Dash Cams "talk to me"
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STeve (07-02-2015)
07-02-2015, 02:31 PM
#43
These are getting more and more popular and in many cases are actually needed as part of motorist kit now like a sat nav especially with the accident claiming culture we have and those doing a bit of track day that want to record it, no doubt theres ones out there for all budgets so what ones do you guys use and recommend
http://www.dod-tech.co.uk/ls460w.html
Video quality is excellent, and more importantly video quality at night is superb compared to some.
I've had a couple of cheaper cameras claiming 720 and 1080 etc...by comparison they were just complete shite
I tend to record with the DOD on 720 at 60fps
I dont have any HD displays on the computer, so dont see any point in 1080, and 720 at 60fps seems a more sensible option if it needs slowed down etc
Again, between moviemaker and youtube, actual footage quality is better, although it's still decent on youtube
Night time test between a £40-50 720P ebay camera I used to use vs the DOD LS360W
Same section of road, one night after the other, same time etc.
cheaper camera
DOD LS360W
Last edited by stevieturbo; 07-02-2015 at 02:43 PM.
07-02-2015, 06:32 PM
#45
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My Dad uses one of these in his Sprinter,
http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=4735399
Wack in a 32GB and it works away itself.
GPS and Speed can be turned off if needed.
Nextbase 402G, Look up youtube for footage.
http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=4735399
Wack in a 32GB and it works away itself.
GPS and Speed can be turned off if needed.
Nextbase 402G, Look up youtube for footage.
Last edited by RB26DETT; 07-02-2015 at 06:34 PM.
08-02-2015, 11:34 AM
#48
I just used a 32gb Sandisk from Amazon.
Although my DOD camera says it can only take 32gb, the camera supplier sells 64gb cards they say work fine with it, but some brands of 64 do not.
Their prices were decent anyway, so if buying a 64gb, I would just buy from them
32gb at 720/60fps on mine only holds around 8.5 hours or so
At the touch of a button or at a G-shock it will securely store the file at the time of activation though. So only having around 8 hours isnt a huge deal although more would be good.
Although my DOD camera says it can only take 32gb, the camera supplier sells 64gb cards they say work fine with it, but some brands of 64 do not.
Their prices were decent anyway, so if buying a 64gb, I would just buy from them
32gb at 720/60fps on mine only holds around 8.5 hours or so
At the touch of a button or at a G-shock it will securely store the file at the time of activation though. So only having around 8 hours isnt a huge deal although more would be good.
08-02-2015, 02:27 PM
#49
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Don't confuse class of memory with storage of memory.
G sensors are crap as well, fill the memory card in no time thanks to our pot hole roads.
G sensors are crap as well, fill the memory card in no time thanks to our pot hole roads.
Last edited by Carlos-Titx; 08-02-2015 at 02:29 PM.
08-02-2015, 04:56 PM
#50
Havent had any issues with the G sensor on mine....it's never even been activated yet and it's set on the medium setting I think.
08-02-2015, 05:31 PM
#51
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Class 10 he said on several videos and to buy ligit memory cards, not cheap Chinese ones as they end up effecting the video/recording/loop on the cam.
Think I'll just turn my G sensor off (when it arrives) and just save the one loop by pressing the button.
12-02-2015, 12:12 PM
#54
noticed this guy has put his prices up fro £85 to £93 
http://www.combi.org.uk/products/50/...R-1296P-&-LDWS
http://www.combi.org.uk/products/50/...R-1296P-&-LDWS
12-02-2015, 12:47 PM
#55
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Transcend Pro. £87 from amazon. Think that's the cheapest I'd found it. Two mates ffrom work have also bought the same before I did so took their recommendation for ease of use and quality.
16 GB - approx 2 hrs of footage, all in full HD. Can record in different duration sizes (1 minute blocks) to minimise d/l time. This keeps over-writing once the memory is full. Protected feature to save footage. Also G-sensor to auto-lock footage in emergency, or you can activate emergency recording also.
