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Genius DVR-HD500D Dual Channel Dash Camera
AlaskaOtto
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Looking at purchasing a new DSLR camera. Wanting to switch from cannon to Nikon any suggestions on what model.
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In the video it makes it look like you have to leave it plugged in all the time, but it also says that it has a battery, which implies to me that it can run without the cable. Anybody know if you have to leave it plugged in to your cigarette lighter all the time?
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"If I want a full-frame camera which one do I choose?"
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The batteries on these are often very small, and video is intensive on the battery, so you don't get very much out of it, maybe 2-3 hours at best on a higher end products, or as little as 15 minutes on cheaper ones. They're generally designed to be powered the whole time (either from the lighter socket, or hardwired). The battery (or a capacitor) is necessary to save the files after the car has been shut off, but it's also useful for other...
