REVIEW: Mini DVR 0801 The Smallest 1080p LCD Car Dash Cam with Ambarella A2S60 - Best Mini Car Cam

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[@taipan185]

You do a great job of these reviews, keep up the good work :)

[@billjenkins687]

Wonderfully insightful and informative. Thank You for being so crystal clear with your narration.

[@Techmoan]

Thanks for the kind words, Michael. It's always good to hear back from people like yourself.

[@Techmoan]

It's my pleasure. I'm glad I've finally tested another decent car cam. There have been quite a few good quality cheaper cams of all shapes and sizes coming out recently.

[@DIYDaveT]

Excellent vid. You spoke quickly but very clearly using a good mic and you didn't waste time on stuff that is not important. A++++ job man. You should be doing this for a living.

[@Bulgdoom]

So nice to have people like this making USEFUL videos, makes buying these Chinese stuff so much easier since theres so much junk out there

[@Techmoan]

I've no plans to look at any GPS devices, but I'm glad you've found the dashcam reviews useful.

[@Techmoan]

I'm always trying new ways round to do things. Unfortunately I usually forget what worked when I put the next video together. Thanks for the positive words as always.

[@Fashionisa415]

best dash cam ever! been using for 3 years and everything has been perfect!

[@platypus0123]

does it record from behind too?or just the front?

[@Fashionisa415]

it records only in front so basically what is directly in front of the camera

[@shesomadeline]

Nisa Farhana I mainly want this camera as a spy camera to capture a crazy psycho who keeps vandalizing my family's car in our neighborhood - that being said, will this camera run footage withOUT the car being turned on? I just need a camera that has daylight and night vision recording but at the same time I want the lens to capture 360 view without having to buy front and back cameras, without having the car be running. I hope you or someone will help me out because this psycho won't stop and each time he strikes, the car damages worsens ;(((( I hope someone can guide me which spy recording camera will work withOUT turning the car on and the lens has to be 360

[@Fantomotron]

Exists model: "Carway F30 Car DVR" but builtin battery I do not know how long it will last for her internal, lithium battery, the capacity of which = 400mA. I think that for two hours is enough. It is best to consult a car electrician. A simple alteration in the car = 15 minutes of work. It is necessary that the voltage in the cigarette lighter car is always. Even when the key is removed. If you do this, you can use two or four simple and cheap micro cameras. For example model: "Mini Car DVR Camera GT300 Camcorder" or one, dual camera : "Carway F30 Car DVR"

[@tonyhuang7549]

Now, we has the upgrade dash cam mini 0801S, It has parking mode function via a 3 wires hard wire kit and rear view via a rear camera. this link: www.amazon.com/0801S-Detection-G-sensor-Capacitor-Mini0801S/dp/B01MEDLT3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515060010&sr=8-1&keywords=B01MEDLT3S

[@jamesallard7223]

Still here? Let's go through this in torturous detail... LOL!

[@Techmoan]

Many thanks for being tech support on this when I was asleep. You'll find that it could be a full time job in itself, when the questions start repeating, so don't wear yourself out.

[@Techmoan]

Glad you are happy. I'm never sure how well a new vid is going to go down.

[@Stone815]

This camera records everything mirrored or you're driving on the wrong side of the road

[@adrianthorneycroft6702]

Michael Maxime Or you know... There's countries out there that drive on the left...

[@waqasahmed939]

Adrian Thorneycroft I thought that we're the only ones? (The UK that is)

[@waqasahmed939]

Adrian Thorneycroft Huh, apparently there's a few: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Countries_driving_on_the_left_or_right.svg/2000px-Countries_driving_on_the_left_or_right.svg.png Most of which appear to be British ex colonies Though I call bullshit on the lane used in India and Pakistan. There is no right lane or left lane. It's the ENTIRE road that you drive on! :D

[@a1nd23]

***** left side is not the right side i.e. left side is a wrong side ;)

[@parillo12]

you sound like james may from top gear!

[@Sean-ce1hu]

Иіск Рагіllб No he doesn't, not even remotely.

[@Techmoan]

Thanks for the compliments, I don't think TV people agree, but I appreciate the feedback.

