Transcend DrivePro 520 Dual Lens in & out TAXI Dashcam Review
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- Опубликовано: 11 янв 2016
- A full Review of a dash-cam that's particularly suitable for a taxi driver.
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Seriously ... Best product review I've ever seen on RUclips. Answered every question I had and gave ample time to let me learn all the intricate details. Thanks for taking the time to make a quality review.
I am Night taxi driver I've been a night driver for 23 (plus 3 years as a day driver 26 years total) years I've seen a lot in that time. A dual dash cam is perfect to stop accusations. So getting one that works well inside the cab in the darkest of places, when I'm out in the country really matters. I tried a cheaper dual dash which was reviewed on here, BEFORE I'd found "Techmoan" it was absolutely useless! Then when I found this site. Because of this Techmoan review I bought the Transcend drivepro 520 the cab I drive is not mine so the ability to take it out and put it in my car for my personal use was also a big consideration I have used the cam for nearly a year I have no complaints and would recommend for any taxi driver night or day as far as the law is concerned here in the UK you must display clearly an old box brownie type of camera (the same kind as you see on the road for speed cameras) with wording telling people they are being filmed much like the CCTV signs taxi drivers usually put stickers on the rear bumper and on the inside of rear door windows and on the Dash. it's not a perfect night view and like the review says a little more infra red light would be great ..but nothing is perfect and with its recorded sound as well as the picture there's enough to stop you being wrongly accused of something.
because as taxi drivers know when something has supposedly happened in the cab, public opinion is always with the "innocent " punter.
I now feel naked without my dual dash cam in my cab.
so I'd like to thank "Techmoan" for the honest review. I have video that shows how well this cam performs I can post if you'd like?
I watch a lot of tech review videos, but yours are among the best. You give detailed, real world usage information that truly assists buyers in making a purchasing decision. Thank you!
As always, I'm thankful I'm watching.
Man you need to do audio book recordings, your voice is outstanding. Get an agent! :-)
This is actually better review than most of the RUclipsrs, and you are ACTUALLY funny. You should do more reviews on hi-fis and consumer products, and you deserve more views.
This is one hell of a video. Very informative. You covered just about everything. Very intelligent, very detailed, and very clear. Good job, and THANK YOU! You put a lot of effort into making this video, and it shows! Thumbs up from Las Vegas, NV bro.
Thank you for these indepth reviews of dash cams. This is yet another one that doesn't fill my needs. It helps to narrow my searches even if it is unsuitable for me.
After watching this video I purchased 1 of these. After 4 weeks I had to return it as it was faulty because it wouldn't record if LCD screen was set to turn off after 1 minute. The 2nd device lasted 4 weeks too, it failed to record again after attempting to download a file so again I returned it but this time for a full refund as I'd run out of patience withe 520. There are other flaws too, without exaggerating it can take up to and over 20 attempts to download a 1 minute file as often enough you are met with an annoying pop up saying 'download failed'. Also the new app is hopeless on an iPad because orientation is all over the place leaving you twisting and turning your iPad around for different settings. The Drivepro 200 is a much more stable device and will be sticking with that now. Was I unlucky, I doubt it but my advice is if you're going to buy one of these then don't lose your receipt and keep it the full 12 months because it's unlikely the 520 will last that long.
Best reviewer on YT
I know right, this video only has 16 dislikes
Another fantastic review from yourself, Techmoan. You're always clear, consistent and unbiased with your reviews. -A happy returning subscriber.
+gamerfreakUK Thank you. The Dashcam reviews tend to appeal more to people searching for a review of a specific model, rather than the subscribers. This is why I try to alternate between the different kinds of videos.
+Techmoan I'm not interested in buying a dashcam, but as always I have enjoyed watching your review.
good review as always. love the dual camera reviews the most.
excellent review. always enjoy watching them.
I just want to say that including your FAQ information fairly up front during the video was a good idea! I knew most/all of it but hopefully it'll clear up a lot of questions for you.
I was looking for a dashcam and a New Zealand dashcam website has this product and I was looking through the description and this review from you was the first review video on their website. lol
you have great review videos! I like your GoPro videos probably the most!
As always...another great review. Cheers
Thanks very much for your reviews Techmoan, i really enjoy the ones I get to watch from you from time to times. Always to the point, very good insights, now with more of the man behind the voice as well. Which, is always more pleasant when people like myself like to put a face to a voice. : ) keep up the good work as it can only get better! Salutations from Quebec City, QUEBEC. Canada.
