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

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    #1562
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    You can achieve this also by using the custom firmware I mentioned last year

    I was using the custom firmware too, but there is only an old version of the custom firmware available. With this file you can use any firmware you like and it still works. I'm testing the latest Mini 0806 update now :)


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    #1563
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I actually found a better picture resolution to use within the custom firmware, as I wasn't entirely happy with the 'full' (2560x1080 30fps Superfine 24Mb/s) setting.

    I reduced down to one of the lower resolutions (I'll need to check the camera to see what it is), and find the picture a lot lot better! (I can once again read opposite car number plates)

    and the bonus is my 64GB card now holds about 10-11 hours of footage as opposed to the 5/6 hours I was getting on full resolution.


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    #1564
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Anyone know of an android app like registrator viewer etc.? Looking for something that can manage the files and overlap.


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    #1565
    neris
    Registered Users Posts: 20,043 ✭✭✭✭neris


    any one recommend a good camera for a rear window? also can you get them where u dont need to be running cables through the car for charging? only socket i have is the cig lighter in the front and thats full already with cables


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    #1566
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,534 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    job seeker wrote: »
    Had a look at it closely yesterday.. It definitely stops for 2 minutes between recordings.. Ah well.. will just hope for the best..

    Or maybe give it to someone you don't like and get yourself a better one? :D


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    #1567
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭job seeker


    joujoujou wrote: »
    Or maybe give it to someone you don't like and get yourself a better one? :D

    Well if someone does a hit and run, I've a 60% chance of getting it recorded on the dash cam... :D I like them odds.. :pac:


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    #1568
    joujoujou
    Registered Users Posts: 13,534 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    job seeker wrote: »
    Well if someone does a hit and run, I've a 60% chance of getting it recorded on the dash cam... :D I like them odds.. :pac:
    If I was you, I'd rid of it asap. :)


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    #1569
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    A friend of mine is about to start driving for Uber. Can anyone advise on a dashcam with dual lens (for recording inside the car)? preferably not one that involves swapping on the rear view mirror.


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    #1570
    Aint Eazy Being Cheezy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,630 ✭✭✭Aint Eazy Being Cheezy


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    #1571
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,641 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    '02 Peugeot 406 diesel:

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    #1572
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,398 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    <no conversation here
    Use the advert for any comments>


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    #1573
    racso1975
    Registered Users Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    http://www.adverts.ie/car/subaru/impreza/2008-subaru-impreza/10377905?notification=1094a2d1f55363a0dfbbf650ddd7b7df-1461855128

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    Mod update: External pics now added. Internal ones up tomorrow


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    #1574
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭job seeker


    joujoujou wrote: »
    If I was you, I'd rid of it asap. :)

    Your probably right...


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    #1575
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/transcend-drivepro-220-dash-cam

    Any reason to avoid this one? Seems like a decent camera, at an okay price.


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    #1576
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    UsedToWait wrote: »
    Ordered the Xiaomi Yi, linked to by 5500 earlier in the thread - kinda regretting cheaping out and choosing standard shipping over DHL in the hope of avoiding extra charges :o

    Hopefully won't have cause to need it in the interim!

    Will update thread when it arrives, if anyone else is holding off for feedback before buying it..
    5500 wrote: »
    In summary DHL after vat and fees should see total cost about €100, but end of week delivery.
    An post with vat and fees about €90 all in and 3 week delivery, OR if it's slips through €65 delivered with 3 week delivery.
    Parcelmotel/wizard Roughly €69 delivered and 10 days delivery, OR if stopped for customs returned to sender

    Well mine landed in Ireland last week, but has been sent to customs :(
    Waiting for the bill to arrive.
    How do they normally make contact, and how does one pay the bill?

    edit:
    Ordered on 18th, shipped on 20th, landed in dublin on 26th - I had chosen standard shipping, but it was taken by DHL to Dublin, where it was passed on to An Post - presumably a quicker method, but clearly raising a customs flag...


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    #1577
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/transcend-drivepro-220-dash-cam

    Any reason to avoid this one? Seems like a decent camera, at an okay price.

    Looks decent enough for the price, same one on Amazon is working out about €135

    I guess the good thing about buying from Halfords is you could bring it back the same day if you weren't happy with it for whatever reason.