[@Techmoan]

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

[@Techmoan]

There is a list of my favourite cameras for a variety of situations on the blog.

[@Techmoan]

My pleasure..All the best.

[@Techmoan]

The mounting system on this is what makes me use it in preference to the Mobius.

[@Techmoan]

I normally just let the wires hang down whilst testing. This is the first one I've tried installing properly because I plan on keeping it.

[@Techmoan]

I've covered this quite a bit in the video and the accompanying blog entry....but it's the size, the mounting system and the fact that the video quality is plenty good enough for what I need. I'm not shooting a movie with this...it's a small automatic security camera that hides out of the way and hopefully (like insurance) I'll never have a need to use it.

[@Techmoan]

The LED is on when it's powered or recording. I can't see it in my car where I've placed it. Two options, put it out of the way behind the rear-view mirror or put a piece of tape over the LED.

[@biga6391]

Just got one these DVR 0801(GPS) delivered to Karratha, Western Australia this week. Very happy with it, clear video footage. It was 40deg today and did not miss a beat !!

[@Techmoan]

I've had a lot less use of it than I would have liked. Hopefully I'll have more opportunities before winter.

[@Techmoan]

Glad you liked it. I'm happy with the battery life, because it will never leave the car. Hopefully the battery won't fail due to constant re-charging. At least the time can still be pulled from the GPS if it fails.

[@frixto]

This was great! Thanks for taking the time to make such a high quality review

[@kthgodw1]

Have watched the review again and answered you own question - that's what comes of watching reviews late at night when half asleep!

[@Techmoan]

I think it was automatically included on the site...but I forget, I have so many things coming to me from abroad and the invoices arrive weeks later so I tend to just pay them without matching the two things together.

[@Techmoan]

I haven't got any plans to. I've got a 1080p 3D projector, so I know what to look for and all the cheap projector specs sound terrible.

[@GhoolerHunter]

I enjoy your camera reviews. Professionally done and informative.

[@Techmoan]

No - This was shot quite a few days ago when I was waiting on Macro Lenses for the G6. I used my usual equipment on this one.

[@Techmoan]

It's my fave car cam definitely.

[@cpallot1]

Excellent video, thank you! I have just received mine in the post today. Your clear instructions are much easier than reading the 'broken language' instruction manual! :) Just tested mine for the first time - works great and managed to conceal the wire in my BMW 330i very easily.

[@Techmoan]

It's a Philips N4414 Reel to Reel tape machine....with a couple of modifications.

[@GroovyGI]

Finally a you tube channel with a good reviewer for dash-cams. Good job

[@Techmoan]

The tiny bit of visible cable is just held under standard clear sticky tape. The rest is just wedged in place.

[@mattg8749]

Great demonstration. You're reviews are excellent. Also, nice to see you drive the same roads aye! Thanks

[@Haggy58]

You should have a tv programme, very thorough, concise and informative and easy to listen to (no irritating voice!). I have been looking in to these gadgets for a while but have no knowledge of them but thanks to your reviews I am now able to make an informed choice. Cheers, good work :)

[@samsonchow4549]

Thanks for all the amazing reviews!!!

[@keitharoo1962]

The broken-english manual that came with mine was WORTHLESS. Thank you so much for doing this. You helped a lot!

[@eoind2258]

Excellent review. If only all youtube reviews were like this. I love the fact that you put a 30 second summary at the start of the video. This way we can quickly see if this video is what we're looking for and not waste several minutes waiting and wondering. Also, despite it being 21 minutes long, it was 21 minutes of concise information. How many times have I watched a youtube review, shouting (to myself of course) for the presenter to get a move on and then realise at the end that he (or she) spent 5 or 10 minutes telling us something that should have taken 30 seconds. Well done on an excellent video review.

[@Techmoan]

Thanks - I try to avoid doing things that would annoy me if I was watching them. I have very little patience...which is probably a good thing when it comes to appreciating what other people would find irritating.

[@colinbirks5403]

What an excellent review. Thank you Techmoan.

[@Techmoan]

How long did it take between placing the order until receiving the delivery?

[@cinilaknedalm]

Simply love the short video summary at the beginning of the video. Should be a KZbin standard for these type of videos.

