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

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  • #1742
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭rizzee


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-e60-nct-11-2017-fully-serviced/12593678


  • #1743
    n1ck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,084 ✭✭✭n1ck


    Selling my girlfriend's 06 Peugeot 307.

    http://www.adverts.ie/car/peugeot/307/2006-peugeot-307-sx-1-4-5dr/10545184

    Z8zKaiA.png


  • #1744
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,835 ✭✭✭phill106


    I see the nextbase 302g deluxe http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-302g-deluxe is in halfords at 96 with a free accessory pack http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/nextbase-dash-cam-go-pack

    Been thinking of getting one for a while, is that a good enough deal?


  • #1745
    AndyBoBandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,180 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    phill106 wrote: »
    I see the nextbase 302g deluxe http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-302g-deluxe is in halfords at 96 with a free accessory pack http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/nextbase-dash-cam-go-pack

    Been thinking of getting one for a while, is that a good enough deal?

    an 8 GB card wouldn't be worth the plastic its embedded in my opinion for a dash cam, you'd want a minimum 32GB card. also, the case for the dash cam?? really? all my cams are installed, and left there indefinitely, the idea of a case to store it in is a bit pointless for me (and I'm guessing 99% of others).

    So whether the camera is good or not, don't have your head turned by a FREE accessory pack, which to me just looks like a gimmick to push sales.


  • #1746
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,835 ✭✭✭phill106


    Thanks for the info, ill keep looking around!
    Something under 100 mark, doesnt need to record in cabin or behind. If it is not ginormous, all the better.


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  • #1747
    pajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,576 ✭✭✭pajor


    There's a Dealz like shop here and for the past week they've had a dashcam for €10. Can't tell if it's the bargain of the century or a waste of €10.
    compact 720P HD camera, built-in battery, microphone and speaker, adjustable recording timer, 2.4 inch LCD screen, automatic recording mode, 4x digital zoom

    http://www.action.nl/dymond-dashboard-camera


  • #1748
    duffman3833
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭duffman3833


    phill106 wrote: »
    I see the nextbase 302g deluxe http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-302g-deluxe is in halfords at 96 with a free accessory pack http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/nextbase-dash-cam-go-pack

    Been thinking of getting one for a while, is that a good enough deal?
    Add your reply here.

    I got one of these on sale. The quality isn't the best even tho it claims 1080p. I'm on hunt for new 1 now because quality just isn't good enough


  • #1749
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,835 ✭✭✭phill106


    duffman3833 wrote: »
    Add your reply here.

    I got one of these on sale. The quality isn't the best even tho it claims 1080p. I'm on hunt for new 1 now because quality just isn't good enough

    must be very poor if you are already looking to replace it?


  • #1750
    neilthefunkeone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭neilthefunkeone


    Hi All, Selling my 2004 Nissan 350Z.

    http://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/350-z/nissan-350z-3-5-v6-2004/10732906

    vidzc4.jpg


  • #1751
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    I haven't had a dashcam in over a month due to my battery going kaput. So I'm looking at this xiaomi yi which seems alright for the money. Where did most order it from? just worried about ordering from that site and being stung with additional customs charges.


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  • #1752
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    Has anyone had any problems with the Mini 0806 vibrating in its mount? My coal burner seems to make the dashcam vibrate in the mount at around 1000-1100 RPM and it's annoying as hell in traffic.

    Any fixes besides hot gluing the camera in the mount? :rolleyes:


  • #1753
    AndyBoBandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,180 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    shietpilot wrote: »
    Has anyone had any problems with the Mini 0806 vibrating in its mount? My coal burner seems to make the dashcam vibrate in the mount at around 1000-1100 RPM and it's annoying as hell in traffic.

    Any fixes besides hot gluing the camera in the mount? :rolleyes:

    I've never had this issue, I've only ever installed/removed it from its base about 4/5 times maybe!! I always try to keep it to a minimum as I'd imaging constantly removing/inserting it will loosen the connection.

    how about putting a little bit of paper it at each side (ensuring you're not covering the contacts), to maybe thicken up the male part of the mount?


  • #1754
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    I've never had this issue, I've only ever installed/removed it from its base about 4/5 times maybe!! I always try to keep it to a minimum as I'd imaging constantly removing/inserting it will loosen the connection.

    how about putting a little bit of paper it at each side (ensuring you're not covering the contacts), to maybe thicken up the male part of the mount?

