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

Homer · 12-07-2018 02:26PM

My commercial mini clubvan for sale at a reduced price now.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/mini/cooper/2013-mini-clubvan/15787950

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13-07-2018 10:24PM

2001 Micra for sale. Taxed for 3 months, NCTd for 1 month

https://touch.adverts.ie/car/nissan/micra/2001-nissan-micra/15818447

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-07-2018 08:16AM

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ewj1978 · 22-07-2018 10:53AM

Ok, after getting nearly taken out AGAIN!!

on the N25 this morning I'm going to invest in a cam.

Something cheap but with good capture recommendations please. Also advice on cards etc.

Cheers in advance.

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-07-2018 12:11PM

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glomar · 22-07-2018 06:54PM

anybody got experience with this motorola model .. want my windscreen as obstruction free as possible

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076PF2LD5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-07-2018 06:57PM

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passatman86 · 23-07-2018 08:59PM

https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/civic/2000-honda-civic/15889612
Civic i have for sale

Son of a bitch · 24-07-2018 09:02PM

I have two dashcams already. One pointing out the rear window and one pointing out the front window.

I am considering a third one, mounted beside the rear view mirror pointing at the driver (i.e., me). This will show my observation and if a car hits me from the side.

Will a third one make the car strain starting up? Is it bad for the battery or the alternator?

joujoujou · 24-07-2018 10:59PM

Son of a bitch wrote: »

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Will a third one make the car strain starting up? Is it bad for the battery or the alternator?

If installed appropriately - no, not at all.

John_Rambo · 24-07-2018 11:52PM

John_Rambo wrote: »

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.

Update.

The card was corrupting the SatNav/DashCam unit. New card works fine.

Irish Stones · 25-07-2018 11:07AM

Hi all,
I am considering buying a dual dash cam, for front and rear view, and I am thinking of a mini0906 with GPS.
Any comment on this, or advice on something else?
The drawback of this model is that it lacks the WiFi. How is WiFi useful in these devices? Do I really need it?
Thanks in advance!

allthedoyles · 25-07-2018 12:37PM

Irish Stones wrote: »

Hi all,
I am considering buying a dual dash cam, for front and rear view, and I am thinking of a mini0906 with GPS.
Any comment on this, or advice on something else?
The drawback of this model is that it lacks the WiFi. How is WiFi useful in these devices? Do I really need it?
Thanks in advance!

Just wondering is there enough battery for the 24-hour monitoring . Is this an internal battery ?

I presume wifi is handy for extracting the files rather than messing with the card . Mine has no wifi , but next one will .

OldMrBrennan83 · 25-07-2018 02:13PM

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JamesBond2010 · 25-07-2018 03:29PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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Ya if it is the nxtbase you are on about ya it is car regs are bit hard to read still.
I thought this ''Black-vue 4K UHD DR900S-2CH'' was a good one till i saw reviews are pretty bad. going to be my nxt upgrade.

jacksie66 · 25-07-2018 06:57PM

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Irish Stones · 25-07-2018 09:38PM

allthedoyles wrote: »

Irish Stones wrote: »

Hi all,
I am considering buying a dual dash cam, for front and rear view, and I am thinking of a mini0906 with GPS.
Any comment on this, or advice on something else?
The drawback of this model is that it lacks the WiFi. How is WiFi useful in these devices? Do I really need it?
Thanks in advance!

Just wondering is there enough battery for the 24-hour monitoring . Is this an internal battery ?

I presume wifi is handy for extracting the files rather than messing with the card . Mine has no wifi , but next one will .

Why should I need a 24-hour monitoring?
I think it has an internal battery, a capacitor I guess, with some minutes of charge to work without power supply.
I also have a mini0801 which does have an internal battery and when the battery is new and fully charged, the cam can run without main supply for several minutes, more than 30 minutes for sure.

allthedoyles · 26-07-2018 12:27AM

Irish Stones wrote: »

Why should I need a 24-hour monitoring?
I think it has an internal battery, a capacitor I guess, with some minutes of charge to work without power supply.
I also have a mini0801 which does have an internal battery and when the battery is new and fully charged, the cam can run without main supply for several minutes, more than 30 minutes for sure.

I not saying you need 24-hour monitoring . just mentioned it because it is a feature of the mini0906.

