Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

TheBody

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Chances are as well that the last clip of any journey could be the most crucial clip the camera ever records, as chances are in an accident situation, if the power isn't already cut off from any sort of impact, the natural tendency might be to switch the engine off while out inspecting damage or exchanging info!

That's exactly it. Time will tell if the replacement batteries I bought are any good. I'll just have to keep an eye on it.

TheBody

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

It seems my Nextbase 402G is doing the same thing, could you let me know how you get on with the replacement? Oh and if you have a link to the specific battery you bought?

Nate

As promised, here is the info you need. I ordered a 3.7volt 250mAh 502030 lithium polymer battery. I bought mine from user tesky12 on ebay but they seem to have closed for the Chinese new year! See:
http://stores.ebay.ie/tesky12

There are LOADS of other suppliers though. For example:
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/5pcs-3-7v-250mAh-502030-Li-polymere-Pile-rechargeable-pour-GPS-Lecteur-PSP/272406060156?hash=item3f6caa9c7c:g:0BoAAOSwzaJX-Rzl


I'll attach detailed instructions below on how to install the new battery. It's very easy. Only took around 10 mins.

Hope this helps you (and anybody else with a similar problem).

Nate--IRL--

Much obliged - I've a 502030 on the way for a grand total of €2.21

I love buying stuff from China for next to nothing, and getting free delivery

Many thanks for the Instructions - very comprehensive.

Nate

TheBody

Nate--IRL-- wrote: »

Much obliged - I've a 502030 on the way for a grand total of €2.21

I love buying stuff from China for next to nothing, and getting free delivery

Many thanks for the Instructions - very comprehensive.

Nate

I paid something similar. I ordered spares though.

Let us know how you get on when they arrive.

UsedToWait

I bought the Yi Dashcam some time ago, but recently got a polarised filter that some had recommended, in the hope it would cut down the quite noticeable reflection of the dash on the windscreen.

It hasn't worked tbh..

I'm wondering though, if this reflection might be due to how far the camera lens is from the windscreen.
Hard to explain, but he lad that fitted it did so quite high up, and the lens sits a couple of inches from the windscreen.
I'd have to move the dashcam mount lower to get closer to the screen.

Can anyone advise if this might sort it / if you've encountered similar?

joseywales

My 520d for sale

2 years NCT
7 months tax


https://www.adverts.ie/car/bmw/520/2012-bmw-5-series/14797159?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=AdCreated

grogi

UsedToWait wrote: »

I bought the Yi Dashcam some time ago, but recently got a polarised filter that some had recommended, in the hope it would cut down the quite noticeable reflection of the dash on the windscreen.

It hasn't worked tbh..

I'm wondering though, if this reflection might be due to how far the camera lens is from the windscreen.
Hard to explain, but he lad that fitted it did so quite high up, and the lens sits a couple of inches from the windscreen.
I'd have to move the dashcam mount lower to get closer to the screen.

Can anyone advise if this might sort it / if you've encountered similar?

I don't know what type of filter you got - you might need to rotate it 90*...

OldMrBrennan83

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UsedToWait

grogi wrote: »

I don't know what type of filter you got - you might need to rotate it 90*...

Thanks for that - wasn't aware, and the filter came with no instructions..

Just tried it there on lunch break, and instantly less reflection!

Will compare the commute vs yesterday's and see how they differ..

AndyBoBandy

Hold a polarising filter close to your eye like a monocle and look at a laptop or phone screen, then rotate the filter 90 degrees.

1 way you’ll see the screen clearly, 90 degrees rotated either side and the screen will go blank.

theoneeyedman

Looking for a 5v power supply to hardwire a cam.... Any recommendations?

UsedToWait

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Looking for a 5v power supply to hardwire a cam.... Any recommendations?

Is it an adaptor like this you need?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Duble-USB-Output-Power-Adapter-12V-To-5V-3A-15W-DC-DC-Converter-Module-Connector/262433315650?hash=item3d1a3e9b42:g:-V8AAOSwubRXNFeP

That's the one I got (maybe from a different seller)- works perfect, and a spare usb port and all

KNS

2008 Audi TTS for sale

Sad to see her go but need a family car. Will be putting up an ad in carzone, done deal, etc later. Finding it hard to put a price on it so going by the two on carzone atm.