Wifi enabled, so you can connect it to your phone and d/l footage so you don't have to connect it to a computer. Various options, like muting the microphone and changing the G-sensor sensitivity. Comes with a long USB-to-in car 12V lighter socket lead so you can hide all the wiring.
It's all reviewed down the bottom of that page actually. Comes with a little stick pad for fixing, but I got a small sucker pad for £7 so you can get it in the right spot, or move it from car to car.
Simple plug and play.
16 GB - approx 2 hrs of footage, all in full HD. Can record in different duration sizes (1 minute blocks) to minimise d/l time. This keeps over-writing once the memory is full. Protected feature to save footage. Also G-sensor to auto-lock footage in emergency, or you can activate emergency recording also.
Wifi enabled, so you can connect it to your phone and d/l footage so you don't have to connect it to a computer. Various options, like muting the microphone and changing the G-sensor sensitivity. Comes with a long USB-to-in car 12V lighter socket lead so you can hide all the wiring.
It's all reviewed down the bottom of that page actually. Comes with a little stick pad for fixing, but I got a small sucker pad for £7 so you can get it in the right spot, or move it from car to car.
Simple plug and play.
Last edited by rs shawn; 12-02-2015 at 12:48 PM.
12-02-2015, 07:52 PM
#57
focus rs 1672
I have the gs8000 and the footage was good enough to capture someone reversing into me. Ive now bought this one below which has front and rear but not tested it yet but know others who have and say its good
12-02-2015, 09:23 PM
#58
Just bought a GS8000L - have been umming and arring about getting one for a bit, but just watched Car Crash Britain on ITV, so clicked buy it now 
Noticed the one I had in my watch list, originally £19.95 a few weeks ago had gone to £21.95 a couple days ago - had gone to £29.95 tonight! So I bought same one from a different seller for £17.99 Add a SanDisk 32gb card for a tenner, and I'll give a whirl in the van to see if it's any good
Noticed the one I had in my watch list, originally £19.95 a few weeks ago had gone to £21.95 a couple days ago - had gone to £29.95 tonight! So I bought same one from a different seller for £17.99 Add a SanDisk 32gb card for a tenner, and I'll give a whirl in the van to see if it's any good
13-02-2015, 04:10 AM
#60
focus rs 1672
Just bought a GS8000L - have been umming and arring about getting one for a bit, but just watched Car Crash Britain on ITV, so clicked buy it now Noticed the one I had in my watch list, originally £19.95 a few weeks ago had gone to £21.95 a couple days ago - had gone to £29.95 tonight! So I bought same one from a different seller for £17.99 Add a SanDisk 32gb card for a tenner, and I'll give a whirl in the van to see if it's any good
Noticed the one I had in my watch list, originally £19.95 a few weeks ago had gone to £21.95 a couple days ago - had gone to £29.95 tonight! So I bought same one from a different seller for £17.99 Add a SanDisk 32gb card for a tenner, and I'll give a whirl in the van to see if it's any good
13-02-2015, 06:05 AM
#61
13-02-2015, 08:58 AM
#63
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Having a nap as twins had me up loads then out to get a memory card and set it up.
Think you can get different mounts seperately for them.
13-02-2015, 09:22 AM
#66
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also the techmoan review stated to use a 32g class 6 microsd card and not a class 10
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marc_gti (13-02-2015)
13-02-2015, 05:01 PM
#69
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been doing a fair bit of driving lately and have seen a fair few accidents on my travels so reckon it was time to invest, only opted for a entry level one for now but if the bug takes me I may well upgrade to higher spec
13-02-2015, 07:14 PM
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13-02-2015, 07:40 PM
#71
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Not seen it for a while though.
Also sorted the issue for the charge cable, it would seem that you need to charge the camera first, might just be mine but the cable didn't seem to have enough output to charge it while I was playing with it.
Just been out quickly and will upload once its finished.
13-02-2015, 08:30 PM
#73
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
I will be fitting fitting one as soon as my car comes back from being repaired.
