Dash Board Camera Advice.

[Dave3166]

Has anyone got one of these, if so, which one, as thinking of getting one for my car.

Regards.

Dave S

[Nickjw01]

A friend recently bought a GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition. I was a bit sceptical at first and didn't really see the value in the high price tag. After a few videos and him demonstrating the equipment I am glad to say I have placed an order for one. The quality of both video and sound are fantastic. The software supplied along with it is very good and allows you to fully customise the video for online posting etc. Highly recommended.

[stevieturbo]

Dave3166 said:

Has anyone got one of these, if so, which one, as thinking of getting one for my car.

Regards.

Dave S

Depends for what purpose.

For mucking about etc, GoPro's do seem to be the best.

For safety, accident recording etc...buy a dedicated accident recorder with GPS and all that jazz. Ideally a central recorder with F/R cameras.

Almost an essential item in todays corrupt society. Most are pretty good quality too, so would double as a fun cam for the car too, just not movable around the car if you wanted inside/outside views etc

[Dave3166]

Thanks chaps for replies, would be for insurance incidents really, but would double up as a bit of in car footage for fun also.

Regards

Dave S

[badboyburt]

I bought one from China via Fleabay, wasnt expecting GoPro quality but wanted it for front and rear footage for the same reasons as yourself.

Heres the description of what it does,

Description:
This device functions as digital video camera, digital voice recorder, also a digital still camera.It supports camera shooting, taking pictures and playback of video & photos.Two camera can record at the same time and you can place them anywhere separately (up to 5 meters) inside your car.It is a portable car camcorder. It supports micro SD card up to 32GB(but card not included in final package).Connecting it to computer by USB cable, you can download videos, photos, and other related information, and use computer to manage files.Besides, it can be used as web camera.
Features:
Ultra wide angle 120 degree
2.0 inch TFT LCD High resolution
Low lux, high quality sensor
G-sensor function
Emergency lock button
Support for infrared night version function
Start the car automatically recording, automatic shutdown while flameout
Motion detect function
Can connect to PC
Come with a remote control
Specification:
Color: Black
Sensor: Samsung 4AW high resolution sensor
View of front lens: 120 degree wide angle lens
Front lens video quality: H.264 1280x720 @ 30fps
Black lens video quality: H.264 720x 480 @ 30fps
PIP Function: Support
Photo Format: JPEG
camera resolution: HD(2048X1536)
Display: 2.0 HD TFT
Night version capability: support of optional
Flash night function: support of function
Flip function: Support
Motion detection function: Support
Automatically overwrite function: Support
G-sensor: Triaxial three-dimensional collision detection
Emergency lock collision sensing: Support
Date & time stamp: Support
Storage Temperature: -20℃-60℃
Operating Temperature:-10℃-60℃
Operating humidity:15-65%RH
Memory card type: Micro SD card
Memory card capability: 1GB- 32GB
Battery: Polymer 800mAh lithium battery
Size:9.0x6.4x2.2cm(L x W x T)
Weight:377g



Heres some footage, just selected a random one, no sound as I had turned the microphone off lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGFtbTQv_s8


Lodas of these on ebay, heres a link to one but they can be found cheaper if you look on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Car-Camera-Dash-HD-...

Edited by badboyburt on Monday 26th May 17:02

[KMud]

I had one of those badboyburt, it didn't last long and although the seller entertained a return, he just claimed it never arrived.

I've got a blackvue in the monaro, and a 'eprance' 0801 jobber in the mercedes, both are good quality units, but the 0801 has a screen and is much cheaper.

[Avidfanofstuff]

Mini 0801... I was a little sceptical at first but it does a great job.

Google Techmoan... The oracle of dashcams.

[badboyburt]

KMud said:

I had one of those badboyburt, it didn't last long and although the seller entertained a return, he just claimed it never arrived.

I've got a blackvue in the monaro, and a 'eprance' 0801 jobber in the mercedes, both are good quality units, but the 0801 has a screen and is much cheaper.

Had mine over a year now, no issues to report and its in use most weekends.

[FoxdieUK]

I used to have a GoPro 2 for mine, it was definitely good quality in the daytime but night time filming, although not as grainy as most, was still pretty poor. It also didn't do looped recording (had to take the card out and delete old footage), I understand the GoPro 3s now offer looped recording so more suited to the task.

