Top Budget Taxi & Ridesharing Dash Cameras - Dual Lens Cams for Uber, Lyft
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2017
- Here’s our recommendation on the top budget taxi, Uber and Lyft dash cameras. Learn what matters and why we think our choices will protect you when picking up passengers.
UPDATES: DEC 6, 2018:
We researched the latest taxi cameras on the market and we posted our thoughts here: / 1497936793642284 The Dome GS65H is still our budget choices but there many different options at the $200 level. We hope to release a new review in a few months once Viofo releases their infrared light equipped camera
We also tested the invisible 940nm IR light and it works very well on both the Dome GS65H and Transcend 520. The GS65H can have excellent coverage: i.imgur.com/u15FQoe.jpg
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OUR CAMERA PICKS
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DOME GS65H - $85
Our cheap pick, has the best quality of anything we’ve seen under $100 for taxi & uber drivers. The other cameras we’ve seen aren’t worth considering.
Get It:
Amazon USA - Sold by AzDome who states you do not need to ship your product back to China for warranty. AzDome = Dome. amzn.to/2rRenxy
Amazon UK - Sold by Yuyitec amzn.to/2fr64jh
GearBest INTL - For everyone else GearBest is your best bet. They will warranty your product for one year but requires shipping to China. bit.ly/GS65H_GearBest
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TRANSCEND DRIVEPRO 520 - $200
Our upgrade pick and our top budget recommendation. It has added functionality, protection and it’s history of reliability. Specifically it has better video quality especially in the passenger area, 2-year warranty, good customer support, and WiFi.
Get It:
Amazon USA: Sold directly by Amazon. On June 21st Suction version is on sale! amzn.to/2sip8sW
B&H USA - Widely known seller for photography equipment. Great retailer. bhpho.to/2sTzYFq
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2sQjw87
Staples CAD: bit.ly/2t4OfhO
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IR LIGHT PROJECTOR
The lights are plug and play but there are no kits, you will have to purchase everything separately. See the full instructions on our website: www.carcamcentral.com/review/...
940nm IR Light:
We now recommend the invisible IR light as passengers can't see a red glow and it works with both cameras. It's slightly larger than the 48IR light we showed in the video.
eBay INTL: ebay.to/2tO0pc7
5.5 x 2.1mm Coaxial Car Adapter
Allows you to plug the IR light into your car's electrical supply. We got a 8ft version. Easiest to find at your local electronics supply store.
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2tpGCni
eBay INTL: ebay.to/2vrwO8L
3M VHB Tape
You need a small strip of 3M VHB Tape to stick the IR light to your windshield. VHB tape can be removed cleanly from your windshield.
eBay 1" wide, 9 ft: ebay.to/2iuCTQL
eBay 1/2" wide, 9 ft: ebay.to/2y9ms00
Car Socket Adapter
Unless your car has multiple socket adapters you will want to buy an extender. No recommendations as we haven't done a review. Search for "12V Car Splitter on:
eBay INTL: ebay.to/2xhwxr0
Amazon: amzn.to/2yaibM4
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DISCLOSURE
We are happy to say that we bought all of test cameras at their full retail price. We want to thank you, our audience for your support!
-Andrew & Team
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This guy rocks, he is willing to test this cam in all conditions and explained it in details. Good job
Thank you, Jimmy!
-Rolands
Man! I'm in my 60's. Let me just say you have some awesome speaking skills. Great presentation. Very informative. Thanks.
Thanks for the appreciation. Means a lot. Keep watching us!
-Rolands
Update Dec 6, 2018:
We researched the latest taxi cameras on the market and we posted our thoughts here: facebook.com/CarCamCentral/posts/1497936793642284 The Dome GS65H is still our budget choices but there many different options at the $200 level.
Love the extensive detail on absolutely everything!!!
So glad there's finally a good dashcam review channel. This channel will become pretty big soon!
Thanks Sheldon! We try our best to deliver content people want and that we are happy to make purchasing decisions off of.
-Andrew
Amazing detailed honest review. Thanks.
Thanks Jason!
-Andrew
Sweet another video! Good stuff man. Keep em' coming.
Thanks again VinNy! Good to see you back again. I'll keep em coming for sure.
-Andrew
Very impressed by your review, super in-depth and great effort with the additional testing (IR lights, heat)!
Thank you, niikon! Glad we have viewers like you!
-Rolands
Do you have any ETA on a review of the new Vantrue N2 Pro?
Was so close to buying the here recommended Transcend DrivePro 520 but after stumbling upon the N2 Pro in your article I am not so sure anymore.
