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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: The Jester of Wibbly on April 29, 2017, 01:49:24 pm
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Anyone recommend an ideal dash cam for our industry.
I already have one but want more from it.
Looking for one that auto records when van is not in use. e.g. records when picks up movement.
Also I have seen many that don't charge whilst plugged into van or whilst recording. Again I want one that charges all the while so it does not fail whilst van is parked up.
Any suggestions or experiences?
Thanks
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DD Pai M6 Plus with a hard wire kit gets very favourable reviews. MIni version is good too.
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Thanks. Do you have one of these? Looks good. Looked it up but doesn't say it supports motion detection though.
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Thanks. Do you have one of these? Looks good. Looked it up but doesn't say it supports motion detection though.
I don't yet mate but I will.
Have a look at Techmoan:
http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2016/6/23/dashcam-review-ddpai-m6-is-the-best-mini-cam-ive-used.html
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Thank you. That link confirms it has a parking mode.
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Most have on/off switch aswell so can be used when parked up. Downside they will only stay on until the internal battery goes flat.
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Most have on/off switch aswell so can be used when parked up. Downside they will only stay on until the internal battery goes flat.
Yes that's my other concern. Need one that charges whilst recording. Some don't. And others can t even charge from the v12 van socket.
Providing it charges whilst recording. i.e whilst driving and supports motion detection (so automatically records as soon as movement is detected) there should be no battery issues.
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Most have on/off switch aswell so can be used when parked up. Downside they will only stay on until the internal battery goes flat.
Yes that's my other concern. Need one that charges whilst recording. Some don't. And others can t even charge from the v12 van socket.
Providing it charges whilst recording. i.e whilst driving and supports motion detection (so automatically records as soon as movement is detected) there should be no battery issues.
There is a kit with a high capacity li-on battery that sits between the hardwire kit and the dash cam. It's charged via the car battery and should be good for 3 or 4 days.
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Is it just me that finds wierd that dash cams don't come fitted with a battery capable of working in park mode and charges whilst in vehicle is in use? Say navs do it. Phones do it. Go pros do it. .hmmmm
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Is it just me that finds wierd that dash cams don't come fitted with a battery capable of working in park mode and charges whilst in vehicle is in use? Say navs do it. Phones do it. Go pros do it. .hmmmm
Most of the high end cameras don't come fitted with batteries at all, they are instead driven by capacitors. The reason is that li-ion batteries don't respond well to extreme heat - like the sort that you get if you leave anything in direct sunlight under glass...
The capacitors provide enough power for a few minutes but then need to plugged in and recharged.
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Thanks for the advice. I went for it and wow. What a great bit of kit.
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Hi Paul. How much and where from please?
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Next Base dash cam 512gw
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Hi Paul. How much and where from please?
Hi buddy.
I got mine from amazon. £99. I also went for the cellink b battery pack from eBay. I put in an offer and got it for £150. Expensive but worth it for the parking mode.
Have to say the picture quality is fab.
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Thanks. Its something Ive been meaning to invest in.
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Thank you.
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The other thing I like about it is its size. Nice and small and compact. You don't want anything too big if using it in parking mode that sticks out like a sore thumb. This is because there is no lcd screen built into the camera.
Not for everyone but works with your mobile phone to view and set up. There is also a wifi button that you stick on your dashboard. Nice touch as if you press it the camera takes a snap shot and a 10 second video sending it to your mobile ready for sharing on social media. ( bird watching ;D )
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Like you do ;)
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Think i will be getting one also just not sure which one.
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I have a blackvue fitted in my van, it does everything you want and stuff you wouldn't think of. It has a sensor that monitor the state of the van battery and turns its self off if it detects the battery power is low, it automatically uploads to a cloud when it detect a known wifi hotspot, I'm now sat eating breakfast in a premier Inn I can look on my iPad and see the live image it is now recording. If it was in a work van I could monitor my workers movements and follow on google maps the exact route it took.
Like most good dash cams it record in HD but the quality is superb.
It cost £400 fitted.
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I keep thinking about getting a dash cam.
As is usual with me I will get one the day after I have been involved in an incident where a dash cam would have been invaluable.
:-[
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Don't believe all the hype, Granville and get a cheap one sooner than later. There is so much tripe talked about them; I've even seen people in online forums calling for 4K resolution as HD isn't good enough.
Even a cheap (sub £50 - frankly even a £15) dashcam will record well enough to read number plates in 95% of lighting conditions. Given that we generally work in daylight that's just fine. Also, despite people's obsession with being able to see number plates in a foggy cave at midnight while someone's shining a military grade strobe light in your face, most of the time the dashcam footage will just back up your evidence in the event of a shunt so it just needs to be good enough.
Regarding battery life, etc, you have a leisure battery in the van. Wire into that and use it. Get a good, large memory card and Bob's your uncle.
I have one that is basically identical to this one: http://tinyurl.com/ybhs2rhp - £40 and good footage, even at night.
Vin
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You need one with wifi it makes it so much easier than having to pull out the memory card and transfer it to your computer,
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You need one with wifi it makes it so much easier than having to pull out the memory card and transfer it to your computer,
All I'll say on this front is that I've only once transferred footage to my PC (after a near-miss).
Vin
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Just seen this.....
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/apachie-g30-full-hd-dual-front-and-rear-dash-cam?utm_source=5658&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UK_DT_DIS_WIZ_TIM_TTT_RS_CBP_CH1_NBR_z%2A6074414763837_n%2A5658_c%2A5781_p%2A5436_x%2A643&nlp=1
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Just got mine from Halfords also fitted by them so no need to plug in or batteries
£140 ish inc camera, fitting, 32gb memory card, case. ... drive in drive out all done in about 90 mins
Think you have to ask for the all in deal.
http://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/dash-cams
I went for the 312GW as does everything you could possibly need also you can set it to record if it feels a bump ... even getting ladders off roof will set it off
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http://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/dash-cam-accessories/dash-cam-accessories-and-fitting-bundle
fitting deal
I paid extra for a 32 gb card