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

Golfgorfield · 18-05-2017 8:57pm

New company car coming so really hate selling this. Fantastic car.

http://www.adverts.ie/12910539

paddyman · 20-05-2017 8:47am

Hi guys - Ibood.ie have a dashcam for sale at the moment. Its a BlackSys BL-100N Dashcam with GPS & Rear camera.

Any opinions if its any use or good value?

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=date

grogi · 20-05-2017 10:40am

paddyman wrote: »

Hi guys - Ibood.ie have a dashcam for sale at the moment. Its a BlackSys BL-100N Dashcam with GPS & Rear camera.

Any opinions if its any use or good value?

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=date

In fairness - almost everything that shows-up on ibood is stuff that nobody else wanted.

WestWicklow1 · 20-05-2017 8:15pm

paddyman wrote: »

Hi guys - Ibood.ie have a dashcam for sale at the moment. Its a BlackSys BL-100N Dashcam with GPS & Rear camera.

Any opinions if its any use or good value?

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=date

You'll get the same camera delivered to ROI for €60.40 from amazon.co.uk including a 16GB memory card.

I would also welcome opinions on this camera.

markc1184 · 23-05-2017 6:39pm

I'm hoping someone here might be able to help. I have a Nextbase 312GW. It needed its firmware updated so yesterday I put the file onto an sd card and updated the cam that way. Only I forgot to format the sd card afterwards and powered the cam up. The Nextbase screen appeared but then went blank and the blue light came on. I haven't been able to get the unit to switch back on since. Have I bricked the cam or is there a way to get it to power back on again??

Supergurrier · 23-05-2017 8:35pm

A little something for the weekend for somebody ?

http://www.adverts.ie/car/nissan/350-z/2007-nissan-350-z/12379907
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Sherfin · 23-05-2017 9:22pm

Presume you've tried the reset button on the bottom ?

MiketheMechanic · 23-05-2017 10:19pm

Hi all. I will be in the US in the coming weeks.
Are there any dashcam bargains to be had over there?
Any suggestions on anything that's beter value over there that I can bring back?
Say up to $100.

Parapara2017 · 23-05-2017 10:35pm

ironclaw wrote: »

Xiaomi Yi 2.7" 1080P ADAS Wi-Fi Car DVR Camcorder

Anyone run this unit? Seems like a good price for the kit.

http://www.volumerate.com/product/xiaomi-yi-2-7-1296p-adas-wi-fi-car-dvr-camcorder-32gb-tf-grey-844430259

I run one of these. Pretty good, no complaints so far. Can sometimes be hard to see plates in certain lighting but good overall quality. Look up some youtube reviews for clips.

kmcattack · 23-05-2017 10:36pm

Selling my 141 Focus Saloon. Fully serviced and in great condition -

http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus/2014-ford-focus-zetec-saloon/12964205

markc1184 · 23-05-2017 10:44pm

Sherfin wrote: »

Presume you've tried the reset button on the bottom ?

Yeah I've tried that. Still no joy unfortunately.

commited · 27-05-2017 9:02am

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http://www.adverts.ie/car/mercedes-benz/clk-class/2003-mercedes-benz-clk-270-avantgarde-auto-fsh-nct-3-18/12950868?notification=8d3b0026ae2c357cf8c21b9bb6bf1e6b-1495284182
CLK 270 with NCT until 03/18 @ €1495 as I'd like it gone this weekend.
It's a great car, I drove it to Edinburgh and back 2 weeks ago with zero issues. Only selling as I've upgraded to a 530i. €855 back if you want to export to the UK!

jharr100 · 28-05-2017 4:09pm

http://www.adverts.ie/13007004

My 2005 Avensis...

oknepop · 28-05-2017 10:09pm

Mazda 6 hatchback

http://www.adverts.ie/car/mazda/6/2006-mazda-6-hatchback-1-8-petrol-low-miles/13010067

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pabloazazel · 29-05-2017 12:34pm

Here is my 2006 Toyota Corolla NCT and Tax 09/17

http://www.adverts.ie/car/toyota/corolla/06-toyota-corolla-1-4-nct-and-tax-09-17/12697699

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M7roadrunner · 30-05-2017 4:43pm

http://www.adverts.ie/13021050
My Trusty auld banger for sale if anyone's interested.

billybonkers · 30-05-2017 5:17pm

My GTi

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volkswagen/golf/vw-golf-gti-mk5/12898685

davycc · 31-05-2017 6:06pm

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/bmw/5-series/1995-bmw-518/11813583

My daily driver classic 1 months tax left and 4 months nct

Pm me with any questions please

Eire Go Brach · 02-06-2017 8:26pm

Newbie when it comes to dashcams. Bought my first one. Big fan of Anker products and this is what I got. https://www.anker.com/products/R21101F1?utm_campaign=DonanimHaber&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=DonanimHaber

So far so good. Very happy with it. Still have to play around with setting. At the moment my sd card is a class 6 one. Anker recommend a class 10 one. Would it make that much difference to picture quality?

