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garioch43 Member Since: 24 Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 158 |
I saw this iPhone app reviewed on TV the other day, which turns the phone into a dash cam.
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12th Jan 2013 1:42 pm |
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GJH0702 Member Since: 04 Sep 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 428 |
Been using my iPhone on dashmount with an App called 'witness' for about three months- overall good results especially v cost .69p it shows GPS details as well- only drawback it shows speed !! 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
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12th Jan 2013 1:43 pm |
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big-al-cove Member Since: 23 Dec 2011 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 486 |
hi
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12th Jan 2013 2:50 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
The Blackvue is probably the ultimate dash cam for accident recording, but it's expensive - going on £300. It doesn't have a screen, but as far as I'm concerned that's an advantage as it keeps is small.
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12th Jan 2013 3:09 pm |
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wizking Member Since: 18 Mar 2010 Location: Around Posts: 1848 |
I use one of the £30 cheap ones. Small, own drop down screen, good image and I have it right up with the rear view mirror so it is hardly noticeable. Ok, it has no GPS, it's not up there with the blackvue or roadhawk, but lets be honest, it records what happens as it happens. It starts as I start the car, and stops when I switch the engine off (powered by the front aux socket). Takes videos in 5 minute files with time and date stamp. The USB lead is completely hidden running round roof lining edge then down inside the inner rubber edging to just below the seat controls and under my seat to socket. |
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12th Jan 2013 4:26 pm |
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chrisuk Member Since: 22 Feb 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 166 |
Cheers for the replies guys.
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12th Jan 2013 4:30 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2006 |
There are several threads on here which address this in the context of satnavs - a search should find plenty of information. Basically you want an ignition-switched supply, and you can get that from an unused fuse in the passenger footwell fusebox, using a take-off socket which you plug in to the fusebox and which provides you with a fused supply. (This saves wiring actually in to the fusebox.) Just connect a socket to the supply, tuck away all the wiring, and there you are. Finding an earthing point can be the hardest part, but there are a few bolts you can use if you have the right tools to loosen them. |
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12th Jan 2013 4:43 pm |
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oldgeezer Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1302 |
Roadhawk.co.uk
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12th Jan 2013 5:03 pm |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
I now have a Presidio HD1. No GPS but records in up to 15min files. Can move it from vehicle to vehicle. I have it primarily for use in HGVs 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)
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13th Jan 2013 10:45 am |
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chrisuk Member Since: 22 Feb 2010 Location: Liverpool Posts: 166 |
Any prices or links mate ? |
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13th Jan 2013 3:19 pm |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
This was given to me at Christmas. It is a "Prestigio Road Runner HD1" Works fine once you get used to the menu system. (there is a useful video on youtube) Although once set up you do not need to touch it as it switches on and off with ignition.
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13th Jan 2013 4:41 pm |
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bish789 Member Since: 30 Apr 2012 Location: St. Andrews Posts: 512 |
There seems to be some decent prices for in-car DVR's.
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13th Jan 2013 5:15 pm |
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oldgeezer Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1302 |
Type of view from roadhawk
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13th Jan 2013 5:41 pm |
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markgbdavis Member Since: 16 Aug 2011 Location: nottingham Posts: 74 |
look at this link
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13th Jan 2013 8:42 pm |
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