Let's talk dashcams

[edwea]

A few months ago my truck got totalled when a woman ran a red light and struck me. There was only one witness. While he supported my claim of having a green light and her being at fault, it would have made me feel better to have better evidence. There have been a couple of close calls since then so I have been considering getting a dash camera. What's your experience with them?

 

[Brandon]

Ive had a couple over the years. Mainly cheap ones and i got what i paid for - junk. I am now rolling with this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018..._19?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5DXQX29KWXBG472JG2QC

Not a single issue even in tgat deep freeze we had recently. My old ones froze or didnt work at slightly warmer tempsin years past.

 

[lonehoosier]

I left my old one in a truck and never got it back. A lot of drivers that I work with have this one. ITrue X3 Dash Cam,2.7Inch LCD,1080P,170 degree Angle,Night Vision and 8GB Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015DGMV4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s8CAAb6K3NF2P

I’ve had it for a year and a half, so far it’s worked well for me.

 

[femurphy77]

This is the one I recently purchased although I have not had the opportunity to install it yet. Front and rear cameras, GPS tracking, sound and other options. Pretty good ratings for everything I've seen. They had a "Lightning sale" so I paid $50 less than the current advertised price!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LPV7G6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Tactically Fat]

This is the one I recently purchased although I have not had the opportunity to install it yet. Front and rear cameras, GPS tracking, sound and other options. Pretty good ratings for everything I've seen. They had a "Lightning sale" so I paid $50 less than the current advertised price!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LPV7G6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How does the rear camera work? It have it's own recording system? Wired connection to the front camera that you have to fish around the tops of the door sills?

 

[femurphy77]

How does the rear camera work? It have it's own recording system? Wired connection to the front camera that you have to fish around the tops of the door sills?

Wired, can't help you with any other aspects of the system as I haven't installed it yet. As is typical though I've read that you should upgrade the SD card since it comes with a small one. The video I've seen on youtube looked very clear front and rear although the field of vision for the rear cam was considerably narrower than the front which I believe is 170+ degrees.

 

[actaeon277]

I have this one. A little pricey, but I like it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K5D9V8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[WanderingSol07]

Checkout https://dashboardcamerareviews.com/ I bought one after reading the reviews and I was happy with it.

 

[IndyIN]

I just picked up this one https://owlcam.com

I don't have it yet, but will report back on what I think.

 

[nra4ever]

Ive had a couple over the years. Mainly cheap ones and i got what i paid for - junk. I am now rolling with this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018..._19?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5DXQX29KWXBG472JG2QC

Not a single issue even in tgat deep freeze we had recently. My old ones froze or didnt work at slightly warmer tempsin years past.

I have this cam as well. Way better than my last one and a great video quality.

 

[Topshot]

Just read this from a blog I follow. https://www.hanselman.com/blog/EveryoneShouldGetADashcam.aspx

 

[Hop]

I really like my Anker ROAV and would like to get the upgraded pro version: https://www.amazon.com/Roav-Resolut...D=51AR%2BIkObgL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[femurphy77]

Just read this from a blog I follow. https://www.hanselman.com/blog/EveryoneShouldGetADashcam.aspx

Agree with the author, there's a lot of stupid out there and sooner or later it will (obvious pun) impact all of us.

 

[Hop]

Posting in this thread JINXED me today!!! I got smacked hard.

And after a recent firmware upgrade, my ROAV must have reverted to low resolution mode. I'll have to check it's settings tomorrow.

[video=youtube_share;bnp8FGxf61I]http://youtu.be/bnp8FGxf61I[/video]

 

[actaeon277]

Rear ended by someone that must not have been paying attention.

 

[bwframe]

Wow, was everyone OK?

 

[femurphy77]

Posting in this thread JINXED me today!!! I got smacked hard.

And after a recent firmware upgrade, my ROAV must have reverted to low resolution mode. I'll have to check it's settings tomorrow.

[video=youtube_share;bnp8FGxf61I]http://youtu.be/bnp8FGxf61I[/video]

Just curious, I wonder if the city might have some responsibility in this due to the condition of the roads? Playing devil's advocate here, nothing more.

 

[Hop]

I was dizzy and a little sore yesterday but fine today. That pothole wasn't even that big. The lady that hit me came through the green light @ full speed, thought she had room to go around to the left but did not have room... obviously.

 

[hoosierdoc]

i just tried to get a video off mine and realized it's missing 15-45 seconds between clips. Dang it. I wonder if it's taking time to delete files before it can start recording the new one. SAw something today I really wanted to review but i can't

 

[actaeon277]

i just tried to get a video off mine and realized it's missing 15-45 seconds between clips. Dang it. I wonder if it's taking time to delete files before it can start recording the new one. SAw something today I really wanted to review but i can't

I wouldn't think so.
Maybe the card has a problem.

Mine has an "event" category. When there's a shock, it records an event, and that clip is not overwritten.
So, over time, the card may fill.