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

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  • #3302
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Bought Aldi 60 euro dash cam today. Seems to be a copy of nextbase 212, it is called Voyager 212 :)

    Not a bargain in any way, but will report later.

    Does anyone have any idea of battery life on this. Last thing I want to do in this weather is pulling the cables through the car.


  • #3303
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #3305
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Patww79 wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    I just did :)

    It is a temporary, and doesn't look too bad, but had to leave a bit of loose cable over the mirror as it is not positioned yet. It is not as hard as I thought, unless you really want to not to see any cables at all.

    451655.jpg

    451656.jpg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfcNH-ZLJwY


    Will not do test drive until tomorrow as I had some beers while working on it.
    It does start recording as soon as ignition is switched on.


  • #3306
    John_Rambo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,434 ✭✭✭✭John_Rambo


    Panthro wrote: »
    That's a good point actually.
    The bells and whistles ( forward collision warning, lane departure, tells ya when the car in front has moved off) in the Garmin are what interested me.
    But in hindsight, do I need all that stuff really n truely.
    A front n rear camera would be the way to go. Just googled the one you mentioned, halfords have it.

    I have the newest Garmin Drive assist satnav/dashcam and it died. Got a refurbished on as a replacement and the exact same happened. Turns out my 64gig memory card from my GoPro was corrupting them.

    Currently using it without a card whilst I wait for a brand new 16gig card to arrive.


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  • #3307
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    It supports 128GB Micro SD Card which is a huge bonus . My Nextbase holds maximum 32GB which relates to about 3 days of my driving .

    Check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your model. I have the 312GW and it originally only supported 32GB, but latest firmware has boosted it to 128GB.

    Learned this the other day as I needed to buy a new card after Gardai "seized" the SD card from my wife as it had captured an accident just in front of her. They couldn't promise it would be returned. :mad: Anyway, looked up the Nextbase website to confirm max size supported before I bought a replacement and noticed the firmware update, and customer support confirmed it now supports 128Gb. :D


  • #3308
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    irlrobins wrote: »
    Check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your model. I have the 312GW and it originally only supported 32GB, but latest firmware has boosted it to 128GB.

    Learned this the other day as I needed to buy a new card after Gardai "seized" the SD card from my wife as it had captured an accident just in front of her. They couldn't promise it would be returned. :mad: Anyway, looked up the Nextbase website to confirm max size supported before I bought a replacement and noticed the firmware update, and customer support confirmed it now supports 128Gb. :D

    Does this apply to the 512GW too do you know.

    You were lucky they only took the card!


  • #3309
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    wonski wrote: »
    Bought Aldi 60 euro dash cam today. Seems to be a copy of nextbase 212, it is called Voyager 212 :)

    Not a bargain in any way, but will report later.

    Does anyone have any idea of battery life on this. Last thing I want to do in this weather is pulling the cables through the car.

    I bought two actually for front and back... havent wired it in yet as I need to get a class 10 HD SD card which I will pick up in America in a few weeks. Only disappointing thing so far that it continually mentions a 32 GB HD card in the documentation... did you stick a larger capacity card in there by any chance? I'll also check for a firmware upgrade as mentioned in the posts above.

    Thanks
    Muppet Man


  • #3310
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #3311
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    I bought two actually for front and back... havent wired it in yet as I need to get a class 10 HD SD card which I will pick up in America in a few weeks. Only disappointing thing so far that it continually mentions a 32 GB HD card in the documentation... did you stick a larger capacity card in there by any chance? I'll also check for a firmware upgrade as mentioned in the posts above.

    Thanks
    Muppet Man

    I need to pick up a card, too. I only had spare 4gb so using it now until I get 32gb.

    32 will be enough for me tbh, as I am not going to keep hours of footage on it. I delete as I go.

    Happy with the quality both on sunny day and at night BTW.


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  • #3312
    Carpentry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,600 ✭✭✭Carpentry


    I got this today.

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B075Q7GC6C/ref=pe_3044161_185740101_TE_item

    Anyone knows them ? Set me back at 67E incl shipping.