Aparentlyif you are joining the main carriageway, the dick head on said stretch was in the right even if my witness said they were at least 50 in a 30. I'm wrong cos I was joining his high speed road. Bollocks.
Aparentlyif you are joining the main carriageway, the dick head on said stretch was in the right even if my witness said they were at least 50 in a 30. I'm wrong cos I was joining his high speed road. Bollocks.
13-02-2015, 11:03 PM
#76
PassionFord Post Whore!!
I will be fitting fitting one as soon as my car comes back from being repaired.
Aparentlyif you are joining the main carriageway, the dick head on said stretch was in the right even if my witness said they were at least 50 in a 30. I'm wrong cos I was joining his high speed road. Bollocks.
Aparentlyif you are joining the main carriageway, the dick head on said stretch was in the right even if my witness said they were at least 50 in a 30. I'm wrong cos I was joining his high speed road. Bollocks.
13-02-2015, 11:03 PM
#77
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
I've been giving this some serious thought recently too. Think it's s goer based on some great suggestions in this thread. I'll second the Techmoan reviews being great too
Decided it's between the G1W and 0803 Mini both from e prance and both on Amazon, the former £35 and with a suction mount. Cheap but lacking in adjusting to changing light conditions. Otherwise seems fantastic.
The latter great all round with a sticky mount (I'd buy another to put it in the other car when needed). The reviewer reckons the best he's tested..
I also wouldn't want the GPS speed/location thing on either tbh!
Also seems you want a class six card.
Think I'd want to hard wire mine somewhere to ignition live and not have the odd trailing cable though, or tie up my 12v socket.
Decided it's between the G1W and 0803 Mini both from e prance and both on Amazon, the former £35 and with a suction mount. Cheap but lacking in adjusting to changing light conditions. Otherwise seems fantastic.
The latter great all round with a sticky mount (I'd buy another to put it in the other car when needed). The reviewer reckons the best he's tested..
I also wouldn't want the GPS speed/location thing on either tbh!
Also seems you want a class six card.
Think I'd want to hard wire mine somewhere to ignition live and not have the odd trailing cable though, or tie up my 12v socket.
13-02-2015, 11:06 PM
#78
PassionFord Post Whore!!
My upload speeds are so bad mate. I'll try again tomorrow. Over an hour and was still 0% to you tube. Tried photo bucket and same again 
And worst thing was I went to the Tesco express and reversed into the bloody bollard in front of the shop with the security guy there
But what I watched on the laptop I was very surprised how good the video is at night.
And worst thing was I went to the Tesco express and reversed into the bloody bollard in front of the shop with the security guy there
But what I watched on the laptop I was very surprised how good the video is at night.
13-02-2015, 11:17 PM
#79
PassionFord Post Whore!!
I've been giving this some serious thought recently too. Think it's s goer based on some great suggestions in this thread. I'll second the Techmoan reviews being great too
Decided it's between the G1W and 0803 Mini both from e prance and both on Amazon, the former £35 and with a suction mount. Cheap but lacking in adjusting to changing light conditions. Otherwise seems fantastic.
The latter great all round with a sticky mount (I'd buy another to put it in the other car when needed). The reviewer reckons the best he's tested..
I also wouldn't want the GPS speed/location thing on either tbh!
Also seems you want a class six card.
Think I'd want to hard wire mine somewhere to ignition live and not have the odd trailing cable though, or tie up my 12v socket.
Decided it's between the G1W and 0803 Mini both from e prance and both on Amazon, the former £35 and with a suction mount. Cheap but lacking in adjusting to changing light conditions. Otherwise seems fantastic.
The latter great all round with a sticky mount (I'd buy another to put it in the other car when needed). The reviewer reckons the best he's tested..
I also wouldn't want the GPS speed/location thing on either tbh!
Also seems you want a class six card.
Think I'd want to hard wire mine somewhere to ignition live and not have the odd trailing cable though, or tie up my 12v socket.
