The Blackvue DR900S-1CH Dash Cam has jam-packed all the latest dash cam features into a sleek and attractive body, helping you protect yourself, your car and your no-claims bonus when out on the road. This single-channel dash cam (also available in two channel) uses an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor to capture videos in 4K ultra high definition. The BlackVue comes equipped with a U1 (16GB, 32GB) or U3 microSD Card (64GB, 128GB), for durability and high transfer speed, and it uses H.265 (HEVC) compression to ensure that images look high-quality whilst file sizes are kept as small as possible. This camera has an ultra-wide 162-degree angle and has all the must-have features you would expect to find on a camera in this price bracket.
The Blackvue’s Gsensor automatically detects impact and saves data, even in parking mode. Its GPS adds your location, speed and date onto your video, it has built-in 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, and it also offers a free Over the Cloud add-on service, which allow you to check on your car from anywhere, anytime, for peace of mind. The unit has a multifunction button and customisable proximity sensor that lets you toggle audio recording on and off with a simple wave of your hand, meaning there’s no need to search for tiny buttons. The sensor can also be configured to trigger Manual Event videos, which is potentially a very useful feature for saving data of near misses or witnessing events without taking away concentration whilst you are driving. Both the BlackVue App and Viewer are free to download and use, letting you change your BlackVue configuration settings and browse through your videos. You can Overwrite protect up to fifty files at a time, and the Adaptive Format-Free File Management system improves recording stability and requires less microSD card formatting.
As well as watching remote Live View, you can back up important videos, play and download from the dash cam’s memory, and you can even use Two-way Voice Communication with the driver from the app, meaning you can be a back-seat driver from anywhere in the world! The is an optional tamper-proof feature that blocks physical access to the microSD card slot and microSD format button, and prevents unplugging the power and coaxial cables, reducing risks of data tampering. This would be useful for a professional application, allowing employers to keep an eye on their employees whilst they are on the road. The Intelligent Parking Mode Monitoring can be used with Power Magic Pro, Power Magic Battery Pack or Power Magic Ultra Battery, and will give you peace of mind when you are away from your car.
There are two main dash cam modes to choose from: Time Lapse mode (with buffered ‘Events’) and Motion & Impact Detection mode (with region-based motion detection). The few seconds leading up to triggering events are also recorded. Other features include the Super Stealthy mode, which completely turns off all LED indicators in Parking Mode, so that only the recording LED indicator facing the interior of the vehicle will blink when motion or impact is detected, making it ultra-discrete.
The Blackvue DR900S-1CH Dash Cam is probably overkill if you are just recording your daily commute, but if you are looking for something on a professional level, have a deep rooted love for your car or just have a load of money burning a hole in your pocket, this fully loaded camera provides high quality videos, and all its features ensure that your vehicle will be well looked after, even when you are not around. RRP £399.95
5 out of 5
Pros
Full HD Recording - 4K UHD @ 30fps Front
BlackVue Over the Cloud Service (Remote Live View, Emergency Alarm, etc.)
Built-in 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, G-Sensor and GPS
Customisable proximity sensor
Sleek design
Optional tamper proof case
Lapse mode/motion and impact detection mode
H.265 (HEVC) compression technology
Cons
Pricey
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