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

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  • #152
    BUBBLE WRAP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭BUBBLE WRAP


    randy hickey wrote: »
    Where did you get the "quote" from me?
    Nowhere in this thread or anywhere else did I say that.:confused::confused:

    This is the "quote"...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=82415615&postcount=12


  • #153
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    randy hickey wrote: »
    Where did you get the "quote" from me?
    Nowhere in this thread or anywhere else did I say that.:confused::confused:
    it was not you


  • #154
    randy hickey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭randy hickey


    randy hickey wrote: »
    The link above is now showing the wrong cameras, so here is a new link to the dashcam I have;

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ITRONICS-ITB-100HD-FULL-HD-GPS-CAR-BLACKBOX-Digital-Video-Recorder-w-8GB-SD-/271141170987

    To clear up any confusion for future readers of this thread, a lot of the links to dashcams that we've made to,say a listing on Ebay, time out after a few months, and sometimes when you click on them they will show a completely different camera.

    For reference,here is a permanent link to the iTronics ITB-100HD that I already linked to in post #70 in this thread.
    They seem to be around €180 + €15 p+p at the minute on Ebay.


  • #155
    Tragedy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,056 ✭✭✭Tragedy


    I purchased the Mobius Actioncam last week, only took a week to arrive from China!

    Have both a day and a night example video, but not sure which thread to put it in. This is "no videos", the other is for notable incidents.


  • #156
    downonthefarm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭downonthefarm


    would 300 euro get a daycent one with enough memory ect?


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  • #157
    rocky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,961 ✭✭✭rocky


    Depending on what features you want, 60 euro would get you very good image quality in the Mobius dashcam + 32GB microSd card for around 20 euro.


  • #158
    downonthefarm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭downonthefarm


    rocky wrote: »
    Depending on what features you want, 60 euro would get you very good image quality in the Mobius dashcam + 32GB microSd card for around 20 euro.

    thats good i thought they would be much dearer than that,i think they should be mandatory


  • #159
    danger_mouse_tm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 992 ✭✭✭danger_mouse_tm


    Tragedy wrote: »
    I purchased the Mobius Actioncam last week, only took a week to arrive from China!

    Have both a day and a night example video, but not sure which thread to put it in. This is "no videos", the other is for notable incidents.

    I reckon you should post it here as the videos are pertaining to the quality of the cam itself and not a particular incident on the road.


  • #160
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    rocky wrote: »
    Depending on what features you want, 60 euro would get you very good image quality in the Mobius dashcam + 32GB microSd card for around 20 euro.
    where would you get it in Ireland?


  • #161
    rocky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,961 ✭✭✭rocky


    ebay, links in this thread


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  • #162
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    From the bargain alerts thread.........


    http://www.buyincoins.com/item/34978.html


  • #163
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    What's wrong with it, that's really cheap


  • #164
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Shane_ef wrote: »
    What's wrong with it, that's really cheap

    Misprice.


  • #165
    Sterling Archer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,252 ✭✭✭Sterling Archer


    Buy Buy Buy


  • #166
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    all the orders got cancelled, but we all got a 6% discount code for the cancelled orders, so all in all, not bad. :)


  • #167
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    danger_mouse_tm wrote: »
    I reckon you should post it here as the videos are pertaining to the quality of the cam itself and not a particular incident on the road.
    got one too the other day and i'm impressed so far, although i do sometimes get some noise one the audio.

    i'm not going to embed the video, but the link to me having an ol' drive around blanch is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ3j8fruA4s

    don't forget to change it to 1080p for the full detail. the slightly blue hue is down to the HDR setting (which can be turned off) on the camera which (afaik) improves the overall exposure when there is a mixture of light and dark areas on screen.


  • #168
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    got one too the other day and i'm impressed so far, although i do sometimes get some noise one the audio.

    i'm not going to embed the video, but the link to me having an ol' drive around blanch is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ3j8fruA4s

    don't forget to change it to 1080p for the full detail. the slightly blue hue is down to the HDR setting (which can be turned off) on the camera which (afaik) improves the overall exposure when there is a mixture of light and dark areas on screen.
    pretty good. is this it
    http://joovuu.com/store/index.php?id_product=14&controller=product
    where did you buy it?
    Would it pick up conversation too as with the radio?


  • #169
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    alyssum wrote: »
    pretty good. is this it
    http://joovuu.com/store/index.php?id_product=14&controller=product
    where did you buy it?
    Would it pick up conversation too as with the radio?
    yep, and they are an authorised reseller too, so should be no issues with them (hopefully). :)

    more info here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25170905&postcount=2

    EDIT: and yes, conversations come out perfectly clearly.


