{"product_id":"blackvue-elite-8-1ch-2k-dash-cam","title":"BlackVue Elite 8 1CH 2K Dash Cam","description":"\u003csection class=\"dcc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-lede\"\u003eThe BlackVue Elite 8 1CH is the most affordable way into BlackVue's Elite range — a premium 2K Quad HD front camera on the Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX675) sensor with HDR and a 0.03 Lux Ultra Low-Light Boost, BlackVue Cloud support, and a 64GB card already in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Elite 8 1CH if you want proven, premium front protection and full BlackVue app connectivity without the extra cost and install time of a rear camera. It's the smart entry point to the Elite Series for commuters, new cars and anyone upgrading from an older or generic dash cam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Elite-series camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-only simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant both directions covered? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-8-2ch-2k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 8 2CH\u003c\/a\u003e adds a matching 2K rear camera. Chasing maximum front detail? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-10-1ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 10 1CH\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to 4K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K Quad HD on a Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX675) sensor — a clear step up from 1080p\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR plus 0.03 Lux Ultra Low-Light Boost for footage in near-total darkness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi 5 and dual-band GPS (GPS + GLONASS) built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64GB BlackVue microSD and hardwire kit included — supports up to 1TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Saving parking mode draws under 1mA — over 12 months with the B-130A battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupercapacitor design — heat-safe for Australian summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-only — for rear-end and car-park coverage choose the 2CH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo screen — footage is reviewed in the BlackVue app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud features need the optional CM100GLTE module (BYO SIM) or a Wi-Fi hotspot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParking mode requires the included hardwire kit (or a battery pack) to be connected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA car pulls out in front of you at dusk and insists you were speeding — the 2K clip reads their plate and shows your speed via GPS. In an unlit car park at night, the 0.03 Lux boost keeps detail where ordinary cameras record black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSTARVIS 2 with HDR and 0.03 Lux night boost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX675) sensor pairs HDR exposure balancing with an Ultra Low-Light Boost that lifts sensitivity as light falls towards 0.03 Lux — underground car parks, unlit side streets and country roads stay readable, which is exactly where budget cameras give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal parking protection, three ways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree parking modes cover every situation: \u003cstrong\u003eMotion Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e records full one-minute buffered clips whenever something moves near the car; \u003cstrong\u003eTimelapse\u003c\/strong\u003e condenses 30 real-world minutes into every one-minute file for long stays; and \u003cstrong\u003ePower Saving\u003c\/strong\u003e drops the camera below 1mA — so low it can stand guard for \u003cstrong\u003eover 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e when paired with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-b-130a-ultra-battery-pack\"\u003eB-130A Ultra Battery\u003c\/a\u003e, waking in under a second on impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackVue Cloud, Wi-Fi 5 and GPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi 5 connects the BlackVue app for instant playback and downloads without touching the card. Add the optional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-cm100glte-4g-lte-module\"\u003eCM100GLTE LTE module\u003c\/a\u003e or a hotspot for remote live view, push alerts and GPS tracking from anywhere. Dual-band GPS (GPS + GLONASS) stamps speed and location onto every clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA supercapacitor replaces the lithium battery found in cheaper cameras for reliable operation through hot summers, in BlackVue's discreet cylinder that disappears behind the mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwire kit (included — unlocks parking mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e wires into your fuse box with a voltage cut-off that protects the car battery. We recommend a qualified auto electrician for fuse-box work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBD-II cable (easy DIY parking mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e the optional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-obd-ii-power-cable-boc-300\"\u003eBlackVue OBD-II Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e plugs straight into the OBD port — no fuse-box wiring. Not suitable for some EVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-130A Ultra Battery (best for EVs and long stays):\u003c\/strong\u003e powers parking mode independently — over 12 months of Power Saving protection with zero drain on the car battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-acc\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-130A Ultra Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 12 months of Power Saving parking protection, zero battery drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flag\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-endurance microSD (128GB+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore history; 64GB is included to get you started\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM100GLTE LTE module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackVue Cloud anywhere with mobile coverage (BYO SIM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPL-2 filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuts windscreen glare and dashboard reflections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecording time by card size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-rec\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emicroSD size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. continuous recording\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~11 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~22 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~44 