PM if anyone has interest.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/audi/tt/2008-audi-tts-272-bhp-quattro/14819670

mad m

Selling our VW Golf Highline 141 1.4 ACT model, any questions then PM away.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-1-4-tsi-140bhp/18027215

tedpan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4

This looks interesting!

wex96

My Astra on Adverts. Thanks
http://www.adverts.ie/14832022

Mod update - price drop to 7500

cormie

That looks decent alright, but seems to be out of stock on amazon. I wonder has it been discontinued or just high demand?

Would putting something like a USB portable power pack between the 12v socket and the camera mean it can keep running after the engine is turned off I wonder?

tedpan

cormie wrote:

Would putting something like a USB portable power pack between the 12v socket and the camera mean it can keep running after the engine is turned off I wonder?

Yeah, I would hard wire the cam so it's always going. Definitely the downside of the cam that it doesn't do this by default. Still very interesting though!

johnny_adidas

My 2010 Ford Mondeo, Titanium X spec, just serviced. Very reliable & great option for anyone looking for a family car with a large boot.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/mondeo/2010-ford-mondeo-titanium-x-163bhp-huge-spec-list/14623641

alsiet2017

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

tedpan

alsiet2017 wrote:

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

Fitting costs 70-100
Blackvue cameras are great if you want a front and rear concealed setup that's hard wired into the car, price is dependent on the options you want.

cormie

tedpan wrote: »

Yeah, I would hard wire the cam so it's always going. Definitely the downside of the cam that it doesn't do this by default. Still very interesting though!

Well you'd get much more juice from a portable power pack than any in built battery so maybe just as well to do it using a portable power supply? Just as long as it would all work as expected and not run into complications? The power pack would need to be chargeable and charge at the same time is the only thing.

I have this one already: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01BSMK6GQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Would it do the trick? I bought it almost 2 years ago so maybe there's some better on the market now though.

AndyBoBandy

alsiet2017 wrote: »

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

The DDPai mini2 is very discreet, and so far mine seems to be working quite well.

Pique

alsiet2017 wrote: »

Thinking about buying a dashcam. But I want it to be non instrusive and as hidden as possible in the car. In keeping with the nice interior. Car is Audi A4 2015. Any recommendations ? And how much would a standard enough one cost with fitting ?

The 'Wedge' (Viofo A119) is about as non-intrusive as you can get, IMO. I have the older A118 in the wife's car and you just don't see it if you mount it behind the rear-view mirror. It's also practically invisible from outside.

Rattlehead_ie

Has anyone used the Halfords cam fitting. Id really like to get a proper hiddem hardwired into car installation done and just looking for options.

Pique

Just a heads up on Micro SD cards for dash cams.

Sandisk do not honour warranties on their cards if used in Dash Cams apparently. I had a Sandisk Extreme which died within a couple of months of being used in a dashcam. They're not supposed to be used for constant write/overwrite for hours at a time on a daily basis.
They have released a High Endurance version specifically for dash cams. Argos have them here

by8auj6csd3ioq

Hardwiring aa nextbase 112. Beside fusebox there is a metal bracket .I think it is the bracket the fusebox in attached to. Can i get a nut bolt and connect the black wire spade connector there. It says connect to vehicle body work, is that considered pat of the body work?

you can see it at 16 seconds here when he zooms in on fusebox pointing to left with hole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmmqZ7o-72I
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Thanks

by8auj6csd3ioq

Has anyone used the Halfords cam fitting. Id really like to get a proper hiddem hardwired into car installation done and just looking for options.

i am doing with nextbase 112. will be pretty easy i would say.Edit. Finding that when i try to install the piggy back part into the fuse box, the fuse is at right angles and hitting off the top of the fuse beside it. has anyone had this?

Enigma IE

Selling the wife's 2008 Golf, no requirement for a second car.

http://www.adverts.ie/14837308

tc20

'02 Astra estate automatic.
fresh NCT 'til 02/19, taxed 'til 05/18
144,500 miles
only 1 owner prior to me
TB & WP done @ 131k miles
well kept, regularly serviced etc.
asking 800 on the ad, but open to offers

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-opel-astra-1-4-auto-nct-02-19/18075028