Hal1 · 02-06-2017 9:02pm

If the class of card is lower than needed for the bitrate it could corrupt files or only part record them. So you run the risk of not having something important recorded if and when needed.

I had this exact problem with a 0801 and it wasn't recording properly or just wouldn't record, even though the dashcam was on. As soon as I stuck in a samsung class 10 it was fine.

Speed class rating
Minimum sequential writing speed Speed Class UHS Speed Class
4 MB/s Class 4 (C4) -
6 MB/s Class 6 (C6) -
10 MB/s Class 10 (C10) Class 1 (U1)

Cantona's Collars · 03-06-2017 9:11am

€19.99 for one in lidl next Thursday.

Tauriel · 03-06-2017 6:45pm

Sorry if this is the wrong thread but hopefully someone can help me.

I'm looking at getting a dash cam for my car as someone crashed into the front of it on Friday, damaging the front sensor, breaking the number plate and causing damage to the chrome and paint on the car. The individual involved left no contact details for me :mad:

I was wondering if dash cams still record when the car is parked up for a couple of hours, eg in work, at a shopping centre, etc?

Also, would I be better off going through my main dealer for a dash cam? I'm just concerned if the warranty on the car would be voided.

punisher5112 · 03-06-2017 6:52pm

mustang shelly wrote: »

Sorry if this is the wrong thread but hopefully someone can help me.

I'm looking at getting a dash cam for my car as someone crashed into the front of it on Friday, damaging the front sensor, breaking the number plate and causing damage to the chrome and paint on the car. The individual involved left no contact details for me :mad:

I was wondering if dash cams still record when the car is parked up for a couple of hours, eg in work, at a shopping centre, etc?

Also, would I be better off going through my main dealer for a dash cam? I'm just concerned if the warranty on the car would be voided.

Many many dash cams out there look at likes of ddpai m6 or next base.

You can hard wire in and some even have shock or motion sensors so not always recording but will get the clip needed.

Depends on type of car is it new/old?

You don't have to use main dealer but up to you.

Tauriel · 03-06-2017 6:57pm

punisher5112 wrote: »

Many many dash cams out there look at likes of ddpai m6 or next base.

You can hard wire in and some even have shock or motion sensors so not always recording but will get the clip needed.

Depends on type of car is it new/old?

You don't have to use main dealer but up to you.

Thanks for the reply.

That motion sensor cam sounds like one I would definitely be interested in.

I have a 171 Peugeot 308 and I'm just concerned that they might void the warranty if I didn't get them to put one in.

punisher5112 · 03-06-2017 7:07pm

mustang shelly wrote: »

Thanks for the reply.

That motion sensor cam sounds like one I would definitely be interested in.

I have a 171 Peugeot 308 and I'm just concerned that they might void the warranty if I didn't get them to put one in.

No problems.

If you want you can just plug and play as in use charge point or in fuse board get a piggy back fuse holder and wire up that way.

If you don't want to try yourself others have said halfords fit the kits they sell and also any auto electrician would do it with ease.

Tauriel · 04-06-2017 6:02pm

I had a look at Halford's today and I think the Nextbase Dash Cam 512GW is the one I'd be most interested in.

Can anyone recommend it? Does it actually start recording if someone hits your car and you're not there?

Also, I was told that the car battery would have to be on constantly for it to work. Is this true?

Sorry for all of the questions!

Hal1 · 04-06-2017 6:42pm

From what I've read about them and other comments on here. It's a good and reliable camera that does exactly as advertised. Also reasonably priced and simple to setup. I think techmoan (youtube) done a review some time ago.

MiketheMechanic · 05-06-2017 12:33pm

Any thoughts on this one?

https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-X1-Car-Dash-Cam/dp/B01IHLZIU0/ref=sr_1_2?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1496662196&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=dash+cam&psc=1

MiketheMechanic wrote: »

Hi all. I will be in the US in the coming weeks.
Are there any dashcam bargains to be had over there?
Any suggestions on anything that's beter value over there that I can bring back?
Say up to $100.

Hal1 · 05-06-2017 12:57pm

Looks like a decent dashcam. I've the N1 version and can't fault it, good solid build quality. There's lots of features with that one. They all have the G sensor but I like the parking mode and wide aperture lens that X1 has.

Polo_Cluvie · 05-06-2017 1:26pm

Hi guys Lidl are selling an Itex slimline dash cam this week for 20e anybody any experience of this unit? I checked online and YouTube has a review of an Itex by sound logic not sure if it's the same unit. I'm thinking about investing but I really haven't a clue how to operate set up etc

Hal1 · 05-06-2017 1:46pm

Polo_Cluvie · 05-06-2017 2:57pm

That good ehh?

pm1977x · 05-06-2017 7:45pm

Any recommendations in the €50-100 bracket, as small and neat as possible and ideally battery powered that I could recharge when needed, I don't fancy messing about with fuses or having it constantly plugged into the cigarette lighter socket - or is that mad?