[@Techmoan]

It only took a few days, but I'm not sure if this was a fluke or the normal speed...it seemed too quick.

[@kcimmid]

Just ordered this one. Can't wait to test it.

[@stew1212128]

Thanks for the great review, I have watched a few of your videos and for the relatively cheap price, quality and size of this dash cam I have purchased it is as I regularly commute from Lancashire where I study to Devon where I live! Better safe than sorry!

[@Techmoan]

Sony AS15 - My full list of favourites is on my blog

[@speedbag1]

Top quality review and presentation, as always. Your review videos are THE best on YT! thanks.

[@olancreel1491]

Excellent review. My 801 is en-route from England. In 1980 I went surfing in the British Virgin Islands and driving on the left side of the road was like a nightmare for about 30 minutes. What side we drive on is an interesting cultural phenomenon. Thanks from Florida.

[@Techmoan]

You are right, it was there 10 mins ago. I've just emailed my contact there.

[@extol333involute]

GREAT reviews! Found your channel really helpful, finding the right dash cam. Looks like this is going to be the winner.

[@daveylc]

Thanks to this video I now own THREE of these DVR's, the last one being the new version.. They are simply BRILLIANT!

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[@montyzumazoom1337]

Thank you so much for your interesting and detailed reviews. I have just installed one of these little chaps and am so far very pleased with the results. When it came to the detailed settings, I found your video review most helpful. Am probably going to get another one and stick it in the rear window. For a camera this good with a reasonable price tag its just got to be worth it. Well done fella and once again many thanks. MC

[@beleshiabeacon]

TechMoan, You are a total star. So many decisions i have made with tech purchases have been aided by you!. Im fitting one of these in my Toyta iQ at the weekend. Thankyou :)

[@Techmoan]

You've made a good point.

[@Techmoan]

If the power in your car doesn't switch off - you'll have to start and stop the camera manually, unless you are using the motion detection mode. It will never power down though without unplugging.

[@rollyb5061]

I have just purchased one, this review gave me a lot of worthwhile info, thanks

[@Techmoan]

Mine is set to go off after 1 min. It's shown on screen at 14:37

[@s2bdrivr]

Sold on this one - just ordered one. Thanks for the excellent review as always.

[@Techmoan]

Thanks.

[@peterfullerton4028]

Well pleased with mine though I didn't realise how dirty my windscreen was on the inside. thanks for the reviews.

[@brewsnoop]

You continue to be my favorite subscription. Thank you for all the reviews, I always look forward to them. I will buy a video camera someday for my Goldwing. There is no doubt, your many video reviews will help me with my choice.

[@Techmoan]

Yes it seems like it could be quite brittle plastic, as I said in the video I think it's wiser to keep it in the car rather than repeatedly removing it if that's at all possible.

[@Techmoan]

It came from NZ in a few days. Probably about a week.

[@mscogna]

Thank you for this review/tutorial. I just bought the new model and this made it so easy to set up. I am looking forward to capturing some interesting events on the road.

[@Techmoan]

Motion detection needs constant power to the camera. If you are using a switched 12V socket then there will be no power whilst parked.

[@biggles1024]

Great review, Mat. I like the new format with the 'Readers Digest Condensed' version at the start, although I did watch the entire review. I always do. I've lost count of how many cameras you've reviewed but I'm glad you've finally found one that suits you. I'll be looking to buy one for myself very soon. Cheers, b.

[@Techmoan]

All car cams loop the video and auto-stop/start. Those are the qualities that make them car-cams/dash-cams.

[@kostasmichael7404]

Many thanks for the video! I am now buying the new version (803) of this camera!

[@Techmoan]

I'll admit to not trying the Motion Detection - but it will work the same as on every other camera like this. The motion detection on these cameras looks for movement in the frame and when a large enough object moves on the sensor then it starts recording. For this to work, the camera needs to be powered on and 'looking' at the scene waiting for the movement to occur. Since my car 12V power disconnects when the ignition is switched off it isn't of any relevance for me.

[@illianaburgosmartinez276]

Techmoan in the motion detection. does it turn on when the car is on?? or when ever it detect motion

[@johng3292]

Just ordered one with 16GB build-in memory. Thanks for the review.

