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

Max Power

Can anyone recommend me one?

Are they easy to install?

Mod note - this technical thread is for three things only:
acquirement, installation and operation of dash cams.
Do not post your dash videos or argue over small stuff.

Only post if you are committed to buying and have questions, general chat will be removed.

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Gumbo

2008 E60 BMW 520d MSport LCI - Genuine Alpine White

Genuine Alpine White from factory.
2 owners from new.

Timing Chain done by BMW.

TAX 01/2019
NCT 07/2019

Complete documented and verified service history from brand new with every single receipt contained in folder including
PDI Check, Every service, Every NCT and every previous Tax Disc.

Genuine Factory Fitted 172M Spyder 19" Wheels with nearly new tyres.
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Factory Fitted Logic 7 Sound System which includes USB input and iPod Integration.
Memory Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel Control.
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Rubber BMW Boot Mat
Genuine BMW Space Saver Kit.
Original Leather Wallet and all Handbooks Present.
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18.12.2009 - Service - Kearys BMW Cork - 22,071 Miles
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23.01.2014 - Service - Motor Confidence Dublin - 131,919 KM
25.01.2014 - BMW Battery Cover Recall - Murphy & Gunn BMW - 132,026 KM
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05.03.2015 - Service - Murphy & Gunn BMW - 141,052 KM
05.03.2015 - BMW Timing Chain Replacement - Murphy & Gunn BMW - 141,052 KM
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11.03.2018 - Service - Mister Auto Receipts in Folder - 162,022 KM
16.03.2018 - Service - Larkin Automotive Dublin - 162,139 KM
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Dr_Colossus

Have been looking at a lot of dash cams and reviews over the past week or two. Ideally wanted a dual channel but it's quite hard to get a moderately priced one that has 1080p in the rear. Was going to go with the Mini 0906 but a few negatives in terms of reliability so finally settled on the Viofo A129 with the addition of wifi being a nice extra.

Best it's been according to CamelCamel is £129 and was going to purchase it at £129.99 this morning but it so happens there's a lightening deal at present with it reduced to £109.99. Deal is only for a few hours and ends at 23:30 in case anyone else is considering it.

Bought the hardwire kit also so should hopefully have it next week and spend a while installing. Don't do much driving but it could be invaluable in an accident or scam.

OldMrBrennan83

punisher5112 wrote: »

Don't use shiny products on dash plastics, keep windscreen clean as mentioned previously and aim the camera lenses down so its not shining up into the sky.

I never use any products on my dash as it hasn't been wiped in two years

But yeah maybe it was a bit high. I've filled the bottom half of the image with bonnet now and done a bit of driving. Must give it a check on the PC tomorrow to see if it's any better. If not it's going in the bin as I shouldn't be getting anything close to the blur I'm getting. I've seen supposedly lesser cameras from the same manufacturer with much clearer footage.

punisher5112

Patww79 wrote: »

I never use any products on my dash as it hasn't been wiped in two years

But yeah maybe it was a bit high. I've filled the bottom half of the image with bonnet now and done a bit of driving. Must give it a check on the PC tomorrow to see if it's any better. If not it's going in the bin as I shouldn't be getting anything close to the blur I'm getting. I've seen supposedly lesser cameras from the same manufacturer with much clearer footage.

Some you can get a lense filter which can help.

OldMrBrennan83

punisher5112 wrote: »

Some you can get a lense filter which can help.

Mine has a built in one but I've never been able to focus it right. It is good for removing reflections from the dash though.

Cantona's Collars

Found in BA.

€75 and get it cheaper if you are an AXA insurance customer.

https://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-402g-professional

£120 on Amazon.

punisher5112

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Found in BA.

€75 and get it cheaper if you are an AXA insurance customer.

https://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-402g-professional

£120 on Amazon.

