dash cam question

[emp]

As I was only doing between 5 and 10 miles a month so it seemed silly keeping it

But, having been on Honda forums for nearly 20 years with 3 Civics and the Jazz I like to help if I can

The screen shot that would demonstrate is on a single carriageway with both you doing 30mph then 50mph. Those speeds will typically show how good it is at capturing plates

After much experimenting, on my A119V3 I had :

2560x1440
EV 0
High bitrate
WDR off

thank you. i will also try high bitrate. See if it can handle that, meaning saving it all on the micro SD.

Currently I am running
4K @ 30 fps (front) + 2K @ 30 fps (rear)
Normal Bitrate
HDR on
EV (didn't check but if available it is using default 0).

here some footage for these settings: https://www.youtube.com/@4investing4investing69

I put the camera on "high bitrate" now. Will post some videos when I have some footage. 30 fps is the max setting for the 4K (3840×2160p) resolution. At lower resolutions I think it is possible to chose 60 fps (not sure, will have to check).

[Kremmen]

HDR is a compromise

Here is Viofo own screenshots. Note the V on the column. It's blurry. But other parts of the screenshot are clearer. Make up your own mind :

https://www.viofo.com/blogs/viofo-car-dash-camera-guide-faq-and-news/true-hdr-is-implemented-in-a119-v3

The distant glare can be removed by the optional CPL filter which is why I turned WDR/HDR off, for me it was sharper without

[emp]

HDR is a compromise

Here is Viofo own screenshots. Note the V on the column. It's blurry. But other parts of the screenshot are clearer. Make up your own mind :

https://www.viofo.com/blogs/viofo-car-dash-camera-guide-faq-and-news/true-hdr-is-implemented-in-a119-v3

The distant glare can be removed by the optional CPL filter which is why I turned WDR/HDR off, for me it was sharper without

thanks. Yes I see what you mean.

I tried maximum bitrate today. I do not see much difference. I think putting fps to 60 would help but this is not possible with this camera, also not with a lower resolution. I think I will just go with the default settings. HDR on is also default.   I would think a lower resolution in combination with a higher frame rate (fps) would give a more stable result, I'm not sure. I think I will just use the defaults. The videos I posted use the default setup

[Kremmen]

Don't go with 60fps, it's a con, as what they do, or used to do, is insert a pseudo dummy frame

Stick with 30fps which is the sensor standard

[emp]

I would suggest you avoid camera wiring crossing on the interior side of the airbag.

I mounted my cable between the car's frame and the airbag. Is this what you mean should be avoided? Why? It is not in the way of the airbag.

Just came back to this thread because I seen this video:

to my knowledge this will be similar to a cigarette lighter power. So no parking mode because the power from behind the rear mirror does not have constant power (to my knowledge). Also you would still need to run the rear camera cable.

Also I ordered this little mounting clip for the rear camera but I have not yet received it. Will let you know if it fits. Although since I ordered he seems to have taken down all his mounting clips from Etsy.

[exAudi]

I hardwired my Viofo dash cam and rear camera with the help of other more experienced Jazz owners on this very useful forum. Used proper power connection plug and avoided the drivers side A pillar airbag as per advice. Rear camera mounted on high level warning light and cable from it into trim around rear door frame I can not see when driving so no need to route cable from door frame to door through existing flexible connector (not an easy job).
Please find a few photos of the installation.

[exAudi]

Missing rear camera photo