We’ve been advocates for the Blackvue cameras for years, and the Elite 8 is no different. With 2K front and rear recording resolution, built-in parking mode and impact detection, and nice clean styling that blends into any car, these are our go-to cameras for good reason.
| Model Name | ELITE 8-2CH |
|---|---|
| Channel | 2 Channel (Front + Rear) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Front: Length 129.7mm (5.12in) x Width 40mm (1.58in) x Height 55.3mm (2.18in), 203.2g (0.45 lb) Rear: Length 67mm (2.64in) x Width 29mm (1.14in) x Height 39.1mm (1.54in), 36.8g (0.08 lb) |
| Memory | microSD Card (64 GB/128 GB/256 GB/512 GB/1 TB)
*Only BlackVue SD cards are recommended. |
| Speaker & GPS | Built-in |
| LED | Front: Recording status, GPS connectivity, A/C (App/Cloud) connectivity Rear: Security LED |
| Sensor | 3-Axis acceleration sensor |
| Battery or Capacitor | Built-in Super Capacitor
Capacitor’s are better as they are not at risk of heat damage which batteries face. |
| Smart Event Recording | Driving Impact Parking Impact Overspeed Hard Acceleration Hard Braking Hard Cornering Includes 10 sec. Pre-Event buffer |
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| Parking Mode | Power Saving ( < 1mA) Motion Detection Time Lapse *For extended Parking Mode recording, a B-130A dedicated battery pack is recommended. |
| Button | Power Button: Short press to turn on / Long press to turn off. Touch Sensor: Pressing the touch sensor triggers manual recording depending on the firmware settings. Bluetooth Remote Button (Optional): Manual Recording Touch the sensor to trigger manual recording. Can be disabled in settings. |
| Camera | Front and Rear: Sony STARVIS™ 2 5MP CMOS Sensor (IMX675) |
| Viewing Angle | Front and Rear: Diagonal 142° , Horizontal 118°, Vertical 62° |
| Format Free | Yes (Adaptive) |
| Resolution/FPS | Front and Rear: 2K QHD (2560x 1440) @ 30 fps |
| Image Quality | Highest (Extreme): 25 + 10 Mbps Highest (12 + 10 Mbps) High (10 + 8 Mbps) Normal (8 + 6 Mbps) Second value refers to rear camera |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) |
| Video File Extension | MP4 |
| Input Voltage | DC 12V – 24V (3 pole DC Plug: (Ø3.5 x Ø1.1), MAX 1A/12V) |
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| Current Consumption | Normal Mode (GPS On/2CH): 6W (Avg. 500mA /12V) Parking Mode (GPS Off/2CH): 5.04W (Avg. 420mA /12V) Power Saving Mode: Under 12mW (0.012W) (Avg. <1mA / 12V) Actual power consumption may vary depending on use conditions and environment. |
| Voltage Cut-off | Built-in Variable Voltage Cut-off System 11.8V – 12.5V 22.8V – 24V |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃ – 70℃ (-4°F – 158°F ) |
| Storage Temperature | -20℃ – 80℃ (-4°F – 176°F ) |
| High Temperature Cut-off | Approximately 70°C (158°F) |