Bit disappointed it only can take up to 32gb.

whiterebel

ordered this: Toguard dashcam 20% off that as well. Can't be bad for that money? No WiFi, but I really doubt I'd need it.

jackofalltrades

Anyone know where do get the stickers that attach the Dashcam mount to the windscreen?
I'm looking for a physical shop near Dublin if possible.

h3000

jackofalltrades wrote: »

Anyone know where do get the stickers that attach the Dashcam mount to the windscreen?
I'm looking for a physical shop near Dublin if possible.

Not too sure about the sticker but this tape is very similar and very strong.
https://www.woodies.ie/unibond-no-more-nails-on-a-roll-interior-and-exterior-19mm-x-1-5m-325186

thos

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20656190

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 2.2D 190 - High Spec
190bhp 2.2 SD4
Fuji White with contrasting Black Roof
NCT until 2/21
5 seats

High spec:
- Xenon Headlamps with LED Signature
- Ebony Grained Leather Seats, heated with 8-way electric adjustment
- Cold Climate Pack which includes heated front and rear seats, heated front and rear windscreen, heated mirrors and heated washer jets
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation Media System
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Forward Alert and Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Cruise Control
- Automatic Lights with auto high beam assist
- Ambience Lighting
- Genuine Land Rover Side Steps
- 17" Odyssey Silver Sparkle alloy wheels

Mileage 75k, serviced recently at 65k which included brakes and 2 front tyres.
Just NCT’d last week, this will last until February 2021

Amouar

Do you guys leave your dashcams plugged all the time? I want to leave my dashcam all the time and use a high capacity powerbank to power it when the car is parked but I'm afraid that someone might decide to break my car's door glass just to steal the dashcam, especially when parked at night.

What do you guys think?

TheBody

Amouar wrote: »

Do you guys leave your dashcams plugged all the time? I want to leave my dashcam all the time and use a high capacity powerbank to power it but I'm afraid that someone might decide to break my car's door glass just to steal the dashcam, especially when parked at night.

What do you guys think?

I think the vast majority of people leave them in their cars. My one is hardwired in to come on when I start the car.

It’s too much of pain to remove it at the end of every trip.

joujoujou

TheBody wrote: »

I think the vast majority of people leave them in their cars. [...]

#metoo

gman127

whiterebel wrote: »

ordered this: Toguard dashcam 20% off that as well. Can't be bad for that money? No WiFi, but I really doubt I'd need it.

Thanks for the heads up. Ordered this too.

I got a 16GB sd card too. Is that big do you think???

timple23

1. Does hardwiring a camera mean that the camera will stay recording while the power is off? Or do only certain cameras have the ability to record while car is powered off?

2. Why do some cameras come with wifi? Is it to backup to a cloud storage?

3. When a memory card becomes full will it overwrite itself or will the camera stop recording?

punisher5112

gman127 wrote: »

Thanks for the heads up. Ordered this too.

I got a 16GB sd card too. Is that big do you think???

Most will take 32gb as a low end and Ive had a 128gb in mine that could take it

projectgtr

timple23 wrote: »

1. Does hardwiring a camera mean that the camera will stay recording while the power is off? Or do only certain cameras have the ability to record while car is powered off?

2. Why do some cameras come with wifi? Is it to backup to a cloud storage?

3. When a memory card becomes full will it overwrite itself or will the camera stop recording?

1. Not necessarily, in general most wire it up so it comes on with the ignition, you can go the other route but you risk killing your battery, though there are ways around that.

2.Mostly for ease of access, mine is used to connect your phone via an app so you can review and take video off the device without taking the camera or SD card out of the car. Its definitely a feature i recommend.

3. Yes its set to loop record, so when its full it starts overwriting

OldMrBrennan83

Ayone a recommendation for something small and discreet for a rear window? I had the 512GW rear attachment but broke it and probably wouldn't buy another.

Edit - for a full set, what are these like?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075T8H9XJ/

timple23

projectgtr wrote: »

you can go the other route but you risk killing your battery, though there are ways around that.

How can you install a dashcam so its running constantly without killing battery?

blade1

timple23 wrote: »

How can you install a dashcam so its running constantly without killing battery?

