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

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  • Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Patww79 wrote: »
    How do people get the camera to focus through the windscreen rather than on the windscreen? Is there just a bad distance range to avoid?

    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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,688 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG




  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,158 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭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.


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


    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 :D

    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.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Patww79 wrote: »
    I never use any products on my dash as it hasn't been wiped in two years :D

    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.


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


    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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    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.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,780 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    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

    0118 999 881 999 119 725 3



  • Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭thos


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,215 ✭✭✭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?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,614 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 13,464 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
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    TheBody wrote: »
    I think the vast majority of people leave them in their cars. [...]

    #metoo

    ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 630 ✭✭✭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???


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭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?


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭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


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭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/


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭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?


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,038 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭timple23




  • Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭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


  • Registered Users Posts: 953 ✭✭✭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.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭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


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  • Registered Users Posts: 953 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    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


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