OnSiteCameras brings to the Australian market a small, high-definition, widescreen, video camera to keep track of anything that takes place in front of your vehicle.
AutoCam™ is another ‘eye’ in your car.
AutoCam™:
• fits quickly to your vehicle’s windscreen or dashboard, like a tiny GPS
• records vision and sound automatically when you start your vehicle
• has a fold-out LCD screen to frame and review
• has a built-in battery that charges from the lighter socket
• records to a small, standard memory card, to be replayed on any computer
• has a 12 month warranty, and is shipped from Australia with local company backing.
As seen on and used by A Current Affair, AutoCam™ can:
• record incidents for truck and car drivers in case of any claims to an insurance company
• give parents peace of mind when their children are driving
• provide driving instructors with a valuable teaching tool and a record for their students
• bring the feel of four-wheel driving to the largest lounge room plasma screen; or
• simply provide a permanent or temporary video record of driving.
See the following YouTube links of actual AutoCam™ vision. Note: Actual vision on your home television or computer is far superior as the footage has been compressed for YouTube. Sound is an on/off option on AutoCam™ for privacy reasons:
• AutoCam™ day/night time Melbourne watch the video
• AutoCam™ car park vision watch the video
• AutoCam™ from the windscreen of a B-Double truck watch the video
• AutoCam™ 260km/hr race track vision watch the video
• AutoCam™ from the windscreen of a B-Double truck no. 2 watch the video
• AutoCam™ on ‘A Current Affair’ watch the video
• AutoCam™ on 'A Current Affair' July 2011 watch the video
AutoCam™ is only $298 (incl. GST) + P&H. Click here to order
Wholesale enquiries welcome.
AutoCam™ $298.00 including GST
Included with Autocam™:
-Suction mount
-3.5 metre power lead
-USB cable
All items are shipped registered post. Cost $18.80 Australia wide. If paypal will not accept P.O box please contact us.
If you do not have an SD memory card OnSiteCameras can supply them:
-SD Memory card by Sandisk 8GB (class 6) $48 inc GST
Note- 8GB SD card gives you about 3 hours of record time before looping.
-SD memory card by Lexar 32GB (class 6): $110 inc GST
Note-32GB SD card gives you about 11 hours of record time before looping.
Click here for technical specifications
Technical Specifications
AutoCam Portable DVR with 2.5’’ TFT Colour Screen
Mode: Video Recorder / Camera
Image sensor: 1/4 colour CMOS WXGA HD Sensor
Recording resolution:
WXGA : 1280 x 720 Pixels , 30fps
WVGA: 840 x 480 Pixels , 30fps
VGA: 640 x 480 Pixels , 30fps
Recording file: H.264 avi
Lens: 120 degree
Support SD/MMC Cards: Up to 32GB (note-no SD card is included in the package)
Note-An 8G SD card gives about 3 hours of high quality vision. A 16G card 6 hours etc. Minimum class 6 recommended. Camera will not work without an SD card.A 32GB SD card being the biggest card recommended for use.
Supports Real Time & Date display on video
Recording starts automatically after the vehicle starts or powers up
Repeat storage by section 2/5/15 minute clips
Cycled recording. Vision loops once card is full,so camera is always recording.
Power input: DC5V
Power Supplied by built-in rechargeable battery via Car Charger 12/24 volt charger supplied, OnSiteCameras special order 3.5 metre cigarette lighter power leads
Interface: HDMI mini & USB2.0 (HDMI cable not supplied) Using cables not recommended
Microphone: The recorded sound can be switched on or off. (Federal laws and privacy laws apply to audio recording)
Do not leave AutoCam in your vehicle over 50 Celsius, as damage will occur.
Video runs on PC, Windows 7, or Internet explorer 8 with all updates. MAC computers will need a media player to watch vision, we suggest http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
This media player works on all computers including PC and Linux.
Click here for frequently asked questions
How does the camera record?
AutoCam™ records on to a memory card (purchased separately) in a series of clips; you can choose between 2, 5 and 15 minute clips. AutoCam™ will record each clip then break for 1-3 seconds while the clip is saved and the camera resets.
What clip length should I choose?
It is recommended that you leave the AutoCam™ set to two minute clips as this makes the clip easy to upload to YouTube, email or edit. Larger clips are more difficult to work with. If you make an error or try to pull the memory card out before AutoCam™ has been turned off then you may lose that particular clip; if set on 2 minutes then you will lose less vision than if set on 15 minutes.
How long will the camera record for?
The length of vision will depend on the size of your memory card.
For AutoCam™ (SD memory card) an 8GB card will give you approximately 3 hours of high definition vision, a 16GB approximately 6 hours and a 32GB card approximately 12 hours. When the memory card has reached its capacity it will then record over the vision previously recorded.
What sort of memory card do I need?
You will need a class 6 memory card (or above) from a well-known brand and purchased from a reputable source such as a camera store, well-known electrical goods retailer or OnSiteCameras. We have always found genuine Lexar or Sandisk brands to be reliable. Inferior and fake cards are commonly sold on the internet or at markets, and are not what they are labelled. Fake or inferior SD memory cards can freeze the camera, or fail to record even though the camera is indicating that it is recording.
Do I have to turn the camera off to remove or insert the memory card?
Yes, always turn the camera off before inserting or removing the memory card, otherwise the camera can freeze and require a reset before being operational again. You may lose the record of the most recent clip recorded.
Where do I put AutoCam™?
We suggest the camera is placed at the top of your windscreen to the left of the rear-view mirror, so that it does not obstruct your vision in any way. For truck drivers who don’t have a rear-view mirror we suggest placing the camera at the top of your windscreen on the left hand side. The driver should not be able to view the screen whilst driving. For AutoCam™ we recommend that the screen is always closed whilst driving to prevent any distraction being caused by the screen. Flip the screen down occasionally to see there is a red dot on the screen and the camera is functioning correctly. Please note each state of Australia may have different laws regarding devices being attached to the windscreen or dashboard, OnSiteCameras recommends you check and adhere to the laws of each state.
What angle should AutoCam™ be set at?
To get the best vision AutoCam™ should be angled so it sees one quarter sky and three quarters road. See our demonstration video clips on our website to get the best idea of the right view.
How is AutoCam™ powered?
AutoCam™ has an internal lithium battery which is recharged through your cigarette lighter socket.
Can I hardwire AutoCam™?
AutoCam™ must always be powered through your cigarette lighter socket. If you wish to hardwire, this can be achieved by installing a cigarette lighter socket under your dashboard and permanently connecting it through this socket.
Can AutoCam™ be used independently of the cigarette lighter socket?
AutoCam™ has an internal lithium battery which means it can be used independently of the power source for short periods. If you wish to record something outside of your vehicle for example, you simply disconnect the camera from then power source and mount and press the manual on/off button.
What do I do if I have further questions?
Please contact OnSiteCameras at enquire@onsitecameras.com or call 1300 320 091. If you have already purchased AutoCam™, OnSiteCameras provide excellent aftersales service, please have your receipt details available.
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