Starting to look and review cameras for my vehicle. I don't understand the advantages/disadvantage of Capacitor units vs the other type. Any comment from actual users would be appreciated. Thank you. Ed Hayes
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Capacitor can handle heat better but will turn off faster when power is lost. Since you are in FL that would be the way to go.
That and make sure to use a high endurance memory card like this...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V5Q1N1I
That and make sure to use a high endurance memory card like this...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V5Q1N1I
Capacitor is the way to go.
Amazon has a ton of options and some sites are dedicated to dashcams. Good luck
Amazon has a ton of options and some sites are dedicated to dashcams. Good luck
I'm on my 1st Dash Cam and it uses a Capacitor.
It's just one less devise I have to change batteries on.
But, what is also important is getting a quality Dash Cam.
Don't go low price.
I think spending $100 - $150 would get you a decent camera.
One thing I noticed when buying mine was that it's NOT like buying a regular camera.
There ALL made by overseas manufacturers, China, South Korea and ?
There is no Kodak, Cannon etc.
I'd never want to be without one.
Get one and you'll sleep better.
It's just one less devise I have to change batteries on.
But, what is also important is getting a quality Dash Cam.
Don't go low price.
I think spending $100 - $150 would get you a decent camera.
One thing I noticed when buying mine was that it's NOT like buying a regular camera.
There ALL made by overseas manufacturers, China, South Korea and ?
There is no Kodak, Cannon etc.
I'd never want to be without one.
Get one and you'll sleep better.
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When I bought mine, it showed what temperature range it worked in.
Your in Florida, how hot does your car get ?
My camera attaches to the windshield with a suction-cup.
Several times it has loosened and would have hit the floor,
BUT I used cable-ties as a tether and the camera was just hanging from the rear-view-mirror.
Your in Florida, how hot does your car get ?
My camera attaches to the windshield with a suction-cup.
Several times it has loosened and would have hit the floor,
BUT I used cable-ties as a tether and the camera was just hanging from the rear-view-mirror.
I have a BlackVue 1080 resolution 2-channel (front/back) and my neighbour is using the Thinkware 2-channel and is happy with that.
Go to www.dashcamtalk.com - all the info you need. I've been using them in my cars for 8 years now or so. I mainly use capacitor based cams.
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