Not for a while niikon. Maybe towards the end of the year. We have a lot of stuff going on right now with premium cameras, mirror cameras and some new budget choices.
-Rolands
I second you having an online store, you are very trustworthy and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from you. Thanks for another great vid! I have been patiently waiting too!
Hi Todd, thanks! The same reasons you trust me is the same reasons I'm reluctant to open an online store. I know some review companies like Labdoor sell directly. I'm not sure if that's the right move for us. Manufacturers can refuse to sell to you if you later give them a bad review. I think it's a conflict of interest.
-Andrew
Welcome back! You've been busy. I almost thought that you're done with the dash cam reviews :)
Thanks Stan! I wasn't done, I started way too many things and the Taxi review ended up having to be split into three reviews because of how much content it turned out to be.
-Andrew
really appreciate this detailed review. so helpful! You guys rock!! you should get a commission from these 2 companies.
Thanks Recycle! We do our best! We try to keep things updated as well. We added in the video description the Vanture N2 Pro as a possible upgrade to the Transcend 520
-Andrew
Excellent informative videos!
Thank you Joshua!
- Rolands
Very good video. I like your presentations.
Thank you very much for watching!
-Rolands
thank you!i wanted to ask this since i first watch your videos few weeks ago.
You're welcome Alex! Thanks for subscribing and I'm glad I was able to answer your questions!
-Andrew
thanks for the intensive investigation and the clear reasoning what not to recommend.
Thanks Rarbi! We do our best.
-Andrew
Car Cam Central how to ship? I'm in Toronto too
Awesome dude thanks for taking your time!
Thanks Chris!
i hope you consider doing reviews in more mainstream products like in cellphones, because you seem to do some in depth reviews and very impartial... very good work, thanks
Hey Castillo, thanks for the kind words! I won't be going into cell phones unless I have a really good angle due to the saturation of reviewers. I will get into other categories in the future.
-Andrew
Good review!
Thanks Cifusav!
-Andrew
Your dash cam videos are by far my favorites and the best in my opinion. Great work as always.
I too drive a Honda Fit (great cars!) and am actually considering this style of 2ch camera vs two separate front and rear cameras. I feel seeing the inside and rear in one unit is a good idea.
you freaked me out because one of my best friends is Josh Kelnhofer... except he drives a tractor, not a Honda!
crhpjeff Ironically I "know" him too. We are friends on Facebook simply because we have the same name.
Nice video very helpful thanks
Thank you Kayum. Glad it helped!
Rolands - Community Support
You have wonderful reviews!!! I really like everything you have done and must say I'm totally sold on the Viofo A119!!!
However, I am going to start driving for Uber/Lyft and need to have a good night vision/IR option. I really like your idea about the Transcend 520 with an IR light projector. Though, how many light projectors did you use? Did you place them in different positions in your vehicle? For example, if I purchased the Transcend and installed only the IR projector you listed above would that be sufficient or should four IR projectors be installed (in the four corners of the car)?
What would be a good option overall for someone who would like night options? Could two Viofo A119s setup (one front and one rear) with another camera for facing passengers be doable or would it be cheaper/more cost effective to just buy a Thinkware F770 at that point? What about installing LED floor lighting to help bring more light into the interior of the car?
Again, thank you for your AWESOME reviews!!!
Bill Milstead I am thinking about driving for Uber. How is everything? Has it been very handy to have dashcam installed in your car? Do customers ever complain about it?
How do they hold up in 2020 given the newest models? Would be great to have a video update on this if possible.
Thx for sharing....
I've watched a few of your reviews. Something I'd like to see is what length the files are? As an example, we use DoD dash cams at work; each file is ~30min in length. Some of our previous dash cams had 15min per file; and we even had one that separated the files every 2min (that one went back right away).
Anyway, nice reviews.
Are you able to review on dupes for the Transcend? There are a few out there that I am curious about. I'm a part time rideshare driver and this info would be very valuable to myself and others who need dual lens, dash cams. Thanks!
I've had the GS65H for around 7 months now. It's perfect for my needs. I wasn't completely happy with a suction cup mount though it was one of the better ones of its type. I purchased a generic G1W adhesive mount for around $3Aud and modified it slightly to fit on to the GS65H (less than 5 minutes work and very solid). Very, very happy with the results. I'm running a Samsung Evo+ 32gb card which is working fine. I had wanted a Vantrue N2 Pro but at well over double the price this little unit is great.
Great to hear that, Jason. Hope it continues to serve you well in the future.
