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I'm still looking for a car camera for insurance purposes, etc.
The best reviews I watched ages ago were from this website, I thought I would post it. It has probably been posted before. http://www.techmoan.com/blog/category/car-dvr-dashcams Based on his reviews I think I will be buying this cheap one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo76bkytA3o |
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That is a very good quality camera for the price.
I think my mate bought one after looking for a cheap version. I want to get a camera for the wife's car and that one is tempting.
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[center] 06 3.0TDI Quattro: Options: Soft close Doors & Boot, Electric Blinds, Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth HandFree, Quad Zone Climate, APS+, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated Seats All Round, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Sunroof, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons AFS2, Dab, Digital TV, Reversing Camera, AV Inputs, Fridge, Solar Roof, TPMS, facelift rear lights, 3G, remote boot closure, Tow Bar. |
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I'm researching this subject for months now. I will post some links of 2 very good websites dedicated to dash cams. If you looking for a decent but well priced camera look for one with a Ambrella A2S260 image processor, at least. I found them 2 very good due to shed loads of features, very small size and still with a lcd screen. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-0801-...item4d16164835 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-0801-...item19eaceea42
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2006 D3 S8 5.2 V10 Ceramic Brakes, Bang&Olufsen, DTV, DAB, Rear Camera, BT, TPMS, Soft Close, Auto Boot, AMI , 4 Zone AC, Home Link, All Electric Blinds, Fingerprint, Ski Hatch, Black Extended Leather, Heated Sport Seats, Alacantra, Carbon Trim inc Aluminium Pack 2. 2015 A3 S line 1.4 TFSI - for the missus to keep her away from my car. Standard S-line equipment, no extras. 2006 D3 A8 3.7 V8 - SOLD but not forgotten |
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I was looking to buy a BlackVue but the prices put me off. I ended up getting the following from Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I went for it based on the specs and the review by Techmoan that I saw on YouTube. It's the same as those M-A8 linked to, the only difference is that I got the one with GPS and a 32GB card included. Can't comment on image quality as only got it at the weekend and haven't fitted it yet.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! ![]() My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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![]() Main benefits are almost all the best features, very compact so if placed right might not be visible by guys from the garage if you leave your car for a day or few, LCD which is useful, GPS option which I personally don't really need that much, Ambrella image processor, that is very important Really nice and decent camera Make sure you use the right Class memory card. Some footage here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLAxWC6mKrM Video review here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdPHXv8Hzj8
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2006 D3 S8 5.2 V10 Ceramic Brakes, Bang&Olufsen, DTV, DAB, Rear Camera, BT, TPMS, Soft Close, Auto Boot, AMI , 4 Zone AC, Home Link, All Electric Blinds, Fingerprint, Ski Hatch, Black Extended Leather, Heated Sport Seats, Alacantra, Carbon Trim inc Aluminium Pack 2. 2015 A3 S line 1.4 TFSI - for the missus to keep her away from my car. Standard S-line equipment, no extras. 2006 D3 A8 3.7 V8 - SOLD but not forgotten |
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You know how someone post a link to youtube and you end up watching random videos well this is where i ended up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwBHUxZk
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The one installed in my A8L is the BlackVue DR400G-HD2 and I'm very pleased with it. Mounted just in front of my rear view mirror, and wired into the 'mains'. I'm sure that the later version has WiFi playback to a smartphone. I have to agree that the BlackVue cameras seem expensive though.
The data from the unit was invaluable when my car was involved in an accident last year as it records 3-way movement and GPS co-ordinates/speed etc. and was processed/reviewed by the Met. Police. Still didn't stop them from keeping my car for 2 months though. |
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Thanks for all the suggestions, I already jumped in and ordered the el cheapo one for £38.
It just occured to me, why doesn't TomTom, Garmin, etc build in a camera into their GPS? I have to stick it on the windscreen anyway, so may as well have the dash cam in there. In a way it would solve the problem Sergey highlighted about difficulty of a invisible dash cam installation. |
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Interesting read chaps, i been thinking about one of these things, just because people don't beleive what i see going on on that A303. My ex road trip buddy has been looking into this too he's come up with the following,
Cowon AW2 full 1080p HD front and rear facing cameras, with individual memory card slots and built in wifi to stream live to your smart phone. Click ME linky I'm not so sure about the rear facing camera it'll pick up me steering with my knee while eating half a sandwich and trying desperatly to open a bottle of beer with a 20p ![]()
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Are there any models with invisible or almost invisible installation,
so that car interior looks 'OEM'? Can be very expensive -- I don't care.
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