Mini 0803 - The Miniature Car Dash Cam with a screen

[@davidriley7659]

[@Techmoan]

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[@matt-i3r6w]

Will it blend?

[@stevew145]

I just bought one of these for my car. I used your review of the original mini 0801 to make the purchase for my new truck in December. 6 months later, my new truck was rear ended. it has been a nightmare getting it fixed, dealing with the insurance companies and body shops (yes, plural...) but the video is invaluable, even though it didn't capture and the actual collision. The camera performed its duty perfectly, Thank you Techmoan!

[@Techmoan]

IMPORTANT UPDATE (Overheating issues) - OCTOBER 2014 I've received a number of reports from people who live in hotter countries that have experienced overheating and failures with the 0803. Due to the short time that I test any one camera, and the lower temperature where I live, I didn't have any issues myself but I would now recommend you avoid the 0803 if you live in a hot country.

[@FlyB4UDie]

ok thats nice ,,i just got myself one,, i live in spain... have not got it jet,,, will see what happens,,

[@ANBPyro]

After a couple of hot months in my car in direct sun light ( 95F ) the only issue I have had is the power button on one of my units wont work anymore so I cant interact with the menu unless its plugged in. Both still work and don't feel hot to touch when in use.

[@7eis]

Is the 0803 known to come with different internals? There are some ~£50 ones on ebay from Asia up to £75 for the American reseller linked in the description...

[@FlyB4UDie]

diff models ,,with or without gps , or with or without memory,, i bouth one without memory and without gps,, 70,- euro on dealextream,,

[@TheGoocherLee]

What are the symptoms? I've had an issue with mine but didn't know if it was just a glitch, user error, or now that I've read this- maybe a symptom caused by heat.

[@ConstructiveComment]

I've been using this model for over 6 months and I DO NOT recommend you buy one. My first one kept randomly turning off and on and the replacement was ok for a few weeks and then started doing the same thing. Even with different SD cards and mains power supplies it keeps turning off. Also when you press the save button you must press it twice. The first press turns the screen on (if its set to turn off) and the second press saves the minute before, during and after the button was pressed. BUT it does not change the filename it changes the file attributes which has to be added to windows explorer by right clicking on the columns, choosing More.. and check the Attributes box. Then you'll find all the saved clips with the attributes RA (some of my saved clips didn't save). Might invest in a Garmin 10 instead...

[@DavidLee-pr8mk]

Over the past 5 months or so, I tried out 4 other dash cams...and NOTHING even came close to the quality and price and this awesome cam. This product is simply OUTSTANDING...I am just an average Joe consumer and have no hidden agenda here. I bought it through Amazon and I highly recommend this product. Dave Lee, Canada.

[@rosselur]

someone probably already commented on this, but the ev-value determines wether you want a lighter or darker image throughout the recording. 0 is not auto, it's simply the cameras default exposure. thanks for all these videos. makes us not having to buy them all.

[@keysersoze4816]

Excellent camera. We have a mobius in the wifes car and due to the mount size of the mobius I haven't been running with a camera in my mini. This fits nicely above the mirror and isn't easily noticeable from outside the car. Thank you for the review!

[@TheSidlu]

AE Meter mode switched to spot could be the solution for you not to film the hood of the car as Automatic Exposure would then evaluate the correct exposure from a spot not the whole center part of the image so there would be no hood-filming-cheat needed ... but - THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEWS!!! They give a deep insight and they make the choice of the dashcam a lot easier and more probably I will get what I am looking for (and not a black cat in a black box).

[@McRocket]

I was only vaguely curious about a dash cam. But after watching your video, I am now quite interested and definitely know MUCH more how these thingy's set-up/work then before. Thank you much for this video.

[@NathanExplosion25]

I have one if these. It's brilliant, simple, and easy to use. I haven't had a single problem with it yet, and I've been using it daily for four months.

[@Techmoan]

Just in case anyone has turned off the annotations. The blocking that is visible in the trees section of the video is an artefact created during the youtube re-encoding process and isn't visible on the original clips - which are downloadable from my website goo.gl/QYMmSW (the file name of this particular clip is Trees).

[@JoeGP]

that's not completely true though, it's the result of the low bit-rate, re-encoding anything always makes it worse but if the camera was shooting in 30MBps or even 20MBps (in 1080p) there would be less or no artifacts. Also if anyone wants to upload the videos shot with it to youtube they will also always get that blocking so it matters. Also now you can upload higher then 1080p video to youtube, maybe upload a 1290p sample to youtube, it might not get so much blocking. Just a thought.