  • #3313
    phone2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭phone2000


    I'm selling my 2008 Volvo S80 - 97,000 Km's.

    Open to offers!

    https://www.adverts.ie/car/volvo/s80/2008-volvo-s80/15523862


  • #3314
    dcfc91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 181 ✭✭dcfc91


    In the market for a dash cam guys, doesn’t have to be anything special but the simpler the better and good picture quality is the main priority. I do have one issue though, I live in a fairly rough town centre and I know that if I leave a dash cam on display permanently I’ll be treated to a smashed window by junkies as it seems they will try and take literally anything. It also doesn’l that my car interior including rearview mirror is light grey, so cam will stick out like a sore thumb against it.

    So I’m looking for a camera that I can attach and detach quickly and easily, the only one that seems to fit the bill from looking at Amazon is the next base cameras as they have a magnetic base. The only problem is that they seem to have very poor picture quality for the price. Does anyone know of another cam that might fit the bill or is nextbase my only option?


  • #3315
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    They sold the magnetic base one in Aldi on Thursday for 60 euro called a voayager 212. Go back 1 page on this thread and I have a link to it. I and another member above bought one. . Seems to be a copy of the nextbae 212 model. Seems alright..... they might have some left in stores.

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    dcfc91 wrote: »
    In the market for a dash cam guys, doesn’t have to be anything special but the simpler the better and good picture quality is the main priority. I do have one issue though, I live in a fairly rough town centre and I know that if I leave a dash cam on display permanently I’ll be treated to a smashed window by junkies as it seems they will try and take literally anything. It also doesn’l that my car interior including rearview mirror is light grey, so cam will stick out like a sore thumb against it.

    So I’m looking for a camera that I can attach and detach quickly and easily, the only one that seems to fit the bill from looking at Amazon is the next base cameras as they have a magnetic base. The only problem is that they seem to have very poor picture quality for the price. Does anyone know of another cam that might fit the bill or is nextbase my only option?


  • #3316
    inforfun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,863 ✭✭✭✭inforfun


    If you dont mind adjusting you rearview mirror every day, that Yi i posted a few pages back is fairly easy to take out (once you get the hang of it). It is there in a few versions, including a grey\silver one.

    Quality is rather brilliant.


  • #3317
    Ha Long Bay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,071 ✭✭✭✭Ha Long Bay


    dcfc91 wrote: »
    In the market for a dash cam guys, doesn’t have to be anything special but the simpler the better and good picture quality is the main priority. I do have one issue though, I live in a fairly rough town centre and I know that if I leave a dash cam on display permanently I’ll be treated to a smashed window by junkies as it seems they will try and take literally anything. It also doesn’l that my car interior including rearview mirror is light grey, so cam will stick out like a sore thumb against it.

    So I’m looking for a camera that I can attach and detach quickly and easily, the only one that seems to fit the bill from looking at Amazon is the next base cameras as they have a magnetic base. The only problem is that they seem to have very poor picture quality for the price. Does anyone know of another cam that might fit the bill or is nextbase my only option?

    The DDPai M4 is removable as well with a magnetic base.

    http://en.ddpai.com/m4plus.php


  • #3318
    PGE1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭PGE1970


    My Dad passed away a little while back and my mum has asked me to sell his car as she doesn't drive.


    One very careful owner/driver for anyone who may be interested. Any queries welcome.



    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-scenic-xmod-bose-1-5-dci-s/18920247


  • #3319
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭chewed


    john4321 wrote: »
    The DDPai M4 is removable as well with a magnetic base.

    http://en.ddpai.com/m4plus.php

    I just got my DDpai M4 from Amazon. Really easy to set up and very neat.

    I used it last night, but haven't had a chance to take the files off it. How do M4 users normally take the files from it? Do you use the (confusing) app? Or do you just take out the memory card?


  • #3320
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,892 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    irlrobins wrote: »
    Check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your model. I have the 312GW and it originally only supported 32GB, but latest firmware has boosted it to 128GB.

