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Warren44Adelaide
- 6 reviews
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
First one was a DR300G and now DR650GW-2CH
First time I brought one (6 years ago), cops tried to arrest me in my office on false charges by another driver, showed them the video, they back off real quick. Worth the investment, I deal with numnuts everyday on the road and its easy to down load and save the video, I had a bit of trouble with the first one, but the support was good got the info I needed
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Carl D.Melbourne
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Excellent little unit.
I highly recommend this unit to anyone. It is small enough to be used correctly, both front and rear, with the devices not getting in the way, or being distracting in any way.
The supporting software is very easy to use, on both PC and phone. It shows everything you need, and very easily up-loadable. (Great for reviewing some four wheel driving/off-road driving afterwards).
Store staff are fantastic. The order was delivered to my home in Victoria, from W.A., the day after placing the order.
Again, I highly recommend this to everyone.
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RichardSydney
- 7 reviews
Would be 5 stars but...
This is a top quality product. Feature rich, excellent quality, easy to install, and really nice design and look.
The only reason for 1 star lost is the compatibility with micro SD cards. Do not use Sandisk is the rule of thumb, but unless you do a lot of Internet searching prior to use, you will waste good money on a card which won't work with this unit.
Symptoms of the problem are that the unit will keep rebooting (you will hear the computer tell you this several times per day), and you will lose approximately 3 minutes of coverage on...Read more
every reboot. Not what you want when spending $500 on the product. This niggle aside, this is one of the best products I've used. Very useful to be able to download footage via WiFi onto your smartphone directly, and then share the bad driving of others on YouTube. Haven't used the cloud features, as they don't seem secure to me. If the local distributors add a little note giving details of which micro SD cards to avoid, this would be an unbeatable product. Very happy after the support from the good folks at Dash Cams Australia.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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EtmarSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 14 reviews
Started off OK, but THEN!!
I had one of these 2 channel units professionally installed about 18 months ago. For the money paid, I would have expected a product that worked much better than it did.
I paid extra to have one of the Blackvue SD cards supplied as I had heard that most Dash Cams require certain types of cards (i.e. size, speed) in order to work properly. Well the supplied Blackvue Card starting giving errors after about 1 month of use. So i went out and purchased my own SD Card (at an additional cost of $125) which worked with no problems.
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oblems I have found with the DR650GW-2CH is that it: 1. Intermittently switches off (whilst driving) and requires a reboot by unplugging the unit and plugging in again; 2. Intermittently freezes (amber light stops blinking and stays solid or switches off completely) which means no recordings. This can happen on start up or whilst driving so you don't actually know unless you check it constantly as there is no audible error that it has stopped working. 3. Wi-Fi is a bit hit and miss. An audible message tells you when Wi-Fi has been switched off (automatically after a set period of time) but trying to get it to switch on again can take several attempts as the Wi-Fi button works only when it feels like it. Numerous firmware upgrades were carried out in the hope that it would fix these issues but to no avail.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SemirPerth
It is the best Dash Cam i have had !!!
I have had 3-4 dash cams in the past and nothing compares to the BlackVue. Just the way it looks and operates, it is like the Toyota of dash cams. The video capture on both rear and front cameras are fantastic, it really does feel like you are watching real life.
It may be a bit more expensive then other dashcams but again you pay for what you get and in this case i would do it again for my missus car.
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TimPerth
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Can't Go Wrong
I got this for my four wheel drive as an Xmas present and decided to install it myself, I was actually surprised at how easy it was to do. It literally took me under 2 hours and that included the cellink-b battery pack which I just wired into the fuse box and mounted behind the glove box.
Fitting the polarizer lens took about 5 seconds and makes a world of difference to video clarity in the daytime.
I easily get a full day and night recording which is important for me as I have to park in the Airport public car park for work.
The phone app a...Read more
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- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Best Dash Cam Ever
Get this camera, you will love it :0)
I have bought the first Two channel unit over a year ago, since then had two idiots running into me and thanks to this little beauty it helped for the insurance and so forth, install is a breeze, footage is awesome, even bought a second one for my wife's car. Mine had a fault not long ago but I must say the service and dealing with the issue was great (many thanks to the Australian distributor). They just kindly replaced the whole lot and gave me a new one.
Many thanks again! Sincerely, Peter S.
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- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Not as good as I expected
Easy to install.
The police require footage taken by my BlackVue DR650. The specific video stops playing 15 seconds prior to the end when I playback using the BlackVue player software. I am able to play the entire clip through Windows, VLC, etc. with no trouble.
The support person in W.A. was quite glib in his response - "that happens when the next file is an Event". However, the next eight files were all Normal. I had to chase him up for support. He suggested updating the viewer software - same result. In the end, he told to me to view the f...Read more
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- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Great Product! Best dashcam I've used!
Great quality Dashcam from both front and rear facing cameras!