-Rolands
Great video mate. I am buying my Transcend 520 from B&H today! Can't wait. Will let you know how it goes.
Hey. Thanks. Yeah, keep us updated on how are you doing.
-Rolands
Test run the other night. Went great. Certainly considering a extra IR light but it does pretty good compared to others I've explored. I have a mini van. I can see to the back seat and driver and passenger seats as well as the captain seat riders. Quality is great too. While I can't playback and see license plates it will still give plenty of identifying info should I get in an accident. Be sure to check out our channel on RUclips. We will likely be posting funny videos from those who use UBER #rideshare in our Photobooth vehicle! You can also check us out on Instagram and Twitter to see some of the funny riders! Thanks for the recommendation! Thumbs up on this stellar video!
Keep up the good work. Just bought the Dome. I'll let you know if anything pops up!
Awesome! I'll be interested in hearing your feedback!
-Andrew
Got my camera today, pretty impressed with it so far. I used "Dash Camera Viewer," and it seems to work well for playing back videos on a computer. However, the GPS data (which is appearing on the playback) is not transferring to the player. According to some FAQ's, it may be because the date and time stamp is not accurate. When I change it on the camera it does not change it changes it on the screen but not on the playback. Any thoughts?
Hey, sorry about the late reply. Wasn't working on my end either. Azdome has an official viewer that didn't work as well.
-Andrew
I have the Vantrue N2 Pro, which is $200 on Amazon. In my opinion it’s one os the best options available nowadays.
Hi Andrew, really enjoy watching your reviews. Any chance you can review the Chinese brand name 360 dash cam? The model is J501C. Is a budget dash cam and it seem's to have a lot the positive feedback at taobao.com. So I really really want you to make a video about it and see what you think.
Hi
Can you help me how to get good quality audio in my dom dash cam?
Thanks
Hey great review! But I got a suggestion ,why dont you do a review on best backup camera? Ive seem some of the backup cam with really really bad ISO control in the dark or bright place, so I really do want to see the review on that! Keep up the good work man!
Thanks Johnson! There are some interesting mirror dash cam or large LCD cameras I might look at in the future if there's enough interest.
-Andrew
Hey good to see a new video! 👍
I was checking your RUclips channel a few times hoping you'd uploaded new reviews, good to see you're back.
As always, great review!
Would you recommend one of these or the A119 (v2) or other Viofo dash cam for a normal user (no taxi)
I don't think I would need the in car view, but want best video quality (day and night) and reliability for a budget price.
What would you recommend?
Cheers from the UK
Rob
Hey Rob. If you don't need the inside view you should definitely go for the Viofo A119 V2. Great quality and performance. The Yi dash cam could also be a great choice. Since you live in UK, which notoriously is known for having a cooler climate, having a battery is fine. The Yi dash cam is a great choice and it has WiFi which the A119 doesn't. The Yi dash cam also is cheaper. Video quality is bit lower at 1296p compared to 1440p on the A119, but both are great choices.
-Rolands
Car Cam Central thank you for your reply!
At the moment the Yi costs half of what the A119 costs. Still I wouldn't mind the extra £50 (my budget is approx £100) if I would get a much better all-round cam.
With that in mind, would you still recommend the Yi?
Well, the A119 V2 is better. Make sure you go for the V2 version, as it fixes GPS issues the A119 had. Like I said, both cameras are great choices, but if you don't mind spending extra $50 definitely go for the A119V2. Capacitor will always be better than battery and the video quality is better too.
-Rolands
Great video!
Thank you kkieliszekk! Glad you like it!
Rolands - Community Support
Hi, what size sd card is best? from 16gb to 64gb, as the camera loop records anyway? thanks
32 and 64GB are generally the sweet spot. A 64GB card should last longer before replacing plus you can capture close to an entire night's worth of driving which can be useful to respond to unexpected complaints.
-Andrew
If you can afford it, 64GB is best as the lifespan is longer. More important is that you choose a SD card with better durability. A 32GB High Endurance card from Sandisk // Transcend is better than a 64GB TLC Card.
Great video with great research. I have a question, would you recommend the Vantrue Dual Dash Cam with the purchase of the IR light?
I would not, I tested the Vantrue N2 and you can only see the IR lights if they are pointed right at the sensor. It's very dim otherwise.
-Andrew
Thanks for this review! This has helped me tremendously!!
I wonder how the vantrue dash cam would record at night with the added IR light?