[@LE55ONS]

The electrical noise in the audio is most likely caused by the 5v usb supply. I had the same problem on my dashcam until I used a different supply..

[@Techmoan]

Joe G.P. iMovie only outputs 1080p (at a bitrate of 18.53 Mbit/s) - so it's this or nothing.

[@LEXXONE74]

Recommended SD card? I'm getting an SanDisk 16GB Class 10.

[@93bradley]

Where can I order one to Canada?

[@Techmoan]

@LucasLand(who's youtube account can't receive any replies to his comments). If you want to manually lock a file when the camera is recording - you can press the down arrow.

[@ANBPyro]

If the screen is off you have to hit down 2 times. First time will turn the screen back on and the second will lock it.

[@marty131]

Techmoan Cheers - this was a question I too was also about to ask.

[@wrx202]

I just wanted to say thanks to Techmoan. I purchased the Mini 0803 after many reviews and forum browsing and it has been working flawlessly. I mounted it just under the rear view mirror on my 1 series and it is hardly noticeable at all. Removing it is just a matter of sliding it in and out of the GPS holder and it is extremely easy. Thanks again!

[@shardlake]

Just got one of these, for a friend who liked my 0801, the footage, especially in low light is a lot better, I will be sticking with my 0801 for now until it gives me reason to replace it. I replaced the sticky pad with a black version, up behind the mirror it is virtually invisible, so I leave mine fitted. Great review as always, I got my mate to look at all your dashcam reviews, before buying :)

[@kyle8198]

I just picked up this camera (0803) and it's awesome compared to the generic one i've been using. I love the GPS function and the mapping, it even shows directing & speed. Thanks for the review, i'll be posting one of my own soon.

[@stonedcommander]

Like the way the dash looked like a red rainbow in the windows reflection...Nice quality video and the seamless way the clips connected is a big plus.

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Dang! This is one of the best reviews of ANYTHING that I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@NathanExplosion25]

I have one of these dash-cams. It's the only one I've ever owned, so I can't give a comparison. I can however say that I've found it to be a very good camera. It's simple to use, easy to install, and captures great quality images. I think you'll struggle to find anything else this good for such a low price.

[@olancreel1491]

No problem here in hot - humid South Florida. BUT here's what I did over 8 months ago: I painted the unit white. It reflects the sun and stays cool. Highly recommended. Ofcourse don't get paint in sensitive areas.

[@olancreel1491]

PS, I used appliance touch-up paint.

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

Weird, I live in Australia, it can get hotter than florida. I have yet to have a heating issue with mine. My mount did sag due to the heat though. It was fixed by wedging some paper inbetween the connector panel and the camera. Just unscrew those two little screws near the 4 pins. It thickens the cameras attachment point just enough to make it sit back in the mount firmly.

[@clangun]

DemonAMVs I also live in Australia near Sydney & I bought three of them but had endless problems with the overheating issues, No trouble when using them in the Snowy mountains in winter time but had heaps of trouble in summer ? Such a shame as they are a convenient compact size & when they are working properly they can not be matched by anything on the market.

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

clangun Weird, my 0803 has been working fine, i bought it pretty much on the day it became available except some GPS bugs, but I don't care so much about GPS. my 0802 has been running flawlessly even after I transferred it to my girlfriends car. Maybe you just happened to get a bad batch, it's my opinion that if you get one faulty camera, the next couple they send you will probably also be faulty until they finally send you one from a new batch.

[@olancreel1491]

DemonAMVs My first one died after one week but the replacement has been perfect for almost a year. No GPS. Maybe painting it white helped. The sun doesn't directly heat it now -

[@zefirowy]

Great review, as always! Small correction: amount of twisting is 90 deg, not 45 as you mentioned (unless what you mean was plus and minus 45).

[@jwflame]

The GPS data is embedded in the video files, so the files in the separate gps folder might not be needed depending on what software is used to view.

[@watkykjygp2817]

I live in the USA, I guess in summer I would have to be careful but so far this cam looks really good. Price is not bad either. Nice full featured review as always. Thanks.

[@jimmijohnson2318]

Excellent metaphor/demonstration to illustrate the loop over feature at 2:32.

[@jamesclausen6239]

I have had the 0803 up and running in Florida for 6 months - no problems.

[@rhomis]

I got a new one. So much more advanced since this video was made. Very good at night time. Holds a lot of memory on the SD card, and has WIFI transfer to phone and live view option with phone.

