Car Dash Cam

zx9 · Mar 10, 2017

dazza said:
The cameras connect via a micro USB. So it may be possible to rig something up. Number plate light camera maybe.

Thank you Dazza, I don't suppose you know if they are USB cameras as in like a web cam or are they analogue cameras using a USB connector.

dazza · Mar 10, 2017

zx9 said:
Thank you Dazza, I don't suppose you know if they are USB cameras as in like a web cam or are they analogue cameras using a USB connector.

i'm not sure contact them they were very helpful when i broke a camera :scared:

. They may even have a different rear camera.

skotl · Mar 10, 2017

Robotstar5 said:
Does that model have GPS?

Don't think so

123hotchef · Mar 10, 2017

i need a new cam the china ones last a few weeks/months and the footage is never there when u need it

cumbriasteve · Mar 10, 2017

So far I am 50/50 split decision between a Nextbase and the model skotl has shown and very kindly offered to lend me for a week, however the clip in the thread shows it is loads better then my cheapie and probably do what I want perfectly

I don't think I need a top of the range because I have no use for wi fi or mapping etc although the 512G that mrfuzzy has seems a nice model....kid in a sweet shop syndrome :whistle:

The other issue is one of the biggest markets for price advantage is ebay and apparently there are now a lot of pirate nextbase units coming into the country and ebay is their favoured selling platform.

slim_boy_fat · Mar 10, 2017

cumbriasteve said:
I don't think I need a top of the range because I have no use for wi fi or mapping etc

What you want is one with the best resolution - with some of the 'cheapies' the quality isn't good enough to read a number plate :vsad:

. I fell initially for one of the eBay jobs and sent it back.

You may find thatto get the, the other gubbins comes too. :dontknow:

cumbriasteve · Mar 10, 2017

slim_boy_fat said:
What you want is one with the best resolution - with some of the 'cheapies' the quality isn't good enough to read a number plate . I fell initially for one of the eBay jobs and sent it back.

You may find thatto get the, the other gubbins comes too.

The trouble is as I learn more about them it appears they can advertise a resolution that sounds right but still have a cheap rubbish lens which defeats the object.

I was chatting with a mate who spent £80 on one (Think he said Halfords) with all the bumpf and the lens was plastic, could not even tell what sort of car it was in front never mind it's reg number :laughing:

slim_boy_fat · Mar 10, 2017

cumbriasteve said:
The trouble is as I learn more about them it appears they can advertise a resolution that sounds right but still have a cheap rubbish lens which defeats the object.

I was chatting with a mate who spent £80 on one (Think he said Halfords) with all the bumpf and the lens was plastic, could not even tell what sort of car it was in front never mind it's reg number

I paid about £90 for my HP one and it's excellent :thumbup:

Robotstar5 · Mar 10, 2017

cumbriasteve said:
The trouble is as I learn more about them it appears they can advertise a resolution that sounds right but still have a cheap rubbish lens which defeats the object.

I was chatting with a mate who spent £80 on one (Think he said Halfords) with all the bumpf and the lens was plastic, could not even tell what sort of car it was in front never mind it's reg number

I was in Halfords a couple of weeks ago, they had quite a few Nextbase models on offer.

james butler · Mar 12, 2017

best one for features was my mio 538 deluxe but the batteries only lasted 2 years and are non replaceable.
only problem with the nextbase is you have to turn on parking mode to get footage if your cars struck with the ignition off (which the mio does automatically and has motion sensor).
trouble is both are quite expensive

Revs1972 · Mar 12, 2017

Robotstar5 said:
I was in Halfords a couple of weeks ago, they had quite a few Nextbase models on offer.

Bought the 312GW around 10 months ago - £99 incl fitting.
I knew the lad fitting it, so no worries there.
It's got the magnetic base , so if parked in dodgy areas it can be easily removed.**
Comes on with ignition, and will record if bumped whilst parked ( in nicer areas of course)

** although the last 2 breakins I have heard of , they have not taken the dash cam

cumbriasteve · Mar 12, 2017

Revs1972 said:
Bought the 312GW around 10 months ago - £99 incl fitting.
I knew the lad fitting it, so no worries there.
It's got the magnetic base , so if parked in dodgy areas it can be easily removed.**
Comes on with ignition, and will record if bumped whilst parked ( in nicer areas of course)

** although the last 2 breakins I have heard of , they have not taken the dash cam

Is that an adhesive pad for the windscreen with a metal base, as in unplug the cable and simply pull off, my present one is suction and any attempt to unclip it and it unsucks so to speak :laughing:

.

Revs1972 · Mar 12, 2017

It's a small suction cup , which sticks pretty well, but to remove the camera is like taking a flash off a camera hot shoe, just slide it backwards to pull off. The power cable connects directly to the bit that stays on the window ( my cable then runs under the headlining and behind the a pillar trim).

cumbriasteve · Mar 12, 2017

Ahhh I see, I like that, not having to unplug the cable is a bit of a winner and certainly making me lean towards that style, my present cable run is indentical, would not be surprised if it's the same plug as well.

Revs1972 · Mar 12, 2017

Revs1972 · Mar 12, 2017

Yes, had one before,where I took the whole lot off the screen and had cables dangling around all over the dash. Not good

octo0072000 · Mar 12, 2017

if anyone is looking for a back up cam i have a full set up never used with black and white monitor will take two camera inputs 1 supplied monitor is about 6 inches square usually fitted to tippers trucks this one is 12 volts looking for £70 posted think these was over £300 new but not sure on price

migcurious · Mar 12, 2017

I'm using a Next Base 212 from sainsburys at Christmas time @£55 its using an 8gb card footage is great has the option to lock any footage to stop it being deleted I have uploaded 5 clips in the last 2 months of poor driving you just need wipe the card and reformat it to keep it smooth

skotl · Mar 12, 2017

cumbriasteve said:
Ahhh I see, I like that, not having to unplug the cable is a bit of a winner and certainly making me lean towards that style, my present cable run is indentical, would not be surprised if it's the same plug as well.

That's how the vantrue works, too - you can just unclip the camera and leave everything else in place

cumbriasteve · Mar 12, 2017

skotl said:
That's how the vantrue works, too - you can just unclip the camera and leave everything else in place

That's swung the pendulum back :laughing:

At the price the vantrue is probably going to win, final decision after I have attacked a Sunday T time roast and a bottle of Aldi vino..the top of the range £4 a bottle stuff...no cheap rubbish here.

Dearer Nextbase units offer more tricks but I don't need them.

A big thanks to all for their input.

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