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

Max Power

Can anyone recommend me one?

Are they easy to install?

Mod note - this technical thread is for three things only:
acquirement, installation and operation of dash cams.
Do not post your dash videos or argue over small stuff.

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Hal1

It's only 25fps which is cack. I'd get a nextbase or one of those xiami's much better specs and wifi connectivity for easy access to your files.

JamboMac

Looks like a pretty good deal, delivery is €20.

http://www.kamera-express.nl/product/12205040/blackvue-dr3500-fhd-32gb-dashboard-camera/?utm_source=NBwk27Corel&utm_medium=Mailplus&utm_campaign=NBwk27Corel

Cortina_MK_IV

Would you not be better off getting it on Amazon for €155 then Parcel Motel to deliver? BlackVue DR3500-FHD (16GB)

JamboMac

I'm not buying one, I already have Mio mivue 538. I was just posting coz it looked like a good deal depends on which one comes with the wifi and the gps because supposedly they are not standard on these cameras.

dogmatix

Is it possible to get a wire-free dashcam (one that has an internal battery and has no connection with the cars electrical system). I have a nextbase 202 but I hate the look of the wires on the floor of the passenger footwell – I’m a bit ocd about internal neatness/orderliness in the car. I like the 202 as it is small and can be easily removed from the suction cup holder.

For me then, a nextbase 202 or similar but I would assume it would be larger because it has an internal battery. I could live with that.

(I did try searching this forum for an answer using such search terms as “wire free”, “cordless”, “battery operated” but nothing jumped out at me).

Cortina_MK_IV

I have that dashcam and had Halford's do it. Can't see any wiring, in fact it is so much out of sight out of mind, my biggest problem is forgetting it's there when I'm singing or worse talking to myself.

TheBody

dogmatix wrote: »

Is it possible to get a wire-free dashcam (one that has an internal battery and has no connection with the cars electrical system). I have a nextbase 202 but I hate the look of the wires on the floor of the passenger footwell – I’m a bit ocd about internal neatness/orderliness in the car. I like the 202 as it is small and can be easily removed from the suction cup holder.

For me then, a nextbase 202 or similar but I would assume it would be larger because it has an internal battery. I could live with that.

(I did try searching this forum for an answer using such search terms as “wire free”, “cordless”, “battery operated” but nothing jumped out at me).

Just get it hardwired into your car. No wires to be seen anywhere. Places like Halfords will do it for you but it's easy enough to do yourself. Half an hours work.

Cortina_MK_IV

OU812 wrote: »

Any opinions on this from Lidl (11th July)

http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?action=showDetail&id=42293

Just noticed the UK Lidl charge £29.99 for that or €36. I'd be feeling a bit pee'd off if I'd paid €60 here for it.

Lidl UK

jharr100

http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus-c-max/2005-ford-focus-c-max/10950206

Selling for the Mrs,

No inside shots yet,
valet booked!

_Brian

Clean reasonable milage (222K km's) Nissan X-Trail, 2006, 2.2 Diesel.
Taxed 09-16
Tested 01-17
Just Serviced
2 New Tyres
Stamped Service History
€3250, ono

Glenalla

Hi
Does anyone know if these are any good?
Thanks
http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=6045400

GvidoR

Not much of an offer since they're €20 at EuroGiant all the time. It's OK but wouldn't recommend.

Here's my footage:

Alanstrainor

Glenalla wrote: »

Hi
Does anyone know if these are any good?
Thanks
http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=6045400

That dashcam never cost €50 like the ad suggests. You can buy them on Chinese sites for around 15/20. I'd avoid it tbh, there's already been people on boards who have been crashed into and caught out because their crappy dashcam wasn't able to pick up the reg plate.

Kintarō Hattori

Hmnn I've been thinking about one of these for a while so would appreciate some feedback.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/151071891306?clk_rvr_id=1068559907181&rmvSB=true

The Mobius is very well reviewed and inexpensive. The cons however are that it has no screen and I wouldn't be able to hardwire it into the cars electrical system.

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/transcend-drivepro-200-dash-cam

The Transcend is a large unit so I'd probably have to unclip it when leaving the car. Would Halfords wire it into the car for me or is there a charge for that?

Any recommendations for a small unit that I could leave plugged in and which a retailer or someone else could install?

Many thanks.

OldMrBrennan83

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h3000

This thing is getting good reviews http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2016/6/23/dashcam-review-ddpai-m6-is-the-best-mini-cam-ive-used.html

OldMrBrennan83

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IrishZeus

h3000 wrote: »

This thing is getting good reviews http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2016/6/23/dashcam-review-ddpai-m6-is-the-best-mini-cam-ive-used.html

I ordered one of these last week and unfortuantely has just been sent to customs in Portlaoise. Will post a few vids when I can get my hands on it.

PS: Anyone know how/where to contact them to get the process started? The tracking service says "item sent to customs" - from the mail centre in Dublin 12, yesterday. So should be received in customs today.