[@mickh906]

Thanks Techmoan, your reviews are brilliant. I just got one of these (0803) cameras and so far its excellent!

[@Cazwhin]

And that's how a review is supposed to be done Wish you could review every products lol thanks

[@Jon20202]

thanks for a very thorough review. This is my first dashcam and I managed to figure most of it out but appreciate your explanation of the menus and features. 1 thing not considered: Mount/Camera orientation. Canada/USA is left hand drive, so had the mount and camera be flipped, it would make installing on the passenger side cleaner.

[@Cannasseur_SA]

Thank you for your videos. I have been following since you reviewed the 0801. After seeing this review I used your eBay link and bought one for each vehicle. I just finished installing the last of the three last night. I hardwired them into the vehicles' wiring under the dash for a stealthy install. My only gripe thus far is the G-sensor sensitivity, we have a lot of speed bumps in South Africa and at 3.5G it retains almost all of them, got it at 4.5G now, I'll go see later if it's better. Thanks again.

[@Wildmutationblu]

Great analogy showing how the recording mechanism works.

[@piper2458]

Thank you for this review. I have been looking for a good dash cam for a little while, your review convinced me to spend a little more for better quality. My 0803 arrives in a few days... Thanks again.

[@IMRROcom]

It drives my crazy that you drive on the wrong side of the road. I'm just waiting for a head on. Thanks

[@Techmoan]

The reason you don't see (many) head ons, is because it's the right side of the road (here).

[@IMRROcom]

Would that not be the left side? :)

[@JaredReabow]

nope more of the world drives on the left side

[@IMRROcom]

***** It is called a joke - I'm not sure if you think I'm that stupid to not know this or you so dumb to think a person can be that stupid. Yes, the people in the US drive on the right side of the road vs the places that drive on the wrong side of the road.

[@alexanderschmidt75]

***** there is no right or wrong side. Like with the unit system. The entire universe use metrics, only some are still behind. I have lived in Europe, South America, North America Mexico and now the U.S., every country is different, so wy don't you can just enjoy the video?

[@XtrAMassivE]

A day get just a bit better when i see a new video from you, another great one !

[@BeerIndependence4All]

I just purchased this dashcam, since our needs seem to be similar, and can't wait to actually get it mounted. I've been waiting for 1080p/30 with all these features for some time... I would have liked a camera with night vision pointing inside the car as well, just in case of a traffic stop, but this will do for now. (Police here like to illegally search vehicles during a traffic stop and later say you gave consent when you didn't.)

[@CaptainChrisos]

I have one of the older 0801 model cameras, but noticed that you glossed over the G setting on the menus, it's what I consider to be one of the most important features of the device. If the camera detects a sudden G-force above what you selected in the menu, then the file it is recording at the time is marked as read-only so it can't be accidentally overwritten. Which means, that if you are in an accident, the evidence will not be overwritten even if the car's ignition is left switched on, or you forget to switch off the cam due to the shock of the accident.

[@ifitistobeitisuptome]

Absolutely EXCELLENT videos mate! Very very informative and very well presented! There is nothing more irritating than when someone tries to talk about something that they have no clue about! Very well done!

[@jbss7382]

For all those that have bought previously an 803 dash cam. If you haven’t found out already, when you connect the dash cam to an iMac pc, iPhoto will automatically load the camera and once you import the video; it’ll play it Superb

[@chozn4service]

I got this cam per recommendation from a Camaro club member here in the Indianapolis area and it gets hot here in the summer and I can say I've had no issues with mine. It's worked every time and I've even thought about removing it from the windshield on hot summer, humid days and forgot to do so and came back and it still came on as soon as the car started and worked fine. I'm not sure what heating issues people are having and the referral person on this hasn't told me of any issues he might be having either and we're pretty close. I think the only thing I would really like to do with this unit is hard wire it into my fuse box on the side of my dash to a location that comes on with the ignition. Thus far, I'm really enjoying this unit and the only draw back is my music speaker being just below it's mounting which tends to leave me with some undesirable music acoustics but probably if I turn it down a bit It'll be fine.

[@-Galavanta-]

Thanks very much for the review, very helpful. Just FYI at 4:35 its 90 degrees not 45 :-)

[@QuranListeners]

Thank you for the video. Just purchased one. The quality of the video is excellent, I love it! Atl, GA.

[@busog97641]

:30 thank you for the suggestion of asking my auto insurance company if I too can get a discount for having one mounted in my car as well. I bought the original 0801 upon your previous video, and I thank you for that.

