Best dashcam

charlie25
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edited January 2019 in Parts & Accessories #1

would like to know the best dashcam to buy 

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited January 2019 #2

    My favourite is the Nextbase and I have the 412g. It’s now been superseded but I’ve found it to be a good camera with superb picture reproduction.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2019 #3

    Samsung Galaxy S8 running the TomTom Go mobile App(£14 p/yr)👍🏻😊

  • huskydog
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    edited January 2019 #4

    Another vote for the Nextbase ,I have 3 in different vehicles 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited January 2019 #5

    I've no idea of which dash cam is the 'best' however I've had a ddpai mini 1 in my every day Smart car for the past few years. I've had to replace the mini sd card recently after about 2 years. It gives a pretty good image of the road & I can read the number plate of an on coming car. It's now been superceded twice

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited January 2019 #6

    Don't know if its the best but I like my Nextbase 402G. I have had it a couple of years so perhaps its been superseded. 

    David

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited January 2019 #7

    I see Halfords have offers on Nextbase models at the moment. They do from time to time.

  • huskydog
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    edited January 2019 #8

    Nextbase do a 512gw rear camera that you can link to the 512 front camera, I am looking at this one that I could use as a reversing camera in my M/H 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited January 2019 #9

    I've got a 412GW which gives a nice clear picture. Doesn't seem as susceptible to flare as the rear view camera on the MH. It does tend to pick up reflections from the chrome detailing on the dash though. 

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2019 #10

    Can anyone explain the function and reason for owning such things. 

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2019 #11

    Peace of mind.  Some insurance companies give a discount for using them.

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2019 #12

    Thanks, is this the only reason? My insurance company does not and it is very reasonable, just wondered if there were other advantages as I love techy things and I need to persuade MrsSF of the advantages of owning one.

  • huskydog
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    edited January 2019 #13

    When using the motorhome and I drive through a very scenic view I can't always take it in ,so when we get back to site I can put the memory card in the lap top and play the drive back 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited January 2019 #14

    Removes any doubt as to who might be to blame in the event of a bump or when HGVs decide that might has right 

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2019 #15

    They help your driving too I’ve read. Knowing you have a camera clocking your driving & speed too can alter your driving for the better👍🏻

  • EmilysDad
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    edited January 2019 #16

    mine doesn't record speed ..... 🙄

  • Apperley
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    edited January 2019 #17

    I have the Nextbase 412GW. I initially only used it in MH, but after I was victim of hit and run in car and me and my son struggled to recall the reg number of offending car as it drove off in front of us I now use it in car all the time.

    There is bad driving in most cities now so having a camera reassures me that I can capture evidence if needed. 

    It does calm others when they see my camera, or when I point it out.

     

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2019 #18

    Thanks folk. Now a question, we have all seen examples of dangerous driving incidents or folk deliberately breaking the law. Do folk feel it would be good or bad form to present evidence of such to the police which is captured on such devices? I must admit there have been times when I'd wished a police car had been around when some miscreant has put other road users lives in danger. After all mine and your loved ones are out there too. Maybe this could seriously 'calm' or modify the way some folk drive if we all together joined the 'dash cam force' against them.

  • Yertiz
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    edited January 2019 #19

    THIS is what the police up here have set up for reporting miscreants.

    Not used it myself but have been very tempted on occasionswink

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited January 2019 #20

    It’s like with everything MM, ‘you pays your money & makes your choice’ my Dcam has a choice to display my reg, my location & speed-I choose all👍🏻

  • mickysf
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    edited January 2019 #21

    Now that's interesting, had a vehicle pulling a 'trailer' overtake me in the outside lane of the motorway recently. The unit was exceeding 75mph in my view and was severely bouncing around the carriageway. The long line of HGVs drivers, myself and others the miscreant was determined to overtake I'm sure were all questioning this behaviour. Don't have a dash cam but with police forces as open to assistance as this I reckon they are a good thing.

  • jennyc
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    edited February 2019 #22

    The unfortunate reality is that years of cutbacks have left our police forces in such a depleted state that they are unable to pursue anything other than very serious incidents. This isn’t my unsubstiated opinion, but advice from police offers who we have spoken to, regarding clear misdemeanours . They will, however, give you a report reference number. Nonetheless we have dash cams perminatly fitted in our two cars.

  • lornalou1
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    edited February 2019 #23

    didn't know that the Samsung was a dashcam as well. undecided

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2019 #24

    It’s amazing what they can do these days👍🏻

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