Dashcam Review - Front & Rear Dual 1080p
Continuing my hunt for the perfect dashcam, I take a look at the Z-Edge S3 - a reasonably priced dual 1080p model.
I'm still working with a blocked head so apologies again if any of the audio levels are off, also I've put any outros on hold until I’m feeling it a bit more.
Dashcam REVIEW Z-Edge S3 Stealth (Front & Rear Dual 1080p) (YouTube)
Comments (31)
Great video! I wonder why the camera interferes with the DAB. I use the same dash cam myself but being in the United States it makes no difference with my AM and FM signals.
Thanks for another excellent review and good to see a dash cam making an appearance. I had a very similar problem with the dab signal in my last Volvo which turned out to be a noisy usb power adaptor. It took some finding but exchanging it for a different one cured the problem completely.
It is usually something to do with the power supply.
Thx for review. Dear Matt, I greet you. How is your hearing? Is the treatment successful? Considering that you are already listening to DAB in the car, please consider the possibility to give your own assessment of this technology, in comparison with traditional FM: is it worth it? How have your habits changed with the advent of DAB? How, in general, did the people perceive this? What amenities did you get from this? I do not really know this, since in my country they still think whether it is worthwhile to introduce digital radio in general, and they have not decided on the broadcasting standard. Are there any stations in your country that broadcast LW, MW, SW bands? Are they interesting?
The hearing issue is just a blocked head...nothing serious and nothing that can be treated, I just have to wait for it to clear up, which is taking a while. As far as DAB goes, I rarely listen to music in the car, I find it annoying...it’s something to do with the mix of the engine noise and the radio together that irritates. I also like to relax to music, but in a car I need to concentrated, so my brain isn’t too fond of the mix of the two things happening at once. As far as the sound quality goes, well I know that most people thought that DAB radio was a step back from the quality they got from a good FM broadcast....it sounds digital, more metallic, like a low bitrate MP3. Since I don’t really listen to the radio it’s not something that I know a lot about, however I think that the UK has fallen behind other places now that have adopted DAB+ however I’m not sure if we are using a mix of DAB and DAB+, it’s really something I know very little about.
Thanks Mat. I'm still using the Mobius Actioncam in my car and although it works well, it causes interference on the radio just like the one you've reviewed here. They made a special case for it to reduce the problem but I never got it to fit properly. Not to worry. It owes me nothing.
Thanks for another wonderful dashcam review! I'm sure, like many others, dashcams are what brought you into our lives. I do like the other reviews you do, but wish there were more dashcams interspersed. Even a compilation of the failed cams with a sample clip or two would be nice. Keep up the good work!
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You sir are a machine : ) ! Thank you for yet an other clear and high quality organised review. Hope you will be feeling well soon!
Thanks old chap.
With the power on it just keep filming? My audi a3 keeps the 12v socket on all time, even when locked.
Yep...you’ll need to install something like a Power Magic Pro or similar power management device.
I dabbled with a cheap ($75AU) dash cam last year, just to see what they are about. It stayed installed for about a week, then I took it down. So I am also still on the lookout for one that does what I need, and stays installed. DAB isn't an issue here in Australia, however. Also, on a different note, I've found lately that after a long day, I'll watch your latest video and then stay on to chill out to the outro sequence. Therapy. thx
The holy grail of dash cams still hasn't been found in my opinion. Dual camera, super wide (like 21:9 to record front and more of the side and less sky and bonnet), 1440 or over from both cameras, decent frame rate from both cameras, HDR, WDR and the main processor box is a separate unit that you can hide under the dash.
I’m 100% with you on those specs. I’ll keep looking.
Yep, best dashcam review site on the net. I'm now on my fourth camera make, all thanks to your reviews, upgrading the quality each time. Thanks. I think? :)
Fortunately there’s no need to upgrade again just yet.
The usual excellent review, and just think how much teeth grinding and hair pulling you could have saved a few people. DAB issue is not uncommon, when I was helping a friend with a similar issue I found this thread very useful. <a href="https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/radio-interference-from-camera-mounted-in-rear-window.20620/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/radio-interference-from-camera-mounted-in-rear-window.20620/</a>
I was trying to find out where the DAB radio antenna is in a Mini and drew a blank. However the combination of the DAB issue with the dark video meant that I’d be better spending my time testing out another camera instead. That reminds me that I’ve got one in a box that I need to install.
Always happy to see dashcam reviews. I found you becuase of the dascams. Settled foor the DDPAI M6+ and still happy with it.
Yes I’m still using that one in the other car...and I’m still happy with it.
Didn't notice anything off about the audio, but then again I'm no expert. Hope you feel better soon.
That’s good to know...it all just sounds muffled to me.
The issue with the radio could be due to the power supply. before i changed the USB adapter in my car when ever i charge my phone the radio would play up on me. it didn't completely cut out but still.
I’ve heard about that happening with some of the cheaper all in one power lead adaptors before, on this one though I just re-used the USB adaptor that I’d already got plugged into the car for the Viofo A119.
Hey Mat, whats your opinion on these for indoor use? I'm trying to setup a multi camera recording system for when I do repair videos and need something that can auto start/stop. Can it record to just one file or does it have to split? Interested to know what exposure is like in indoor conditions if one is over exposing.
I definitely wouldn’t use a dashcam for internal use. I could list the reasons why, but it’s simpler to say that they really just aren’t made for that.
This could be what I'm looking for, except that rather than the back, the 2nd cam would be ideal as a cab security cam. However, having now watched it properly, hmmm, not that convinced by the night picture!
If you want a cab camera you need the internal camera to have IR night vision illumination. So the Vantrue N2 Pro would be ideal <a href="http://amzn.to/2CPpx7h" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2CPpx7h</a>
A blast from the past, a Dashcam review! Haven't seen one of those from you for a while...
I’ve tried to start a few dashcam reviews, but the cameras have proved to be so bad they weren’t worth spending the time over. It’s a less complicated type of video for me to assemble while I’m still not feeling 100%.