Dashcams!

[nlel1975]

That is understandable but it also takes a good five minutes or so at the start of every journey to start recording again.

Yeah mines not hard wired it’s just plugged into cigarette lighter socket. Takes about 10 seconds to start recording at the start of every journey. I only have a front dash cam as I have a soft top.

 

[dcsarge]

Yeah mines not hard wired it’s just plugged into cigarette lighter socket. Takes about 10 seconds to start recording at the start of every journey. I only have a front dash cam as I have a soft top.

Yeah, thinking of just going back to the accessory socket so it starts quicker. Parking cover was nice but only cover front anyway. Doorcam covers the driveway at home now.

 

[Quartz]

I suspect it is related to using the OBD kit on the new van,

My dashcam is powered through the OBD and powers on shortly after I start the car. Perhaps 5 - 15 seconds. Which OBD cable do you use? I use a Rearmaster.

I only have a front dash cam as I have a soft top.

I do recommend one that records you as well. See the video I posted upthread about a scammy American cop trying to claim that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt. The other issue that prevents is someone claiming you were on your phone.

 

[Firegod]

Anyone tried the 70mai A810S? Some of the cameras on market are quite chunky. I have a 622GW so a nice size, but obviously things have progressed with night quality and STARVIS2 optics.