BlackVue ELITE8-1CH-128 ELITE 8-1CH 128GB 2K QHD Single-Channel Cloud Dash Cam

The BlackVue ELITE 8-1CH records 2K QHD from a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor with HDR and Ultra Low LUX tuning for clear footage day and night. Its Power Saving Parking Mode can watch the car for weeks, and built in GPS and Wi-Fi 5 link it to the BlackVue app. This listing comes with a 128GB microSD card.

What you get

• 2K QHD 2560 x 1440 front recording at 30FPS
• Sony STARVIS 2 5MP sensor with HDR and 0.03 lux Ultra Low LUX recording
• 142° diagonal viewing angle
• Power Saving Parking Mode: the camera wakes on impact to record, for up to two months of protection when hardwired
• Buffered parking mode with motion detection or time lapse
• Built in GPS and dual band Wi-Fi 5
• Optional LTE module for BlackVue Cloud

In the box

• Front camera
• 128GB microSD card
• Hardwiring cable
• Cable clips
• Alcohol wipe pad
• Spare mounting tabs
• Pry tool
• Quick start guide

Specs

• Channels: 1, front
• Resolution: 2K QHD 2560 x 1440 at 30FPS
• Sensor: Sony STARVIS 2, 5MP
• Viewing angle: 142° diagonal, 118° horizontal, 62° vertical
• GPS: Built in, dual band GPS and GLONASS
• Wi-Fi: Built in Wi-Fi 5, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• LTE: Optional with the CM100GLTE module
• microSD: 64GB to 1TB, BlackVue cards recommended
• Power: 12V to 24V DC
• Backup power: Built in super capacitor

Warranty

BlackVue Australia gives this dash cam a 2 year standard warranty, and if you register it free with BlackVue Australia you get an extra year, so 3 years in total. Their product page lists it as a 36 month warranty for Australian customers only, terms and conditions apply. Warranty covers manufacturing faults and defects. Damage from improper use or physical damage is not covered and may incur a fee. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply on top of this.

Questions and answers

Can I add a rear camera later?

Yes. BlackVue Australia list the RC3-2K rear camera as compatible with the ELITE 8 1CH, using the 6GHz coaxial cable.

What size memory card does it take?

64GB up to 1TB microSD. This listing includes a 128GB card.

How long can it watch the car while parked?

BlackVue say Power Saving Mode gives up to two months of protection when hardwired to the car battery, and over 12 months with a BlackVue B-130A or B-130X battery. Buffered recording is not used in that mode, and real times vary with events and temperature.

Can you fit it for me?

We fit and hardwire BlackVue dash cams at our Albion Park Rail and South Nowra workshops, so give us a call to book in.

What warranty does it have?

2 years standard from BlackVue Australia, or 3 years in total when you register it free with BlackVue Australia (Australian customers only, terms apply).