Do you have a DASH CAM??

toomuchjunk · Oct 6, 2016

Do you have a DASH CAM??

fatstax · Cobourg On member

I don't drive anywhere without a dash cam, video doesn't lie and theres more then enough scams and stupid drivers out there

toomuchjunk · Oct 6, 2016

So is anyone knowledgeable on these?
Is there something else that are a must have as far as abilities go or does this pretty much cover it?
I know you only get what you pay for.
Is rapid erase a option?
Here is a copy of the one I posted on the link
TMJ

Audio Capable	Yes
Contents	Cam, Mount, Car Charger, USB Cable, SD Card
Image	12/10/8/5 Mega Pixel
LCD	Yes
Lens Angle	120 Deg View
Manufacturer	Pilot Automotive
Manufacturer Part Number	CL-3005
Monitor Screen Size	1.5"
Night Vision Capable	Yes
Plug Type	USB
Product Application	Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, ATVs, Bicycles
Resolution	1920 x 1080p / 1440 x 1080p
Type	Dash Cam Camera

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Lightspeed Mike · http://lightspeedmetaldesign.com/

Make sure it has auto looping. When the memory card is full it will start recording over the oldest recording.

Atomsplitter · Vetted member Newcastle On

They are out of stock already.
You can buy a similar one direct from China for half that price in Canadian funds!
I have one in my truck, it sucks because the frames / seconds is too low.

fatstax · Cobourg On member

the one I have is cheap, dirt simple, no fancy anything, records and records over itself when full, best one I ever bought. I can send you a link from ebay. buy a good charger for it as the one they supply is crap

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/172194245462?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

toomuchjunk · Oct 6, 2016

Thanks for the link Rob. Just guessing but I would think the view angle would be kind of important too,,,,,wouldn't it?
What about recording when its parked does that happen or is it advised?

TMJ

fatstax · Cobourg On member

if its powered all the time it records all the time, my truck has a lighter socket port meant for devices which switches off when I shut my truck off, so it powers off. my cam is selectable to record all the time or motion sensitive. these will drain your car battery if left on for a week, ive done it not realizing it

58chev · Etobicoke On Rod-side Member

The other thing to do is look into the one you plan to purchase.

Some of the Chinese Junk will die in a hot car. They have to be able to survive the high temps a car can get in the dead of summer.

And as Rob has mentioned, if your 12V is constant on. You will kill your battery in a weeks time.