+Dale Patry Thanks old chap.
Thanks for this review and all of the other ones.. They are all great and all future reviewers should use your videos as a benchmark
Excellent review as always. Cheers
Great presentation . . . Covers all important aspects.
2016 might just be the year I finally buy a dashcam. Maybe you can do a round-up of your favourites?
Really detailed review, thanks.
Very informative review. Thank you. I bought one after watching.
Very handy well presented wish the gadget show was more like this instead of those stupid challenges they do ,I have bought products on your recommendation and never been disappointed keep up the good work ......
+Dave Smithers +Techmoan - completely agree. Very thorough and useful reviews.
Thank you Sir. Very informative review.
great review ...as usual... thank you.
Once again a great video. You either were or currently are in television or radio. You speak well and know precisely what you intend to say. Do you buy these cameras? Or do they send them to you?
Great review. :)
Golly good olde chap! lol. Greetings from America! Wonderful video!! : )
so informative , Thank you
Great review, dashcams are starting to get better. Seems like its almost getting there, just need these device to support bigger SD cards though.
Bravo! Another well done episode! it did however leave me scratching my head wondering if anybody has any idea how to protect the vehicle while away from it. Take care man.
One of the best Video and one of the best dash Camera, thank you for your efforts. January 2018
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You could add some more IR LED lights in the back. On the over head lining.
great video, thanks
Is it a New Years resolution to include more of yourself in the videos this year? You seem to have been making quite a few appearances so far ! Not such a bad thing, always nice to see you (and NO I'm not gay!!). What next vlogging around the print works on your lunch break ! ;-)
"don't rely on some guy on the internet to tell you what to do" is quote of the year
Great review thanks. I noticed some of those drives, are you around the Midlands?
If you put a Hoya 72 filter over the lens, you will be able to filter out visible light and only view IR. You can take some pretty cool photos with it.
I have one of these & the video quality seems slightly better after the latest firmware update & the menu is now much easier to see but I think it would be better if the front & rear camera videos were in the their own folder.
This is a cool camera. I have been looking at getting something like this for a motorcycle.
Also, You look pretty good in pink just to let you know.
Just like an episode of Top Gear with the camera inside ;-)
You should review the Street Guardian SG9665GC... It's basically a B40 but with much better quality at night. Had mine for 3 months now and it's the best dashcam I had so far
(1:25) This is not intentionally, it is just cheaper! There is no IR-cut filter which keeps the disturbing infrared light out of the image sensor during the day. When the light falls below a certain level, in contrast, the filter automatically swivels out of the way so that the infrared light does hit the image sensor.
Wished it accepted larger than 32gb. That's a deal killer. Two 1080p cameras going at once would fill a 32gb card too fast, and for $200 I could buy two decent dashcams
great review, doubt the camera would be popular in Rotherham though
I've been researching dash cams and came across your channel. Thanks for these great reviews. Do you plan to add this camera to your list of "Best Dash Cams Tested"? This camera is appealing to me because of the rear cam that you can turn. I like the idea of being able to record the road with the main cam and have a camera turned to driver side window in case I get pulled over.
+QuestR3 Yes - I've added it on there now.
Nice. Thanks for replying back. You have no idea how helpful your reviews have been.
I very munch enjoy watching your reviews on dashcams. I have an 18 year old daughter that has been in 2 accidents, and a soon to be driving 15 year old son. So, I'm considering adding dashcams for various reasons.
My question is, have you ever tested the apps for android phones that recreate the dashcam functionality? The reason this is interesting to me is that I have several left over android phones, from previous upgrades, that are sitting in a drawer and would be perfect for the job... assuming that it they work well enough.
Your thoughts and reviews are always appreciated. Please keep up the good work.
Tony from Texas.
+Tony Perkins I only test hardware. As most apps are cheap or free so its very easy for people to try them out personally. I've never tried any of the apps myself, perhaps there are reviews on the app stores.
That Futureworld poster in the background brings back some memories. ;-)
+Patrick Bütgenbach (DrainTheTank) It's a picture of a Fembot off the Six Million Dollar Man/Bionic Woman.
+Techmoan Thank you. my second guess was from the Logans Run series.
Excellent video as usual! - Perfect audio and smooth talking! - You should apply for BBC News! - Still not made my mind up on getting a dash cam, I do drive alot more safely these days, and as always, if you were at fault, you would be proved at fault! - Unless the card miraculously got "erased"!
