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

IrishZeus · 13-03-2017 10:26AM

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

DDPai M6+

Have just changed car myself and took the M6+ with me. Bought a new sticky pad for €10 and the rest just popped out and transferred. Always been happy with the quality of the camera too so would be happy to recommend.

grogi · 13-03-2017 10:41AM

IrishZeus wrote: »

Have just changed car myself and took the M6+ with me. Bought a new sticky pad for €10 and the rest just popped out and transferred. Always been happy with the quality of the camera too so would be happy to recommend.

Mine had blurry picture... Until I removed the protective foil on the lens...

IrishZeus · 13-03-2017 10:51AM

grogi wrote: »

Mine had blurry picture... Until I removed the protective foil on the lens...

I admire your testicular fortitude for admitting that on a public forum

AndyBoBandy · 13-03-2017 11:52AM

IrishZeus wrote: »

I admire your testicular fortitude for admitting that on an anonymous public forum

fyp

ION08 · 13-03-2017 11:55AM

Hi lads,

I had a Nextbase 202 in my previous car which I found quite good apart from the fact that removing the MicroSd card was tedious.

I have since purchased a new car and I'm looking at the 312GW. It has a Magentic clip and also has WiFI through an iPhone app which sounds IDEAL!!

Does anyone here have this dash-cam?

Would appreciate any thoughts or further insights..

Hal1 · 13-03-2017 08:39PM

Any reviews on it from techmoan? How would it compare with the DDpai m6. I nearly bought one before choosing a vantrue cam last year.

Which has been great btw, has a little button for night mode which I had forgot about until recently.

650Ginge · 15-03-2017 12:44PM

I have a Pirelli P7 runflat it has 5mm left.

225/55 R17 taken off my 5 touring.

I'm in meath.

ION08 · 15-03-2017 08:09PM

Bought the 312GW + 32gb microSD + hardwire kit

Has anyone installed a dashcam in an Audi A4 (b8) wondering which switched fuse I could tap so that it goes on/off with the ignition

Hal1 · 15-03-2017 08:54PM

I have hard wired my own cam. I just checked for a fuse that read 0 volts with ignition off using my multi meter, (in my case it was the rear window wiper), then switched on ignition and same fuse read 12 volts. Just wire tap the fuse and job done.

acri · 16-03-2017 10:15PM

Decided to move my Clio on. 141, Spotless, 26000 miles, nerry a moment's trouble. Have a gander if you're interested.

http://www.adverts.ie/car/renault/clio/renault-clio-dynamique-medianav/12522884

I'm so nervous.

whiskeyman · 20-03-2017 12:30AM

My car battery went dead over the weekend and I got a jump start to head to the garage to replace it.
I never thought of plugging out my dashcam and looks like it's busted now. Won't turn on.
Probably a simple thing many here will do, but best to remind any sillyheads like me who may forget!

huggs2 · 20-03-2017 12:34AM

whiskeyman wrote: »

My car battery went dead over the weekend and I got a jump start to head to the garage to replace it.
I never thought of plugging out my dashcam and looks like it's busted now. Won't turn on.
Probably a simple thing many here will do, but best to remind any sillyheads like me who may forget!

Have you tried to reset the dash cam?

whiskeyman · 20-03-2017 12:39AM

huggs2 wrote: »

Have you tried to reset the dash cam?

Yep, seems dead as a doornail

ION08 · 20-03-2017 01:00AM

Installed the Nextbase 312GW today (hardwired).. very neatly I might add

Quality seems to be excellent and the Wifi is a great feature to have.

If anyone else is thinking about buying this dashcam, I would definitely highly recommend it!

whiskeyman · 20-03-2017 08:45AM

huggs2 wrote: »

Have you tried to reset the dash cam?

Seems to work this morning for some reason?
Wouldn't work over the weekend at all.

Maybe it needed a rest!

I presume it's probably still a good idea to plug it out before a jumpstart though.

tiny timy · 20-03-2017 01:21PM

Selling my Clarion Nx404e double din unit over on adverts if anyone is interested. Thanks.

http://www.adverts.ie/11426965

jimbis · 21-03-2017 02:28AM

Seen these in heatons today, might be worth the 15 quid for someone that hasn't got a camera. (Something is better than nothing).
No memory card with it though.

