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

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    #1622
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    FreudianSlippers wrote: »
    If I got in an accident with someone else with a dashcam and I felt they were going over the speed limit, I'd seek discovery in the court case and they would be compelled to disclose the footage. Or for that matter if I were representing the insurance company.

    When I was rear ended a few weeks ago, I told the Guard I had the footage, and he seemed interested and said he may seek it out, but never did.

    I guess given I was car 1 and car 4 caused the crash, and it was only a straight forward rear ending, the footage wouldn't have told them anything they didn't know already!!


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    #1623
    FreudianSlippers
    Registered Users Posts: 20,397 ✭✭✭✭FreudianSlippers


    OSI wrote: »
    I was under the impression you can't be compelled to self-incriminate?
    I was referring to a civil case rather than any criminal case.


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    #1624
    Senecio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 971 ✭✭✭Senecio


    Interesting responses. I'm glad I asked the question now regarding GPS. Still none the wiser whether I want it or not but I've appreciated the views of others.


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    #1625
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    Senecio wrote: »
    Interesting responses. I'm glad I asked the question now regarding GPS. Still none the wiser whether I want it or not but I've appreciated the views of others.

    I have a Mini 0806 which gives me the option to log the GPS but not stamp the video with either the GPS co-ordinates or speed. I still have the data though if I do want it, programs like RegistratorViewer will allow you to view it.

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    #1626
    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,790 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    h3000 wrote: »
    I have a Mini 0806 which gives me the option to log the GPS but not stamp the video with either the GPS co-ordinates or speed. I still have the data though if I do want it, programs like RegistratorViewer will allow you to view it.

    This setup gets my vote too. If I opted for a non GPS version in future, I know there'd be times I'd be wishing I hadn't, it can come in very handy.


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    #1627
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Mine has GPS now, so I'll have to see how it all works. It logs the GPS stats on the video by default it seems, but I wonder if it still logs your speed/route in a separate file on the card... I'll check this evening anyway.


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    #1628
    Mr Snow
    Registered Users Posts: 1,660 ✭✭✭Mr Snow


    does any one used bigger memory card than 32gb for eg 64gb?


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    #1629
    RainyDay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,925 ✭✭✭RainyDay


    Coming to Aldi on Sunday;

    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-8-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/1080p-dashboard-camera-1/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2016-05-06_15-28


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    #1630
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Mr Snow wrote: »
    does any one used bigger memory card than 32gb for eg 64gb?

    I use a 64GB card in my mini 0806


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    #1631
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    5500 wrote: »

    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.

    5500 wrote: »
    ..here's another picture post paint

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

    I think I'm gonna copy your paint idea 5500, as I reckon it'll be a bit stealthier in black..

    If you're still on this thread, could you just let us know what paint you used, and how it's holding up?


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    #1632
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    I had a tin of Matt black spray in the shed, you should get by with any spray paint eg http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/paints-body-repair/car-spray-paints/halfords-matt-black-paint-500ml

    Admittedly I went the quick route and didn't prime/undercoat, just a quick wipe with some white spirits then masked the camera up and gave 3/4 light coats and then left to dry job done.

    The paints fine and the camera isn't noticeable from outside the car without being pointed out so definitely worth doing


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    #1633
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    That's all it should need, once you have it in position you shouldn't be to be handling it that much so the paint should stay good.

    1 tip for mounting would be to make sure wherever you have your camera it's fairly easy to get at and remove the sd card, so you're minimising any man handling of the camera.


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    #1634
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    That's all it should need, once you have it in position you shouldn't be to be handling it that much so the paint should stay good.

    1 tip for mounting would be to make sure wherever you have your camera it's fairly easy to get at and remove the sd card, so you're minimising any man handling of the camera.

    Good idea, though with it also having wi-fi, and videos downloadable through the app, I don't foresee it needing much handling after installation..


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    #1635
    Pete123456
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭Pete123456


    RainyDay wrote: »
    Coming to Aldi on Sunday;

    https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/sun-8-may/products-detail-page/ps/p/1080p-dashboard-camera-1/?pk_campaign=ie_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2016-05-06_15-28

    What do people make of this? I realise there isn't much info on the site.,, but is there a better alternative for around that money?


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    #1636
    ejabrod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 483 ✭✭ejabrod


    AndyBoBandy wrote: »
    When I was rear ended a few weeks ago, I told the Guard I had the footage, and he seemed interested and said he may seek it out, but never did.

    I guess given I was car 1 and car 4 caused the crash, and it was only a straight forward rear ending, the footage wouldn't have told them anything they didn't know already!!

    Love that you have front/rear cams...great stuff. Which models do you have? Thanks.


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    #1637
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    ejabrod wrote: »
    Love that you have front/rear cams...great stuff. Which models do you have? Thanks.