+John Gildert If you're at fault - then that's just one of those things, bad stuff sometimes happens.....but it's more for when you are definitely not at fault and the other driver says you are...and it's your word against theirs.
hi
this dual camera review is fantastic, as a minicab driver can i able to install this camera without notifying TFL, or do i need any formal certified letter from concerned authorities like DVLA , OR TFL.?
is this cam come under CCTV, systems ? do i have to display any signage about dashcam installation?
thank you :)
Good evening sir. where's the fire? hahaha cracked me up
Do you know of any dash cams like this that run on a capacitor? I live in Texas and the summers would destroy a battery operated camera, but I am looking for a camera like this one that will record inside the vehicle as well. Thanks!
Thanks for this review. Nice unit overall. My son and a friend drive for Uber. Will refer this to them. Manufacturer would be wise to take your advice icw the IR & night vision limitations inside the vehicle. I think unit should be considerably smaller. If the unit is to be used by taxi, limo or Uber drivers, a less conspicuous unit would be better much better. Would be useful to review clips of the rear camera view inside your vehicle at night, both with and without outside light shining into the vehicle.
Two questions: Can Wi-Fi feature your demo’d be used to record or DL real time video & audio to a remote storage unit hidden in a vehicle? I too am concerned about possible altercations with police, traffic control or even squeegee people. If there is an serious altercation, my concern is that PD or taxi passengers would probably try to confiscate and destroy the camera. Second question is that the LS1 I see peering out your rear windshield? Thanks again.
Lovin the policeman impersonation :)
which one is great to see the licenses plate
Does this have a feature whereby it cuts off if it detects the car battery draining, when in parking mode (e.g. like Nextbase 512G) ? I'd like to hardwire this to my car and have it also running in parking mode but worried it'll allow the car battery to completely drain when parked for long periods.
Does a great job on colours with the front camera.
how can i set the time on the unit without it changes itself?
Bought one just before Christmas. Put it in the car, did'nt bother with the settings, never even looked at them.
i would love a full sphere camera- Front back left right and interior as a bonus
Also i still keep reading Technoman......
some guy on DashCamTalk made a 4 camera set up
+Cave Johnson very bad quality though
hi .can we use it both split screens
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Great Review as usual sir! One item of note, that Registrator Viewer software doesn't seem to be available from any SAFE sources. Even their "official" website has expired.
+Snapper314 Unfortunately I think the author passed away.
Such a shame the image is mirrored. The steering wheel is on the wrong side the whole time!
Thanks for all you efforts though :)
+Hendrik Hendrikson What? In the UK, the steering wheel is on the right of car and you drive on the left, so the video isn't mirrored
+Hendrik Hendrikson yeah, and it looks like he is driving on the left. Hahaha, that's crazy!!
does it have a parking mode and motion detection?
Does a snapshot take a picture of front and rear.
How many continuous hours will it record
Strange that the timestamp is bigger on the outside camera -- you'd think it'd be smaller due to the larger resolution.
Good day. I have been watching your reviews for a few years now and I applaud you for such a good precise and clear job that you do. Looking at some of the questions you seem to get, I have to wonder if some of these people are really seeking a NSA Satellite Camera quality system.
Anyways.... Watching this camera review and the issues you mention about the darkening while driving towards the sunlight, I wish to ask you for your opinion on a theory of mine.
I drive a mid sized (North American) van/suv. Between the driver and passenger seats and as far back from the windshield at the drivers center head area is an interior light. I was considering removing the light and customizing a base to remount the light and also mount a car twin camera. I could go two separate cams with one in the rear door window but also considering a self contained twin cam unit.
Since the cam would be out of the direct sunlight, would the video quality remain clear and constant? Will it be continuously a bit darker? or even still keep changing to dark and light depending driving to or from the sun?
Last, I like the the button to latch in the optional five minutes of video. However, I don't like the fact that you have to reach up (particularly in an emergency situation) to press the button. It would be ideal for me and i'm sure for many others to have a remote button very close to the steering wheel that can be operated without looking or fumbling around. A simple port/jack connection for a remote switch would be ideal!!
Look forward to hearing back. Cheers
It's been a bit... Not sure if this is helpful to you... Or if you have to hear it from Techmoan himself.... But here's my 2Cents.... The Dome idea you have probably won't work.... The reason the camera (or most cameras in general) have problems with the sunlight is it can't figure out what part of the image is the "subject" and what part is "unwanted" It figures the bright area is the "subject" really it's the sun and really unhelpful to autofocus on the sun....
