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

IrishZeus wrote: »

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

Thanks. Are you using Android or iPhone? Are your tracks showing correctly?

IrishZeus wrote: »

Android - Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Tracks are showing clearly but only the "captured" tracks when I hit the button (photo + 11 second clip).

What issues are you having?

Tracks seem to be in Germany. Trying to figure out from shape of track if they are mine.
When you view the track on phone as you are driving, does it show the track or just blue dot around where track started.
What Version is your app? I was in contact with ddPai, sent screenshot of my app version and they said I need to download the new version.

Not in the market to buy myself now but have been following this thread just to see what's new on the market. Was on amazon and this was suggested to me: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EY1JIUI/ref=s9_simh_gw_g107_i8_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-3&pf_rd_r=00BXPTM06TVD6WN1VBHP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=26de8ef0-2ad7-412c-8634-6cd03b7b73e2&pf_rd_i=desktop

I though it looked like a good deal, blackvue style design, seems to have a lot of features, great reviews and a very affordable price. Only thing missing comparing to the mini 0800 series is a display really?

Patww79 wrote: »

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The anti-reflection is probably just a polarised filter.

They do work very good, but significantly reduce the amount of light that goes through.

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Hi there new to the thread has any one any recommendations for a good dash cam ?? Gonna get one after my crash 3 weeks ago the scumbag had no insurance and ran away from the scene leaving me in a heap in my car
thanks

IrishZeus wrote: »

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

Best quality pic i have ever seen from a dashcam. Considering its overcast the exposure is spot on and the sharpness is too. I can even read the number plate of that Audi which is amazing considering its side on to the camera.Would you mind telling us who you ordered it from thanks?

SHINKICKER wrote: »

Hi there new to the thread has any one any recommendations for a good dash cam ?? Gonna get one after my crash 3 weeks ago the scumbag had no insurance and ran away from the scene leaving me in a heap in my car
thanks

Overwhelmed with the suggestions from the thread on this question lads yiz are all sound .......................

OSI wrote: »

Mine stays in the car 24/7

Same here. TBH, the camera is cheap - i'd be more concerned about the replacement cost of window(s) that they'd put a brick through, and the inconvenience of that than the camera going missing.

If its of concern then try getting something on the more discreet side of the various options which are available, and be ready to black tape over branding or other markings which might increase its prominence.

Mine isn't hard wired and plugging in and out of the cigarette lighter is probably as much as I'd do. I'll consider hard wiring on next change of vehicle. If i were to mount and dismount the device every time I'd get into the car then it would get little use. Already, it needs to be something pretty special to motivate me to take in the memory card out of the thing and bring that indoors to download. I admire the determination of some of the posters around these parts that find segments of footage that are interesting enough along their travels and go to the effort of uploading. But this probably is dependent on what you are getting it for in the first place - entertainment value or evidence in case of accident or both.

Also, if you are going to leave it in parking mode then it will obviously be a must do.

chewed wrote: »

General question here....

Does everyone completely remove their dashcams from the car when you're not using the car? Do you completely remove the sucker and other components. I'm interested in getting one, but the thoughts of having to dismantle every evening or whenever I'm parked in town, puts me off.

See the DDPai in my link above - the camera section is attached via magnet so very easily removed. No need to remove the mount/suction pad at all. Very handy feature.

EDIT: Go directly to 7.15 on this review to see what I mean:

IrishZeus wrote: »

Hopefully no issues with posting an Ebay link here - please remove if there is.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282015294735?euid=f50465721af441ad8190ff181a9f79bf&bu=42983312332&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu

Ordered in from Hong Kong and it was seized by customs. Total charge of about €35 for release, including postage. So all in all, it cost me about €160.

Would highly recommend based on experience with it to date.

Thanks IrishZeus placed my order just now.

SHINKICKER wrote: »

Overwhelmed with the suggestions from the thread on this question lads yiz are all sound .......................

Absolutely snowed under with all the suggestions all week lads on a decent dash cam to purchase !!!!!