OldMrBrennan83

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huggs2

Patww79 wrote: »

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boblov-M6-Plus-Recording-Snapshot/dp/B01ESY0XQ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469790888&sr=8-1&keywords=ddpai+m6+plus

Amazon UK have it for about €120 minus the card Plus Parcel motel should set you back approx. €124 all in.No customs involvement.

Redtop

http://www.adverts.ie/car/jaguar/other-jaguar/2009-jaguar-xj/10986717

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2.7 Turbo Diesel V6.
Jaguar Main Dealer FSH.
Updated model with lightweight Aluminium body.

All the bells & whistles including Bluetooth, Sat Nav, Cruise Control,
Traction Control, Cream Leather Electric Heated Seats, Climate Control,
CD Changer, Wood Finish, Rain Sensors, Light Sensors.

Irish Car from new with a clean history.
2 previous owners.

Hal1

Just a quick clip showing some footage of my vantrue n1. If it gets techmoan's seal of approval that's good enough for me

.

The video quality has suffered due to software compression.

Specs:

Vantrue N1 has very good daytime videos and night videos are decent as well.

Audio is clear without distortion.

Parking monitor works good with power supply.
Mount has charging port so it can be taken out of the vehicle without messing with cable.

Car charger has additional USB port so it allows another gadget to plug in.

It hangs from the mount so it's not very didscrete but it's pretty small in size and mostly black color so that helps.

Loop times are 1, 2 or 5 minutes so the standard 3 minute is not an option.

Main Features:
1080P HD (+HDR), 1.5" LCD Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with one press Parking Monitor, 170° Wide Angle, G-Sensor & Dual Car Charger.
18 months warranty.

josip

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Hmnn I've been thinking about one of these for a while so would appreciate some feedback.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/151071891306?clk_rvr_id=1068559907181&rmvSB=true

The Mobius is very well reviewed and inexpensive. The cons however are that it has no screen and I wouldn't be able to hardwire it into the cars electrical system.

...

Any recommendations for a small unit that I could leave plugged in and which a retailer or someone else could install?

Many thanks.

I've had the mobius 2 years and I'm very happy with it.

Daytime is good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQBSLzo74ss

Nighttime is adequate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChnYQ4ibQeA

Hardwiring it to the car was straightforward but not trivial
I got a "DC to DC Converter 12V 24V 8-24V Step down to 5V mini USB Power Supply 1.5A MAX" for €3 and an "Add A Circuit Fuse Tap Piggy-Back Standard Blade Fuse Holder ATO ATC 12v 24V" from ebay.

If you supply the parts I doubt if a mechanic would charge more than €20 for the 15 mins work

shietpilot

I'm considering moving the Mini 0806 to the rear and getting maybe a newer Mini series camera for the front. I could get a cheap dashcam for the rear but I like the small size of the Mini series cams. Not too sure $:\$

huggs2

In case your interested, the mobius 2 has just been released.

http://www.mobius-cam.com/en/mobius-2-action-camera-c-20/mobius-2-1080p-60fps-hd-action-cam-set-p-138

MurfM3

Can someone recommend a simple to install, simple to use Dashcam. Dont mind the price once it a decent one and will last a few years. Want something that doesn't look ugly and doesn't have a million cables. Being installed in a 162 Landcruiser.

Ive searched amazon/ebay but haven't a clue when it starts to get tekkie with GB and 25frames and stuff.

TIA

OU812

Picked up a nextbase 312GW earlier in Halfords. It's currently reduced to €108. Have it charging up (clock battery) ready for use tomorrow.

Picked up the nextbase because you can get a secondary mount for it for the other car, which I'll get next month or so.

Cortina_MK_IV

MurfM3 wrote: »

Can someone recommend a simple to install, simple to use Dashcam. Dont mind the price once it a decent one and will last a few years. Want something that doesn't look ugly and doesn't have a million cables. Being installed in a 162 Landcruiser. Ive searched amazon/ebay but haven't a clue when it starts to get tekkie with GB and 25frames and stuff.

TIA

Have a look through these: Halford’s Dashcams

I have a Nextbase 202 and paid €35 to have it installed/hard wired. Recommend the service for a tidy fit with no cables hanging out and on and off with ignition.

shietpilot

huggs2 wrote: »

In case your interested, the mobius 2 has just been released.

http://www.mobius-cam.com/en/mobius-2-action-camera-c-20/mobius-2-1080p-60fps-hd-action-cam-set-p-138

Interesting option. Looks like the newer Mini series cameras aren't even as good as the Mini 0806 or older apparently.

OU812

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Have a look through these: Halford’s Dashcams

I have a Nextbase 202 and paid €35 to have it installed/hard wired. Recommend the service for a tidy fit with no cables hanging out and on and off with ignition.

Did that €35 include the hardwire kit?