Putting the camera where your dome light is will just make it always have this problem basically. The inside of the car will be kinda shady (in comparison to the outside) and outside will be a bright shot of outside... Take a look out the windows at 8:45 in... It's clear if you were in the car looking out the windows you'd see something.... but in the video it's a bright over exposed mess... The other taxi cam vid he has ( ruclips.net/video/eGt9yiHMJqU/видео.html ) also has video from inside the car, it's a much worse camera, and the problem is bigger, the windows just look White, you can also try it with your cell phone, it'll probably be similar...
To shoot out a window you'll have to be next to the window... Moving to the dome MIGHT help with the night time video of the PASSENGERS in the back seat, since the night "Vision" is based on the distance from the camera as has been shown in this video, but it won't help with shooting into the sunlight..... also remember that the front camera doesn't have night vision, so at night from the dome, the front camera will be mostly useless.
As for the emergency button, if you don't care about warranties it TECHNICALLY should be possible for someone to wire up an extension cable to a button.... but there are cameras that have the button remotely already, so you're probably best off looking at one of those.... The DDPai one that's discontinued had a remote (looked wireless!) button ruclips.net/video/7OPrYBWCAYc/видео.html and the k1s which turned out to be unreliable also had (looked wired) a remote button....
Bottom line: Dome idea might be good if you care more about interior video then exterior, but will make camera useless for exterior shots....remote button... You have a point, they make cameras with remote buttons that are more useful then others.
TGOATW....... I have just taken a quick read and will read it again later and also take a re-look at some video points you made. I appreciate your time taken to go into such detail. Cheers
I have watched all of your videos about all sorts of things and enjoy them fully.
Question, how is one to know if a dash camera has a, what is it called, one of the things that powers the camera without batteries? Whatever it is called that is my questions.
Thank you for all of your very wonderful videos.
+Walking Zed's Push Bike If it turns on when no power is attached and lets you look at the menus, press record etc....it has a battery in it. If it doesn't, it has a capacitor in it.
Techmoan Capacitor, that is the word I was looking for.
How can one tell if it has a capacitor or not? It seems that the only thing that I have seen that might be an indications to whether it has one or not is if it has extreme cold / hot working conditions.
+Walking Zed's Push Bike I explained how to tell if a camera uses a capacitor in the reply.
Techmoan Cheers, but that seemed more for if I have one in my hand and not sitting on a shelf in a store or over the internet.
+Walking Zed's Push Bike I didn't understand that's what you were looking for. Well the best I can think of is looking at the specs in the advert and see if it mentions any battery life...or looking for a review. It's often not clear with no-brand devices.
is this with capacitor or battery ?
hi, is this model able to record a rear camera? is there enough connection on the unit? hope to hear from you cuz i am planning to buy it soon!
No you can't plug any external cameras into it.
does it have a zoom feature
can u please do some review video about these 2 camera? no1=Kodak ZxD Pocket Video Camera (Black)------ and no 2=Conbrov® Hd90 Hd Mini Pocket Time Lapse Video Camcorder
these camera isnt best in quality - but great in recording time - i heard - please check these 2 for us - and do some review about the recording time -
Great review.
IMO, there are better & cheaper makes available. Cheers
Hi I noticed the video is couple years old. Stumbled upon yourself whilst looking for a camera as a taxi driver. Would like to know if this is the best out there still for a taxi driver needs or do you know of any other devices which are up there on the market today? Struggling to find one.
Might be better going the Vantrue N2 Pro or the Viofo A129 IR
Wow, youtube really compressed the hell out of the high contrast scenes. I think the situations where the auto exposure darkens the image makes this camera pretty useless.
Which do you think is better? This one (Transcend Drivepro 520) or the Next base Duo. Thanks in advance :)
from what i just researched, the Next Base Duo does not record inside the car, it has a 50x zoom lense so it records the traffic behind you...utterly pointless
You probably get asked this in every camera review but here goes, in this price range is this the best you have reviewed so far?
For £150 or less is there one with 1080p Front camera, works well at night and is quite small and inconspicuous?
+Firecul42 There are quite a few good cameras to choose from - but small and good is hard to come by- have a look at this list www.techmoan.com/what-is-the-best-dashcam/
Why can't I send a download 3 min video from my 520 on wats app to someone else. It stops half way and won't send
I just got one today I loved it but the only thing is that when I set the date and time It change automatically to a different time. I thought it changes itself depending in the area the gps locate the dash cam
+MrArtnada I'm in USA the time is center so I have to use +1?