You're welcome Keaton! I tested it out last night and the IR light was picked up slightly by the rear camera but it would not be effective for actual use. There's an IR-cutoff filter so it can't see as much as it should.
-Andrew
Tried it as well . .....no point
Does anybody know what the privacy rules are for having an internal camera in a taxi in Ontario?
Great video once again! Can you please do a review video for battery packs such as the Cellink Battery B. My hybrid car does not have a full size primary battery and my dash cams shut off very early.
Definitely in the future. Maybe take a look at Techmoan's for now? ruclips.net/video/L2YZMNrbWUg/видео.html
hey man, love your videos. are there any tri-channel solutions out there? I'd love to film the rear as well as the front and inside the cab. doesn't have to be budget either.
No tri-channel solutions aside from two separate camera products you would purchase. You would need a splitter and possibly a USB charger + 25' cable depending on the camera you purchase.
Have a question for the Admin, I currently own a KDlink x1 which is working fine but one issue I have noticed when the weather is cold, the camera does not turn on automatically as soon as power is turned on. As a result I am planning to switch to one where I do not have to deal with this type of situation. Mind you I do leave the camera in the car and I reside in PA. Will any of these camera hold up to the cold weather? Thank you in advance.
Can you compare the dome and coofo dual lens dashcam? Apparently the coofo says that has great night vision and parking feature but I dont see reviews to back this.
Can any of those Taxi Cameras you recommended be hooked up on an external hard drive to record footage for a month straight 12 hours a day? or if you know any that can be please let me know, SD cards are ok but a 2TB external hard drive will be more of good use I think to the taxi drivers.
awsome! thanks
Damn those mad scientists!!
If you remove the speed tracking from being baked into the video footage on the Transcend, do you lose the date and time stamps as well?
Glad you're back from the time you were hacked. (That rhymed.)
Thanks Mitchell! That was a fun experience. I was at Costco and I just got an ice cream when I saw a notification I got hacked. Hopefully shouldn't happen again.
-Andrew
I started lolling at 1:30!! Liked. xD
Haha, glad you enjoyed it.
-Andrew
misamisatv Yeah me too! Great acting job eh
hello long time no upload video broo. how are you
Hey Budiono, it's been a while for sure! I'm doing well. I took too many projects on at once and it jammed things up for way too long. I also wasn't working as hard as before but that has since improved. It's always a work in progress.
-Andrew
We are still waiting on the Vantrue N2 Pro review. Looking forward to it, so when can we expect it?
When the dome is recording both sides, on the LCD screen is it possible to only display the front view without the small square showing in car view? Can the dome setting set to only record front view? Thanks.
How about a 2019 best rideshare/taxi cab dash cam comparo
Since many new models came out
hi sir..I am going to buy this camera. I am here in Toronto ...what is the best way to but this...plz suggest any link or store thanks
I have a question about the transcend dp520 most specifically about the app for iPhone, i currently use a garmin dash cam 45 but I really want one that records the inside of the vehicle as well and on the garmin virb app for iphone, let's say I drive for an hour but I am only interested in like a minute of footage, the garmin virb app lets me trim the video and just save that minute to my phone, my question is, can you trim video clips as well with the transcend phone app?
Hey Car Cam Central,
I tried the invisible 940nm IR lights (the blacked out bulbs) and it glows too faint for the Transcend 520 to pick up that light. Any recommendations?
The Transcend is almost impossible to find, I think they have a new model coming out.
Best review of anything ever lol
Thanks Red!
I just purchased Vantrue N2 pro (before seeing this video) and I can say it does have IR and Night time mode for rear passengers and it actually works quite well. I picked it becasue I have no intention of ripping up my luxury car interior to feed the cabling to the back cam or hassle of wiring into fuse box. So far I am quite happy with both front and rear cams.
I personally never use back cam for monitoring passengers as I don;t taxi/uber , for me it was important to have cam with both back and rear vision due to habit of Australian drivers to rear end you and claim you rolled back.. also the rear cam provides decent coverage on both sides in case someone clips you while changing lane.
Hello George. Yes, the Vantrue N2 Pro is quite an upgrade over the previous N2 model. Glad it works good for you. Let us know about your experience with it after a while.
-Rolands
Hi, and thank you for your great reviews, you encouraged me to buy the mini 0906 for my personal car and it’s been great! However, I also happen to be a bus driver and would need a dash cam for work as well. The models you reviewed in this video are very good, but because of local regulations I am not allowed to use personal cameras facing the customers. I’m looking for something with suction-cup mounting, as I switch vehicles daily, and preferably with built-in gps and wifi, but on a budget though. I was thinking of the yi dashcam, but unfortunately it lacks the gps. Other models only have gps with separate antenna, which is a hassle to set up each morning. Do you have any recommendations for me?
