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  • SJ4000 action and dash camera - like GoPro

    I came across this camera on OzBargain. It has all the same mounts as a GoPro and the dimensions are pretty much identical.
    What I intend to do with it is to have it as a dashcam and remove it should I need to use it when we're off kayaking or doing adventurous stuff with it strapped to some body parts.

    The features that make it a good dashcam is
    • 170deg field of view
    • dashcam mode which starts recording automatically when there is power applied to the USB port
    • loop recording
    • motion detection (useful for carpark prangs when the car is parked)
    • time and date stamp
    • HDR mode for enhanced nighttime footage


    Unfortunately there is no GPS and therefore no speed recordings. Also there is no wifi/bluetooth connectivity to iOS and Smart devices.

    Here is a review on it
    http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2014/2/3/the-sj4000-action-camera-review.html

    The shop to get it is from here
    http://www.banggood.com/SJ4000-Waterproof-HD-1_5-Inch-Car-DVR-Camera-Sport-DV-Novatek-1080P-p-917037.html
    Apply coupon code BGdeal to get it cheaper.

    Many users have done side-by-side comparisons and at 1/3rd the price, it seems to be really good value. Just search SJ4000 on youtube to see the comparison videos.

    Although I do like traditional dashcams which are smaller, I think the likes of the SJ4000 and GoPro will give a better image quality due to the bigger sensor, especially nighttime footage. I've bought a black one so as not to be too obvious when mounted to the front windscreen. I will probably get one for the rear windscreen at this price. The one on the rear can be the one I remove for use outside the car.

    In order to install it in the car, I will need a long micro USB cable. I bought this 2m Tikbro branded cable which got good reviews from the OzBargain community
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-Tikbro-Micro-USB-Cable-/261303942300?pt=AU_Electronics_Accessories_Power_B oards_Cables&var&hash=item3cd6edbc9c&_uhb=1

    I am currently looking at something like this to convert 12V power to USB/5V behind the car trim
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-12V-to-5V-3A-15W-Step-down-Converter-Regulator-female-Panel-mount-USB-for-car-/171018505918?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=ite m27d17f4ebe&_uhb=1

    The camera doesn't come with a suction mount but you can get it cheap on ebay. Here is a link to the search result
    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsu ction+tripod&_nkw=suction+tripod&_sacat=0&_from=R4 0

  • #2
    Nice find.

    I like the set and forget feature of dash cams, and I've already got a GoPro Hero2. But, if this uses the same mounts it is a nice cheap way to get a dash cam for the wife's car and add a second or third POV to my gopro footage without the expense of additoinal GoPro. Its such a PIA when you're out driving to stop and change positions to get a different view.

    Easier selling job if it serves multiple purposes! Probably just a clone of the gopro anyway.
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    • #3
      I had my dash camera from www.szswill.com, you can get them from about $80. Most keep recording in a loop, so you dont need to do anything until you want the Video. As most take audio, it is a good way to check if you have your Kids driving your car. You can hear conversations, and see where, how and how fast they drive. Most people forget about them, so you get a real idea.

      I drive on dirt roads a bit, and there are often idiots coming around corners on the wrong side of the road. If I get hit, I can prove I was not at fault.

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      • #4
        The Go Pro does a great job as a dash cam, until the battery goes flat and that is with a battery pack.
        Horses for courses, a Go Pro is not a dash cam and a dashcam is not a Go Pro

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        • #5
          Originally posted by REV View Post
          The Go Pro does a great job as a dash cam, until the battery goes flat and that is with a battery pack.
          Horses for courses, a Go Pro is not a dash cam and a dashcam is not a Go Pro
          Agreed, but if your not after gps it does an acceptable job, though lack of loop recording is an issue on longer trips. It means you don't have to spend the money again on another device. I'm all for multi-uses.

          Battery could be easily overcome with a USB adaptor in the cig socket and a skeleton housing.
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          • #6
            Makes for a bloody expensive dash camera using a go pro..
            They also like shutting down when they get hot.it's a known issue with them.
            There is so many out there with gps and features for a lot cheaper.

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            • #7
              Got my SJ4000 and did a video of my airbag spacers. Couldn't put it anywhere else except strapped to the axle. Kept looking into the rear view mirror to see if it had fallen off. Anyway, it's interesting to see what the suspension is doing.


              I'm happy with the quality of the footage and all the brackets that come with it. I need to find a good mount for the windscreen so that it can become a dashcam.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by amts View Post
                Got my SJ4000 and did a video of my airbag spacers. Couldn't put it anywhere else except strapped to the axle. Kept looking into the rear view mirror to see if it had fallen off. Anyway, it's interesting to see what the suspension is doing.

                I'm happy with the quality of the footage and all the brackets that come with it. I need to find a good mount for the windscreen so that it can become a dashcam.
                Too much time on your hands if you can do that !

                Might be other places you can attach it !!!

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                • #9
                  Here is what the SJ4000 (right) looks like next to my other dash camera, the Livue LB100 (left)
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                  • #10
                    Some sample videos as a dashcam

                    Night time recording

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                    • #11
                      Late afternoon recording

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                      • #12
                        Good quality for what it is.

                        The other feature I would really love with these is much longer recording times. Multiple SD card slots or the ability to connect to an external recorder would be great.

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                        • #13
                          Quality is ok. I was playing with the exposure compensation settings and bumped it up for the above 2 videos, so in a few places, the backs of cars are overexposed.

                          Even though the lens is very wide and sensor size is small, therefore depth of field is very deep, I think the focus is too close on the bullbar and shifts the depth of field back.

                          I have a 32GB card in it and record the whole length of the card. It has a HDMI port so it can be recorded by an external device.

                          The car mode works well with the recording starting and stopping when power is available through the micro USB port.

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