BlackVue ELITE 8 1CH 2K HDR Cloud Dash Cam

Compact 2K HDR front recording with a low-power parking mode.

The BlackVue ELITE 8 1CH records the road ahead at 2560 × 1440 (2K) and 30FPS with HDR, using a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and a 142° lens. Built-in GPS adds speed and location, and dual-band Wi-Fi connects the screen-free camera to the BlackVue app. Its Power Saving parking mode draws less than 1mA in standby, waking within about two seconds when it detects an impact.

This package includes a front camera only. There is no rear or cabin camera. A 64GB microSD card, a USB-C power cable, a 12V vehicle adapter and a 2-year manufacturer warranty are included. A hardwiring kit or battery pack for parking recording, the CPL-2 filter, the CM100G LTE module and any SIM or data plan are sold separately.

Key features

• 2K HDR recording: 2560 × 1440 at 30FPS from a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor with a 142° diagonal view.
• Power Saving parking mode: standby below 1mA at 12V, recording within about 2 seconds of a detected impact.
• Buffered parking options: Motion Detection saves 10 seconds before a trigger, and Time Lapse records one frame per second.
• Built-in GPS: GPS and GLONASS add speed and location, and support driving-event tags such as hard braking and overspeed.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi for live view and downloads, with Bluetooth for app pairing.
• Cloud ready: add internet through a hotspot or the optional CM100G LTE module for remote Cloud features.

Parking recording and power

The included USB-C cable and vehicle adapter power the camera while driving only; BlackVue specifies that USB-C power does not support parking mode. For parking recording, add a compatible hardwiring kit or a battery pack such as the BlackVue B-130A. Set the parking timer (1 to 48 hours) and voltage cutoff to suit your vehicle.

• Power Saving waits in standby and records after an impact, with no pre-impact buffer.
• Motion Detection buffers video continuously and saves triggered activity with 10 seconds of pre-event footage.
• Time Lapse records one frame per second for a fast overview of a parked period.

Runtime depends on battery capacity, mode, detected events, temperature and cutoff settings; there is no guaranteed number of days.

Cloud access and storage

Nearby Wi-Fi access works without a cellular plan. Remote Cloud features need the camera powered and online through a compatible hotspot or the optional CM100G LTE module, plus a BlackVue account. LTE is not built in. Because Power Saving sleeps between impacts, choose a continuously powered mode if you want ongoing remote access.

Video saves as H.264 MP4 files. The camera supports compatible BlackVue microSD cards up to 1TB; at default High quality, BlackVue estimates about 6 hours of footage on the included 64GB card. Up to 50 event files can be protected from loop overwrite, but formatting erases them, so export important clips.

What's included

• ELITE 8 front camera and mount × 1
• USB-C power cable × 1
• USB-C 12V vehicle adapter × 1
• 64GB microSD card × 1
• Double-sided mounting tape × 1
• Pry tool / trim remover × 1
• Cable clips × 3
• Alcohol pad × 1

Specifications

• Resolution: 2560 × 1440 at 30FPS with HDR
• Image sensor: Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675
• Field of view: 142° diagonal
• Display: none; use the BlackVue app
• Connectivity: dual-band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac); Bluetooth; optional external CM100G LTE module
• GPS: built-in GPS / GLONASS
• Parking modes: Power Saving, Motion Detection and Time Lapse
• Storage: BlackVue microSD up to 1TB (64GB included)
• Video: H.264 MP4; front up to 25Mbps
• Power: 12V to 24V DC through the specified cable; supercapacitor
• Operating temperature: −4°F to 149°F (−20°C to 65°C); thermal cutoff around 158°F
• Dimensions: 129.7mm wide × 55.3mm high; 203.2g
• Audio: built-in microphone and speaker
• Warranty: 2-year manufacturer warranty

Setup notes

Mount the camera behind the rearview mirror, aim it and check a short test recording for reflections before finalizing the mount. The optional BlackVue CPL-2 filter can reduce dashboard reflections. Route cables clear of airbags, and use the touch sensor to save a manual event when needed.

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