Hello, Markus. Since you can't film your passengers I would go with single channel models. In that case - the Viofo A119V2 really is the best you can buyt. Great quality, reliability and pretty reasonable price at $90. If you live and drive somewhere cooler, think about getting the Yi dash cam. Also, great video quality and even WiFi.
-Rolands
Hi Andrew,
Here in Australia, I can only seem to find the Transcend Drivepro 520 "suction mount", which I purchased, However do you know where I can purchase the adhesive mount for it separately else where?
What do I use to afix the Invisible 940nm it light to my windshield? I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. Anyone have any advice? Thanks 😀
Please explain how to connect the extra infrared light
hello cam central, great job you guys are doing. really making things easy. please we are in the market for such cameras for our taxis, and we need something very affordable say less than a $100 and can do night images clearly and run for 10-12hrs and also very easy installation. please can you recommend any. it will be greatly appreciated
hmm just gone through your website.
Thanks, Michael. The cheapest we recommend is the Dome GS65H you can see in this video. You can also check our Best Dash Cam article where we have all of our recommendations for taxis.
www.carcamcentral.com/guide/best-dash-cams-car-dvrs-black-boxes-of-2018
-Rolands
Hey Andrew, really like your reviews. Any chance you can review more US based dash cams? Like the garmin 55 and more transcend ones? Just seem to me things would be easier to take care of if any warranty stuff comes involved.
Hey Mugen, I may review the Garmin models depending on their popularity. Just looking at their features and specs they aren't doing anything special right now compared to other cameras. In fact they are stupidly expensive.
I do understand your concerns which is why I focus on looking at having good retail and warranty support. Sellers like OCD Tronic, BlackBoxMyCar, SpyTec will look after you for the entire year and you won't be shipping overseas.
Most retailers (unless you're at Costco) limit themselves to 30 days or less.
-Andrew
I see, thanks for the input! The last two dash cams I had all died in less than a year. My main concern is that I want a dash cam that's has a good heat tolerance and video quality, proven reliability while not being in the 300-400 dollar mark. Any suggestions?
Vicovation OPAI2, it's our top camera for it's heat resistance and video quality. It's made in Taiwan and designed for those exact conditions. Check out our Top Premium video which summarizes why we like it so much: ruclips.net/video/zn6Sd2PXtmQ/видео.html
-Andrew
thank you, the video is great and helpful.
I just have a quest, if those cameras are for front and inside of your car, how do you add a camera for back of your car?
Hey Tam, you would buy a separate camera. If you have a rear cigarette adapter you're set and ready to go. If not, you can get a cigarette socket extender and reach the back. Alternatively if you're more DIY you can tap into some of the wiring.
-Andrew
Can you show me how to connect 520 with android but the phone is other city... My wife lived in other city and i want to connect my 550 with her phone...
I use the Blackvue DR650S-2CH-IR. It looks better than all these, but that Transcend camera is pretty close.
You should do some showdown videos where you show side-by-side comparisons of the Blackvue vs the budget cameras. Or any of them (and I mean for a few minutes, not just a few second clips here and there).
Hi Chad, that video is coming out next. I have both the Blackvue and Thinkware IR cameras. The Thinkware camera is better but it's not too far above the Blackvue in video quality. I didn't delve into the differences in the video because the price difference is so big.
Edit: Thanks for the link to my SD card video! I might link over to some of your passenger videos, great stuff.
-Andrew
Wow, thanks! I share your videos in Uber & Lyft Facebook groups all the time. Most drivers aren't willing to shell out top dollar on the Blackvue. That Transcend looks pretty good though :)
Will you be doing a top tier choice for Uber/Lyft purposes? I want to see which cameras you would recommend that includes great day/night recordings of both outside and inside of the car, decent audio recording, parked car recording, option of dual or single unit camera, and mostly importantly is the cost for the value! thank you.
Hello Benny. You can check out our article on taxi dash cams.
www.carcamcentral.com/review/guide-taxi-ridesharing-dash-cameras
It has some top-tier choices like Janus V2 which has Theft & Robbery protection system. You can also use premium cameras like the Thinkware F770. I'm not sure if the Janus V2 is worth $500, but maybe somebody needs the features it has.
Take a look.
-Rolands
Hope you could review also the gs63D it has 2nd camera also and also wifi.
