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KardioKate
Original Poster
1,584 posts
23 months
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Hello to the good folk of PH.
I'm looking at acquiring a dash cam. I'm not looking at spending much - as little as possible ideally. Just something so I can get some feedback on my driving in the AD forum!
Any experiences with certain makes?
Thany Manks.
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Toilet Duck
615 posts
54 months
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With out an exact budget specified, I don't know if this falls within your as "little as possible" criteria, but its ideal: motorsport dash cam
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KardioKate
Original Poster
1,584 posts
23 months
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Toilet Duck said: With out an exact budget specified, I don't know if this falls within your as "little as possible" criteria, but its ideal: motorsport dash camI don't think there was any need for that, considering dash cams are available from £15+
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mat777
3,012 posts
29 months
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KardioKate
Original Poster
1,584 posts
23 months
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mat777 said: Thanks - that's right at the lower end of things. Do you know of any youtube videos taken with one of these?
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PIGINAWIG
1,081 posts
34 months
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How long do you wish to record for? High definition? Roadhawk are very good and reliable - they also plot your speed and map your journey 'live' on google maps when you download. Plenty of youtube videos and all links available on their website: www.roadhawk.co.ukPricey though......
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wolfie1978
112 posts
33 months
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KardioKate said: Thanks - that's right at the lower end of things. Do you know of any youtube videos taken with one of these? If you look lower down the ebay page it has a video taken with the camera
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KardioKate
Original Poster
1,584 posts
23 months
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wolfie1978 said: If you look lower down the ebay page it has a video taken with the camera Doh - should have opened my eyes.
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mgtony
1,472 posts
59 months
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Toilet Duck said: With out an exact budget specified, I don't know if this falls within your as "little as possible" criteria, but its ideal: motorsport dash camThat lokks a bit Mickey Mouse. 
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NiceCupOfTea
21,950 posts
120 months
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wolfie1978 said: KardioKate said: Thanks - that's right at the lower end of things. Do you know of any youtube videos taken with one of these? If you look lower down the ebay page it has a video taken with the camera They look rather good. Couple of questions - are they wide angled enough for car recording - either mounted on a headrest or on the dash? Also, do they record whilst charging? One more, once the card is full can you get it to write over again from the start, or is there a way of wiping the microSD card in situ? I'm looking for a simple cheap portable (between cars) dash cam recorder, this looks pretty good!
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RizzoTheRat
8,070 posts
61 months
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james_tigerwoods
10,759 posts
66 months
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redstu
2,055 posts
108 months
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I had an md80 clone. Quality was ok when it worked , but I wouldnt bother with one. Probably better off getting an android phone and an app. Someone recently posted about how they did that.
I have used my phone and got decent results but it took a lot of battery power.
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matthias73
1,673 posts
19 months
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I would vote for the GO PRO.
The new one costs a fair bit but is well worth it, the old one is decent but costs less.
You can buy additional mounts for bumpers ect, might make for interesting videos
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thetapeworm
4,716 posts
108 months
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NiceCupOfTea
21,950 posts
120 months
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GoPro & Drift HD both look great, but are 2-300 quid. Looking for something on a more modest budget...
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Bolognese
1,416 posts
93 months
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I was looking into getting a go pro hero 2. The marketing video on you tube is very impressive. It would be nice to attach it to my bumper for some exhaust shots too 
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RizzoTheRat
8,070 posts
61 months
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You can get the original GoPro hero for not much over £150 if you hunt around, and if you plan to use it lots they are about the best quality for the money. The MD80's are are as cheap as chips though if you don't mind the lower quality. http://www.buyandfun.com/en-gbp/md80-mini-dv-dvr-s...
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NiceCupOfTea
21,950 posts
120 months
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SturdyHSV
2,065 posts
36 months
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Thinking outside the box, but still inside the 'budget' box...
Could you not just mount your presumably video recording capable phone and record a video that way?
Can get a suitable mount that doesn't block the camera, and job's jobbed.
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