Heard good things about Blackvue cams too, they tend to have superior night-time filming. Probably gonna buy a DR550GW-2CH because it records both front and aft with 2 separate cameras (so you can actually see out the back of the car instead of just the drivers face if / when someone shunts you).

Demo vid (click to launch);

[snowwolf]

I bought one of these off amazon a few weeks ago for my motor bike, I so impressed I got another in red to put on the front of my R8 the quality is really really good and comes with lots and lots and lots of mounting gadgets and waterproof to 30 metres when in case that comes with it if you want to stick it outside,
also great for web cam and it also has movement detection so acts as a security camera when needed, runs on its own battery or powered by mains adapter or fag lighter all supplied.

http://vimeo.com/96528650

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IXCW1EA/ref=...

Edited by snowwolf on Monday 26th May 22:33

[stevieturbo]

Quality on the Blackvuew looks excellent.

How much does a memory card actually hold with 2 HD cameras getting recorded ?

[bimbleuk]

Already mentioned but check out techmoan.com for a comparison of some dash cams.

Good thing about the reviews at techmoan is that a couple of the manufacturers have redesigned or applied firmware updates to cameras as a result of the feedback.

[Dave3166]

badboyburt said:

I bought one from China via Fleabay, wasnt expecting GoPro quality but wanted it for front and rear footage for the same reasons as yourself.

Heres the description of what it does,

Description:
This device functions as digital video camera, digital voice recorder, also a digital still camera.It supports camera shooting, taking pictures and playback of video & photos.Two camera can record at the same time and you can place them anywhere separately (up to 5 meters) inside your car.It is a portable car camcorder. It supports micro SD card up to 32GB(but card not included in final package).Connecting it to computer by USB cable, you can download videos, photos, and other related information, and use computer to manage files.Besides, it can be used as web camera.
Features:
Ultra wide angle 120 degree
2.0 inch TFT LCD High resolution
Low lux, high quality sensor
G-sensor function
Emergency lock button
Support for infrared night version function
Start the car automatically recording, automatic shutdown while flameout
Motion detect function
Can connect to PC
Come with a remote control
Specification:
Color: Black
Sensor: Samsung 4AW high resolution sensor
View of front lens: 120 degree wide angle lens
Front lens video quality: H.264 1280x720 @ 30fps
Black lens video quality: H.264 720x 480 @ 30fps
PIP Function: Support
Photo Format: JPEG
camera resolution: HD(2048X1536)
Display: 2.0 HD TFT
Night version capability: support of optional
Flash night function: support of function
Flip function: Support
Motion detection function: Support
Automatically overwrite function: Support
G-sensor: Triaxial three-dimensional collision detection
Emergency lock collision sensing: Support
Date & time stamp: Support
Storage Temperature: -20℃-60℃
Operating Temperature:-10℃-60℃
Operating humidity:15-65%RH
Memory card type: Micro SD card
Memory card capability: 1GB- 32GB
Battery: Polymer 800mAh lithium battery
Size:9.0x6.4x2.2cm(L x W x T)
Weight:377g



Heres some footage, just selected a random one, no sound as I had turned the microphone off lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGFtbTQv_s8


Lodas of these on ebay, heres a link to one but they can be found cheaper if you look on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Car-Camera-Dash-HD-...

Great reply there, thanks, will look at these. Along with others.

Regards

Dave S

Edited by badboyburt on Monday 26th May 17:02

[Dave3166]

Thanks for all the replies chaps, give`s me a good idea on what to check out.

Regards

Dave S

[snowwolf]

I have the roadhawk RH2 pro in the R8 it's very good but very expensive, you do get full gps and front and rear cameras in the unit but the rear camera is for in the car, can be fun when you have passengers that do not know it's there

Edited by snowwolf on Tuesday 27th May 21:48

[FoxdieUK]

Stumbled upon another unsung high quality unit whilst perusing Amazon;

Transcend DrivePro 200 Car Video Recorder

Video seems very clear at night (see below demo) and has a G-Sensor and emergency button that both tell it to not record over the footage it's just taken / taking.

Demo vid (click to launch);



Bit of a steal at £79.99 on Amazon UK, tempted to buy one of these and use it as a self-contained CCTV system

[FoxdieUK]

As I'm going to Germany in a week and a bit I decided to treat myself to a Blackvue DR550GW as above, took it out for a test drive earlier, here's a demo of the cams and the software;