Dash cam, what to get and where to get it - vol. 2

Mark Hamill · 02-07-2020 12:43pm

lovelyhurler wrote: »

DID are doing a good deal on the 422 for 130euro. I picked on e up a few weeks ago (fathers day present to myself)

But it comes to €190 with the rear facing camera added.
Is there anything even <€100 that is worth looking at, that comes with front and rear cameras?

joujoujou · 02-07-2020 1:09pm

Forget about below 100 notes for decent dual setup.

Cheaper and (IMO) safer would be to go 2 separate cams route, like viofo a119s front, YI dashcam rear.

Alternatively, take a look at a129 duo.

Spook_ie · 21-07-2020 2:14pm

Mark Hamill wrote: »

But it comes to €190 with the rear facing camera added.
Is there anything even <€100 that is worth looking at, that comes with front and rear cameras?

The main problem I find with HQ dual cameras is the amount of recording time, my camera(s) run at 1080p front and rear and make mince meat of the 64 Gb card, 4 hours front and rear, now for everyday use it's fine but just once in a while I see these requests for dash cam footage from 2 or 3 days ago from the Garda and though I might well have been in the area then the relevant time period has been overwritten.

homingbird · 21-07-2020 7:54pm

I have this on order will tell you how it is when it comes.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32866737411.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.694d4c4d4dOrew

corks finest · 28-07-2020 4:28am

homingbird wrote: »

I have this on order will tell you how it is when it comes.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32866737411.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.694d4c4d4dOrew

pioneer vrec-dz700dc got this recently fantastic bit of kit, expensive but worth it, night mode, parking,front rear

Enigma IE · 29-07-2020 12:52pm

Anyone got one of these or have any thoughts? My concern would be covering my rear view mirror with this device.

It looks like you can toggle between rear/front & split views on the device itself. It would probably be safest to leave it on the rear camera view, but obviously the perspective/angles are different to normal.

Available on amazon https://amzn.to/3fVpURt

I do want a dual camera setup however, only started looking into what is on the market - which is vast it seems.

Thanks.

arleitiss · 02-08-2020 1:07pm

Hi, looking to get dashcam, have few queries though.

1) What sort of feature do I need to look for on dashcam so it can always record even when engine is off?

2) Would always record mode drain battery if I don't drive lets say for 3 days?

3) How common is it for windows to be smashed and dashcam be stolen?

F1ngers · 02-08-2020 1:27pm

arleitiss wrote: »

2) Would always record mode drain battery if I don't drive lets say for 3 days?

This happened to me this week.
Have a focus and left it plugged into the cigarette lighter on monday, went to drive on thursday morning and battery was dead.

Birka · 03-08-2020 9:41pm

Has anyone got a Cellink Neo Powerbank? I got one a year ago but its stopped working. There's a two year warranty but the sellers/agents (car-dvr.co.uk/HDigitalEye) won't respond. Just wondering if anyone's had any positive dealings with them?

ra0044 · 05-08-2020 4:27pm

I like the idea of a front and rear discreet camera set up with a seperate screen much like motorbike cams.

Anyone know of any decent ones available ?

Have a little flap covered compartment in the boot to take the screen etc. With WiFi I would probably not use a screen any way.

Was looking at one like this fro. Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081SSKDLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B.SkFbHW58FBE

zilog_jones · 07-08-2020 10:15am

arleitiss wrote: »

1) What sort of feature do I need to look for on dashcam so it can always record even when engine is off?

Parking mode

2) Would always record mode drain battery if I don't drive lets say for 3 days?

Not if you fit a proper hardwire kit which will turn it off if the voltage gets too low.

Chevy RV · 10-08-2020 1:48pm

Hello Everybody,

I am not sure if this is the right Forum - Please feel free to move

I recently changed my car and would like to get Dashcams installed as I have been thinking they are a good idea for quite a while back.

I was in Halfords the other day and they had a selection but I know little or nothing about them.

The shop assistant said basically they can be as follows:-

Ran from the cigarette lighter or hardwired
and store about 4 hours rolling footage on a loop on a 32 Mb SDD Card

Can anybody add what else I should be looking for : -

as I want both of them hardwired to avoid trailing leads in the car

want to get them fitted in either Tipperary / Cork area

Are Halfords ones any good or can someone recommend someone else to me who can supply and fit these in either Tipperary / Cork area?