Hey Joseph. The GS63D is not necessarily a taxi camera as it is a dual channel camera, not a dual lens camera which was reviewed here. The second camera will record the rear of your car while a dual lens camera is a single unit which simultaneously records the front and the cabin of your vehicle.
-Rolands
Super videos, saw quite a few from your channel and I am still confused between Yi Car cam or Drive Pro 520.
Hey Ravi. Get the 520 if you drive a taxi. if not the Yi. Actually if you wait a little I'm about to test the Viofo WF1 which may be a good upgrade to the Yi.
-Andrew
I will wait Andrew. Thank you. I don't drive taxi, just was feeling that video of inside might be funny at times to see :)-
I think the Vantrue N2 Pro with infrared is comparable to the Transend.
Agree. It's a big upgrade over the Vantrue N2 we initially tested.
-Rolands
Are there any plans on making an update video comparing the Vantrue N2 Pro to the Tansend and Dome dash cams?
Very possible in the future. It's not only the Vantrue N2 Pro. Transcend also has released a new dash cam - the DP550 which seems to be an upgrade over the model reviewed here.
-Rolands
Have you tried the Anker Roav dash cam? I've been looking into it but would love to see a review from you before I decide whether or not to purchase it.
Hey Jennifer, we did some quick testing on the ROAV we bought. Overall it's worth it only when it's on sale at $60-75. While the solid metal body is the best I've seen the actual performance is lacking compared to existing and proven cameras on the market. I wrote a longer post about it here: facebook.com/CarCamCentral/photos/a.640592639376708.1073741825.200025820100061/1028372640598704
-Andrew
My friend has COOFO Dual Lens Car Dash Cam. It does good job with parking mode. Do you have review of that one or updated dual cam review for 2018 or shortly 2019?
COOFO DVR-63 is actually the same as the camera reviewed here. We recently posted our premium dual-channel camera review and some time ago we also updated our recommendations for budget dual-channel cameras. The Viofo A129 review will soon be out as well. It looks like it's gonna be our go-to recommendation in that category. As far as taxi cameras go, we will be looking at the new Transcend DrivePro 550 which is a taxi camera and the Vantrue N2 Pro seems like a winner as well. Our full list of recommendations is available on our website here: carcamcentral.com/guide/best-dash-cams-car-dvrs-black-boxes-of-2018
-Rolands
Love your dash cam reviews! Do you have recommendations for dash cams that have 3 cameras (front, inside, rear)? Would also help if they have parking mode and LCD for a back up camera feature.
THanks ZIggy! Not right now - at least not one camera unit. You'd probably have to get a taxi camera + a slim rear unit like Blackvue DR590. Thare are some dash cams that hook into your reversing circuit to enable backup functionality but they aren't really popular overseas. Hopefully a company will come out with something good in the future.
-Andrew
@@Lam Really hoping! As an owner of an old car, that is the dream!
@@Lam btw, do you have a video on dash cams that automatically upload to Google Drive or Dropbox? Would love to know what brand is good.
Hello, I really liked the drivepro 520, main issue is I need one that can record about 10 hours, I am a full time Uber driver, which one do you recommend? Thanks a lot
Tahir Tursun how's everything? I am thinking about driving for Uber.
6:39min Where did you see GS65H support 64GB micro sd card?
The amazon sales page says "Micro sd card : SD card（Class 10 or above，Max support 32G,8-32G Kingston /Samsung /SanDisk memory card） "
From the manufacturer's website: www.szdome.com/product-detail-4.html AzDome is the brand // official distribution that was setup for markets outside of Asia. Shenzhen Dome is the manufacturer.
Hi..., I notice in your video, there are 2 kind of LED INFRARED, witch one did you use to take video with DP 520? *Note; one in your car and one when you display on the desk...
I've used both, but for the video, it's the one with the 48 IR lights. If you look at the description I now recommend you use the "invisible" infrared light version which isn't visible to the eye.
Andrew
Roland , REGARDING The TRANSCEND 520... does it have PARK MODE ???, thanks in adv. for your response
Hello. The parking mode is not supported in this camera.
-Rolands
What is the best setting for my dash cam that supports 1440p 30 FPS or 1080p 60 FPS?? Currently im using 1440p at 30 FPS but am i better off using 60 FPS option? It is a spytect a119
Hey Bobby. Always go for the highest resolution.
-Rolands
Hi,Andrew.
Saw your revues . Its really great job men ))) Can you advise a dash cam?
i need something with good video quality in day and night time and enable to start make video when i locked my car ,go home,and someone is walking around my car)) budget is 100-200usd.
