Dash cams. ..

GsRAM · May 23, 2017

Hey yall, I'd like to invest in some dash cams for my Ram and other vehicles.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd be looking for one that's motion activated, one that will automatically record over the existing memory when it's full if i don't download it.

I'm not sure what I'd have to do to get it power or if you just charge it when the memory is full?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks
G

Rzrman328 · May 23, 2017

Interested as well...

TruckNut · May 23, 2017

Most dash cams have a loop feature, which saves event loops of selectable time intervals. Mine is set at three minutes. When the memory card is full, it restarts from the beginning and writes/records over older data info. A few models have a capacitor instead of back up battery which I'm led to believe is better in very hot environments, but I don't think you can set them up to record motion detection as the capacitor us only good for a minute or so. Go to Amazon and do a search on dash cams as they have tons of them, many decent models for under $100 along with extensive info and reviews to help you make your choice.

SportyJames · May 23, 2017

This one was posted somewhere.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26N5A5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AJNM9GXD9Q025

Demon-HeMi · May 23, 2017

SportyJames said:
This one was posted somewhere.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M26N5A5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AJNM9GXD9Q025

that would be mine, i have it wired to come on with the ignition, it has the option for sensing motion if powered 24/7 but if you have one of these you would have to put a massive SD card in them to keep 12+hours of video on it, these kind of cameras usually record in short clips usually from like 1 min to 5 min clips, and each 3 min clip on mine is 280mb, mine records in 1080p and has live streaming to my phone where i can view live footage and transfer recordings to my phone (love that feature)

Devin1349 · May 23, 2017

thats interesting that they tape over like a VHS, I hate to say it but it almost seems like dash cams are needed now in case of an accident, i dont know if you guys remember there was a guy on here who posted his dash cam video of a chick running right through a stop sign and messed up his Ram with his dog in the truck.

akennedyusmc · May 23, 2017

I would have to agree on that this is almost a must in order to prove yourself in a bad case scenario....I'll definitely be lookin into this for my truck and wife's car and maybe even my work truck to cover my ass if anything bad happens.

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BigDogg795 · May 23, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/Dashboard-Re...&qid=1495551258&sr=1-1&keywords=roav+dash+cam

That's the one I have...great quality and has built in wifi so you can download clips straight to your phone.

https://youtu.be/PvnXbj-KOBE

There's a sample I took; quality was down-scaled to 720P because of the free editing software (I didn't need people to listen to my horrible karaoke of "You know my name" *****)

Demon-HeMi · May 23, 2017

BigDogg795 said:
https://www.amazon.com/Dashboard-Re...&qid=1495551258&sr=1-1&keywords=roav+dash+cam

That's the one I have...great quality and has built in wifi so you can download clips straight to your phone.

https://youtu.be/PvnXbj-KOBE

There's a sample I took; quality was down-scaled to 720P because of the free editing software (I didn't need people to listen to my horrible karaoke of "You know my name" *****)

i like yours but it seems harder to conceal on the windshield, mine it tucked away at the top by the mirror so its almost impossible, and thats why i keep the mic turned off on my camera so that in the case of an accident they dont hear my use of 800 cusswords in 30 seconds or my horrible singing! lol

BigDogg795 · May 23, 2017

Demon-HeMi said:
i like yours but it seems harder to conceal on the windshield, mine it tucked away at the top by the mirror so its almost impossible, and thats why i keep the mic turned off on my camera so that in the case of an accident they dont hear my use of 800 cusswords in 30 seconds or my horrible singing! lol

That's actually where I have mine. The camera lens is extremely wide angle and it adjusts up and down as necessary. It's literally just below the black plastic hiding the RVM mount. I'll snap a pic later when I get home.

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Demon-HeMi · May 23, 2017

BigDogg795 said:
That's actually where I have mine. The camera lens is extremely wide angle and it adjusts up and down as necessary. It's literally just below the black plastic hiding the RVM mount. I'll snap a pic later when I get home.

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nice, mine comes with double sided tape, mine mounts up in the factory smoked part of the glass and the camera is just on the bottom below the tint

yillbs · May 23, 2017

I'd suggest this camera. It's a little on the pricey side, but if you get the GPS attachement, it'll tell you how fast you were going, and exactly where you were when watching the video over. It also loops, motion detection, and amazing quality ( i can upload a video if you want to see quality ). It does 1080 at 60fps nicely, even does 1440 if you need. It also has a G sensor, and if you get in an accident, it stores, and locks the file, supposedly it works, though, i've yet to have a chance to use that

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHM8GAI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

tuspejo · May 23, 2017

BlackVue DR650 mounted by my rear view mirror and on the back glass
https://youtu.be/iEU_bLQmjO8
https://youtu.be/o8HVmZjFva0

satcomtim · May 24, 2017

yillbs said:
I'd suggest this camera. It's a little on the pricey side, but if you get the GPS attachement, it'll tell you how fast you were going, and exactly where you were when watching the video over.

I'd be careful with having GPS. You have video of car pulling out in front of you and there is an accident, with video you win.

With GPS, let's say you are speeding by 2 MPH, you stand a good chance of losing the fight. Why give the defense any extra ammo? Why give your insurance company any extra that they could use against you?

NOcasio7 · May 24, 2017

BigDogg795 said:
https://www.amazon.com/Dashboard-Re...&qid=1495551258&sr=1-1&keywords=roav+dash+cam

That's the one I have...great quality and has built in wifi so you can download clips straight to your phone.

https://youtu.be/PvnXbj-KOBE

There's a sample I took; quality was down-scaled to 720P because of the free editing software (I didn't need people to listen to my horrible karaoke of "You know my name" *****)

I watched the video and was saying this area looks so familiar... then i realized youre in ronkonkoma.

NOcasio7 · May 24, 2017

I personally have a Momento M4 in my truck, it has looping and 720 recording, motion, impact. and a rear facing camera.

BigDogg795 · May 24, 2017

NOcasio7 said:
I watched the video and was saying this area looks so familiar... then i realized youre in ronkonkoma.

Yeah lmao, that's 83 north just south of the Expressway. Over by the medical offices.

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BigDogg795 · May 24, 2017

Demon-HeMi said:
nice, mine comes with double sided tape, mine mounts up in the factory smoked part of the glass and the camera is just on the bottom below the tint

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lukedukem · May 24, 2017

I'm wondering about the heat, how these hold up. anyone have any experience with hot Texas heat and their dash cam.

Luke

BigDogg795 · May 24, 2017

lukedukem said:
I'm wondering about the heat, how these hold up. anyone have any experience with hot Texas heat and their dash cam.

Luke

reddit.com/r/dashcam lol...from what I've seen, you would want a capacitor based model versus one with a regular battery.

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