    Learned this the other day as I needed to buy a new card after Gardai "seized" the SD card from my wife as it had captured an accident just in front of her. They couldn't promise it would be returned. :mad: Anyway, looked up the Nextbase website to confirm max size supported before I bought a replacement and noticed the firmware update, and customer support confirmed it now supports 128Gb. :D

    Great info. Mine is actually the 312GW as well , but I havn't connected to a PC since I bought it some 2 years ago.
    Must try this cos I was never happy with the short storage on a 32GB.


  • #3321
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #3322
    Ha Long Bay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,071 ✭✭✭✭Ha Long Bay


    chewed wrote: »
    I just got my DDpai M4 from Amazon. Really easy to set up and very neat.

    I used it last night, but haven't had a chance to take the files off it. How do M4 users normally take the files from it? Do you use the (confusing) app? Or do you just take out the memory card?

    When the camera is connected to the app click on file list this will show any emergency clips you have recorded just tap on the clip and it will download them to the phone otherwise you can just take out the card and read from a laptop.


  • #3323
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭chewed


    john4321 wrote: »
    When the camera is connected to the app click on file list this will show any emergency clips you have recorded just tap on the clip and it will download them to the phone otherwise you can just take out the card and read from a laptop.

    Thanks! I'll have to spend time over the weekend to figure out the app. Last night I put the SD card into the laptop and was checking the videos. The quality is amazing.

    I did notice that the card was nearly full! It's a 64 GB card, and I probably did about 4 hours driving in total since I got it. Is that normal? I am assume I could reduce the quality and get smaller files. Also, all the videos were around 1-2 mins in length.


  • #3324
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    HD files are big. I don't really see a point in storing them anyway, that's why they are overwritten as soon as you run out of space on card.

    You should be able to set a recording time in the settings, 2-3 minutes should be the norm.


  • #3325
    Toots
    Administrators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,978 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Toots


    I'm thinking of investing in a dash cam for my car and the husband's, but I'd like it to be hard wired in. What should I expect to pay for installation and would anyone be able to recommend a place? I see Halfords install for €35 but I assume you'd have to buy the camera there too. It would most likely be a front and rear set up that we'd want.


  • #3326
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Toots wrote: »
    I'm thinking of investing in a dash cam for my car and the husband's, but I'd like it to be hard wired in. What should I expect to pay for installation and would anyone be able to recommend a place? I see Halfords install for €35 but I assume you'd have to buy the camera there too. It would most likely be a front and rear set up that we'd want.

    Got mine done by a guy who works for Joe Duffy was €45. PM me for the number, I think he was based in Kildare.


  • #3327
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,767 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Got this dual cam on ebay for a friend.
    Gives you the option of mounting it with 3m pad or suction cup.
    Trim tool included as well.
    Looks a nice bit of kit for the money.
    We'll see how it goes.

    2ym6m55.jpg

    1127oy1.jpg


  • #3328
    AndyTheDude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭AndyTheDude


    Selling my 2007 Volvo SE 1.8 petrol as I got a company car.
    New NCT till 05/2019, tax till the end of June.

    https://www.adverts.ie/car/volvo/s40/2007-volvo-s40-new-nct-tax/15537121


  • #3329
    mgray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 141 ✭✭mgray


    Mazda 6 Business Line 2.2
    Looking for quick sale...

    http://www.adverts.ie/15487654


  • #3330
    projectgtr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,462 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    The YI dashcam has gone back down to £25 on amazon (promo code YICOMPACT) i have the silver version and cant fault it at all, the black version loses out a bit to having a slightly narrower field of view and 30fps instead of 60 on the silver model. At £25 its a no brainer though.



    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078D6CCDH?tag=22


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  • #3331
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Anyone for BMW E60 Staggered wheels? Bored to fit E39's but will fit everything else fine and fit snuggly with spigot rings.

    https://www.adverts.ie/alloys-wheels/bmw-e60-staggered-concave-style-32-s/14654201


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