Dash Cam Question (Updated)

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 09/21/2016 at 17:08 • Filed to: None

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As you probably know, I run a dash cam. I use it to make videos like this one:

My camera, a G1W-H, served me very well for two years, but damage to the charging port means it will no longer accept a charge, or even run under plug power. I’d happily replace it with another G1W-H, but there’s one small complaint I have. The G1W-H, like most dash cams, has a fisheye lens. This gives you a wider field of vision (140°, or 120° on the normal G1W), but has a distinct effect on depth perception. It makes things in front of you look quite a bit farther away. Basically, if I’m going to be bitching about other people’s driving, it really doesn’t help to have a camera that turns half a car length into three car lengths. What I’m wondering is, are there any good, preferably sub $100 dash cams out there with a flat, non-fisheye lens? I’d happily give up some field of vision width for more accurate depth.

Update: After doing some more internet reading, I came to the same conclusion that I did two years ago; that the Black Box G1W was the best value in dash-camming, depth perception be damned. The newer, updated G1W-CB was $50 on Amazon with free two day shipping. I had a $50 Amazon gift card. The new cam should be here tomorrow!

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/21/2016 at 17:14

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I think its more so the point of view, as well as how much closer it sits to the nose of the car.

I mount mine next the rear view mirror, it also makes it look like I have 5 extra feet, when from the driver seat you know you would have ate what ever it was you were trying to avoid.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 09/21/2016 at 17:16

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The clip of me behind the silver Altima has it mounted as far down and forward as it can go. It only helped a little, and made the camera very obvious and intrusive. I’d like to find a better solution if possible.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/21/2016 at 17:18

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I have a Mobius I'm quite happy with, and while mine is a wide angle they have a narrow angle lens available.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/21/2016 at 17:20

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Mine has two lens width options as well, but they are both still fisheye. How about with the mobious?

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/21/2016 at 17:23

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So you want somthing that matches your prospective as much as possible? (impossible with out a head cam)

facw > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/21/2016 at 17:25

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I run an B40/A118, and while I like it far more than my old G1W, it definitely doesn’t sound right for you, the fisheye effect is even more pronounced (though it might be the same 140 you have, my G1W was just a regular one).

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 09/21/2016 at 17:28

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1. Yes

2. Darn.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/21/2016 at 18:27

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Here .

One lens is 86deg, the other is 131.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 09/21/2016 at 18:48

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That does improve depth perception significantly! Thanks!

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/22/2016 at 19:05

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My G1W died after less than six months. It couldn’t hold a charge, so it would always quit recording stuff.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Under_Score 09/22/2016 at 19:06

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Mine didn’t hold a charge well either, but since I always had it plugged in it didn’t matter.

OPPOsaurus WRX > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/22/2016 at 20:22

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wholy crap thats a big street light support

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > OPPOsaurus WRX 09/22/2016 at 20:25

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This is a comment I get whenever I post these