    I've removed it from the mount every time I've had to get footage. I guess I can try and thicken it up a bit with some electrical tape maybe instead of paper.


  • #1755
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #1756
    AndyBoBandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,180 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Just remove the SD card from the camera!!

    Isn't that what everyone else does??


  • #1757
    AndyBoBandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,180 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    shietpilot wrote: »
    I've removed it from the mount every time I've had to get footage. I guess I can try and thicken it up a bit with some electrical tape maybe instead of paper.

    Just remove the card, not the camera!!

    Use the bottom sd card slot and it's easy to remove the card only!


  • #1758
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #1759
    AndyBoBandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,180 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I don't just push on the card to remove it though, I'll hold the camera steady in its position then press the card.

    Same with my 0801 though I'd remove that card a lot less as it's the rear facing camera.


  • #1760
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    Put a new dash cam in our '06 Audi A4. Problem is the cigarette lighter port stays on constant, even when the key is out. Therefore dash cam will never turn off. Any ideas? Don't want it killing the battery on the car.


  • #1761
    AndyBoBandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,180 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    gutteruu wrote: »
    Put a new dash cam in our '06 Audi A4. Problem is the cigarette lighter port stays on constant, even when the key is out. Therefore dash cam will never turn off. Any ideas? Don't want it killing the battery on the car.

    I currently have a 151 BMW 3 series rental car that does that, and it's a pain in the hoop, my own 06 3 Series is powered on/off with the ignition.

    Maybe a good auto electrician could change the cig lighter to go on/off with the ignition?


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  • #1762
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    This post has been deleted.


  • #1763
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    Just remove the card, not the camera!!

    Use the bottom sd card slot and it's easy to remove the card only!

    Sorted it with some electrical tape. If I remove it again the tape falls off because there's so much pressure from it so I'll leave it in and take out the card instead :)


  • #1764
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    Patww79 wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    Was hoping for a magic solution but was thinking that. Maybe if use some of those scotsblock things into the light of the glove box? Not sure where its easiest to the find a switched live.


  • #1765
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    OSI wrote: »
    Just buy an "add-a-circuit" piggyback fuse holder and find a switched fuse, works perfectly, easy to fit and easy to remove.

    Perfect. Thanks! Negative to the car body?


  • #1766
    TheBody
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,644 ✭✭✭TheBody


    gutteruu wrote: »
    Perfect. Thanks! Negative to the car body?

    This is what I did to install my one.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...php?p=97649372


  • #1767
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,854 ✭✭✭54and56


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm new to dashcams but handy enough with consumer tech, phones etc.

    I'm about to purchase a 2013 VW Touareg and I'd like to install a discreetly wired dashcam with the following attributes:-

    Do you only need a frontfacing camera or also cabin view? - Front facing only. Rear facing would be a nice to have but not essential.

    Budget? - Flexible. I'm going to have the car for 5-6 years so looking for a good performer which will last. Always looking for good value for money though.

    Start automatically with engine or always-on? I think always on. I reverse into my parking space at home at night so the camera would be facing the entrance and could act as a useful CCTV camera at night.

    Removable? Not sure.

    Wi-Fi - Yes. Where I park at night it would be within range of my home Wi-Fi so I like the idea that I could access it over the network, review the last 24 hours (or whatever time period is normally kept on a continuous loop) and select any footage I wanted uploaded to Dropbox or other online storage.

    I'm looking for a) help to identify the right unit to purchase and b) a recommendation for where I can get it professionally installed. (I'm based in the Stillorgan/Sandyford area)

    Cheers.

    ^^^ No suggestions? Am I in the wrong forum?


  • #1768
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    ^^^ No suggestions? Am I in the wrong forum?

    http://www.aliexpress.com/af/dash-cam.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.28.5QSW6M&site=glo&SearchText=dash+cam&g=y&CatId=100006171&initiative_id=AS_20160619125630&isAffiliate=y&shipCountry=ie&pvId=200000202-201447094&isrefine=y


  • #1769
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Lads any suggestions for video editing software?


  • #1770
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,242 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Virtualdub, Avidemux, windows movie maker.


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  • #1771
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    windows movie maker is all i needed, thanks!


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