for three days footage, I suggest u get multiple 32G microSD card. Just change the microSD card when its full. Not sure how long a 32G card will last, cos I dont have one. My largest is 16G for my other car camera and it last 36hrs of recording.

 

Or you change the resolution to VGA, 640x480 resolution. Then one 32G microSD card can record for 3 days I believe so.

 

Connection to external HDD, this I have not tried.

 

For me, overnight recording is enough. Once morning, I walk to my car and all is well, the footage can be overwritten. Why keep old footage???

[Acertey]

no lah i not plan to keep old footage.

 

Cos e.g. like in my case, Friday reach home park car, sometimes Sat will not use car. So earlist see car will be sunday.

 

Estimated like that need 2 days already mah.

 

16GB for 36hrs is solid, i would assume that 32 GB should last 3 days.

 

Btw have you come across a power supply add on to support 2 Cameras, in a way no need to worry about Car Battery running out.

Edited May 5, 2011 by Acertey

[Adrianli]

no lah i not plan to keep old footage.

 

Cos e.g. like in my case, Friday reach home park car, sometimes Sat will not use car. So earlist see car will be sunday.

 

Estimated like that need 2 days already mah.

 

16GB for 36hrs is solid, i would assume that 32 GB should last 3 days.

 

Btw have you come across a power supply add on to support 2 Cameras, in a way no need to worry about Car Battery running out.

 

Aiya, me also same. Sometime Sat dont go out at all. It is still ok one. But if u Fri reach home and only Mon then drive again, Then better turn off the switch.

 

I'm not interested in these power supply cos I drive my car almost every other day. No problem for car battery at all. Its been like that for 1yr 3mths already. No dead battery yet, battery was 1yr old when I installed. So now batt is 2yr 3mths already. Mine is MF batt.

[Acertey]

price confirm very reasonable,

 

Bro, where you stay about, do you think i can drop by probably this weekend to take a look at it?

 

Sorry for the inconveniences and appreciate your assistance.

[Asure7]

SDcard solution is not good enough if you need to record videos for more than 2-3 days. You'll probably need hard-disk solution.

 

Using Caidrox here. Resolution is only good enough (640x480), not that great (cannot see car plate number well). And even so, one hr of video (front + back) takes up about 1GB. 32GB storage can give you 32 hrs, or 64 hrs if you only need front surveillance.

 

Bear in mind you'll need a lot more space if you are using HD-capable cameras.

 

Harddisk solutions will be more appropriate for extended recording.

Edited May 5, 2011 by Asure7

[Adrianli]

price confirm very reasonable,

 

Bro, where you stay about, do you think i can drop by probably this weekend to take a look at it?

 

Sorry for the inconveniences and appreciate your assistance.

 

There is nothing to see. The wires are all hidden by the installer. All u can see is a switch, next to my alarm led indicator, above my coin box and a short wire at top of windscreen connected to the car camera.

[Acertey]

SDcard solution is not good enough if you need to record videos for more than 2-3 days. You'll probably need hard-disk solution.

 

Using Caidrox here. Resolution is only good enough (640x480), not that great (cannot see car plate number well). And even so, one hr of video (front + back) takes up about 1GB. 32GB storage can give you 32 hrs, or 64 hrs if you only need front surveillance.

 

Bear in mind you'll need a lot more space if you are using HD-capable cameras.

 

Harddisk solutions will be more appropriate for extended recording.

 

Hmmm, bro you got any recommendations if HDD Storage? It's a big problem if the camera can't see the car plate number. It defeats the whole purpose of having 1.

 

BTW Adrian,

 

On the Extreme Web, it says it got motion detection. I am thinking it doesn't in actual.

 

Erm do you know of any location on user manual where i can grab a look? Wanted to run a check on how over writing of data works on this.

[Dallii]

SDcard solution is not good enough if you need to record videos for more than 2-3 days. You'll probably need hard-disk solution.

 

Using Caidrox here. Resolution is only good enough (640x480), not that great (cannot see car plate number well). And even so, one hr of video (front + back) takes up about 1GB. 32GB storage can give you 32 hrs, or 64 hrs if you only need front surveillance.

 

Bear in mind you'll need a lot more space if you are using HD-capable cameras.

 

Harddisk solutions will be more appropriate for extended recording.

 

i heard caidrox cannot record straight to hard disk. in fact, a lot of in-car cameras cannot. Haven't really heard of one that can record straight to hard disk (aka use like webcam).

[Asure7]

Yup most in-car cameras cannot record to hard disk. Maybe need to get those hardcore cctv type (i'm not really very familiar with all the models available).

My view is most in-car cameras are good enough for on-the-road recording, where number plate capture not that critical, as long as you can identify the make and model of car, and most importantly how the accident happened.

For surveillance, its a different story altogether.

 

It will be a problem to use hard disk due to the size (and maybe power required) anyway. Being a mechanical device, vibrations (and heat) can also kill a hard disk easily, unless we are talking about SSD hard disks that are quite expensive at the moment.

