Any Experience with BlackVue cams?

G6CamJK · 05-31-2016, 05:31 AM

I've never used dash cams before. I'm considering the BlackVue DR650GW-1CH camera because it appears to tuck up in front of the rear view mirror out of the way.

Anyone use one of these or an earlier model from BlackVue? Thanks.

k818mn1 · 06-01-2016, 12:52 PM

Try the dashcamtalk.com forum, they have reviewed just about every model out there. BlackVue models are not highly rated, unfortunately, due to a low recording bit-rate. I was considering that model because it's low profile, plus it supports a rear camera too. In the end I went for a JooVuu X camera, although it's only for the front.

I'm also interested in the Thinkware F770 that's coming out soon - it supports an optional rear camera.

Com69 · 06-01-2016, 03:16 PM

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I plan on getting a dash cam asap, I just can't relax when I go anywhere, too afraid someones gonna mess up my car and take off.

Last night we went out to eat and parked up on the grass where we had an unobstructed view the whole time. We were there for maybe 20 minutes and I see these 2 guys practically pawing at the car. I'm not talking just looking and checking it from a safe distance either. They had their hands on my windows, peering inside, TOUCHING my car. I quickly opened up my onstar app and hit the horns and lights button. They ran quick.

Imagining what might happen when I can't see the car makes me twitchy, hoping installing a dashcam will ease my anxiety a bit.

leadfoot93 · 06-01-2016, 03:42 PM

I was in the same boat as you, I was thinking about it and waited a week too long. Came back to my car being keyed. I got the Rexing V1 last week, hardwired it this weekend. I updated the firmware for the motion activation.

Yesterday I saw a fox cross the parking lot, person across from me getting a parking ticket. Cars coming and going and the trees blowing in the wind lol

G Fo12ce · 06-02-2016, 12:02 AM

Can't help you but I was tossing around the idea of getting one too and liked the BlackVue features too. Let us know what you find.

NEGXXIS · 06-09-2016, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by leadfoot93

I was in the same boat as you, I was thinking about it and waited a week too long. Came back to my car being keyed. I got the Rexing V1 last week, hardwired it this weekend. I updated the firmware for the motion activation.

Yesterday I saw a fox cross the parking lot, person across from me getting a parking ticket. Cars coming and going and the trees blowing in the wind lol

Can you show a pic of how you mounted it? im thinking about getting one.

leadfoot93 · 06-09-2016, 08:53 PM

Its in the middle of the rear view mirror, in between my radar detector and ezpass. I slide it off to take out the memory card to view the videos. But right there you don't see it from the outside. Let me know if you want any other pics

dreamst8 · 06-12-2016, 01:04 AM

RVS makes some nice units, Costco sold one on their web page that I have, the RVS250C. Great photo and video quality

k818mn1 · 06-12-2016, 09:48 AM

I just learned of a new model of dashcam from Lukas, the Qvia t790. It is very similar to the blackVue that the OP was considering, but Lukas has a much better reputation than blackVue, so it would be worth considering.

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G Fo12ce · 06-12-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by k818mn1

I just learned of a new model of dashcam from Lukas, the Qvia t790. It is very similar to the blackVue that the OP was considering, but Lukas has a much better reputation than blackVue, so it would be worth considering.

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Thanks for the info, that looks like a nice camera especially for the OP who wanted the 1 channel version.

What I liked about one of the BlackVue models of the same shape was that it was 2 channel and had a front and rear facing camera. I never had a dash cam but I thought that would be good to have.

k818mn1 · 06-12-2016, 03:53 PM

I agree, a two channel is a good idea, but it seems there aren't too many around. The Thinkware F770 looks promising, and I also read that the Qvia t790 will have a two channel version, but I don't know when.

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G Fo12ce · 06-12-2016, 04:36 PM

I'll keep an eye out for those when it's time.

LesBaer · 06-12-2016, 06:24 PM

I definitely want a 2 channel and was also looking at them. You definitely want one with a buffered parking mode too remember if you're getting it for security purposes, along with that higher bit-rate. I think it might best to wait as a crappy of an option as that might be. There didn't seem to be many options out there besides the blackvue that were 2ch, but I keep hearing more and more are coming.

LesBaer · 06-12-2016, 07:39 PM

I ran across a newer camera from a reputable manufacturer. Iwas thinking about this one actually: http://shop.lukasdirect.com/lukas-store/dash-cams/z970

Does anyone know if our cars support this OBDII feature and what it does? Actually the more I read about it, I don't want it.

05-31-2016, 05:31 AM	#1
G6CamJK Drives: 16 2SS Convertible, 08 JKU Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: North Texas Posts: 256 View My Garage	Any Experience with BlackVue cams? I've never used dash cams before. I'm considering the BlackVue DR650GW-1CH camera because it appears to tuck up in front of the rear view mirror out of the way. Anyone use one of these or an earlier model from BlackVue? Thanks. Attached Images __________________ '16 2SS Convertible - Blue Velvet, 6M, MRC, NPP, 56R, Nav, Ash Gray, & Silver Rally. '08 Rubicon JKU - Jeep Green, 6 spd, 5" Terraflex, LoD Off-road armor, Warne 9.5, 4.88 gears, 37x12.5R17

06-01-2016, 12:52 PM	#2
k818mn1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS, Garnet Red Join Date: May 2013 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 350	Try the dashcamtalk.com forum, they have reviewed just about every model out there. BlackVue models are not highly rated, unfortunately, due to a low recording bit-rate. I was considering that model because it's low profile, plus it supports a rear camera too. In the end I went for a JooVuu X camera, although it's only for the front. I'm also interested in the Thinkware F770 that's coming out soon - it supports an optional rear camera. Last edited by k818mn1; 06-01-2016 at 01:06 PM.