[@tlcafj60]

Great writeup. Very thorough. I like how you put together a summary section at the end. Thank you!

[@Techmoan]

Most accidents occur at junctions, roundabouts, in heavy stop-start traffic, hence the need for either spot on accurate speed or none at all. GPS speed shows me going 40 when I've already slowed to 15.

[@Techmoan]

Points taken, thanks.

[@Techmoan]

Software for Windows can be downloaded from my site as well as many other places. All car cameras auto start /stop with the power.

[@Techmoan]

File size isn't really an issue on dashcams, they only really need the last few mins of video on the card.

[@omricohen]

Absolutely best dvr review I've ever watched

[@Techmoan]

I don't think anyone can answer your first question other than a UK retailer that's planning on selling these. As far as delivery times go, wait a few days and see when people report back that they have received theirs.

[@NickMurray]

What a great review. Thanks

[@damian2001111111]

I just bought one sj1000 hd camera which you reviewed and im very pleased with this purchase so Thanks Techmoan. God bless.

[@Techmoan]

It's a GPS receiver, it doesn't have a transmitter. I think the GPS trackers you may be thinking of are the ones where a car has a GPS Logger attached to a wireless phone transmitter which transmits the co-ordinates...that's a totally different category of device.. I don't plan on doing any MP3 player reviews at the moment, sorry.

[@tebarker92]

Enjoyed that review, Will be purchasing one after a recent collision! - Some nice shots of Standish and the surrounding areas there too ;)

[@Techmoan]

It's never given me any problems at all. It's been installed since I did the review.

[@MrCabbotage]

Great review Techmoan. Well done on the level of detail. I basically used your review to purchase one of these today through an Dashcams Australia. I have an old 720p dual camera, and will replace it with this front facing camera. Cheers for your review!

[@StephenKeating]

Another great review and your editing is getting so smooth, then again you've had enough damn practice...LOL Thanks TM

[@Through_The_Lens]

Just ordered one. Thanks for awesome review....

[@Techmoan]

Yes - mine is set to go off after 1 min.

[@MattTester]

Excellent, I think I'll be getting one of these. Impressive routing of the cable in the car too, do you get bored of having to deal with the cables for these things?

[@digiital]

Never mind, I just watched your video on features and that answered my question.

[@marcrogers3810]

I bought this camera after your review. Still going to this day and it's been a great camera, caught plenty of drama and been very useful. Only downside was the battery doesn't last very long at all when removing from car, other than that brilliant 👍

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

This one looks like a winner. Sorry I may have missed this in the video but can you turn off the screen whilst in the car. ?

[@mrdongerous]

Thanks for the review. Would you say that this is your favorite and most used camera now?

[@vtownboxingfan]

Hi thanks for the informative videos. I have a question for you I noticed that these cameras come in either 8GB or 16GB internal memory, is the size of the internal memory an important factor? thanks again for your great reviews.

[@Techmoan]

The weight was mentioned way back in the first comment...but it's a few pages back now. "The camera on it's own weighs 62g" My GPS unit is stuck to the windscreen now so I can't weigh it, but the non-gps mount weighs 7.5g. I'd estimate the GPS mount to be 10g.

[@Techmoan]

My MacBook Air also runs Windows 8 through Bootcamp

[@ivaninnz]

Thx for another great review. Received my unit from the kiwi blokes today and took it out for a drive today and I'm really impressed! Cheers

[@MichaelSnasdell]

Thanks for the great review on the cam. Just received mine in the post, based on this review, and have to say I think im gonna like having this. Just got to buy a new power and base kit for the other car.

[@haleiwahi27]

Good job of Review for this mini cam. Now, I'll see if I can find where to get one!!

[@VegasGuyYT]

Techmoan makes some of the best video reviews on KZbin. I purchased the OjoCam 0801 directly from OjoCam. It arrived 2 days ago. The new firmware records in .mov format. Another nice change is the speedometer setting can be changed to MPH for U.S. users. The included PC software can also be changed from KPH to MPH by clicking the letters KPH. It toggles back and forth. It's a nice dashcam. Take care to mount it so the horizon is level or your videos will look like the whole earth is tilted.