Easy to install coupled with a well made smartphone app makes it very convenient and easy for anyone to handle and operate!
I've used a variety of other dashcams in the past and honestly they just don't even compare to the BlackVue!
Highly recommend to anyone in the market!
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Thank you for your feedback Nick
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Justin.SBrisbane
Very good!!!
This camera is super easy to install and coupled with a battery pack makes the perfect dash cam! Very good picture quality and the app makes it easy to view footage. The box comes with spare sticky pads which is awesome if you stuff up installation or change cars. It also includes clips which was handy in certain areas of the car. Recommend highly.
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diddledQueensland
- 3 reviews
- 18 likes
Excellent Quality
Purchased and installed this camera over a year ago. Have not had a single issue since installation. The build quality is excellent. Picture quality is clear both front and back with the added benefit of inbuilt GPS. The continuous recording with an SD card has been flawless so far and provided many useful moments of recording when both mobile on the road, or stationary in a parking lot. Viewing on the mobile phone also works well, while viewing on the computer is also painless. To be honest, I wanted a dash cam that I could install and forget while feeling comfortable that it records everything clearly. This product does that and lot more.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Thank you for your review. :)
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DavidSSOMelbourne
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Won't leave home without it!
Over a year since I installed my Blackview DR650GW -2CH and I would not leave home without it. Caught some very scary incidents both front and back in beautiful HD vision. Gives me comfort that should anything happen, I've got my side well and truly covered. Installation was a breeze and the unit has operated perfectly all this time. It is a neat and unobtrusive install up behind the front rear view mirror (and upper back window). Puts my previous clunky bulky unit I had previously to shame. I have recommended this Blackview unit to various fri...Read more
ends and relatives and would have no hesitation in buying another. October 6th 2017 Update: Best service and support ever! Reviewed my DR650GW-2CH back in February 2016. (see: Won't leave home without it!). Well the non-original SD card finally died, it did well as apparently some only last 6 months or so. The dinky-die Blackvue product is designed for multiple high rate overwrites in hot temperature situations (like in your car windscreen in the middle of Summer). In the process of replacing the card, I damaged the feed cord from the rear camera and had to purchase a replacement. Ordered it Monday morning and received it on Tuesday afternoon. Perth to Melbourne in 24 hours puts Aussie Post to shame doesn't it. To my embarrassment, I couldn't get the BlackVue unit to operate correctly, to much of a nerd I guess. Posted the whole unit back to Perth and let BlackVue check it out. They kept it a week or 10 days, running it in one of their own cars, and couldn't fault it so returned it back to me. The return trip took 2 days this time, still fantastic compared to you know who's snail mail. The best part, NO CHARGE FOR THE CHECKUP, NO RETURN POSTAGE and a few phone calls from them to update me on progress all the way. If you don't buy from these people you must have rocks for brains. BEST SERVICE AND SUPPORT EVER!1 comment
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Thank you David for your feedback. :)
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- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Awesome dash camera, set it and forget it
Bought this camera a week ago and I'm really happy about it, awesome quality of the front camera and rear one, can see the number plate properly. The camera is a little bit hot when I use it though, but it didn't turn it off by itself, works fine. Got the power magic pro as well but didn't know how to remove the fuse board cover so haven't installed it yet. All in all, it's an awesome product and I can just set it and forget it.
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- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Quality dashcam with all the features one could need
This is the second Blackvue cam I've used and at present is probably the best cam system available. Easy to use and install, clear images and easy to retrieve footage when required. Fits unobtrusively in the vehicle you forget it's there till you need to use the footage. 10 out of 10
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JudithCManjimup
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Very happy with this Dashcam
Very happy with both the cameras and after sales service from my online retailer. I have had other dash cams but the DR650GW- 2CH is far the best one I have had. Really easy to install and use and the big plus for me is the size, didn't want something that took up space and was distracting. The after sales service I received was exceptional, Thanks guys
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Fantastic product that has already paid for itself!
The blackview I purchased was the front and rear camera with the parking mode. It's already paid for itself, when it caught a taxi driver reverse into my parked car who got out and inspected the damage and drove off! I was able to identify the taxi number and he had to pay for the damage..Karma at its best!!
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WearyTraveller001Sunshine Coast Qld
- 5 reviews
Not Cheap.....But You Get What You Pay For. A Quality Product.
Researched Dash Cams for a few weeks before purchasing. Couldn't see the point in buying a cheap unit with poor picture clarity when you might actually really need to see the detail. The Blackvue is relatively quite expensive (circa $500) but the overall features and picture quality are excellent, with both front and rear cameras.