  • #170
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    yep, and they are an authorised reseller too, so should be no issues with them (hopefully). :)

    more info here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25170905&postcount=2

    EDIT: and yes, conversations come out perfectly clearly.
    can you prevent conversations coming out? turn off mike?


  • #171
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,688 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Just wondering about these dash cams- is the footage from them admissible in a court of law ? If not then what is the point of them, like if a judge won't accept the footage as evidence in a dispute then what purpose do they serve ?


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  • #172
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Just wondering about these dash cams- is the footage from them admissible in a court of law ? If not then what is the point of them, like if a judge won't accept the footage as evidence in a dispute then what purpose do they serve ?

    There was one successful dangerous driving prosecution in the UK recently, based on dashcam footage.

    I'm sure they are very handy in the event of an accident and subsequent insurance claim.


  • #173
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/motorist-convicted-of-dangerous-driving-after-being-caught-on-hidden-in-car-camera-1-4855955


  • #174
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/motorist-convicted-of-dangerous-driving-after-being-caught-on-hidden-in-car-camera-1-4855955

    He obviously held his hands up when the cops knocked - if he denied he was driving it likely they could do F all about it.


  • #175
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    alyssum wrote: »
    can you prevent conversations coming out? turn off mike?
    yep. :)

    i'd be inclined to keep it on though, you can always remove the sound afterwards when you copy it off the camera.

    i'm thinking of a situation where someone (road rage, self important garda etc.) says something to you that you want to keep. you'll be kicking yourself afterwards if you've turned off the sound and have no way of proving it.


  • #176
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    rocky wrote: »
    I got one here

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151071891306

    Also got the windscreen suction cup holder

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181166005622

    and a 16GB Micro SD card from mymemory.

    Ordered on Monday, now waiting...

    Think i'm gona order one of these to replace my burned out smartcam.


  • #177
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    yep. :)

    i'd be inclined to keep it on though, you can always remove the sound afterwards when you copy it off the camera.

    i'm thinking of a situation where someone (road rage, self important garda etc.) says something to you that you want to keep. you'll be kicking yourself afterwards if you've turned off the sound and have no way of proving it.
    Did you get charged by customs?


  • #178
    Red Nissan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭Red Nissan


    My latest one is identical to this.

    http://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/Car_Video/Car_DVR/2.7_Inch_Car_DVR_-_GPS_G-Sensor_120_Degree_Wide_Angle_Motion_Detection/

    I've been very pleased.


  • #179
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    kceire wrote: »
    Think i'm gona order one of these to replace my burned out smartcam.
    same seller i got mine off, official reseller of the mobius cam, the single package with 4 items enclosed (cam, extended cable, suction mount, cig to usb adapter etc.) arrived within 10 days of order and they were exceptionally good to deal with and even threw in the combo A/V out and USB power cables for free.

    i had a couple of requests via email and they were very friendly and only too pleased to help, so i highly recommend them.
    alyssum wrote: »
    Did you get charged by customs?
    nope, even though i forgot to do the NI address for parcel motel, it still didn't get caught, but i'd say that was pot luck more than anything.

    either way, it's definitely the cam to get, the user community is very active and there's already lots of mods for them for use in radio controlled model aircraft etc. and the manufacturer is very open to the community, to the point that one of the online reviewers suggested a change to the design for people using it as a dashcam and it was included in the final product.

    they are also bringing out new firmwares very regularly to fix any issues people encounter and add new features. it's basically the raspberry pi of the mini hd cam world. :D


  • #180
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    vibe666 wrote: »
    same seller i got mine off, official reseller of the mobius cam, the single package with 4 items enclosed (cam, extended cable, suction mount, cig to usb adapter etc.) arrived within 10 days of order and they were exceptionally good to deal with and even threw in the combo A/V out and USB power cables for free.

    i had a couple of requests via email and they were very friendly and only too pleased to help, so i highly recommend them.

    nope, even though i forgot to do the NI address for parcel motel, it still didn't get caught, but i'd say that was pot luck more than anything.

    either way, it's definitely the cam to get, the user community is very active and there's already lots of mods for them for use in radio controlled model aircraft etc. and the manufacturer is very open to the community, to the point that one of the online reviewers suggested a change to the design for people using it as a dashcam and it was included in the final product.

    they are also bringing out new firmwares very regularly to fix any issues people encounter and add new features. it's basically the raspberry pi of the mini hd cam world. :D

    cheers man, im going away for 10 days next Saturday so dont want to order now for it to arrive while away and then risk it being sent back to sender, so will order when i get home.