[@eddiebaby22]

Excellent independent reviews, and very professionally made. Thanks for making and sharing.

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Translates to "he's ordered another one of these Dashcams..." ;-)

[@johnmichaelrichards]

Nice review. I'll be replacing my current basic DVR DashCam with one of the GPS enabled versions of this. Good to see some roads I'm familiar with too, round Wigan, Haydock and Ashton

[@AlexBrown52]

Thank you for you excellent quality reviews! You explain everything really clearly and go in depth without being boring! Thanks!

[@balabay77]

Any dash cam that's got a battery built in (internal) will fail sooner or later. My cam worked for less than a year than became very glitchy. Month later it stopped charging and died. My new camera Vico Marcus 4 does not have a battery. It works when the car is on. It records full hd at 1080p at 60fps and that's a great quality video for a dash cam. It never overheated in hot California weather and works every time. Unlike other dash cam black boxes this cam's software can be updated with a new version if available. Very pleased with it.

[@Auxinelectro]

great videos, just bought a G1W as an "impulse purchase" - wish I had seen your videos first.. something strangely soothing about hearing you review them lol.. nice work.. might look into a 0803 unless you have made some newer review of a better one.. going to check the rest of your videos now..

[@sumosushi7571]

An Android phone would pull the data from the internal memory without needing to unclip the camera from its mount if a 99p adaptor is used to hook up to the standard USB lead. I always carry such an adaptor to get music from anything whenever without needing to use a PC to transfer the data, and it makes sharing full HD movies much faster than any wireless method I've found yet.

[@erikkovacs3097]

Just so everyone knows I took mine apart yesterday and the internal memory is just a microSD card in an internal socket, it is not a chip soldered on. So conceivably if you are not afraid of taking it apart you can buy one without the internal memory and add your own card.

[@DashFlashSales]

I know that this is a review of the 0803, but the new version of the 0801 has some advantages over the 0803 car DVR. 1. The latest evolution of the 0801, such as the Dash Flash® Dash Cam Pro™ (www.dash-flash.com), is higher resolution and better low-light capability than the first versions. 2. The 0801 costs less. 3. People have reported overheating and failures of the 0803. Police and Fire Store, LLC, makers and distributors of the Dash Cam Pro™ are in Phoenix, Arizona, where summer temps can reach 115 F. and the temps inside parked cars can reach 165 F. They did extensive beta testing of the Dash Cam Pro™ and experienced NO heat failures. Thank you, Technoman, for your excellent reports on these cameras.

[@Kevskreation]

So much detail my head hurts!!! Great review

[@zrinzoj]

Have you ever had a micro SD card lock up? I own this model and I found that after a year or so of owning it the SD card wouldn't allow me to modify its contents. The camera was unable to record and I wasn't able to delete any of the files from the card or reformat it. I was able to save the clips I wanted on the computer, but it was extremely slow during the transfer. I put a new SD card in and still works perfect. Thank you for your reviews.

[@Techmoan]

zrinzoj Flash memory has a limited number of write cycles, eventually the comtinuous rewriting of a Dashcam will kill it. Then again the heat is probably just as likely to kill it.

[@atiqulny]

I've got one for US$90 and installed in my car. Thanks for the excellent review. Mine came with a hard-wire kit, so I have wired it to the fuse box. Question how do I stitch the clips together? How do I play the clips at higher speed and record it for KZbin upload?

[@KUBBI7488]

I just bought this camera. I love it.

[@ask412]

Enjoyed that, it's getting better and better.

[@joedread]

Thanks for the review. I am looking for a dash cam that handles lights and dash reflections very well. I bought the GW1 that you reviewed a while back. Love it, except that lights bleed all over during the night and my dash is reflected over half of the screen. You went over a filter on the Marcus 3. I think its best to save my money and see what comes out next year.

[@rabato1064]

Are there any camera similar to this which uses a G-sensor to turn on and off? Because I bought on from a local automotive store, but I haven't come across one online. The one I have needs a constant power supply even when the car is off. And it comes on via a g sensor automatically, this also means it will record if there is impact with the car whilst parked.

[@RexxSu]

great review techmoan. i think i will switch from 2 mobius dash cam to 2 mini 0803 (front and back). i think i like it better because of better mounting system. i just hope the mini 0803 will last long.

[@falcorob2616]

Having not read all of the previous comments I'd like to point out that a full quarter turn is 90 degrees and not the 45 you state. Thanks. A Pedant. ;-)

[@BrumKid]

My mini 0803 is still running fine after 10 months never had any problems with it not even over heating. But in England it don't get that hot anyway.

