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

OU812 wrote: »

Did that €35 include the hardwire kit?

No, €35 is for fitting, h/w kit was €24.

Lads, speed stamp (putting the speed on the video file) on or off, what's the preference?

OU812 wrote: »

Lads, speed stamp (putting the speed on the video file) on or off, what's the preference?

On. It cannot be used as an evidence of actual speed, but is still an indication if you were accelerating or slowing down.

h3000 wrote: »

I have a Mini 0806 which gives me the option to record GPS/Speed data but not to stamp it on the video. This way if I need the data it's there and available but if I'd prefer not to divulge it I "don't" have it.

Have you a link to the one you bought. An awful lot of fakes of them out there. Need to replace my 0801. Although I need better night footage for winter time

My Gearbest Mini 0806 is about 16 months old and going in the blink, I'm regularly looking for a clip only to fine whole chunks of time missing.

My 0801 in the rear still performs flawlessly.

In summary, I'm on the hunt for a cam to replace my 0806.

AndyBoBandy wrote:

My Gearbest Mini 0806 is about 16 months old and going in the blink, I'm regularly looking for a clip only to fine whole chunks of time missing.

Mine was missing chunks too because it was set on motion sensor .

I changed settings to always record and now it works perfect

Good thread. As it goes back to 2012, which technologically is probably a generation ago, I've a few questions.

1) In 2016 what's the best two-channel camera system (i.e. one that will record if somebody hits you from the back as well as the front?) I really don't want leads all over the place so would prefer if the camera is in a single place, rather than two separate cameras.

2) I'd prefer to have the camera inauspiciously located in my car all the time like the eflow toll device is. Is there a camera that I could leave there without attracting the attention of a car thief? Or are most of you taking it out with you when you leave the car? Is suction or non-suction the best way to stick it?


3) Is wifi enabled a must for a dashcam in 2016?

4) Would I be better off buying it online or would dropping down to Halford's in the morning be just as cheap? (I'd be willing to pay them to install it)

JamboMac wrote: »

Here's a bit of question coming back from kilkenny yesterday and a speed van around abouts on the m50 and noticed that my cameras video seems to lag and then skip past the part of the van do you think the radio waves or whatever they use interfered with the camera?

Won't have any effect what so ever.

gaiscioch wrote: »

Good thread. As it goes back to 2012, which technologically is probably a generation ago, I've a few questions.

1) In 2016 what's the best two-channel camera system (i.e. one that will record if somebody hits you from the back as well as the front?) I really don't want leads all over the place so would prefer if the camera is in a single place, rather than two separate cameras.

2) I'd prefer to have the camera inauspiciously located in my car all the time like the eflow toll device is. Is there a camera that I could leave there without attracting the attention of a car thief? Or are most of you taking it out with you when you leave the car? Is suction or non-suction the best way to stick it?


3) Is wifi enabled a must for a dashcam in 2016?

4) Would I be better off buying it online or would dropping down to Halford's in the morning be just as cheap? (I'd be willing to pay them to install it)

There's a Nextbase front/rear cam that records side by side. Not sure if it has the quick release that the 312 has though. That's a doddle to clip in and out and there's a blanking plate for the contacts.

Next step up on 2 channel is Blackvue or Roadhawk but they are pricey.

Halfords click and collect is usually 20 or so cheaper than picking up off the shelf.

Only problem I found with the Nextbase is that the park mode is too sensitive so door closing started recording, when power comes on it doesnt keep recording when driving, just turns off. I turned park mode off.

Selling my Passat, hate do it do but i need more space. Anyway open to offers and want it sold so i get the pain over with:(

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volkswagen/passat/rare-volkswagen-passat-2008-estate-170-bhp-dsg/10995090

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How about this (with a 64GB card), or would it be easily robbed?

Blackvue DR650GW-2CH Wi-Fi Front and Rear Car Camera

Jomcc wrote: »

Wondering if you got this set up. Received mine last week...........after it ending up in customs in Dublin :mad:. Having some problems with the App. Just wondering how you got on.

Yes, got it set up. No major issues at all to be honest - found it very easy to setup and install. Have hidden the wires away around the windscreen and down by the drivers door. No issue linking it to the app - its automatically downloading all photos and associated clips for me to my phone.

Example video - nothing exciting, just an example for quality when set to 1080p. Great parking by the Audi