Too many details and features to cover here but if you are seriously looking at purchasing a Dash Cam, spend the extra and be satisfied that you have probably installed the best unit available. With its motion a...Read more
nd impact detection functions that operate while vehicle is parked/stationary it may well end up saving you quite a bit more than you paid for it. Also consider the Magic-Power Pro unit that is available often as a no-cost accessory if buying from ebay to better manage battery power usage when in parking mode. Highly recommend this camera if looking for a "top shelf" unit.1 comment
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Thank you for your review and sharing your experience with our products. :)
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MaccaBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Clean simple system that protects you
This is the third unit I have and gives me security that if my children are in an accident or near miss they do not need to be concerned in getting in exchange of words with a third party.
Being a lawyer dealing with motor vehicle accidents I have seen victims of collisions get caught up in not seeing why the accident occurred. The investigation as to why it happened frequently is inadequate and relies on memory which is unreliable.
The best evidence of what happened is video recording.
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JamesWPerth
- Dual Camera DR650GW-2CH
- Verified purchase
Excellent product & Easy to install
I purchased the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH with the 128GB SD card recently and couldn't be happier.
Having recently purchased the new Nissan X-Trail, we wanted to at least have some piece of mind when driving on the road.
Installation was a breeze after planning out the route to take the cables - I decided to power the unit from the boot cigarette lighter port, the cables were plenty long enough to reach the front window camera and rear camera easily, sticking and mounting wasn't an issue, although I did re-stick the rear camera on a second time ...Read more
as the window heating lines were in the cameras main view. Having a second set of camera stickers was also handy in the box. Once all was connected up setting the camera up was simple with wifi hotspot to the camera and setting the preferences, quality and so forth. The only problem installing was the Xtrail goes to battery saver mode and powers the car off when in Aux/standby power mode which was annoying when setting the system up, so its best to have the car actually started to keep the power running. The picture quality is great (using the 1.009 firmware) as this one offers the higher recording bitrate than the newest 2.0 firmware.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Grayfox
- 6 reviews
- 12 likes
Love it, seen alot of idiots on the road
I have had many dash cams ranging from cheap $70 ones to this $550 one.
I have hard-wired it into my car and have a 32GB sandisk card installed, the device can support up to 128GB.
Quality is very good from the front and good from the back
Being black it can easily be hidden in front of the rear-view mirror.
If you get this you may need to get the CPL filters for the camreas which will help reduce the dashboard glare a fair bit.
The best thing about this camera is it can be wired to run all the time so it can protect you even in the car park unlike the cheaper units that will only work for 2minutes after the car is turned off.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Grayfox, thank you for your kind review.
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Questions & Answers
Tan H.asked
My front camera when view on my smartphone. Show rainbow colour. Rear view working. Any ideas?
2 answers
Have you tried slightly point it down while you're on view with your phone and see if there is still rainbow. It could be the sun reflecting on your window, if you still see rainbow could be your lense. If it is in warranty get in contact who you got it from and send it back.
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Tan,
Thanks for your question.
As others have previously stated, you can try re orientating the camera to reduce the direct sun exposure, however if this doesn't have the required effect you are welcome to contact the BlackVue support team. We may be able to offer a repair option even if the camera is out of warranty.
Feel free to get in touch 9-5 Mon-Fri AWST
Best Regards,
BlackVue Australia
08 9267 5167
Markasked
Can I have it powered up all the time .
2 answers
BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi Mark,
Thanks for your question.
In short the camera can run continuously, however this is dependent on a suitable power supply.
BlackVue offers 3 power supply options:
1. Power Magic Pro (PMP) This allows the camera to run of the car battery with a voltage cut off, ensuring the car will start upon return. Typical run time approx 4 hours.
2. B-112 Auxiliary battery will allow 6 hours of run time.
3. B-124 Bluetooth auxiliary battery will allow 17 hours of run time.
The above run time are based on a fully charged battery, the battery need approx 40 mins to fully charge.
Feel free to get in touch if you have any other questions.
BlackVue Australia
08 6267 5167
Thank you, I'll look into one of these
ShagShagasked
Hi there,
In June 2016, I purchased two DR650GW-2CH for my wife and myself. Now I'm having issues with them.
About a week ago, mine stopped working, only the blue GPS light is on and it doesn't record anymore.
My wife's one when I remove the power it switches off without shutting down.
Could you please help?
Thanks!
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hi ShagShag,
Thanks for your question and sorry to hear that your camera is having these issues. Can I suggest trying to format your microSD card in a PC and double check that all the file shave been deleted.
Furthermore, feel free to call our support team on 08 6267 5167 and they should be bale to offer some more extensive troubleshooting.
Thank you,
BlackVue Australia.
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BlackVue Australia T.BlackVue
Hello Julie,
Thanks for your feedback today.... Read more
We are currently looking into this for you ASAP. As you will see from the other reviews of this product, it is evident that we take customer service very seriously and do our very best to attend to any complaints that may arise. While we have not built the software you're currently experiencing some trouble with, we do all we can to ensure customers that buy our products are given premium service. We hope you can consider given us a chance to further resolve this matter. You will be receiving a call from our Sales Manager very soon. Auto BlackBox Australia