06-01-2016, 03:42 PM	#4
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	I was in the same boat as you, I was thinking about it and waited a week too long. Came back to my car being keyed. I got the Rexing V1 last week, hardwired it this weekend. I updated the firmware for the motion activation. Yesterday I saw a fox cross the parking lot, person across from me getting a parking ticket. Cars coming and going and the trees blowing in the wind lol __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

06-02-2016, 12:02 AM	#5
G Fo12ce Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 761	Can't help you but I was tossing around the idea of getting one too and liked the BlackVue features too. Let us know what you find. __________________ My Intro Post \| My Order \| My Ordering Guide TJCR2Q \| 2SS Red Hot\|Adrenaline Red\|MX0 A8\|56R Wheels\|5ZU Blade Spoiler\|NPP Exhaust\|F55 MRC\|IO6 Nav • 4/06/16 1100 Ordered (waiting for 5ZU acceptance) • 4/19/16 2000 Accepted with 5ZU • 4/23/16 3000 TPW:5/16/16 • 5/06/16 3100 • 5/13/16 3400 Broadcast Sheet • 5/24/16 3800 Vehicle Produced • 5/25/16 4B00 Bayed • 5/27/16 4300 Intermediate Delivery • 7/9/16 Delivered!

06-09-2016, 08:53 PM	#7
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Its in the middle of the rear view mirror, in between my radar detector and ezpass. I slide it off to take out the memory card to view the videos. But right there you don't see it from the outside. Let me know if you want any other pics Attached Images __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

06-01-2016, 03:16 PM	#3
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I plan on getting a dash cam asap, I just can't relax when I go anywhere, too afraid someones gonna mess up my car and take off. Last night we went out to eat and parked up on the grass where we had an unobstructed view the whole time. We were there for maybe 20 minutes and I see these 2 guys practically pawing at the car. I'm not talking just looking and checking it from a safe distance either. They had their hands on my windows, peering inside, TOUCHING my car. I quickly opened up my onstar app and hit the horns and lights button. They ran quick. Imagining what might happen when I can't see the car makes me twitchy, hoping installing a dashcam will ease my anxiety a bit.

06-12-2016, 01:04 AM	#8
dreamst8 WrkrBee Drives: 16 Hyper & 11 Victory Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 404 View My Garage	RVS makes some nice units, Costco sold one on their web page that I have, the RVS250C. Great photo and video quality __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue w/ Pearl White Rally Stripes, Black Interior 2LT/RS V6 A8, Lights, Memory & Convenience Options Sunroof 2011 2 LT/RS Victory Red V6 M6

06-12-2016, 09:48 AM	#9
k818mn1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS, Garnet Red Join Date: May 2013 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 350	I just learned of a new model of dashcam from Lukas, the Qvia t790. It is very similar to the blackVue that the OP was considering, but Lukas has a much better reputation than blackVue, so it would be worth considering. Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk

06-12-2016, 03:53 PM	#11
k818mn1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS, Garnet Red Join Date: May 2013 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 350	I agree, a two channel is a good idea, but it seems there aren't too many around. The Thinkware F770 looks promising, and I also read that the Qvia t790 will have a two channel version, but I don't know when. Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk

06-12-2016, 04:36 PM	#12
G Fo12ce Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 761	I'll keep an eye out for those when it's time. __________________ My Intro Post \| My Order \| My Ordering Guide TJCR2Q \| 2SS Red Hot\|Adrenaline Red\|MX0 A8\|56R Wheels\|5ZU Blade Spoiler\|NPP Exhaust\|F55 MRC\|IO6 Nav • 4/06/16 1100 Ordered (waiting for 5ZU acceptance) • 4/19/16 2000 Accepted with 5ZU • 4/23/16 3000 TPW:5/16/16 • 5/06/16 3100 • 5/13/16 3400 Broadcast Sheet • 5/24/16 3800 Vehicle Produced • 5/25/16 4B00 Bayed • 5/27/16 4300 Intermediate Delivery • 7/9/16 Delivered!

06-12-2016, 06:24 PM	#13
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I definitely want a 2 channel and was also looking at them. You definitely want one with a buffered parking mode too remember if you're getting it for security purposes, along with that higher bit-rate. I think it might best to wait as a crappy of an option as that might be. There didn't seem to be many options out there besides the blackvue that were 2ch, but I keep hearing more and more are coming. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

06-12-2016, 07:39 PM	#14
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I ran across a newer camera from a reputable manufacturer. Iwas thinking about this one actually: http://shop.lukasdirect.com/lukas-store/dash-cams/z970 Does anyone know if our cars support this OBDII feature and what it does? Actually the more I read about it, I don't want it. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno) Last edited by LesBaer; 06-12-2016 at 07:50 PM.

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