Gumbo · 21-03-2017 02:20PM

DDPai M6 Plus
iPhone App

I cant access files on the phone.
All previous files seem to be the same clip.

Ive taken out the memory card so I can try view them on my pc later as I was some footage off it and don't want to risk recording over it.

I'll reinstall the app also and see if that provides better access to the clips.

650Ginge · 21-03-2017 09:58PM

My workmates car....

http://www.adverts.ie/car/skoda/octavia/2001-skoda-octavia-4x4/12517770

Gumbo · 21-03-2017 11:24PM

Anyone else having trouble with the DDPai?
I have it connected, I cannot download any clips or log in for that matter.

When I remove the SD card and put it into my pic, I have a series of 2 minute clips.

I see nowhere to change this to the 3 min max (maybe it's there when you log in?)

Might go back to my basic but reliable möbius.

Zatoichi · 22-03-2017 06:23AM

The last time I updated my DDPai it reduced the clip length to 01:58 mins.

I never download clips, it's far quicker just to take the SD card out and connect it to the PC.

duffman3833 · 22-03-2017 12:50PM

has anyone used this, im thinking of getting it so my setup looks a bit tidier

Nextbase Dash Cam Hardwire Kit
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/nextbase-dash-cam-hardwire-kit-a45tx?cmpid=email:weeklyemail-P01:22032017:vPROMO-PROD_A32XK&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=18P01-06

Cortina_MK_IV · 22-03-2017 12:55PM

Yep, I have that in mine along with my Nextbase cam. Definitely is the way to go. I paid €24 in Halford's here.

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/nextbase-dash-cam-hardwire-kit

duffman3833 · 22-03-2017 01:03PM

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Yep, I have that in mine along with my Nextbase cam. Definitely is the way to go. I paid €24 in Halford's here.

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/nextbase-dash-cam-hardwire-kit

i presume it will work on any dash cam with correct connection

Cortina_MK_IV · 22-03-2017 01:55PM

Was looking at the reviews on Halford's site for this kit and most don't mention the model of their cam.

But this guy says:

bmPuncher Northern Ireland wrote:

So simple and straight forward to install. ( 10 mins in an X5 ). Have bought more for other family members who have different make camera but same specs. Absolute must.

blade1 · 22-03-2017 02:27PM

Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »

Was looking at the reviews on Halford's site for this kit and most don't mention the model of their cam.

But this guy says:

As long as the cable has the same type usb as your cam,you are good to go.
You'll pick one of them up on eBay for a fraction of the price.

Hogzy · 27-03-2017 05:21PM

Hey folks,

There seems to be a wealth of information on this thread.

Can anyone recommend a discreet dashcam? I have a VW CC and want the cam to be as unobtrusive and as possible so ideally would fit behind the rear view mirror. I know with technology the smaller you get the more you must compromise on quality etc so id like a happy medium between both if possible. ie i dont want rubbish video. I would also want it hardwired into the car.

I was looking at the Blackvue DR450 but i dont know if it can be hardwired into the car?

I just want it as a form of security against insurance fraud and potential claims etc.

Budget would be 200-300Eur installed.

Any help much appreciated.

Cortina_MK_IV · 27-03-2017 06:05PM

For that kind of money I'd be looking at a BlackVue DR430-2CH front and rear. I just have a front camera but I'm going to add or change and this would be up there.

In Halford's the BlackVue DR430-2CH is €239.95 plus you get it hardwired for €35 so you should be sorted for €274.95.

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/blackvue-dr430-2ch-dash-cam

JamboMac · 27-03-2017 06:42PM

Nice and cheap https://www.amazon.fr/DR650S-2CH-Dashcam-Connect%C3%A9e-V%C3%A9hicule-Grand-angle/dp/B01H3KV12U/ref=pd_sbs_107_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=A8WRS5VTRYQ5SPVZPRVG&th=1

Cortina_MK_IV · 27-03-2017 06:45PM

JamboMac wrote: »

Nice and cheap https://www.amazon.fr/DR650S-2CH-Dashcam-Connect%C3%A9e-V%C3%A9hicule-Grand-angle/dp/B01H3KV12U/ref=pd_sbs_107_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=A8WRS5VTRYQ5SPVZPRVG&th=1

€351.09 ex install kit?

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

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