    Mini 0806 in the front and a mini 0801 in the rear


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


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    #1639
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Patww79 wrote: »
    What software do you use for the picture-in-picture? I'm thinking of upgrading to one of those Xaiomi ones so will be putting the 0805 in the back window.

    I use iMovie on a Mac


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    #1640
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    guys if you want a fantastic editing program which is completely free go for Davinci Resolve lite the learning curve is no bigger than any other program but it works on Mac, windows, and linux (only with a paid license on linux). Will read next to any file type, and render out in any file type you want, there's also a great tracking system in it so you can blur faces and license plates 100x easier than in other programs.

    You will need to do a bit of learning to get started but again, it's no worse than any other editing program to learn.

    You can also sync clips from multiple cameras automatically by audio..


    (this is not a paid ad even though it completely looks like it)


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    #1641
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Has anyone found having a dash cam has changed your driving style at all?

    I haven't installed mine yet (not driving at present due to injury), but I've a feeling I'll be inclined to be, how should I put it, a little more by-the-book when I do :)

    (I'm by no means a lunatic on the road, and have an unblemished record in 25 years driving, before anyone suggests otherwise!!)


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    #1642
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    UsedToWait wrote: »
    I haven't installed mine yet (not driving at present due to injury), but I've a feeling I'll be inclined to be, how should I put it, a little more by-the-book when I do :)

    No because the Micro SD card can be easily swallowed :p


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    #1643
    ION08
    Registered Users Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭ION08


    Guys I just picked up a Nextbase 202 Lite from Halfords

    €64 reduced from €99

    Works well but only problem I'm having is that I have the keep manually plugging it in and unplugging it because in my Audi A4 the cigarette socket has constant power... even with keys out of the ignition and doors locked.

    This renders the auto on/off feature of the dashcam useless.

    Anyone else face this issue when installing theirs??


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    #1644
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    ION08 wrote: »
    Guys I just picked up a Nextbase 202 Lite from Halfords

    €64 reduced from €99

    Works well but only problem I'm having is that I have the keep manually plugging it in and unplugging it because in my Audi A4 the cigarette socket has constant power... even with keys out of the ignition and doors locked.

    This renders the auto on/off feature of the dashcam useless.

    Anyone else face this issue when installing theirs??

    You are probably better off getting a hard wire kit for it. A lot of people use the fuse piggy back option. This will allow you to take power from an ignition switches power supply.

    Without trying to sound like an ass but if you google dash cam hard wire kit you'll find a few options.

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    #1645
    Cortina_MK_IV
    Registered Users Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭Cortina_MK_IV


    I have the Nextbase 202, I also got the Nextbase hardwire kit for €24 also from Halford's.


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    #1646
    ION08
    Registered Users Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭ION08


    Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »
    I have the Nextbase 202, I also got the Nextbase hardwire kit for €24 also from Halford's.

    Brilliant, i'll try that so.

    Do you mind me asking what car you have and which fuse you tapped into?

    Edit: just checked the website and cant seem to find it :-/


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    #1647
    AndyBoBandy
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 14,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    You'll get the hardwire kit from eBay a hell of a lot cheaper that what Halfords will sell you


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    #1648
    TheBody
    Registered Users Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭TheBody


    ION08 wrote: »
    Guys I just picked up a Nextbase 202 Lite from Halfords

    €64 reduced from €99

    Works well but only problem I'm having is that I have the keep manually plugging it in and unplugging it because in my Audi A4 the cigarette socket has constant power... even with keys out of the ignition and doors locked.

    This renders the auto on/off feature of the dashcam useless.

    Anyone else face this issue when installing theirs??


    See here which describes how I installed my one.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=97649372


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    #1649
    Cortina_MK_IV
    Registered Users Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭Cortina_MK_IV


    ION08 wrote: »
    Brilliant, i'll try that so. Do you mind me asking what car you have and which fuse you tapped into? Edit: just checked the website and cant seem to find it :-/

    I didn't do it myself, I paid €35 for the fitting service.

    This is the kit: http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/nextbase-dash-cam-hardwire-kit
     As said you may be able to get one on eBay.


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    #1650
    josip
    Registered Users Posts: 13,657 ✭✭✭✭josip


    OSI wrote: »
    Yi Dashcam just arrived this morning. Just a warning for anyone getting it sent to your work address, the package literally just had my name and the street on it. No company name, no building name, nothing. Luckily the security dude saw my mobile number on the package and gave me a ring.

    For those that have the cam already, anyway to turn off the beeps when you press a button? Holy hell they're annoying!

    Annoying that you can't play with your new toy while you're in work? :D


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    #1651
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Got mine yesterday too, not arsed installing it yet. I did install the app though, not great, took several restarts and disconnects of both camera and Note 4 to get them connected.


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