[@Muscleduck]

I'm thinking of buying one of these for my motorcycle and mount it on the window. Although I was thinking about buying video glasses first. Butthise are 2 or 3 times more expensive. The wear and tear part is holding me back, anxious doubt if I'll get a good field of view.

[@techazabal7513]

Excellent review, thank you. I agree that the mount on the dashcam is very noticeable from the outside. Can we use this dashcam with a different mount, one that is more inconspicuous?

[@hugoender]

That electronic noise may be do to your SD card. Something similar was happening with my GoPro and when I replaced the SD card the sound went away. Try a decent quality SD card to see if it helps.

[@AlfredvanKuik]

McLaren MP4-12C at the 14:35 mark

[@Theshowtruckchannel]

one question about this dashcam. are you able to save 1 specific file, by just pushng a button, in case of a crash, or something unusual on the road, that you can easily see that back once you connect the camera to your computer?

[@walternyberg]

Hello! I do believe that the black mash at the top of your car screen actually is there to protect the adhesive at the bace of your rear view mirror from the suns ultriviolet radiation! In other words, somone who wants a permanent installation should probably put the bace of the camera on this mash :-)

[@julianheald]

Translation of the factory clip - "Wang, when is our tea break?"

[@hflorez21]

The camera is great, when it works. Mine often gets overheated and goes into a loop that can only be interrupted when the internal battery is fully discharged. Then it comes back and works normally for a few more days. Another point worth fixing is the lose attachment of the camera to the GPS receiver. I am hoping that the manufacturer releases a firmware update to make the operating system more stable.

[@dariunas]

Another excellent and comprehensive review. Very good, helpful stuff. Thanks

[@peugeotCitroen2CV]

Great video I purchased a 0801 last year after that review and have been happy so far with it, it installed very neatly into my car and provides good footage although the improved night time footage of the 0803 seems like an advantage. Are the mounts in particular the gps mount interchangeable between the 0801 and 0803.

[@Thomas-or2kg]

I also have an 0801 and would like to know if I can just slip the 0801 out of the window mount and put the 0803 in.

[@nathanj916]

Yes they are interchangeable.

[@bobybob5005]

Thank you for all your reviews!

[@yamonda900]

I'm living in Brisbane Australia and I'm starting to have some issues with my mini 0803, it's been very hot here lately and my camera has been switching on and off while I'm driving ,it looks like it was still recording but when I checked it out on my laptop I couldn't see any video, the card did have data on it but I couldn't see it, in desperation I've pushed as many buttons at once that I could and it seems to be back in action, my mount has also become very loose ,I see that they've changed the mount on the 0805 , I've managed to make mine a bit more secure by packing the mount with some thin aluminum , it's doing the job.

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

The turning off and on could be a result from the loose mount. To fix it, remove your camera from the mount. At the top where the four pins are there is two screws. Remove both screw being careful not to lose them. Separate the connector from the camera carefully, it will be attached by a wire alone so don't pull it. Get a small piece of paper and fold it twice to three times. Put it inbetween the camera and the separated connector. Put everything back together while the paper is still in between. This thickens the connector part just enough to make it fit snugly again. No need for a new camera, just some scrap paper.

[@321bytor]

I think she says 'first'

[@Techmoan]

That's my favourite.

[@skinnycomp]

I love this video, the presenter is very clear and descriptive, I have just bought the 0805 and I love it, thanks for sharing this video, I have it in my favourites so I can keep looking at it. Where abouts in England did you film the footage, it's nice seeing the country side. I was in born in Bolton, would love to see that now.

[@slicedpage]

The translation is..."they will never notice the nuclear waste in these!"

[@BeyondThePines0]

Actually? Or nah

[@slicedpage]

@@BeyondThePines0 made in Fukushima. What do you think?!

[@BeyondThePines0]

@@slicedpage idk just caught me off guard lmao

[@StevesProjects]

Excellent video Teccy, very well presented. I think a purchase is pending......

[@DashFlashSales]

We did extensive testing on the Mobius and the 0801 before deciding to base our new Dash Cam Pro™ on the Ambarella A2260 CPU. We believe the resolution is excellent and the features are superior.

[@TBNTX]

Great review. I do have a question, but it's not about the reviewed device. I'd like to ask how you did the side-by-side videos of the 0801 and 0803. I'd like to do something similar. Cheers!