    If however you are on a tighter budget, I got This one a few months back as my 'travel' dash cam, and I have to say it's an excellent camera, up there with my mini 0801 & 0806 for picture quality. It's only downside is the sound it records is quite muffled, which doesn't really bother me!


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    #1578
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    UsedToWait wrote: »
    Well mine landed in Ireland last week, but has been sent to customs :(
    Waiting for the bill to arrive.
    How do they normally make contact, and how does one pay the bill?

    edit:
    Ordered on 18th, shipped on 20th, landed in dublin on 26th - I had chosen standard shipping, but it was taken by DHL to Dublin, where it was passed on to An Post - presumably a quicker method, but clearly raising a customs flag...

    They normally send a letter to you, but being the weekend that's in it things will probably be slow for a few days. You can speed it up by mailing dmc@revenue.ie quoting your tracking number and the PayPal invoice and they will email you back what's due, you then pay the post man the following day or so when he delivers.

    My own landed on Friday but shows as on route to customer since then, ordered 16th shipped 20th arrived 29th. They appeared to tranship via singapore/Germany then Ireland.


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    #1579
    RootX
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭RootX


    Selling our 2008 Fiat GP T-Jet, 1.4 Turbo/120bhp
    http://www.adverts.ie/car/fiat/punto/2008-fiat-grande-punto-t-jet/10402510


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    #1580
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    I emailed Xiaomi again about their English version dashcam availability, it was supposed to be on Amazon UK 10 days ago and still nothing. Will see what the story is.


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    #1581
    zarquon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,734 ✭✭✭zarquon


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    I emailed Xiaomi again about their English version dashcam availability, it was supposed to be on Amazon UK 10 days ago and still nothing. Will see what the story is.

    Geekbuying are selling the International version from their Spain Warehouse for $79.99 so no need to worry about customs now:

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Spain-Stock---International-Edition--Xiaomi-Yi-Smart-Car-DVR-1080P-60FPS-165-Degree-WiFi-Built-in-240mAh-Battery-Support-Android---IOS---Grey-366201.html


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    #1582
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Camera arrived today from geek buying. Picture below for anyone wondering what's in the box.

    Everything is in English including user manual and interface. Battery was just flat so no test done yet.

    Only downside on first impression is I think the grey colour is a bit noticeable so for a bit more covert look I'm gonna mask it up and give it a quick blast of Matt black paint.

    Other than that all seems good quality, if you've bought any xiaomi products before they tend to have a premium feel to them as opposed to the usual cheap Chinese gadgets

    2wem2s8.jpg


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    #1583
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I was just going to say, I wouldn't be a fan of the grey/silver!!

    Nothing a few coats of permanent black marker wouldn't fix though!


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    #1584
    Kamili
    Registered Users Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kamili


    5500 wrote: »
    Camera arrived today from geek buying. Picture below for anyone wondering what's in the box.

    Everything is in English including user manual and interface. Battery was just flat so no test done yet.

    Only downside on first impression is I think the grey colour is a bit noticeable so for a bit more covert look I'm gonna mask it up and give it a quick blast of Matt black paint.

    Dying to hear how you get on with it, debating getting one myself!


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    #1585
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    ^ How much was the customs / admin fee 5500?

    edit: Not to worry, got the bill for just under 22 including an post fee..


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    #1586
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Mine didn't get stopped by customs thankfully! No mention of China on my package though only a German address

    Just after giving it a lick of paint I'll give it a charge and see how it fairs out then


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    #1587
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Just ordered mine from Geekbuy, €101 including shipping. Spanish stock so no import fees.


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    #1588
    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,796 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    It looks pretty big and clunky, compared to the Mini 080X anyway?


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    #1589
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    The unit itself shouldn't be much bigger, the mount certainly is. I plan to ditch it when it arrives.


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    #1590
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    The unit itself shouldn't be much bigger, the mount certainly is. I plan to ditch it when it arrives.

    Are you aware of any suitable alternatives or just waiting to see when it arrives?
    I was thinking maybe an attachment for the rear view mirror might be best / most discreet for leaving it in situ..


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    #1591
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Mount is actually smaller than I expected, it's bigger than the mini08's, I dont have my one to hand to compare side by side but here's another picture post paint

    wstsi8.jpg

    jsdoxu.jpg

    It's not visable from outside the car unless you knew it was there, sits and blends well behind the mirror


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