Roughly what kind of money are we talking for a fairly decent set supplied and fitted/ installed.

Your help or suggestions on the above would be very much appreciated.

Regards,

Chevy RV

TherapyBoy · 11-08-2020 1:01am

Car Stereo & Alarm Systems are on Patrick’s Quay in Cork city, contact Eddie there.

corks finest · 14-08-2020 10:16am

Chevy RV wrote: »

Hello Everybody,

I am not sure if this is the right Forum - Please feel free to move

I recently changed my car and would like to get Dashcams installed as I have been thinking they are a good idea for quite a while back.

I was in Halfords the other day and they had a selection but I know little or nothing about them.

The shop assistant said basically they can be as follows:-

Ran from the cigarette lighter or hardwired
and store about 4 hours rolling footage on a loop on a 32 Mb SDD Card

Can anybody add what else I should be looking for : -

as I want both of them hardwired to avoid trailing leads in the car

want to get them fitted in either Tipperary / Cork area

Are Halfords ones any good or can someone recommend someone else to me who can supply and fit these in either Tipperary / Cork area?

Roughly what kind of money are we talking for a fairly decent set supplied and fitted/ installed.

Your help or suggestions on the above would be very much appreciated.

Regards,

Chevy RV

Eddie O'Sullivan Patrick's Quay,100 percent decent honest capable local guy, installed a pioneer SPH 250 DAB fir me a few weeks back,e286 approximately cheaper than Halfords,who incidentally told me no guarantee that my parking sensors would work after their installer did my car,pm and I'll give you my number, what's app and I'll show you the great job he did
+353 87 222 2927 ( his number) I have a Honda insight es , difficult to fit etc( no sweat to Eddie)
T23 NP30 eir code

MarkR · 10-09-2020 4:32pm

This one seems like a good deal, and I think was mentioned above.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Supercapacitor-Wide-Angle-Detection-Dual-Port/dp/B075T8H9XJ/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=viofo+a119s&qid=1599751354&smid=A24C52MMK3K9HR&sr=8-12

This one is very cheap, and has a lot of positive reviews.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/%E3%80%90Updated-Version%E3%80%91APEMAN-Recording-Detection-Monitoring-C-550/dp/B07GPWV9RV/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dash+cam+APEMAN+4k&qid=1599752964&sr=8-3

Anyone use it?

MarkR · 11-09-2020 9:48am

MarkR wrote: »

This one seems like a good deal, and I think was mentioned above.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Supercapacitor-Wide-Angle-Detection-Dual-Port/dp/B075T8H9XJ/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=viofo+a119s&qid=1599751354&smid=A24C52MMK3K9HR&sr=8-12

This one is very cheap, and has a lot of positive reviews.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/%E3%80%90Updated-Version%E3%80%91APEMAN-Recording-Detection-Monitoring-C-550/dp/B07GPWV9RV/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dash+cam+APEMAN+4k&qid=1599752964&sr=8-3

Anyone use it?

I ordered the unfortunately named "Apeman" one. Seems to be what I want, cheap and cheerful. Once I have it, I'll post up some sample videos.

budhabob · 11-10-2020 7:52pm

Hi folks,
My wife and I are very keen on getting a dashcam installed on our Seat Ateca. I'm currently in hospital and have been tasked with researching it despite being dosed up to my tonsils and being in agony - any advice / recommendations North Dublin would be really appreciated,
Kind regards,
Bob

TherapyBoy · 11-10-2020 11:41pm

Safesounds in Drumcondra aren’t too far from D11 & they’ve been in business a long time.

budhabob · 12-10-2020 6:58pm

TherapyBoy wrote: »

Safesounds in Drumcondra aren’t too far from D11 & they’ve been in business a long time.

Cheers, dropped them a mail

Masala · 08-11-2020 6:20pm

Hi,,,, not sure if Boards have a dedicated Dash Cam buyers thread

Looking to buy a front Cam as a Xmas present for daughter new car and would appreciate Boards advice as to what to get and where o get it

many thanks in advance...

MODS.... feel free to move if I am posting in wrong forum

regards

08-11-2020 6:22pm

Masala wrote: »

Hi,,,, not sure if Boards have a dedicated Dash Cam buyers thread

Looking to buy a front Cam as a Xmas present for daughter new car and would appreciate Boards advice as to what to get and where o get it

many thanks in advance...

