cheap dash cam?

[Geddes]

Mine's a BlackVue 380G It's certainly small and discreet. It automatically goes into 'parking mode' where it records when it detects movement. You can also get a permanent power supply that stops it discharging the battery if you leave it too long.

Downsides are they aren't cheap. Mines an old SD one and number plates are unreadable. Every now and again it will stop working unless you reformat the SD card. The instructions say to do this weekly (Roadhawk instructions also say this).

The new ones that record in 1080p and can WiFi video to your phone look interesting, but even more not cheap.

 

[Mooresey]

Has anyone got one of these?

https://joovuu.com/gb/home/106-mini-0801-a7-wdr-mini-0803.html

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Has anyone got one of these?

https://joovuu.com/gb/home/106-mini-0801-a7-wdr-mini-0803.html

I think Sludge Guts has but wasn't very impressed.

 

[Focus Owner]

Has anyone got one of these?

https://joovuu.com/gb/home/106-mini-0801-a7-wdr-mini-0803.html

I have an older one and am impressed
E-PRANCE New Mini 0801 Original Ambarella A2S60 Chip 5M: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

 

[Mooresey]

This is the new model coming out soon. I like the smallness of it.

Are there any other small dash cams that people have got that rant too pricy?

 

[sludgeguts]

I think Sludge Guts has but wasn't very impressed.

Not me. And I don't think the 0803 has been released properly yet, some people seem to be beta testing it.
It does look really promising although the manufacturer has really missed a trick - should have put the lens in the end rather than on the side, thereby presenting minimal aspect to the outside world.

I'm still using the old F70 dual cam in my car & now using a Mobius in the bus, the G1W is relegated to spare status at the moment although I have plans to use it in my car to cover the front with the F70's main lens covering my rear & 2nd lens covering my offside.
I'll probably get around to doing this just as my license expires.

 

[sludgeguts]

This is the new model coming out soon. I like the smallness of it.

Are there any other small dash cams that people have got that rant too pricy?

If you can do without the screen, the mobius gets rave reviews & if you don't mind something a bit bigger then the G1W is a great cam for little money (see Techmoan's channel on YT)

 

[Mooresey]

Just ordered a mini 0801 dash cam from aliexpress with a Sony 16gig card £30, not bad I don't think.

Being from china it will take a few weeks to get here.

 

[Mooresey]

What would be the best way to Hardwire it in? There is a kit that I can buy for this but where would be best to attach the wires, stereo, fuse box or somewhere elts?

 

[doblovert]

Ok, like many previous posters on here,I've bought a dual lens (front and rear) camera like this

It seems pretty good. However, the instructions are worse than useless- I can't even work out how to set the date correctly! The big button is supposed to be the master menu, but seems only to switch the thing on and off. Anyone with one of these has any idea, please?

Also, the camera has a jack socket marked "AV out", but no cable. I've tried the rear camera- I can scroll from the screen showing just the front camera view, PinP with the rear as the pip, and solely the rear view- that isn't really good enough for reversing though on this screen.

I wondered if anyone has tried to connect the main unit from AV out to one of these?If so, did it need a special cable (if so, which one/where from) or did the supplied cables do the job?

Thanks

 

[sludgeguts]

I always use the remote control to set date, format card etc.
Press the menu button then use the 4 buttons around the 'ok' button to scroll left/right and up/down.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I always use the remote control to set date, format card etc.
Press the menu button then use the 4 buttons around the 'ok' button to scroll left/right and up/down.

Ditto.

 

[sludgeguts]

Actually, on the four F70 cams we have in this family, all of the menu buttons say "MEUN"

Wanted to add, just installed a 64GB kingston card in my Mobius. I can now get a full day's footage on the one card.
Officially, the Mobius only supports up to 32GB, various reports say it works OK with 64GB - and it's doing OK so far.

 

[Mooresey]

For reference when I get mine. Is anyone using an ipad to view there footage? If so what app are you using?

 

[doblovert]

...belated thanks for the above advice re my F70. All sorted now. Why didn't I think of that?!--DOH!-- I'd been using the unit buttons, never even put the remote in the car (I have long arms!)

mine also says "MEUN" rather than "MENU"

 

[SeanW]

I still haven't quite got around to this...I really should...

I'm not sure whether to go for the F70 with the dual lens setup...or go for the more discreet Mobius, which can be made more discreet with a lens extension...

The F70 can be had for around £40 (including hardwire kit) as opposed to £60+ for the Mobius (again, including hardwiring)

I used one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Car-...7?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4ac36bbe3d

Thats the first link I found mind, you might be able to get it cheaper

This is the footage quality
Fiat Bravo & Smart Fortwo Rear End Car Crash - YouTube

I know this post is a few months old...but the cheapest F70 type camera that states it records in .MOV (as opposed to AVI - which is apparently is the knock-off version) is this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121093876067

I suspect it's the same seller with different names.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I know this post is a few months old...but the cheapest F70 type camera that states it records in .MOV (as opposed to AVI - which is apparently is the knock-off version) is this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121093876067

I suspect it's the same seller with different names.

Mine does .mov.

Which is the knock off? MOV or AVI

 

[SeanW]

AVI According to dashcamtalk forum - you got a good'un

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

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[sludgeguts]

Now get a 10% discount with Swiftcover http://www.swiftcover.com/carinsurance/dashcams/

It only works if the whole insurance industry signs up to it.
The few who offered discounts last year were quoting me far higher than those who didn't, and it wasn't even a case of the discounted price bringing the quote anywhere near, they were still £££s dearer.
My insurance is due at the end of the month so I'll give it another go.