Dashboard Cameras

T4 Camper
T4 Camper Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited June 2016 in Motorhomes #1

Hi Guys,

Can anyone give me good sound advise on what dashboard camera to buy for my campervan. There are so many discussions out there I am confused. I am heading to the continent shortly and want to have one on board. Thank you for some experienced input...

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  • huskydog
    huskydog Club Member Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #2

    I use a Nextbase 402g , I have one in my car ,van and MotorHome , they are not the cheapest but give good picture quality in both day and night use 

    other cameras are available Happy

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,867 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #3

    Another vote for the Nextbase 402.

    David

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2016 #4

    Another nextbase owner here too. I have the 512g, with the polarizing filter on the lens to cut out reflections, it works well. The footage is crisp & clear. Easy to use. As I've never owned another I cant make comparisons but I'm happy with the one I haveHappy

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited June 2016 #5

    Another nextbase owner here too. I have the 512g, with the polarizing filter on the lens to cut out reflections, it works well. The footage is crisp & clear. Easy to use. As I've never owned another I cant make comparisons but I'm happy
    with the one I haveHappy

    That sounds a good idea. The picture quality is superb but I do get reflections off the dash with minein the motorhome.

    David

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2016 #6

    DK, it's fitted as std on the model. On each journey I set up the cam, put a piece of white card on the dash under the cam, rotate until the reflection is no longer. I'm not sure if you could retro fit one to your model. I play any footage I want to see
    back on my TV, it displays no reflectionsHappy

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited June 2016 #7

    There seems no option to retro fit any filters like you can on an ordinary camera. The problem is two chrome surrounds on a couple of vents, might have to put some black tape on them as an experiment.

    David

  • huskydog
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    edited June 2016 #8

    There seems no option to retro fit any filters like you can on an ordinary camera. The problem is two chrome surrounds on a couple of vents, might have to put some black tape on them as an experiment.

    David

    I use a piece of the black anti-slip matting on the dash and that cuts the reflection of the trim out...............

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2016 #9

    There seems no option to retro fit any filters like you can on an ordinary camera. The problem is two chrome surrounds on a couple of vents, might have to put some black tape on them as an experiment.

    David

    Have you checked out the filters designed for the GoPro action cam range?, I have a GoPro & the diameters do look similar.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2016 #10

    Check out the Polar Pro range from Crooked ImagingHappy

  • Apperley
    Apperley Forum Participant Posts: 254
    edited June 2016 #11

    I recently purchased a Nextbase 312GW. It records in Full 1080p HD using 6G glass lenses to provide a wide 140 degree view and good quality picture. It has built in Wi-Fi which allows you to quickly view footage on your phone via an app and email the
    clip out to whovever. It also comes with a Click and Go Powered Car Mount that allows you to easily pop your caera in place or remove it. It also has GPS and G force recording. All for less than £100. I like it.

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