ChrisB Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm thinking of getting a front and rear dash cam and wondered if anyone has any experience of them? I say rear, as most of the incident i've seen or been involved in have been when people bump the rear at lights, junctions etc and not from the front. Ideally i'd like something that is truly wireless as opposed to wifi capable. It doesn't fuss me if I have to switch it on each time I use the car and the cam is powered by batteries rather than have 12v sockets and wire everywhere or have to mess with headlinings. Anyway, all thoughts welcomed. Cheers CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Burton Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Have a browse around the Techmoan channel on YouTube for plenty of dash cam reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Everyone that has a camera recording at the time of an accident potentialy has evidence that can be used against themselves as well as against someone else, all depends . Classic example: Edited By Ian Jones on 26/02/2016 22:42:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 It doesn't help what you're looking for, Chris, but I tried out my GitUp Git2 cam as a dashcam when I drove up through Paris in January. Turn up the sound and enjoy.....: Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thank chaps. I've watched a lot of the Techmoan. Just wondered if anyone had long term experience of particular cameras. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essjay Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 If your still looking for a dashcam, theres a product test of dashcams in this weeks Autoexpress magazine. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle 899 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My current dashcam has decided to pop its socks. It's three years old so I'm looking to replace it with one that also has a rear camera. Recommendations please people. Thanks, Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Which? / Consumer Association tested these and even if not a member you could access their report for about a pound. They commented on the lack of low light ability on some models which makes them worthless at night....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Chris, just on power You can power very simply, hidden away, in your cars fuse box The unit plugs in via a dual fuse connector You pull the required fuse, put that fuse into your dual adaptor, then push the whole lot into that position And choose to have the unit come on with the ignition switch Or wire it On Where your dash cam remains off, and turns on, if someone moves close to your vehicle Or the vehicle moves off Edited By Denis Watkins on 17/01/2020 20:21:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinFlynn Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Pete B....you're a braver man than I Gunda Din! Sorry ....no comment on decent dash cams...I only use a cr ap one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I use a NextBase 512GW. Very Good picture quality and features. This has a Sony sensor and glass lens with polarising filter to reduce reflections from the windscreen - which really make a big difference. Good price on Amazon at the moment. It has GPS which allows you to playback recordings onto a google maps / screen image using PC software. Newer models may be better but this is good for this money. Only problem we've had is that the internal battery is failing after 3 years so it doesn't record for the time it should after the ignition is switched off. Just ordered a new battery (4 batteries for £4.50 actually), so it will be back to normal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall 9 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I have no experience with rear view cams, but have use a normal. cheap standard dash one and have installed a few for the family. They can save you money. In an accident where you are not to blame, their use is obvious. Where it's a bump that might show you were at or partly at fault, there may be no need to use it. It has saved me having a minor bump written off as "knock-for-knock" (jointly to blame, because it's one's word against the other..very common), even so it saved several hundred pounds. I only fit mine behind the shaded area of the windscreen, behind the mirror, so that it peeps out underneath. It's quite discrete. If you leave it on show, stuck in the middle of the screen it will eventually be stolen and cost you the repairs for the break-in. ...... in many cars, there is a 12v feed to the mirror area, usually to power a light or something that is turned on with the ignition. There's also usually plenty of space behind the light cluster, so I have fitted a BEC to those connections and poked the end out to the mirror area. It works very well and is as neat as you could wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I've had a MiVue 5 for about 4 years and it's been excellent. Mine has GPS which is a very useful feature. Using MiVue Manage on a computer, it gives you the exact location of the car on the screen map map in the bottom left hand of the video, as well as your speed. If you are unfortunately involved in an accident, it's all too easy for someone to claim you were speeding even if you weren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Posted by David Hall 9 on 18/01/2020 10:30:49: ...... in many cars, there is a 12v feed to the mirror area, usually to power a light or something that is turned on with the ignition. There's also usually plenty of space behind the light cluster, so I have fitted a BEC to those connections and poked the end out to the mirror area. It works very well and is as neat as you could wish for. Good idea. I bought a dedicated hardwiring kit for about £20, which converts the cars 12v supply to 5v as required by the camera. A BEC should work just as well - and most of us will have at least one to hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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