Started on page 1 of the thread but it's from years ago and many links are dead, thanks!

AndyBoBandy · 05-06-2017 7:51pm

pm1977x wrote: »

Any recommendations in the €50-100 bracket, as small and neat as possible and ideally battery powered that I could recharge when needed, I don't fancy messing about with fuses or having it constantly plugged into the cigarette lighter socket - or is that mad?

Started on page 1 of the thread but it's from years ago and many links are dead, thanks!

Typically dash cams need a constant power source (it's also how they auto turn on/off), the batteries in them only last a few minutes, and are simply there to enable the last fine being recorded to be saved when the power cuts off (engine/ignition turned off)

Cortina_MK_IV · 05-06-2017 7:59pm

IMHO hard wired is the way to go. It's installed and you effectively forget it unless you really want to remove the card.

€46.80 would get you this: http://www.halfords.ie/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams/nextbase-dash-cam-112 then leave you with enough to get it fitted by Halford's if you took that option.

BArra · 05-06-2017 8:01pm

Panthro wrote: »

The oul Garmin 55 dash cam is looking pretty nifty.
Anyone purchase?

a LOT of complaints on overheating with this dash cam on amazon.com, starting to appear on amazon.co.uk also

pm1977x · 05-06-2017 8:56pm

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Typically dash cams need a constant power source (it's also how they auto turn on/off), the batteries in them only last a few minutes, and are simply there to enable the last fine being recorded to be saved when the power cuts off (engine/ignition turned off)

Thanks for the answers, do they cause any issues with car battery drain if hardwired in?

Cortina_MK_IV · 05-06-2017 9:06pm

I've had mine (hardwired) just over a year and no problems so far.

BArra · 05-06-2017 9:20pm

does anyone have the Blackvue DR650S-2CH in operation, and what their opinions of it are?

honda boi · 05-06-2017 10:23pm

pm1977x wrote: »

Thanks for the answers, do they cause any issues with car battery drain if hardwired in?

Nope no issues when its hardwired to an ignition live.
Meaning the camera only gets power when the car is on,meaning no real affect to the battery at all.

pm1977x · 06-06-2017 9:48pm

honda boi wrote: »

Nope no issues when its hardwired to an ignition live.
Meaning the camera only gets power when the car is on,meaning no real affect to the battery at all.

Cheers, thanks.

LostinBlanch · 07-06-2017 3:03pm

I'm thinking of taking a punt on this one.

Does anyone here have anything similar, or other recommendations?

weekaizer · 07-06-2017 6:35pm

http://www.adverts.ie/12999842

My sisters Subaru Legacy 4wd auto, full black leather heated seats, NCT til August, no tax, will do good cash deal.

senordingdong · 08-06-2017 7:51pm

Anyone any experience with these?

€20 seems like a ball hop when a quick price comparison is done.

Also, do dash cams normally only work when the car is running?

Alan_007_ · 09-06-2017 11:57pm

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus/2002-ford-focus/13095934

2002 Focus.
Good for parts, field use or repair.
Would take swaps of phone/laptop/ps4/etc...

wonski · 12-06-2017 9:26pm

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/mercedes-benz/clk-class/2001-mercedes-benz-clk-class/13119314

Need to get rid of mine. Bargain if you are looking for parts or something to play with in spare time. Pm me if you have any questions. Thanks.

clint_silver · 12-06-2017 10:59pm

I got the the maxtek 1080 (model 77433) from aldi thats been there for last few weeks.
http://www.quesh.co.uk/data/images/products/77433UG.pdf

My first dash cam. awwww.

For anyone else looking, just go to youtube theres a ton of reviews for all makes and models for anyones budget. For c 50 quid I was happy with the reviews. After a couple days recordings, happy with the video however theres a constant crackling noise when car is on a bumpy ride, ie, it records audio fine when stopped or moving slowly on a smooth road.

anyone ever heard that before? Only checked the video this evening and heard it

Harcrid · 12-06-2017 11:12pm

That camera looks the same as the G1W which I have. The crackling noise is the buttons rattling. Just put a clear piece of sellotape over them and it will sort that out. I had to do that on mine.

clint_silver · 12-06-2017 11:14pm

Harcrid wrote: »

That camera looks the same as the G1W which I have. The crackling noise is the buttons rattling. Just put a clear piece of sellotape over them and it will sort that out. I had to do that on mine.

nice one. will try that.

vectra · 13-06-2017 2:05pm

I have the ambarella 0803 mini cam
After a few weeks meddling with updated firmware, and going over and back with settings I got it where it is almost flawless now.
I must have it 4 years or thereabouts.

I am now on the lookout for another one for a family member,
I think I will certainly go with the Mini 0805, while it is not the latest, It is reported as being the Most relaible.

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

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