[@officialsameea]

(14:36-14:44) McLaren MP4-12c on the right. I can recognise that shape from a mile away. I mean how could you miss that?! I had a fanboy moment when I saw that distinctive shape.

[@tracerit]

Awesome review! One question though, since it shows up as a memory card when you plug it into a computer, does it act the same if you connect it to a phone? With Android phones, you can buy an OTG cable (male MicroUSB to phone, female USB plug other end). This way the phoen would act like a computer.

[@kymmoulds]

Another great review. Keep em' coming they are very informative and entertaining. Cheers Kym

[@shirabrie6392]

4:14 just take off the protective coating then stick your thumb on the screen... D-Oh!

[@royc8587]

Bought this on your advice, started overheating hot to the touch,playback had a clicking sound and after a week has now crashed. maybe just a one off so will return to amazon and order another.

[@TheDruidKing]

I love your vids. You have a great demeanor and delivery. Subbing as I'm shopping around for a dash cam just now. THANKS!

[@biggles1024]

G'day Mat. Great review as always. I think you've been 'video bombed'. :P Around 18:30, in the top left hand corner of the screen there appears to be a small insect crawling across your monitor. Cheer, b. :)

[@vmgf1437]

Just a note. I've taken the camera off of it's windshield mount 6 times and the camera fits back in very loosely. I do not recommend taking the camera out of the mount on the windshield at all. After the second time putting the camera back, I noticed it was already a little bit loose.

[@jbss7382]

Weh heh! Just bought mine3 days ago( thanks Amazon) and it's here already! Bonus or what!!

[@JoeGP]

so better than the SJ4000 ? is it just because of the smaller mount ?

[@GarethKK]

Great review Techmoan!

[@bradb6605]

The clip going past CGI in Haydock, that was my replacement van on the side of the road after just having been hit by a car turning into the next road. Didn't have a dash cam at the time but fortunately driver admitted fault straight away.

[@kons21]

Thanks so much for the work you've put in. Your video was very well made and really gave me an idea of what to expect from dash cams since I am just now beginning to look into it. I am doing research on a camera that I can use in park mode in addition to while driving. I live in NYC and in the past week I have had two separate occasions where I come to find my car damaged while parked overnight. I am aware that running the camera with the car turned off would require hard-wiring if I wanted it to run overnight. My main question is what are the motion detect capabilities of this camera? How long does it record after it detects motion? The motion detect/ parking mode seems to be an important part of reviewing a camera for many people and I am surprised to see that it was skipped. If you did check before changing cameras, could you please provide some info on the motion detect? Thanks so much!

[@paulsmith705]

Just had an 0803 delivered but with a dodgy mount affecting the charging, I suspect the wrong model was boxed up at source. If bought from them Eprance will send out the correct one. Worth checking before dismissing the camera as rubbish.

[@MK84]

Excellent.... I was waiting for this.

[@t5jerry]

I hope you can prove me wrong as I have been a long time subscriber and have recommended your reviews to MANY people, as being unbiased, simple to understand and HONEST ??????????

[@millin2222]

Hello Techmoan great review on the dashcam,....does it come with a back camera,....if not can you recommend a cheap basic camera much appreciated

[@Tigermoto]

14:35 is that Bamford in Rochdale? Looks remarkably familiar. Obviously seem Costco many times....

[@fredeg7]

Your videos are always first class. ;)

[@kinjakid]

Hi Techmoan, Just want to advise you with this Mini 0803, the reliability is not good at all. I have needed to change it twice now and all in around 3 months. In the beginning was a perfect product, small clear and great for night vision. In essence, I will not recommend this product at all as it certainly expands in the sun when driving. Yes I am in Australia where it is hot and sunny but this should not allow the hardware to fail whilst driving. You have great reviews and highly commend you and thank you for them. Regards from the Land Down Under.

[@LarryASilva]

Pity. Mine has been working great on the cool Calif coast. I wonder if cleverly mounting a micro computer fan near the camera might help?

[@kthgodw1]

I'm now waiting for replacement number THREE (MiniI 0806)as the previous two cameras were defective. First one no sound recording plus GPS not working, second GPS OK but no sound recording and no blue 'power' light. The manufacturers still have a way to go for reliability 'out of the box'.

[@GeorgeAlfy99]

Hello Techmoan, Thank you for the review. I have (3) Questions for you. (1) Does the camera start recording when the car ignition turns on and stop recording when the ignition is turned off. (2) Does the camera record emergency stops and accidents and save them on the side, even when the SD is full and starts recording on the old recordings. (3) How long does the battery last separately.