Recommendations for a Dash Cam.

[Mottie]

As above. Anyone using one? The 0806 mini in our A3 is on the way out. I'm not bothered about a screen on it, definately don't want one that sticks to the screen with a sucker and plugs into the 12v power socket but it must be small, discreet and able to be hard wired. Anyone using something like that that they would recommend?

 

[footprints]

I have one of these, been the best so far. Pricey,I have min fitted in the rear of the car out of sight plugged into the plug socket in the boot. I expect you could hard wire it with a bit of work.

 

[footprints]

Found this link. http://www.hddashcam.uk/product/koonlung-k1s/

 

[Mottie]

Thanks but I'm a tad lazy and CBA with a two camera system.

 

[norseman]

Got a Nextbase in both of the classic. Yes you have the suction-cup mount on the 'screen, but that is hard wired into the ignition thereby facilitating either camera usage.
nb: don't be discouraged if the image on the camera of your choice isn't as clearly defined as you would like ... the cheaper one we have still gives a excellent image when played back on a laptop.

Like the image of 'foot prints' takes me back to the tools that my late father had

 

[mattylad]

What I recommend is that you stop being a lazy arse and get a 2 camera system.

One for the front and one for the back, this IMO is the minimum essential setup.
It can either be a dual camera unit or 2 single ones.
2 singles can IMO be better as a dual unit usually has a lesser quality for the rear.

They can stick to the screen using an adhesive pad, much better than the suckers.
The power cable can be fitted behind the roof lining, down the frame behind the plastic moldings and then into the aux fuse area under the dash.

Stop being a lazy arse and get the right one.
Mine was only £40 (now obsolete) but does record good quality images.

Also get one that can accept 60-128gb+ memory cards, bigger for the higher quality recording.
takes about 30 mins+ for you to install, once done just forget about it apart from occasionally swapping the memory card while you download recent videos for youtube

 

[blup]

Nextbase 512GW

Blup

 

[SandyLyon]

If you want discreet and hard wired have a look at FitcamX range.

I have one in my Toyota and previously had one in my Jaguar, they replace the shroud behind the interior mirror and some connect to the electrics by the mirror.

 

[JBR]

I find that my Möbius cameras (front and back) are effective, reliable and not too expensive. They are also small (no screen) and consequently not too obvious, and provide excellent pictures easily downloadable to my computer.
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