MODS.... feel free to move if I am posting in wrong forum

regards

The mods here don’t like them and have shut a few so I don’t think one exists. Before this goes I’d recommend Anker if not looking to spend too much or Viofo if quality matters more.

LillySV · 08-11-2020 6:26pm

Next base, think the 522gw is supposed to be the business... think I seen bob flavin giving it thumbs up too

Gumbo · 08-11-2020 7:02pm

Nextbase gets my vote.
The one with the built in G sensor and WiFi so a GW version.

You can add rear view camera and also an internal facing camera.

08-11-2020 7:05pm

I always found the real life picture out of a nextbase to be hugely inferior to what the specs tell you.

Knine · 08-11-2020 7:26pm

LillySV wrote: »

Next base, think the 522gw is supposed to be the business... think I seen bob flavin giving it thumbs up too

I have this one & find it great

Johnny Derpp · 08-11-2020 7:27pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

The mods here don’t like them and have shut a few .

Pardon my ignorance but why don't they like them?

I'm in the market for one too but I need one with the impact activation feature, as it's people hitting it in car parks is our greatest concern.
Will the Anker do it?

biko · 08-11-2020 8:13pm

We just keep all the same questions in one thread.
Merged this to current dash mega thread.

tech · 14-11-2020 2:24pm

looking to get a front and rear dash cam, any good makes / model out there, Black Friday is coming

phill106 · 15-11-2020 10:55am

tech wrote: »

looking to get a front and rear dash cam, any good makes / model out there, Black Friday is coming

I was thinking something like this, as i have the front only version in a previous car.
https://www.halfords.ie/black-friday/all-black-friday-deals/nextbase-522gw-front-and-rear-dash-cam-bundle-450454.html

then you have this model which my brother has.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/%E3%80%90Updated-Version%E3%80%91APEMAN-Recording-Detection-Monitoring-C-550/dp/B07GPWV9RV/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2W44GXZ0P1IX9&dchild=1&keywords=front+and+rear+dash+cam&qid=1605434059&sprefix=front+and+%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-11

15-11-2020 10:59am

Viofo A129 Duo.

tech · 15-11-2020 12:39pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Viofo A129 Duo.

where is the cheapest you have found this?

trellheim · 16-11-2020 10:53am

Does anyone know if a Nextbase 522 can be left running all the time after ignition off or does it need a special hot wire from the battery , or does anyone do that sort of thing

Water John · 16-11-2020 10:48pm

Looking at this:
https://www.nextbase.com/en-ie/dash-cam-features/intelligent-parking-mode/

it goes to sleep but will be activated by any bump.

phill106 · 17-11-2020 9:35am

trellheim wrote: »

Does anyone know if a Nextbase 522 can be left running all the time after ignition off or does it need a special hot wire from the battery , or does anyone do that sort of thing

I have mine (same one) hardwired to be be powered when the accessory is on, but there is an internal battery to allow it to record in the event of vibration.

Water John · 26-11-2020 6:02pm

Got the Nextbase 522 in Halfords today and installed in the son's car. He is delighted with it. Thanks lads for the help and Phil for the heads up on the Black Friday offer.

Oink · 26-11-2020 6:11pm

Micksgarage.com have big sales on dash cams today. 50% on at least one model.

Ciano35 · 26-11-2020 7:55pm

Just a heads up about the 522. I have one but had problems where it would freeze/stop recording after about 30 minutes of driving. It seems to be a common enough problem going by an English forum, but I sorted it by doing a complete format (not a quick one) of the card on my pc.

Just double check that it's actually recording every now and then because you're given no notification that it stops and the live view stays on. There should be a small recording symbol at the bottom left of the screen and a timer counting up. It was weeks before I realised mine wasn't actually recording!

Rocko · 26-11-2020 9:53pm

Is this Garmin mini any good? IT looks really small. Is a screen really needed on dash cams? You can download to phone

https://www.halfords.ie/seasonal/christmas/christmas-gifts/motoring-gifts/technology-gifts/garmin-dash-cam-mini-256150.html

Rowley Birkin QC · 27-11-2020 4:08pm

Hi all, has anyone spotted any Black Friday deals on good dashcams?

I have a family Kris Kindle with a €75 budget that I'm really struggling to nominate something for so thinking dashcam!

