HD720P DVR-007 dash cam sample video in FL

This is the same stretch of road, same place where I got busted (see my other videos). This time it was the FHP, not Pasco County waiting.

The quality of this camera is striking when compared to my 1st generation dash cam. Unfortunately it does not have integrated GPS, nor does it have external video input. So it will supplement my existing camera.

I bought it here: http://www.gaond.com/ProductsShow.asp?id=483

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[markostamcar]

First hiccup with the device

After two days of perfect operation, my DVR-007 first didn't start when I turned my car engine on and only started working after I pushed the reset button. Then it worked for a bit only to freeze during recording and produce a purple screen with frozen numbers at the bottom. I then switched to a different SD card and it worked for another day but today it won't turn on again even when I tried to reset it many times. I'm now sending the unit back for a replacement.

[erkme73]

@markostamcar

Mine too freezes - but only when there's activity on the SD card (i.e. removing/installing) with power on. The first few days that I had it I was constantly pulling the card out to watch what I'd recorded. Several times I had to use the reset button. But, after it got a little more commonplace, I stopped checking and it's run like a top ever since. Please let us know how the return process goes.

[erkme73]

Wow, that's unreal. Maybe demand has picked up? When I contacted them it was before the unit was in production. I'd asked them for a "sample" and when it finally became available, the $90+25 was the 'sample' price. Maybe if you tell them you're considering buying in bulk and may become a distributor? I actually considered it.

[markostamcar]

Well it was too good to be true :) I'll just have to pay the bigger price, but first I would like to get the quote for F500HD... they still haven't replied.

[erkme73]

@markostamcar

Gloria has a skype account - there's a link on their website. She seems to be very responsive on that - but you have to get online around 8-9P EST to get a hold of her.

[markostamcar]

@airgreek

How long did you have it before it died? I'm actually quite happy with the replacement - it has worked well for the past 3 months now.

[airgreek]

@markostamcar

Same crap happened to mine. Thje shipping price I have to pay to ship it back makes it not worth it :(

[Zildjian285]

I contacted gaond and they've quoted me $120 for one unit, with $55.00 for shipping to the UK. That's $175 in total!

Seems very excessive compared to what you paid. I think that's pretty much ruled out the DVR-007 for me. I'm still waiting to hear back from DOD about the F500HD.

[erkme73]

@Zildjian285

New video uploaded... check my videos - it's the latest one.

[erkme73]

The stock internal lens is 7mm. The conversion kit is 4mm - so it's better. But according to Gloria (at DOD), you "sticky it" on the front. I'm in FL, and the dash sun/heat is intense and I can't image the sticky lasting too long. Vibration reduced by changing the mount position so the camera is also touching headliner. Lens mount is a standard 1/3" mount, but the focus length is non standard. i tried replacing it w/a 2mm lens, but it wouldn't focus.