+MrArtnada It keeps changing 😒 what's the utc for Chicago Illinois?
If you cover up the 4 LEDs, would it turn your jacket in original color?
+Earvin Granada No - it's the lack of an IR Filter that causes the colour shift.
can you power this with USB battery bank?
Before you mentioned the IR I figured this camera was a flop, colors way off and all that ;)
Really rather well put together this review, looks like you're making scripts for these videos, although that's seemed to be the case for a long time now.
Was 15:43 far right a hint for a future review? I love the grey compliments the USB features of that cable.
+Manny Calavera no, no hints in this video....and I still don't script things, except roughly putting some thoughts together in my head whilst I'm assembling the images and clips in order.
Techmoan Ah alright, well you're good at it anyway. Have you been asked by the BBC yet to work for them? Genuine question, your voice alone would probably qualify for a job there ;)
+Manny Calavera no, they've never been in touch...I think they'll already have plenty of experienced in-house voiceover talent.
+Techmoan I'm sure there's room for one more employee, even if it is just to say "As always, thanks for watching"! :D
Does it have motion detector? Can you use a usb power bank to extend the battery during recording?
it connects to your car power so it lasts as long as your car battery does.
Just bought this dash cam but it will connect to iPad with wifi could it be soft ware 1.1 how did you upload 1.2Or could it be somethin elseipad is 4th gen. Just keeps saying check connection.Hhhaaarrrrrr.
How long is the battery life? Does it lose settings if there is no power for extended period of time?
+Alphonso you won't lose settings for a long time...many days, too long to test. Also time is synced from GPS.
I've got one of these. ..absolutely shit in the dark !!!
Someone needs to make a car unit that is small, has two cameras and lets you set options and view the video from your phone to make it as small as it can be. Also note that in many places in the USA it is illegal to record the police. Personally I think you should be able to, but...
Not really true in most places.
Most states have one party aware recording (other parties need not be made aware of being recorded)
You need to research for where you live and where you go.
In public you and they have no right to expect privacy.
What is illegal is interfering with the police.
So really what the police do is intimidate people into not recording them.
That is partially true, but recording laws are constantly changing, and usually not in the public's interest.
You absolutely can record in public places without permission. Period. Well I should say other than up dresses and such, which is a different law. But your car is arguably your private property, so arguably you can do what you want. Rather obviously. Look up the laws in your state, but don't spout off your hunches promoting giving up my rights, thank you.
can you please provide me with a link to Download the "Registrater Viewer" software? i can't seem to find it
www.registratorviewer.com/RegistratorViewer/index_en.html
Taxi drivers want to video inside the cab for safety - during the day, the cam is obvious. At night, the IR lights make it obvious.So, anyone wishing to have a go at the driver 'might' want to grab the cam & rip it out!I would've thought it would be better to go for something with a remote lens (K1 or K1S) and add some IR lighting into all the car's interior lights.
Thank you so much for uploading this review. You're right.... this unit is pretty big. Now Im' convinced not to buy it. Perhaps I should stick my first choice: the LS460W.
i think it be good if your a uber driver because i heard of them of them. getting beat up
question, It show on my cam screen "Emergency Recording"? its quiet annoying :( and just bought my cam on 02 Feb 16, card is all clear, any help from you or your viewers are welcome :) many thanks
+Shady Ari turn off the G-Sensor. In the video I explain why.
+Techmoan yes will do so and I heard you saying turn off g sensor :) thanks for replay much appreciated :)
i love it.. only the price :/ € 209,00
As a taxi driver I'm looking at cameras for my cab.
Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find one that meets my council's requirements. 1) No microphone, at all, not even an option to disable it. 2) encrypted footage so that only the police or council officers can access it.
Needless to say I haven't found one yet. Very frustrating.
+Tom Dyer Encrypted footage, which you can't access yourself, is complicated from a practical point of view. Someone needs to be responsible for holding the keys (passwords) for the encryption, in a way that you can't extract from the camera. In practice, the only way to achieve this is to sell a 'whole system' type of solution (and even then it might not really be secure)
Sorry to pester the poster...so does ANYONE know if a better dual cam for taxi drivers.
I need inside and outside views, and want soething at least his god or better.
Has Techmoan reviewed any newer, better dual cam taxi driver cameras?
this the best duo cam u could find in that price or you will be spending around 500 pounds for professional taxi dvr which is too much.theres no better night vision camera in uk I could find so this will be your best choice
Does it support 64 gb sd card?
TheRouteShow no
yes it does