Even if use cctv type, i'll be worried about car battery drainage.

Edited May 5, 2011 by Asure7

[Acertey]

Hi Guys,

 

I just came back from viewing my friend's car. I saw how the Caidrox works, function wise is not bad.

 

However have the same problem with viewing of car plate numbers via a computer. Accuracy will require individual's eye capability, as in it really depends if you are lucky enough to see. Best price so far with installation of a front and back comes close to about 500. Per 1GB on SD Card can last about 1hr of recording, and max up to 32hrs assuming 32GB which this model can support. Auto Battery cut off when car not in used for 2 days/ 3 days or more.

 

I guess most likely i would go for the Milo style located here.

 

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5mp-8-led-nig...3557?r=16222746

 

The only current concern i have is on the capacity of the SD Card or memory storage it can hold. I'm not sure how it works, but in Caidrox it has a looping function dependent on your SD Card capacity. I would guess it's the same for the "Milo version". Probably need help from Adrain to confirm.

 

My friend did say that ZMC have another model which i believed is the H720 or something like that which can last up to 64GB, and clearer resolution then the Caidrox. Maybe ZMC can help on this.

[Chucky2007]

Hi Guys

 

I think i recently run into very bad luck,

 

About 2 weeks back got into a hit and run accident in my HDB Carpark. Although report to police but until now still no update.

 

In the last 2 weeks i did try to walk around my estate in hope to catch this hit and run car, but sadly until now not able to.

 

Just this morning when i went to collect my car, it got scratched on all sides from the doors, to the bonet, boot cover, and top.

 

It is defintely an act of mischief, or maybe got aimed. I will be planning to make a police report later or tomorrow.

 

I guess i have pretty much made up my mind to get a In Car Camera, which have the following capabilities:

Front and Rear Camera(I hope it is clear HD, and actually wanted to get a safe bet on this);

Viewing angle i think 120 degrees is a norm right?

Motion Detection? I think it means movement near by how many metres will cause it to be triggered;

Battery Operation(Hopefully no need to charge one(As in standby 4hrs that type), and can just use accordingly);

Primary Function(Survillance only when Car Engine is Off, and not Moving. Good if can get with driving);

Data Storage (Max up to 3 days will be sufficient, not sure if any models can store so much information);

If can hidden camera is best, as i planned to get this person jia lat, jia lat

 

I did see the Milo Camera which a brother recommended, and was considering to get it. Only thing is battery charging quite taxing for me.

 

So i did consider the Caidrox which is way out of my budget. Are there any other recommendations which you guys can help with?

 

Would be very much appreciated.

Wow what trigger this type of revenge sort of scratching on your car? For some itchy hand to scratch around your car, most of the time is quote personal, either u offended some really petty fellow or its done by yr sworn enemy.

[Chucky2007]

In 2005, my car was scratch by a petty fellow over over a case of parking lot misunderstanding.. n it was only a 40cm scratch by his car key.. n this fellow was caught by me n warned by police only. So yr case of this type of scratches must be those vengeful ttype. I think even if u catch him using the cam recording, there is not much within the law which you can do.. unless you are some white horse, men in white.. else i suggest u try to make peace with the person u suspect or let your suspect have a taste of his own medicine

[Acertey]

Actually last night i again went to the scene of the crime, and analayse the series of events which happens and looking at surrounding.

 

I am almost quite confident to conclude that is not I sway sway gena this. It is a "purposedly" done case, with the risk and level of exposure level.

 

I actually had a few friends whom work as Police Officers during NS Time, and i was told this morning that if i caught this fella the next time it happened on my camera, it would only be classified as a case of mischief. So in a way, i can't make this person pay for the damages, but government will fine him. Unless i can catch him twice then i can do a civil law suit. This is definetly not sue for the sake of sue, but need to make people learn lessons.

 

I did went to a workshop earlier to access damages, in basic almost the entire car need to be resparay which comes to about 1.2-1.5k. Seriously jaw drop.

 

Damages done:

4 Doors, Bonnet, Boot, Top

 

I am sadden to hear this, victim gena panariod like hell, and own self pay tons of moeny on damage. Some people sit down there wait for me to come and report and collect money.

[Adrianli]

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5mp-8-led-nig...3557?r=16222746

 

The only current concern i have is on the capacity of the SD Card or memory storage it can hold. I'm not sure how it works, but in Caidrox it has a looping function dependent on your SD Card capacity. I would guess it's the same for the "Milo version". Probably need help from Adrain to confirm.

 

This car camera has auto-loop function. No worries at all, it will auto overwrite when memory card is full. This is basically a fuss-free car camera. Nothing much for you to adjust.

 

Doing it my way, save $$$. Somemore it is recorded in HD or u can select to record in VGA.

[Acertey]

For reference sake, there's similar models in singapore being sold.

 

http://sgkiaclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?a...496&page=15

 

Another similar product but with motion detection

 

http://advancedsecurityconcept.webs.com/ap...lbumid=10830544