It doesn't kill the battery if you drive the car every day.
I've mine hooked up to a permanent live as I want it recording when I'm parked somewhere.

projectgtr

timple23 wrote: »

How can you install a dashcam so its running constantly without killing battery?

with an inline voltage cut off, it will kill the dashcam power if the battery is getting low.

timple23

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Camera-Detection-G-Sensor-Recording-Black/dp/B0711K92J1/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1547323266&sr=1-9&keywords=dash+cam+stealth

Thinking of getting one in this style? Only this doesn't have wifi. Any recommendations?

Alfie1

Patww79 wrote: »

Ayone a recommendation for something small and discreet for a rear window? I had the 512GW rear attachment but broke it and probably wouldn't buy another.

Edit - for a full set, what are these like?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075T8H9XJ/

Techmoan reviewed that about a year ago here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4

jharr100

timple23 wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Camera-Detection-G-Sensor-Recording-Black/dp/B0711K92J1/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1547323266&sr=1-9&keywords=dash+cam+stealth

Thinking of getting one in this style? Only this doesn't have wifi. Any recommendations?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/VIOFO-Original-Upgrated-A119-V2-2-0-LCD-Capacitor-Novatek-96660-HD-2K-1440P-Car-Dash/32824288993.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.5ab218bddGVK8k&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10065_10068_319_317_10548_10696_10192_453_10084_454_10083_10618_431_10304_10307_10820_10301_10821_537_536_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_57,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=26efc172-c65c-45df-9766-952e8a109523-0&algo_pvid=26efc172-c65c-45df-9766-952e8a109523&transAbTest=ae803_4

I got one of these recently,
Great bit of kit

1jcdub

I was thinking of getting either a BlackVue DR750S 1CH https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075D7MS11/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y22oCb630HQXT or a Thinkware F800 Pro Car Dash Cam 1CH 16GB Full HD Single Channel Front Camera Plug & Play Model, Hardwiring Cable Included https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074ZR6CG9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_632oCbE5Z63TR.
The Blackvue requires I buy a power magic pro for an additional £30 to monitor the voltage. So the blackvue is costing £280 for a 1ch dash cam. The Thinkware F800 has built in voltage monitoring and a hardwire kit as standard. Both have supercapacitors and GPS.
Anyone have experience with either?
Also I would have ideally like a 2CH system, but my budget is restricted to £250 . I know I could buy cheaper budget types, but I'm looking for the best features and image quality I can get for the money.

Dr_Colossus

1jcdub wrote: »

I was thinking of getting either a BlackVue DR750S 1CH https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075D7MS11/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y22oCb630HQXT or a Thinkware F800 Pro Car Dash Cam 1CH 16GB Full HD Single Channel Front Camera Plug & Play Model, Hardwiring Cable Included https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074ZR6CG9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_632oCbE5Z63TR.
The Blackvue requires I buy a power magic pro for an additional £30 to monitor the voltage. So the blackvue is costing £280 for a 1ch dash cam. The Thinkware F800 has built in voltage monitoring and a hardwire kit as standard. Both have supercapacitors and GPS.
Anyone have experience with either?
Also I would have ideally like a 2CH system, but my budget is restricted to £250 . I know I could buy cheaper budget types, but I'm looking for the best features and image quality I can get for the money.

Quite a good review/discussion here on BlackVue versus Thinkware along with a few cheaper manufactures

1jcdub

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Quite a good review/discussion here on BlackVue versus Thinkware along with a few cheaper manufactures

Don't think I've seen that video. Going to have a look at it now.
Thanks

whiterebel

whiterebel wrote: »

ordered this: Toguard dashcam 20% off that as well. Can't be bad for that money? No WiFi, but I really doubt I'd need it.

Had a quick look, quality looks fine. Tiny rear camera, very small, compact front. Apparently, you can claim a hardwire kit by leaving a review on Amazon and letting them know. I’ll try and get around to fitting it this week.

OldMrBrennan83

Alfie1 wrote: »

Techmoan reviewed that about a year ago here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4

Cheers. Sounds good but there's probably better as it seems to cheap. I this buy to be a little big term one so would like really good quality.