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  • #181
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    same seller i got mine off, official reseller of the mobius cam, the single package with 4 items enclosed (cam, extended cable, suction mount, cig to usb adapter etc.) arrived within 10 days of order and they were exceptionally good to deal with and even threw in the combo A/V out and USB power cables for free.

    i had a couple of requests via email and they were very friendly and only too pleased to help, so i highly recommend them.

    nope, even though i forgot to do the NI address for parcel motel, it still didn't get caught, but i'd say that was pot luck more than anything.

    either way, it's definitely the cam to get, the user community is very active and there's already lots of mods for them for use in radio controlled model aircraft etc. and the manufacturer is very open to the community, to the point that one of the online reviewers suggested a change to the design for people using it as a dashcam and it was included in the final product.

    they are also bringing out new firmwares very regularly to fix any issues people encounter and add new features. it's basically the raspberry pi of the mini hd cam world. :D
    why use parcel motel?


  • #182
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    alyssum wrote: »
    why use parcel motel?

    To avoid the risk of EU entry customs charges.


  • #183
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    kceire wrote: »
    To avoid the risk of EU entry customs charges.
    eggsackary. ;)

    well, reduce the chances anyway. last thing anyone needs is getting entered by EU customs. :pac:


  • #184
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    eggsackary. ;)

    well, reduce the chances anyway. last thing anyone needs is getting entered by EU customs. :pac:
    ok thanks


  • #185
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    eggsackary. ;)

    well, reduce the chances anyway. last thing anyone needs is getting entered by EU customs. :pac:
    but they are in the UK?
    http://joovuu.com/store/index.php?id_product=14&controller=product


  • #186
    rocky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,961 ✭✭✭rocky


    From China it's ~53 euro, the UK one is ~70


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  • #187
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,022 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    rocky wrote: »
    From China it's ~53 euro, the UK one is ~70

    I suppose if anything goes wrong with it, it would be cheaper to send it back to UK supplier.


  • #188
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    what is the supplied tripod mount like?


  • #189
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    alyssum wrote: »
    will it start recording when car starts and over write when out of space? 16gb card 80 mins, that all?
    here are all the settings in the configuration app that you use from your PC to configure all the settings available on the mobius camera.

    266874.jpg

    266875.jpg

    also, it's generally accepted that it will take anything up to and including a 64gb microSD card and will record continuously for 80 minutes or so on battery power alone, or indefinitely with external power, up to the limit of whatever card is used in it, but will also do cycle recording, deleting whatever is the oldest file to create room for new ones depending on how you configure it.

    and yes, cheaper to buy from an authorised reseller in china than from the UK and will arrive in (generally) less than 10 days.


  • #190
    ustari
    Registered Users Posts: 504 ✭✭✭ustari


    Do you have any links to the Chinese Mobius sellers?
    Thanks.


  • #191
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    ustari wrote: »
    Do you have any links to the Chinese Mobius sellers?
    Thanks.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/151071891306?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_9801wt_973

    just ordered one now, getting it sent to my brothers while im away.


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  • #192
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    ustari wrote: »
    Do you have any links to the Chinese Mobius sellers?
    Thanks.
    the RC Groups forums seem to have become the semi-official location of all Mobius camera resources and they have a load of info here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25170905&postcount=2


  • #193
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    vibe666 wrote: »
    here are all the settings in the configuration app that you use from your PC to configure all the settings available on the mobius camera.

    266874.jpg

    266875.jpg

    also, it's generally accepted that it will take anything up to and including a 64gb microSD card and will record continuously for 80 minutes or so on battery power alone, or indefinitely with external power, up to the limit of whatever card is used in it, but will also do cycle recording, deleting whatever is the oldest file to create room for new ones depending on how you configure it.

    and yes, cheaper to buy from an authorised reseller in china than from the UK and will arrive in (generally) less than 10 days.
    Can it be connected to the cig lighter in a car


  • #194
    rocky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,961 ✭✭✭rocky


    That's how it's powered, yes, but the cheapest package doesn't come with a power lead. I'm using one I already have installed from previous dashcams.


  • #195
    alyssum
    Registered Users Posts: 349 ✭✭alyssum


    rocky wrote: »
    That's how it's powered, yes, but the cheapest package doesn't come with a power lead. I'm using one I already have installed from previous dashcams.
    ok thanks


  • #196
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,022 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    vibe666 wrote: »
    the RC Groups forums seem to have become the semi-official location of all Mobius camera resources and they have a load of info here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25170905&postcount=2

    So which of the Chinese resellers did you buy yours from? And your saying it's better getting it sent to Parcel Motel in Belfast as possible less chance of it getting caught in customs.
    Also items with the camera that need to be bought cigarette lighter power cable, windscreen suction cup mount anything else?

