Cheap Dash Cam

Just_Passing_Bi

Looking on ebay, dash cam prices range from £15.00 into the hundreds.

Confused what I should buy, I'm looking for something that views all round the car (if that's possible)

Must be simple to set up.

My price range currently would be under £50.00.

scotsbob

Check out the Techmoan channel on Youtube. He has tested just about every model available.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Techmoan

I have the Mobius which cost about £60 including all the attachments and memory card

kirkofski

Just_Passing_Bi wrote: »

Looking on ebay, dash cam prices range from £15.00 into the hundreds.

Confused what I should buy, I'm looking for something that views all round the car (if that's possible)

Must be simple to set up.

My price range currently would be under £50.00.

I have the mini 0801, very happy with it. Around £60 plus memory card

Crabman

You may find the following thread useful, several different options were discussed:

In Car DVR Dash camera

Buzby

Nothing under £60 will be worth it - the definition (to read VRMs) is critical it many cases - a sub £50 unit will be made down to a price, plastic lens slow refresh (frame) rates. Be guided by your insurer - find out if then gave a list of approved products they provide a discounted policy for - it makes it worthwhile for both of you.

scotsbob

Buzby wrote: »

Nothing under £60 will be worth it - the definition (to read VRMs) is critical it many cases

£60??? How about £32?

I suggest you watch this from 05:14 - 08:14 even in twilight all the car numbers (sorry VRMs) are clearly readable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo76bkytA3o


If the only criteria is ability to read number plates then you don't need to spend a lot.

Just_Passing_Bi

scotsbob wrote: »

£60??? How about £32?

I suggest you watch this from 05:14 - 08:14 even in twilight all the car numbers (sorry VRMs) are clearly readable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo76bkytA3o

I'm considering buying the G1W on ebay,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G1W-2-7-DVR-Car-Recorder-Camera-1080p-HD-Camcorder-Video-HDMI-G-sensor-Dash-Cam-/400683921810?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item5d4a9f7192

Seems to be able to do the job, cheap enough as well, 1 question, would I need to purchase a SD card?

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Think I'll be getting myself one of those G1W cameras. That guy's footage on YouTube is good stuff.

Just_Passing_Bi wrote: »

1 question, would I need to purchase a SD card?

Most likely.

Stoke

Buzby wrote: »

Nothing under £60 will be worth it - the definition (to read VRMs) is critical it many cases - a sub £50 unit will be made down to a price, plastic lens slow refresh (frame) rates. Be guided by your insurer - find out if then gave a list of approved products they provide a discounted policy for - it makes it worthwhile for both of you.

Wrong. Totally and utterly wrong.

My dashcam was less than £40. I went for the DVR-047. It's essentially the non-HD version of the DVR-207. It records at a full FPS with no refresh issue whatsoever. Most dash cam units are plastic, even the more expensive ones?

While you mention the definition of the camera, I somewhat agree: the benefits of HD are obvious, however the benefits of non-HD are less obvious:

• No Gaps Between Files Whatsoever
• Better Night Time Quality / Less Noise
• Cheaper (of course)
• Don't require a Class 10 SD card
• Easier to find

There is no issue with quality on mine. I can easily read a number plate no problem. I imagine the improvement of HD would be for cars coming in the other direction perhaps where the number plates are slightly harder to read, but not impossible.

Additionally, I bought a Garmin XT charger to run it off. The chargers that come with these devices are usually horrible. I doubt they'd even get a CE mark in this country. Some have even been known to block GPS and Bluetooth signals there is that much interference coming off (Google if you don't believe me). A Garmin Charger cost me about £10 but is completely smooth and makes absolutely no noise, even on MW

Just_Passing_Bi

Just_Passing_Bi wrote: »

I'm considering buying the G1W on ebay,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/G1W-2-7-DVR-Car-Recorder-Camera-1080p-HD-Camcorder-Video-HDMI-G-sensor-Dash-Cam-/400683921810?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item5d4a9f7192

I know nothing about mechanics, would it be possible to hard wire the device to the car?

forgotmyname

Yes. Cut the lighter plug off and wire direct to a fused supply.