Intravee & Alpine unit (not mine) - and some other random
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PerryGunn said:
Don't think I need the dual SD card element, or to keep that much footage, so would probably run with just the one.
I like the look of the blackvue, but I does seem about twice the size I expected from the photos (width wise) and twice the price!
How do you manage the parking element with the 0806. Perry?
srhutch said:
Only for the blackvue, but seen reference to the requirement for a 'parking mount' for the 08** cams. Having listened to most of tech moans videos, and a US chap, it seems like the Korean cams use this functionality better (eg blackvue) vs the other Chinese manufacturers.
In fairness I think the 0805 will be more than adequate for 99% of my needs.
By the seaside...
Don't use it - in order to use it you need a permanent live connection, if you have that you lose the ability to start recording automatically when you start the car.mj2k said:
If I wanted to use it without worrying about draining the car battery, I'd add a battery power pack in the light recess (plenty of room), connect the usb power lead (ignition switched) to the power pack charging port and the camera to a power pack output port. The power pack would charge when the ignition was on and supply constant power to the camera even when the ignition was off - if the car was off for long periods the power pack would eventually discharge completely and stop supplying power to the camera but a 5000mAh power pack should last quite a while and can be obtained for under £20
Ok, get the theory there (just about my limit technically), but not a clue as to what to purchase in order to make this a reality.....or whether the generous 'forum fitters' ( 
) are able to accommodate such an install!
How long would 'quite a while' be, hours, days, or weeks?
) are able to accommodate such an install!How long would 'quite a while' be, hours, days, or weeks?
Depends on the drain of the camera in standby mode - it should have this in the camera specs, then divide power pack capacity by this figure. To put it in perspective a 2300mAh battery gives a Nexus 5 mobile phone 300 hours on standby.mj2k said:Ok, get the theory there (just about my limit technically), but not a clue as to what to purchase in order to make this a reality.....or whether the generous 'forum fitters' (
How long would 'quite a while' be, hours, days, or weeks?
And I've said a 5000mAh power pack, but they come in larger sizes too, I have a 20000mAh version that would still fit comfortably in the light recess.