    I do a lot of driving for a living and see some crazy stuff saw a guy come across three lanes on the N4 tonight nearly hit the barrier.

    Thanks


  • #197
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    rocky wrote: »
    That's how it's powered, yes, but the cheapest package doesn't come with a power lead. I'm using one I already have installed from previous dashcams.
    just as a warning for others attempting this. some dashcams have non-standard wiring even though they use a mini-usb connection and *some* are wired in such a way that if you use them with the mobius cam it *could* brick it, leaving it totally and permanently useless.

    the other thing is, although most other cig lighter PSU's will work, if they aren't able to supply the mobius with enough juice constantly, it could result in premature battery wear and/or damage your microSD card. you'll need to be sure your PSU can supply a minimum of 1000mW and 5 to 5.5v to avoid any problems down the line.
    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    So which of the Chinese resellers did you buy yours from?  And your saying it's better getting it sent to Parcel Motel in Belfast as possible less chance of it getting caught in customs.
    Also items with the camera that need to be bought cigarette lighter power cable, windscreen suction cup mount anything else?
    I got my Mobius with a suction windscreen mount, regular power cable, long usb power cable (the standard one only reaches from the cig lighter to the rear view mirror, so you can't put it round the windscreen out of the way) and the official cig lighter adapter, all from these guys who are an official Mobius reseller: http://myworld.ebay.com/eletoponline365

    great communication (and super polite!) and falling over themselves to help me. they also threw in the usb to A/V out (with external usb power) cable for free and they were cheap and quick delivery too, a single package all delivered in 10 days (ordered on 25th july delivered on 4th aug) from China with a tracking no.


  • #198
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,022 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    Thanks for the info but just wondering I was going to get it sent to Parcel Motel Belfast address but they say under the items they will only ship to paypal verified addresses how did you get around getting it sent? Think you said you got it sent to your local parcel motel pickup?


  • #199
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    vibe666 wrote: »
    just as a warning for others attempting this. some dashcams have non-standard wiring even though they use a mini-usb connection and *some* are wired in such a way that if you use them with the mobius cam it *could* brick it, leaving it totally and permanently useless.

    the other thing is, although most other cig lighter PSU's will work, if they aren't able to supply the mobius with enough juice constantly, it could result in premature battery wear and/or damage your microSD card. you'll need to be sure your PSU can supply a minimum of 1000mW and 5 to 5.5v to avoid any problems down the line.
    I got my Mobius with a suction windscreen mount, regular power cable, long usb power cable (the standard one only reaches from the cig lighter to the rear view mirror, so you can't put it round the windscreen out of the way) and the official cig lighter adapter, all from these guys who are an official Mobius reseller: http://myworld.ebay.com/eletoponline365

    great communication (and super polite!) and falling over themselves to help me. they also threw in the usb to A/V out (with external usb power) cable for free and they were cheap and quick delivery too, a single package all delivered in 10 days (ordered on 25th july delivered on 4th aug) from China with a tracking no.

    Just bought the same camera from the same seller.
    Can i connect it to a ciggy to USB connector that i have from my previous dash cam?
    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    Thanks for the info but just wondering I was going to get it sent to Parcel Motel Belfast address but they say under the items they will only ship to paypal verified addresses how did you get around getting it sent? Think you said you got it sent to your local parcel motel pickup?

    Add your PM address to your paypal account, then when buying, you can sellect what address to send it to.


  • #200
    vibe666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    kceire wrote: »
    Just bought the same camera from the same seller.
    Can i connect it to a ciggy to USB connector that i have from my previous dash cam?
    yep, it's the wiring in the USB cable itself that is the important bit, so as long as the ciggie usb adapter can output a minimum of 5v and 1000mW it should be grand.

    if it's less than that though it will still probably work, but could cause premature battery wear or a risk of memory card corruption.
    kceire wrote: »
    Add your PM address to your paypal account, then when buying, you can sellect what address to send it to.
    yep, exactly what I did.


  • #201
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    vibe666 wrote: »
    yep, it's the wiring in the USB cable itself that is the important bit, so as long as the ciggie usb adapter can output a minimum of 5v and 1000mW it should be grand.

    if it's less than that though it will still probably work, but could cause premature battery wear or a risk of memory card corruption.

    yep, exactly what I did.

    Cool, will have a look at the wording on my ciggy plug and take note. It worked perfect on my last E60 with my last dash cam.

    I connected it to a 12V to 5V convertor and it blew the camera while using it in the E36!


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