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

Gumbo · 07-12-2016 12:11PM

dfeo wrote: »

Again, allow me to apologise for snapping. I thought you misread my post ... but it was I who misread yours :P The ironing is delicious. It just seems strange to me that the videos are such high space !!

I dismounted the camera there and lowered the "resolution" and changed the zoom slightly. Hopefully that'll fix it.

Not really fixing the issue. You may need the extra resolution if something happens. Buy a 16 or 32gb card at the very least.

07-12-2016 05:24PM

where have people been buying the ddpai from? Amazon or better deals to be had from china?

barneygumble99 · 07-12-2016 08:59PM

Got this in the post today from amazon. Ordered it Friday night. Seller was Wankaku, winpal electronics, Hong Kong

OldMrBrennan83 · 08-12-2016 09:16AM

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IrishZeus · 08-12-2016 10:06AM

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I've always been able to access my recordings on the Android app.

OldMrBrennan83 · 08-12-2016 10:09AM

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IrishZeus · 08-12-2016 10:50AM

Patww79 wrote: »

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Worked from day one for me.

grogi · 08-12-2016 11:10AM

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Had no issues... Just put the phone in horizontal orientation.

JKerova1 · 10-12-2016 10:01PM

jimbis · 11-12-2016 12:40AM

Sorry for asking this question as I'm sure it's been asked a million times but I but I'm not up to date on what available out there these days.
I've had an Eprance g1w for the past two years (€60 including 32gb card from amazon). Really happy with it and was thinking of getting one for the missus.
Is there anything else around that price range that has came out since I bought mine.
I'd be happy buying another g1w but thought I'd ask in here first if there has been anything better released.

Thanks

hunkydory1 · 11-12-2016 03:17PM

polan · 17-12-2016 03:08AM

Nice little runaround, asking 500, will sell to a Boards member for 400

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volkswagen/golf/1999-volkswagen-golf-comfortline-1-6-8v/11673344

AndyBoBandy · 18-12-2016 07:04PM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Anybody else's latest update for the DDpai M6 make the intro chime sound all crap and distorted?

I haven't done any updates since o got it, but the intro has always been distorted for me!!

Mister Jingles · 19-12-2016 01:18AM

Looking to pick up a dash cam over the xmas and have my eye on the Nextbase range, the 312 and 402 to be specific each priced at €94 and €119 in halfords. Reviews on the halford website seem to rate them highly enough but i thought id check here.

Was also looking at the Xiaomi Yi but i remember reading here months back about no English language setting ?

Is there anything else decent or better out there for around the 100 quid mark that i should look into ?

Main criteria is that it has good picture quality and not overly complicated to use.

Kamili · 19-12-2016 09:26AM

They've since released an international version of the Xiaomi Yi which is an English version, so if you do buy, make sure its that one. You can also download an app to connect to it via WiFi to download any videos, and the supports English too.

54and56 · 19-12-2016 01:46PM

Anyone get a polariser lens for their DDpai M6 Plus and if so can you link to it please?

Mister Jingles · 22-12-2016 12:45AM

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Looking to pick up a dash cam over the xmas and have my eye on the Nextbase range, the 312 and 402 to be specific each priced at €94 and €119 in halfords. Reviews on the halford website seem to rate them highly enough but i thought id check here.

Was also looking at the Xiaomi Yi but i remember reading here months back about no English language setting ?

Is there anything else decent or better out there for around the 100 quid mark that i should look into ?

Main criteria is that it has good picture quality and not overly complicated to use.

Bump

Cortina_MK_IV · 22-12-2016 12:52AM

I've a Nextbase and I am very happy with it. My only gripe with it was card access that is at the top but I'm not removing it on a daily basis anyway. I see even on the entry level models they have changed it to left side access. If buying again I'd get the Nextbase Duo model (below) to have forward and rear facing cameras.

amdaley28 · 22-12-2016 01:48AM

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Looking to pick up a dash cam over the xmas and have my eye on the Nextbase range, the 312 and 402 to be specific each priced at €94 and €119 in halfords. Reviews on the halford website seem to rate them highly enough but i thought id check here.