Doesn't exist for $200 unfortunately. You can get a very grainy solution even for one channel and most likely won't have a big enough battery to last all night unless you are OK with permanently damaging your battery. Parked recording requires quite a bit of money to do well.
-Andrew
Car Cam Central i find now blackvue 490L ,2 cam and parking kit included +16gb sd ,total 209usd. have you seen this model?
just now i found Blackvue 490L ,with 2 HD cam ,16gb sd and parking kit included,for 209 usd. have you seen this model?
which should i get between this video's camera and a dual camera dash cam that has a seperate front and rear camera, while in the video that dash cam has two lens?
I think a separate front and rear camera are better for everyday drivers. If you need the rear footage there's no chance you can be blamed for "looking tired" and you won't have to worry about the outside being under/over exposed and not seeing anything. Two lenses like these are better for taxi and ridesharing drivers.
-Andrew
Is there any way to make the dome 4 led bulb black? Can I use a black marker pen to color the 4 led?
Doesn't work that way, you'll block any light from getting out. The cameras emit on the near-infrared spectrum but it is considered light so it must be able to project freely.
Can you review the Awesafe Q2 on Amazon please! Looks like a great cam
Probably not a full review, but we will take a look at it and post our thoughts!
-Rolands
Could u make a review between YI and QCY dash cam?
Do you mean the mirror cameras they offer? If so, a mirror camera review is definitely one of our future priorities.
-Rolands
Transcend driver pro 520 all the way!
Always have considered a Transcend, but the 32GB max was the issue as is that night-time quality, as I lose a lot of clips on my cheap present dashcam. Super that it supports 64GB especially for long route drivers, taxis, etc. And even better is wi-fi transfer capability, I'm sick of having to remove and replace the SD card to transfer footage. Great info as usual, thanks a lot Andrew.
You're welcome! Glad those details helped you out! WiFi is very slow so I wouldn't depend on that to move a lot of files at once.
-Andrew
Car Cam Central Can't be any slower than having to transfer files manually and then converting them to .mpg. LOL Believe me, sometimes it takes a good hour or two, especially if I have to join clips. Thanks again!
The conversion is what takes most of the time. I can unload a card at 45 megabytes/second which is way faster than WiFi.
Why are you converting .mp4/.mov video files to .mpg? That's an old file format. I'm curious as I haven't heard of anyone doing that before.
-Andrew
Car Cam Central Sorry, I meant .mp4 not .mpg LOL. The cam records them in .AVI which are quite large, I recently changed the setting to have smaller files and longer run time, but had to had to sacrifice on video quality.
Hi, thank you for the video. Can you please do the nightvision infrared upgrade support video for transcend? Thanks...
Hello Hazar. We don't have a video, but Andrew laid out some detailed instructions on adding an IR light to your camera. You can check it in our website article here: www.carcamcentral.com/review/guide-taxi-ridesharing-dash-cameras#addir
Hope that helps.
-Rolands
This link was very helpful. And I have purchased the transcend and the extra infrared lights. I'm an Irish taxi Driver in Dublin. My city is fairly safe but sometimes the collage students tend to drink to much and either sleep or get argumentative but with this kit my arse is covered. Thank you for making my mind up on which one to buy.
Very informative video. I bought the Dome (via your link). How does one get the IR lights to go on? Should I keep it in auto or night mode?
Hey Larry, thanks! I plan on updating the guide tomorrow (or Wednesday). I'll do my best to message you when it's ready. I'd check back on Wednesday to this link: www.carcamcentral.com/review/guide-taxi-ridesharing-dash-cameras You can also take a look at the description. We wrote a written summary for now while we get the full "How-To" article out.
Keep it in night mode. It keeps the IR lights turned on permanently. You won't notice it during the day and most importantly it won't randomly turn off in low-light conditions.
-Andrew
Thanks you so much for the quick reply and advice. And yes, I will check out the updated guide when available. You guys are fast becoming one of my favorite tech channels. Straight forward reviews while helping your viewers. Keep up the great work.
P.S. "Night mode" worked. I'm illuminated! lol
Thanks Larry - we try! Appreciate the compliment, we'll keep earning your trust.
Hey, I'm a bit behind. I'll have the article come out tomorrow. I'm aiming for tonight but I don't want to disappoint.
-Andrew
How can i get the gps65h azdome camera and if i purchase one how i instal it my car.
Can one monitored my car with it?
As i wash the firm in you tube is ok but when it come maintenance how can put my faulty gps into use again. How much is the price in dollar and when conerted to naira, which is local currency.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
My kind regards.
