Dashcams!

andicole0 · 3 Jan 2018 at 13:34

Google throws up some links and videos. I see Amazon no longer sell it!
Andi.

MassiveJim · 3 Jan 2018 at 14:11

andicole0 said:
Google throws up some links and videos. I see Amazon no longer sell it!
Andi.

ok thanks i'll have a poke around see what I can find out

Gaijin · 4 Jan 2018 at 11:34

andicole0 said:
I would be checking to see if it is genuine, several reviews from google suggesting fakes are being sold even through Amazon.
Andi.

I have the same issue from a allegedly reputable seller. It's a bug with the G1W. Resetting it with a paperclip can fix it, but it didn't for me.

poosemon · 4 Jan 2018 at 22:07

Is there anything specific to the Nextbase hardwire kit that ties it to a nextbase camera or is it just a micro usb that can be used with other cameras? Interested in hardwiring in the dashcam so i can free up the cigerette lighter for the phone charger...

IC3 · 5 Jan 2018 at 15:22

What hardwire kits are you all using? Checked eBay, but all fuses insert seem to be larger than mine, I've 'mini' fuses one side down from normal.

FlapR · 5 Jan 2018 at 16:54

I just hardwired my nextbase dashcam today:

poosemon said:
Is there anything specific to the Nextbase hardwire kit that ties it to a nextbase camera or is it just a micro usb that can be used with other cameras? Interested in hardwiring in the dashcam so i can free up the cigerette lighter for the phone charger...

Doesn't seem like anything specific to me, it has nextbase branding on it but there's nothing special. Just the standard fuse piggybacking and earth cable on one end and micro usb on the other.

IC3 said:
What hardwire kits are you all using? Checked eBay, but all fuses insert seem to be larger than mine, I've 'mini' fuses one side down from normal.

The nextbase one comes with 2 adapters so you can use it with larger fuses like 20-40amp and the other adapter for 2-15 amp. If that helps.

Mark M · 10 Jan 2018 at 10:08

Has anyone got the Nextbase Dash Cam 112? Looking for something small and at a good price. Or are there any alternates to look at?

Born_2_Kill_83 · 10 Jan 2018 at 10:30

Thinking I'm going to become a dash cam warrior. I've never seen the point in them and believe people drive out the way to try and catch someone doing something making things risky themselves, that is until I read another post on this forum about his missis getting a CCJ with regard to a accident from a 3rd party that wasn't even in the car. This got me thinking!

So what do I need, I like the idea of a "car park sensor", what does £50 get me and what does £100 get me? I want it as small as possible.

Thanks for your help

smilertoo · 3 Feb 2018 at 21:59

does everyone put the dashcam at the rearview mirror or can it work on the dashboard?

andicole0 · 3 Feb 2018 at 22:02

smilertoo said:
does everyone put the dashcam at the rearview mirror or can it work on the dashboard?

You will get a nice view of the bonnet from most dashboards. Better to fit as high as possible and inside the sweep of the wipers.
Andi.

BananaDunka · 3 Feb 2018 at 23:56

Fit high, aim low. Else you'll get more sky in frame and the metering will be exposing for that when you don't want it to.

Amraam · 7 Feb 2018 at 13:33

What's the forum favourite these days? I'm getting one for my birthday next week, but I've been told to decide which one. Budget of about £100, but if people really recommend the F770 or a Blackvue, then I'll make up the difference myself. Let's say £250 top for a front camera only.

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2018 at 14:12

Born_2_Kill_83 said:
Thinking I'm going to become a dash cam warrior. I've never seen the point in them and believe people drive out the way to try and catch someone doing something making things risky themselves, that is until I read another post on this forum about his missis getting a CCJ with regard to a accident from a 3rd party that wasn't even in the car. This got me thinking!

So what do I need, I like the idea of a "car park sensor", what does £50 get me and what does £100 get me? I want it as small as possible.

Thanks for your help

not sure around those prices, others will be able to help

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2018 at 14:13

Amraam said:
What's the forum favourite these days? I'm getting one for my birthday next week, but I've been told to decide which one. Budget of about £100, but if people really recommend the F770 or a Blackvue, then I'll make up the difference myself. Let's say £250 top for a front camera only.

I have a Thinkware F770, now superseded by the F800
I paid £250 for front and rear, they are possibly less now id imagine

andicole0 · 7 Feb 2018 at 14:19

F770 here too no issues and good images. I would like 1440 res but that get a expensive.
Andi.

Amraam · 7 Feb 2018 at 15:28

Thanks, guys. I've been looking at the F770 and am sort of tied between the F770 and BlackVue counterpart.

Why are the prices between the BlackVue capacities so large?! Surely it's just an SD card, or does the 16GB model only accept up to 16GB? What's stopping me getting the 16GB model and putting a 64GB Lexar card in?

andybird123 · 7 Feb 2018 at 19:12

Amraam said:
Thanks, guys. I've been looking at the F770 and am sort of tied between the F770 and BlackVue counterpart.

Why are the prices between the BlackVue capacities so large?! Surely it's just an SD card, or does the 16GB model only accept up to 16GB? What's stopping me getting the 16GB model and putting a 64GB Lexar card in?

that is just the card it comes with, it'll support up to 128gb

smilertoo · 7 Feb 2018 at 20:38

I was looking at the Nextbase Duo, but it appears to only allow the cameras to be rotated horizontally, so if i point it slightly down to the bonnet to avoid sky glare the back window camera is going to be looking at the roof....anyone tried one to see if this is what happens?

ShiWarrior · 7 Feb 2018 at 21:34

smilertoo said:
I was looking at the Nextbase Duo, but it appears to only allow the cameras to be rotated horizontally, so if i point it slightly down to the bonnet to avoid sky glare the back window camera is going to be looking at the roof....anyone tried one to see if this is what happens?

i dislike the duo because the camera is not on your back window, its on the front screen looking backwards and its "zoomed" in

RoboCod · 7 Feb 2018 at 22:44

Amraam said:
What's the forum favourite these days? I'm getting one for my birthday next week, but I've been told to decide which one. Budget of about £100, but if people really recommend the F770 or a Blackvue, then I'll make up the difference myself. Let's say £250 top for a front camera only.

I also use the 770 and generally very happy with it. I barely even consider it is there these days. Simply plugged in and forgotten about since, which is exactly what I wanted.