Was also looking at the Xiaomi Yi but i remember reading here months back about no English language setting ?

Is there anything else decent or better out there for around the 100 quid mark that i should look into ?

Main criteria is that it has good picture quality and not overly complicated to use.

Bump

The 312 is excellent. I have one myself.
Got it from Halfords a couple of weeks ago & very pleased with it.

22-12-2016 10:04AM

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

I've a Nextbase and I am very happy with it. My only gripe with it was card access that is at the top but I'm not removing it on a daily basis anyway. I see even on the entry level models they have changed it to left side access. If buying again I'd get the Nextbase Duo model (below) to have forward and rear facing cameras.

Will be looking for something like this for my next one.
although I'd rather have the camera in the back window .
or use my current cam in the back.
I'd be afraid that the rear would wouldn't see much .

GustavoGaviria · 22-12-2016 01:30PM

I picked up a Cobra CDR 895 D in BestBuy last week. Was considering a DashCam for a while but the Chinese stuff on Amazon are over featured and lack credibility. Wasn't sold on the Halfords options either. Picked up the Cobra for $110 got an employee discount and blagged the tax off for export.

Will throw up some sample footage later. So far seems pretty good. Got HD 1080 and 720 to the rear. Have a Cobra hardwire kit and parking mode too which was a priority above any Wifi gimmicks or Gps.

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-12-2016 01:54PM

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huggs2 · 22-12-2016 08:26PM

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Anybody else's latest update for the DDpai M6 make the intro chime sound all crap and distorted?

Yes that happened to me once, reset the camera and download update again if necessary.Use a small paper clip to insert in the small hole next to the memory card slot and hold down until the voice comes on again ( about 10 seconds)

galwaytt · 24-12-2016 09:55AM

GustavoGaviria wrote: »

I picked up a Cobra CDR 895 D in BestBuy last week. Was considering a DashCam for a while but the Chinese stuff on Amazon are over featured and lack credibility. Wasn't sold on the Halfords options either. Picked up the Cobra for $110 got an employee discount and blagged the tax off for export.

Will throw up some sample footage later. So far seems pretty good. Got HD 1080 and 720 to the rear. Have a Cobra hardwire kit and parking mode too which was a priority above any Wifi gimmicks or Gps.

Looks good - but I'd be beyond shocked if that wasn't made in China as well.

billy few mates · 25-12-2016 10:07AM

Hi all, just grabbed a Nextbase 312GW Dashcam as a Christmas present for someone and have just realised it doesn't come with a memory card.
http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-312gw?cm_re=technologyslides-_-espot+1-_-dashcam79

I see Halfords sell them for €18 but is there anywhere else they can be picked up cheaply and is there any particular format or type to be used or can I just buy use any old SD card I might have lying around?
Thanks and safe driving.

allthedoyles · 25-12-2016 01:09PM

Try memoryc.com . i have similar device and maximum storage is about 4 days . 32gb is max card it will use

54and56 · 25-12-2016 01:48PM

Santa brought a DDpai M6 Plus this morning

Anyone know what the max size Micro SD card it will take?

punisher5112 · 25-12-2016 01:50PM

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Santa brought a DDpai M6 Plus this morning

Anyone know what the max size Micro SD card it will take?

64 is what I put in

54and56 · 25-12-2016 01:55PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

64 is what I put in

I thought 64 was the max but I just found 128 stated as the max here.

Anyone know if this is the correct app to download for the M6 Plus? When I try to download the recommended app from the DDpai website an APK downloads all right but it's a full on Chinese security app of some sort with no DDpai branding or obvious Dashcam functionality.

I'm a bit confused.com.

kuro2k · 25-12-2016 02:05PM

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Santa brought a DDpai M6 Plus this morning

Anyone know what the max size Micro SD card it will take?

I have a Samsung evo 128gb card in my Ddpai, works great.

24stg from mymemory.co.uk a couple of weeks ago

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

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