My Roadhawk dashcam is getting glitchy and is on its way out. I have noticed the blackvue range but are they more expensive because they are the be all and end all of cameras or can you buy just as good for less?

Any owners care to comment on their model and/or the best in the current range?

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Had mine for around 5 years, still going strong, although pricey, worth looking around as I think there are less expensive alternatives.

Thanks. Spotted the DR650S for £205 new on eBay including delivery.

Does the parking feature only work when hard wired as opposed to 12V presumably?

My camera is used on 12V and I have to plug it in once the engine is running because if I leave it in all the time, it fires up when I'm waiting for the glow plugs to go out and then fails to come back once the engine starts. Either that or it starts malfunctioning. GGGRRR! LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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I have the 650GW 2 channel and works a treat. I would have upgraded to the cloud version but nothing is going wrong with my current one to make me change. I have the power magic hooked up as well to stop the battery drain in park mode. I am even considering the reverse camera module but the price of that thing is stupid crazy.

I changed the 32GB micro SD card for a 64GB version as I record on max settings. I did a lot of research before purchasing a few years ago and I plan to buy another when necessary (I wish it would break so I have a reason to upgrade).

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thinkware, loads better thank blackvue's Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Thanks. Just been reading up on this http://www.trustedreviews.com/thinkware-f770-review

Is the general consensus that it is better to have the camera hard wired as opposed to using 12v?

**Not great reviews for the flagship of the Thinkware dash cams, the F770. A really comprehensive review on Amazon concluded 2/5 with the app being labelled useless. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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i have the thinkware f750 flashed to the F770 firmware no faults or issues at all Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I'll do some more digging on the F770. I can't ignore the lens and picture quality just because the app is apparently crap.

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Well after much research including YouTube videos and reading many reviews (the vast majority turned out very positive), I decided to purchase a Thinkware F770 from Chameleon and opted for the hard wire version.

Found a 12% voucher code which gave me a decent saving over their standard price of £219. I have also arranged for one of their engineers to attend and wire it all in. Will report back in due course  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Good choice Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Agreed, good choice, the Thinkware kit seems to perform really well.

My only gripe with my F750 (flashed to 770,) is that it keeps asking me to "format the memory card for data integrity". It's easy enough to do this from my phone, via wifi using the app, but of course it also means any prior recordings are lost. it's not a biggie but still slightly annoying as it crops up quite frequently.

I wonder if a new/different SD card might alter its behaviour

my f750 with F770 firmware does this, I have a check round the car, no dings and delete it the next time it askes, simple press of the format button on the unit when it asks Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Well I am pleased to say the engineer has just left having installed it for me. Such a neat job with all the cable tucked away behind the roof lining! No more of this 12v cable with clips (backed up by blu-tack when it's hot)

I've fiddled with the settings and will see how it goes. Picture quality great but a degree of reflection in the sunlight. I'll upload test footage to the dashcam section soon.  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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What do you make of this Nick? I know the benefits of polarised lenses from my sunglasses and in theory the problem in my test video should be solved or at least reduced by this. Bit pricey just for a small lens though.

Thinkware F770 CPL Polarizing Filter by moovika https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LX7K90Z/ref...xzbCBP76AM LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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