Dashcams

[Philip Foglar]

Yep, view from the bumper / fog lights is always going to be a nice dynamic view! So much that one can do! :thumbs:

 

[Pfw28]

Has anyone looked into concealed camera systems? Modern CCTV cameras are tiny and not expensive, must be some way to hook up to a recording/display capability, maybe via the console unit, like the reverse camera.:fencelook:

 

[gerald5ive]

I am busy testing a few dashcams as part of some work research.. I have 4 models that im busy playing with. Even have 1 with 3g in for live viewing.

 

[Dippies]

I wouldn't mind running a dashcam but I'd prefer something to just always be running because I don't want to me hiding it away and fiddling to set it up again every single time I drive anywhere and if I don't do it every time then what's the point?

So requirements would be something like:
a) Discreet/OEM type of look so it doesn't look like something to steal
b) No wires hanging about
c) Start up when car starts and shut down automatically
d) Be able to automatically "rotate" files on the sd card, ie record 1,2,3,4,5,6 then when low on space delete the oldest file (1)
e) Quality is important, something gopro like would be great but the go pro's aren't cheap but it would really help to be able to read a numberplate in the video

Then basically it's plug and play and if you do need it for something you just have to pull out the SD card and copy it off. Something automated via wifi would be cool but I think would significantly add to the cost.

Mine does that to the point. :thumbs: Plus with the 32gb memory card i get about 5 and half hours of recording on HD quality. :thumbs:

 

[Rory]

That black view looks pretty sweet. I would maybe just wrap it in black so not as noticeable. Of course the ultimate would be to have a few cams on the car.