OMOMADIA SAMSON
We have links in the description. Right now overseas buys are probably best served by GearBest: www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_615892.html?lkid=10877759
It's around 34440 Nigerian Naira and I doubt there is a local dealer so you'll have to buy online. Installation is pretty easy similar to a GPS navigation device.
Awesome
Thank you!
-Rolands
Andrew, Could you please dig in your extensive knowledge on dash cam to recommend something that would work for motorcycle?
Those action cams you can see on helmets are far from perfect. To much fussing with battery, SD cards, positioning...
Thank you.
I don't have any recommendations at the moment unfortunately. All I would be able to suggest is other reviews but from everything I've learned very few go into the detail I would want to make a good decision. It's better than nothing though.
I agree. Thank you anyway.
Drive pro 520 have a issue abut automatic recycling system there is no automatic recycling sd card you have do manually delete old files?
I haven't seen that issue pop up. The camera will automatically overwrite the oldest files on your memory card so you don't have to delete the old ones.
-Andrew
Thanks for the review. Where's the official place to download the Blackview Player you mentioned? I did a quick Google but all the sites that offer a download look a bit shady.
I couldn't find it either. I looked on the Blackview CN website and eventually I got a link from a user at DashCamTalk: dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/update-firmware-g90c-g90-zx-amb-2328-s7l.19613/#post-259692
-Andrew
Thanks for that. I would never have found it.
Have you considered adding a 'Resources' or 'Downloads' section to your website? I'm not saying you should host stuff like this yourself (might have copyright issues) but it probably be useful for a lot of people to have links to places to download software and the latest firmware for the main manufacturers. Some of them (Voifo for example) can be a little obscure and hard to find the newest/beta versions.
Thanks,
(also) Andrew
I would but I also don't want to be maintaining the repository at the moment. if I do offer it in the future I want to make sure I keep on top of things and right now it would put unneeded stress on my systems.
You're welcome Viney!
-Andrew
Any thoughts on how this lineup changes with the release of the Vantrue N2 Pro?
The Vantrue N2 Pro probably would be in a class with the Transcend DP200. We still haven't done enough tests to confirm that though.
-Rolands
Do both cameras need to be plugged into a power source at all times?
Both do need to be plugged in, their battery won't last more than 10 minutes.
-Andrew
Vantrue N2 pro or Transcend 520? which one would be best for taxi?
Hard to say Jisan. The Vantrue N2 Pro looks really good. Might be even better than The DP520. We haven't reviewed it though so I can't give you a great opinion. My answer right now would be - either camera is a good choice.
-Rolands
Is the Dome inwards facing lens more noticeable than the Transcend camera inwards facing lens? It seems like the 4 led of the Dome is more white and noticeable.
Transcend's IR is way more noticeable than Dome's. Transcend uses infrared emitters that are either dim or at a higher 940nm which are considered invisible.
During the day, is it the Transcend infrared emitter look more noticeable (like 4 white bulbs) than Dome's?
During the night, is it the Transcend infrared emitter look more noticeable than Dome's? Does the 4 bulbs emit red light at night?
Thanks
I wonder what type of dash cam police use on their cruiser? What brand? What ever they use that's what I want on my vehicle.
I don't have up to date information on this, but as much as I have read, these are the brands more often used by police:
Brandon CopSync, DigitalAlly, Panasonic, Pro-Vision, Safety Vision, WatchGuard Video, AngelTrax Mobile Video Surveillance, L-3 Mobile Vision, Motorola
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My personal reviews in a nutshell:
A119 - Clear motion, but not so clear stills. No noticeable rolling distortion, mic is a little weak, CPL filter (Poliarizer) not built in, nor is GPS. Motion sensor is acceptable 3.5/ 5
Vantrue X2 - Horrible Motion, ghosting in stills too. Noticeable rolling distortion when vibrations apply. No CPL Filter or option to buy, GPS is optional. Motion Sensor (Parking) is GREAT. 2.5/5
Opia 2 - Clear motion, clear stills, HORRIBLE DISTORTION, horrible colour saturation. NOT WORTH THE PRICE 2/5
Overall the A119 is the best dashcam for price and especially quality!
Thanks
You're welcome!
-Rolands
Hey man can I use vico vation power plus so that I record even when park. I'm using dp520
Sure. I don't see why you couldn't.
-Rolands
Can you write to an external harddrive with any of the cameras?
No. The footage will be written on the SD card that's inserted into the camera.
-Rolands