rolling r Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 hi all. Its wet and cold so we are thinking of warmer times and places to go.We are off to Spain in Feb with that in mind I have been looking at a digital camera recorder to record the driving time and what could happen if court in a Spanish scam or accident. Your views would be appreciated. *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Had Enough Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I've had a Blackvue for 18 months and it's superb. It's high definition and uses GPS to determine your location and speed and provides an accurate record of everything. It records on a micro SD card that runs for 4 hours and then re-records over the last recording. If I have anything that I want to save I carry a spare SD card and just swap them. It records in one-minute segments so that it 's easy to save just the video of the accident or incident and makes it easy to email the relevant section. If you view it on a PC it opens a Google Earth window so that you can see all the GPS info. It also has an app for my smartphone so I can slip the SD card into that and view the video immediately. Mine came with two mounts and I swap it between my motorhome and my private car. I had it wired in for my car for about £25 but in my motorhome I was able to run the cabling up the edge of the window and into the dashboard 12v socket. I think that my model is discontinued as this one looks a little different but the spec is the same. http://www.blackvuehd.co.uk/BlackVue_DR400G_HD_v2.php There are cheaper ones available and some record front and rear view at the same time. I can guarantee that in ten years these will be a part of every decent car's specification, just like sat-nav now. Insurers will insist on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 These type of cameras will definately become standard in vehicles in 10 years time. Just like most cars have a radio these days. I use a DVR300, just love the way it gives you a GPS map view of where you have been. http://www.2seetv.co.uk/acatalog/Vehicle_Forward_Facing_Cameras.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 AliB - 2013-11-09 3:03 PM These type of cameras will definately become standard in vehicles in 10 years time. Just like most cars have a radio these days. I use a DVR300, just love the way it gives you a GPS map view of where you have been. http://www.2seetv.co.uk/acatalog/Vehicle_Forward_Facing_Cameras.html Would this camera go on a "A" class screen or would it need to be dash mounted? Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easyliving Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I bought a real cheap and nasty camera from ebay for just over £16, plus extra for the sd card. Actually works surprisingly well and the quality is good enough to pick out details, number plates etc, in the event of a prang. My camera is like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-HD-Car-Vehicle-Dash-Dashboard-Camera-IR-DVR-Cam-CCTV-Night-Vision-Recorder-/190858462767?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item2c700d062f There is an example of a much better camera in use here: He has several videos of aires etc using a camera that was about the £90 mark I think. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 johnnerontheroad - 2013-11-09 3:21 PM AliB - 2013-11-09 3:03 PM These type of cameras will definately become standard in vehicles in 10 years time. Just like most cars have a radio these days. I use a DVR300, just love the way it gives you a GPS map view of where you have been. http://www.2seetv.co.uk/acatalog/Vehicle_Forward_Facing_Cameras.html Would this camera go on a "A" class screen or would it need to be dash mounted? Thanks Dave It can be windscreen mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 CCTV can be a double edged weapon. Its great as long its the other person that has got things wrong. Personally I would want an instant erase button just in case. Nobody is perfect.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 We use a Roadhawk which gives video, road position on Google earth, speed etc with 3 sensors that register impact. and most importantly will record an impact before and after it happens as a separate video. http://www.roadhawk.co.uk Has been reliable and in constant use over 2 years with no problems. Windscreen mounted and we have a sucker mount which can be used in a hire car. Roadpro are selling dash / screen cams below £100, and most of their kit is reliable. https://www.roadpro.co.uk/retail/12v24v-electronics/journey-recording-systems/roadpro-road-cam/roadpro-road-cam-with-32gb-sd-card-2094.htm Word of warning, like most things you only get what you pay for. I had a cheap camera first of all, but turned out to be a waste of money. Take a couple of spare cards, it is useful to change them to ensure you can keep captured video safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach2000 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I am now on my 2nd one after breaking the the power lead. It wasn't worth buying a new one as the camera was a cheapie off e.bay and I wanted a HD one.l would not be without one now and swop it from van to car. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Check out the latest offer from 7day shop complete with a video to show it in action. At under £30 it seems a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilmac Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 If you have a smartphone, then you just need an app to use that as a dash cam... Dash cam app for 69p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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