BlackVue DR900S-2CH 4K UHD is now available PRE-ORDERED

[SKRGO]

Just got a Newsletter from BlackVue announcing the DR900S-2CH 4K UHD can be Pre-Ordered, for more info see link.

BlackVue DR900S-2CH - 4K UHD + Full HD Two-Channel Cloud Dashcam

 

[SMAlset]

Looked but they haven't uploaded the manual for it yet.

 

[Retrospected]

Just got a Newsletter from BlackVue announcing the DR900S-2CH 4K UHD can be Pre-Ordered, for more info see link.

BlackVue DR900S-2CH - 4K UHD + Full HD Two-Channel Cloud Dashcam

I’ve never had a Blackvue. After looking pricing options, are there internal memory cards? Like no SD? Seems like a poor idea, but I imagine there’s a reason.

 

[SMAlset]

You have removable microSD cards it uses (16GB to 128GB) and Blackvue also has a cloud option.

 

[TSLATed]

I have one on order with a 128GB card. Will update with pics once installed.

 

[whitex]

Is the wiring the same (i.e. can you just swap out a 650 or 750)?

 

[boaterva]

Ordered this a week ago from BlackBox My Car who had one of the first videos up of it and a preorder discount. Supposed to be shipped in a week or so. Have to see how it mounts compared to the 650 and 750 as they were not a direct swap for each other (brackets weren’t identical). I believe cables were, which to me would be more important!

I don’t currently have a dashcam as was waiting for one of the Blackvue new models to come out.

 

[Retrospected]

If it does come with a removable SD card/microSD, why pay 110$ more for the camera when you can just get the cheapest SD card, then amazon something like this? https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-128G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q57S62

 

[boaterva]

If it does come with a removable SD card/microSD, why pay 110$ more for the camera when you can just get the cheapest SD card, then amazon something like this? https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-128G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q57S62

You can get a separate card, but it can't be a cheapo. Needs to be a special kind. See this video:

Perhaps a little dated, but you get the idea. Or if you get a cheap one, be prepared to get a new one every month or so!

 

[berkeley_ecar]

If it does come with a removable SD card/microSD, why pay 110$ more for the camera when you can just get the cheapest SD card, then amazon something like this? https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-128G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q57S62

If you look at the multiple older threads dealing with Blackvue cameras, you will find much discussion of how unreliable and short-lived cheaper SD cards are in these cameras, so trying to save money that way is a false economy.

 

[Pinot.Noir]

Is the wiring the same (i.e. can you just swap out a 650 or 750)?

Blackvue has indicated all the wiring and power cables are the same.

 

[Retrospected]

You can get a separate card, but it can't be a cheapo. Needs to be a special kind. See this video:

Perhaps a little dated, but you get the idea. Or if you get a cheap one, be prepared to get a new one every month or so!

Wow, I never noticed ratings before. Maybe that’s why my GoPro videos get screwed up occasionally. Thanks!

 

[Testwa]

If you look at the multiple older threads dealing with Blackvue cameras, you will find much discussion of how unreliable and short-lived cheaper SD cards are in these cameras, so trying to save money that way is a false economy.

Which brand of SD cards does BlackVue use then? SanDisk?

 

[jmnieves]

I'm getting ready to pre-order it now but does anyone know if I will need the Power Magic Pro and hard wire options?

 

[BigTonyTones]

Dont use cheapos. I learned my lesson on that one.

Iv had this one and its been running flawlessly for over a year. Records 24 hours a day ( I have mine wired for constant power) .
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012PLSFH6/

 

[BigTonyTones]

I'm getting ready to pre-order it now but does anyone know if I will need the Power Magic Pro and hard wire options?

You dont need it on a Tesla. Car battery automatically gets charged from driving batteries


On a side note: I think ill wait until the prices on these drops. 4k is not something im in a hurry to get and the price seems a bit overpriced to me.

 

[K-MTG]

Blackvue support told me its the same wiring as 750S so it should be a relatively simple upgrade (hopefully).

 

[jmnieves]

You dont need it on a Tesla. Car battery automatically gets charged from driving batteries


On a side note: I think ill wait until the prices on these drops. 4k is not something im in a hurry to get and the price seems a bit overpriced to me.

OK I understand that on the Power Magic Pro unit but what about the hardwiring cable? It will allow me to not need to cut the cigarette lighter plug to splice the wires...I did like the on/off parking switch feature on the Power Magic Pro unit.

 

[SMAlset]

Blackvue support told me its the same wiring as 750S so it should be a relatively simple upgrade (hopefully).

Here's Blackvue's guide to upgrading your previous Blackvue dashcam to the new DR900S as far as cables and mounting hardware is concerned. Upgrading to DR900S Series? See Cables and Accessories Compatibility - BlackVue

They did post the manual and it's presently kind of hidden in one of their various website sections for the product and not in the regular product download sections. Here it is: BlackVue DR900S-2CH - 4K UHD + Full HD Two-Channel Cloud Dashcam After looking through the manual my husband pre-ordered one from TheDashCamStore.

I have to say neither one of us is exactly loving the copper accents they added to this model. IMO the metallic look takes away from the stealth appearance (one of the things we liked about the BV over other dashcams) and I don't need to feel like because it's 4K and more expensive than the 750S we needed any bling added to it. We've already wondered about getting rid of the copper.

 

[SSonnentag]

How easy is it to move the camera between vehicles, assuming power and bracket are in both?

Also, how do these cameras hold up to Arizona summer heat? A black camera in full sunlight has to get extremely hot.