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~88 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~176 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\"\u003eRecording times are estimates only. Real-world figures vary with resolution, bitrate, the number of channels recording, how often parking mode is triggered and your settings. Footage loops (oldest overwritten first) unless saved or protected. Use a high-endurance microSD card rated for continuous recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K Quad HD 2560×1440 @ 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony STARVIS 2 (IMX675)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDR + 0.03 Lux Ultra Low-Light Boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4\/5GHz); BlackVue Cloud via optional CM100GLTE or hotspot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in dual-band (GPS + GLONASS) speed and location stamping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParking modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion Detection (buffered), Timelapse (1fps), Power Saving (under 1mA, wakes in under 1s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended parking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 12 months with B-130A Ultra Battery (Power Saving); ~16 hours Motion\/Timelapse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB BlackVue microSD included; supports up to 1TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12\/24V; supercapacitor (no lithium battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year Australian warranty (BlackVue Australia registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElite 8 front camera, 64GB BlackVue microSD card, BlackVue hardwire kit, cable clips, spare 3M mounting tape, alcohol pad, pry tool and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 2K really better than 1080p?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, visibly — 2K Quad HD carries nearly double the pixels of Full HD, which is the difference between reading a plate and guessing it, especially at distance or night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow good is it at night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the Elite 8's party trick: HDR balances headlight glare while the 0.03 Lux Ultra Low-Light Boost lifts sensitivity in near-total darkness — unlit streets and basement car parks stay usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it really watch my car for 12 months?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Power Saving parking mode the camera draws under 1mA and wakes in under a second on impact — paired with the B-130A Ultra Battery, that translates to over 12 months of stand-by protection between drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a subscription?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Wi-Fi, GPS, recording and parking modes all work with no ongoing costs. Cloud features are optional, via the CM100GLTE module (your own SIM) or a hotspot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need an account to use the BlackVue app?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the current BlackVue app uses a free account, and first-time setup needs an internet connection. After that you can connect to the camera directly over Wi-Fi, and your account includes 1GB of free BlackVue Cloud storage for backed-up clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs my footage private?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Footage records to the microSD card in the camera and the camera is private by default — sharing features such as Live Broadcast stay off unless you deliberately enable them, and any Cloud features are tied to your own account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I add a rear camera later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elite 8 1CH is sold as a front-only kit — if you want front and rear, the Elite 8 2CH is the better buy from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free \u003cstrong\u003eBlackVue App\u003c\/strong\u003e (iOS and Android) handles setup, playback, downloads and cloud features over dual-band Wi-Fi 5. Ask our team for the latest manual and firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch it in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BlackVue videos — an Elite 8 overview, real-world detail and installation. New owner? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-set-up-blackvue-dash-cam\"\u003estep-by-step BlackVue setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e includes two full walkthrough videos covering unboxing, app pairing and fine-tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KW3PIpeHA8Q\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE 8 Overview\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eELITE 8 overview — the range explained and who it suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UtxrlXktTWg\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE 8 — Redefined Clarity, Dual HDR\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRedefined clarity and Dual HDR — a look at Elite 8 image quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2h1ZGRPv_Co\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE 8 Firmware — Night Vision \u0026amp; Plate Capture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eFirmware night vision and number-plate capture in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DTn6ETMbSsY\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE Front Camera Installation\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eFront camera installation walkthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from The Dash Cam Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-why\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine BlackVue stock with a \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Australian warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (register with BlackVue Australia after purchase), plus your full rights under Australian Consumer Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Express Post\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-cta\"\u003eAdd the BlackVue Elite 8 1CH to your cart for same-day dispatch, or compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-8-2ch-2k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 8 2CH\u003c\/a\u003e, browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blackvue\"\u003eBlackVue dash cams\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003etalk to our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"BlackVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106460725291,"sku":"BV-ELITE8-1CH","price":569.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5814\/3019\/files\/elite8_1ch_03.png?v=1784023866","url":"https:\/\/dashcamco.com.au\/products\/blackvue-elite-8-1ch-2k-dash-cam","provider":"The Dash Cam Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}