Priorities are:

As subtle as possible. Not a fan of trailing wires or anything extraneous in the car.
High image quality
GPS seems like it would be a good thing to have?
Good connectivity to phone. Don't really see the need for a screen on the unit itself

Any suggestions welcome, thanks!

Water John · 28-11-2020 6:29pm

The Halford's one in Post 124 above is good. My son says it's discreet, haven't seen it installed yet myself.

Zonda999 · 28-11-2020 6:47pm

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-70mai-d06-1s-smart-car-dash-cam-1080p-ps2799-delivered-at-mymemory-3606450

Might be of some use to some one. I can't speak for the dash cam but in general Xiaomi make very good stuff for the money

Sexual Chocolate · 29-11-2020 3:14am

Rocko wrote: »

Is this Garmin mini any good? IT looks really small. Is a screen really needed on dash cams? You can download to phone

https://www.halfords.ie/seasonal/christmas/christmas-gifts/motoring-gifts/technology-gifts/garmin-dash-cam-mini-256150.html

Also considering this one. Is the lack of GPS an issue ?

29-11-2020 3:59am

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

Hi all, has anyone spotted any Black Friday deals on good dashcams?

I have a family Kris Kindle with a €75 budget that I'm really struggling to nominate something for so thinking dashcam!

Priorities are:
As subtle as possible. Not a fan of trailing wires or anything extraneous in the car.

High image quality

GPS seems like it would be a good thing to have?

Good connectivity to phone. Don't really see the need for a screen on the unit itself

Any suggestions welcome, thanks!

I have this one - Nextbase Rear View Mirror Dashcam.

Its really come down in price too - with hardwire was €200 when I got it installed about 18 months ago, so thats a good price.

It fits over the current mirror, and hardwired in, you wouldn't even notice it. The screen can be set to turn off after 30 seconds, so its recording in the background but doesn't interfere with the mirror.

Sexual Chocolate · 20-12-2020 12:00am

With Brexit coming shortly and parcel motel essentially ending I'm definitely going to make a move on a dash cam in the next day or two.

Was looking at the Garmin stuff but there's a lot of over heating issues being reported with them.

The Nextbase 522gw is too big for my liking but the 422gw seem a contender. The only difference between the two seems to be the 522 anti glare lense.

The Viofo A129 seems to tick all the boxes but am curious if anyone on here uses one ?

Dash Cam VIOFO A129 Duo Dual Full HD 1080P Sony Sensor Front and Rear Cameras Super Night Vision 2.0" LCD 5GHz Wi-Fi GPS Included, Buffered Parking Mode, Motion Detection, G-sensor, WDR https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DHKLH4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_0oO3Fb5NTEQ76

joujoujou · 20-12-2020 7:06am

Viofos are known for their reliability and decent picture quality. I use A119S myself, nothing but praise.

20-12-2020 8:19am

That A129 Duo is what I’ve had for a good while now (coming on 2 years) and it’s been flawless since I got it. Way more discreet than a next base too with much better video quality.

Sexual Chocolate · 21-12-2020 11:36pm

I've ordered the A119 V3 for £100. From a brief look at reviews it supposedly has better resolution than the A129 and not as prone to overheating. Should have in a few days

Top Dog · 01-01-2021 9:10pm

Looking for opinions please folks, looking to get dual cams for the car. Narrowed it down to Viomo A129 Pro Duo and Blackvue DH750X-2CH. Both are coming in around the same price when specced to have parking mode and hard wired in the car. I like how discreet the front cam is for the Blackvue, but I've a buddy singing the praises of the Viomo which he has himself. Ideally want something easy to use with good quality at night.

Which would people recommend, or is there an alternative I've missed?

Sexual Chocolate · 02-01-2021 11:55am

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

I've ordered the A119 V3 for £100. From a brief look at reviews it supposedly has better resolution than the A129 and not as prone to overheating. Should have in a few days

Anyone recommend a SD card for this ?

joujoujou · 02-01-2021 5:57pm

This is what I use in my 119:

https://www.mymemory.ie/samsung-128gb-evo-plus-micro-sd-card-sdxc-uhs-i-u3-adapter-100mb-s-16824.html

2 years of daily use next week, not a single problem ever.

Dash cam, what to get and where to get it - vol. 2

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