Irish Stones · 26-07-2018 11:58AM

allthedoyles;107618329

Irish Stones wrote: »

Why should I need a 24-hour monitoring?
I think it has an internal battery, a capacitor I guess, with some minutes of charge to work without power supply.
I also have a mini0801 which does have an internal battery and when the battery is new and fully charged, the cam can run without main supply for several minutes, more than 30 minutes for sure.

I not saying you need 24-hour monitoring . just mentioned it because it is a feature of the mini0906.

Alright

jonerkinsella · 26-07-2018 04:11PM

I'm going to sell my 2011 C-max 2 that's a real Titanium, full spec. I'm thinking of going Hybrid.

Any question, just pm me.
Thanks for looking.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus-c-max/2011-ford-focus-c-max-titanium-full-spec/13167365

MidMan25 · 26-07-2018 10:01PM

162 C-Class AMG Estate Petrol 2.0L

Advertising on behalf of the owner.

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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/162-c-class-estate-amg-line-premium-plus/19396625

almostover · 28-07-2018 04:13PM

Selling my mother's old car. Was mine before her. All details in advert. Car is far from perfect cosmetically but drives great. Has rakes of tax and NCT.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-vauxhall-vectra-sri-1-9-cdti-11-months-tax/19411717

Dia1988 · 29-07-2018 12:31AM

Family friend selling 2011 Renault Megane Coupe as they're re-locating.

Any critical advice on the advert?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/quick-sale-2011-renault-megane-110bhp-tomtom/19407123

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tinofapples · 29-07-2018 09:53AM

akasudonim · 29-07-2018 02:16PM

Emmersonn wrote: »

YI C10 Dashcam Full HD 1080P with Night Vision/WiFi and Bluetooth, 6.68 cm Dash Car Camera with 2.7 Inch Display Screen, Car Accessories Compatible with iOS and Android App (such as Samsung, Apple, Huawei) - Grey: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Hi, are these two the same? Unless I'm missing the obvious model number?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YI-Smart-Car-DVR-Dash-Camera-WiFi-Night-Vision-HD-1080P-2-7-ADAS-Global-Version/292637162701?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D5b5835c54499a84ec0d983aa%26rpp_icid%3D5b58348736f1f977c3d76185

I want to buy 3 and these seem to be good value and recommended here as a low cost option. Thanks.

29-07-2018 06:26PM

WiFi is great for downloading footage (both high and low res) from the cam directly to your phone, handy if you were a witness to something not involving you, you could d/l fairly quick and pass on the video with airdrop or whatsapp etc, I’ve used it a few times, I think it is a handy tool, also can be used to view video direct from the camera on your phone without the need of removing the SD card. I’m using a nextbase 412GW

smndly · 31-07-2018 11:12AM

Selling my VW Scirocco 2L TSI 2009 with only 85000 KM as I'm moving abroad.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-scirocco-2-0-tsi-very-low-km/19432285

https://imageshack.com/a/img923/4916/PX4PHD.jpg

veganrun · 01-08-2018 10:57AM

Thinking of getting a couple of dashcams for the car (front and rear facing unless one can do both).

I have a 2013 Honda civic and it has side airbags in those pillars that run down the side of the windscreen so I can't really mess with them to hide the wire from the camera.

Can I get dashcams that don't have wires that are rechargeable or something or am I better sticking to those that plug into the cigarette lighter etc?

inforfun · 01-08-2018 11:37AM

veganrun wrote: »

Thinking of getting a couple of dashcams for the car (front and rear facing unless one can do both).

I have a 2013 Honda civic and it has side airbags in those pillars that run down the side of the windscreen so I can't really mess with them to hide the wire from the camera.

Can I get dashcams that don't have wires that are rechargeable or something or am I better sticking to those that plug into the cigarette lighter etc?

Rechargeable cams would be nice for the short trips i make. But i guess they would become way too heavy when sticking a battery pack in them.
I have been playing with the idea to run my cam from a powerbank but still ended up using the cable and my infamous cable management.

Only cam i know who can do both:

joujoujou · 01-08-2018 01:15PM

Not a problem with wiring dashcams where in-pillars airbags are present. 2 options - use gap between pillar and dash + stuff the wire between trim and windscreen or remove pillar trim. All the cars I wired cams into had pillar trims separate, and airbags underneath affixed to pillars. That obviously does not mean ALL the cars are built the same way, so a bit more research as well as extreme caution is highly recommended.

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

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