Greenstreak-Andy D Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 always thought an in car camera would be a useful tool. Anyone had one fitted? I would need to consider Insurance approved Front and rear camera GPs enabled Reasonable value for money Easy to use Not too intrusive with big windscreen suction cups! Power source from wired in connection Any views? I have seen this...... http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/85714/in-car-camera-reviews-dash-cam-test-2015 Who seem to recommend.... 1. Transcend DrivePro 200 2. Garmin Dash Cam 20 3. Thinkware Dash Cam F750 Any thoughts Andy Quote
Nemesis Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Roadhawk DC-1 has been awesome for me...... top quality build and accessories ans the cheapest top quality memory cards to boot. Nem..... Quote
DanDud Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I have the Transcend one in the daily driver. Not too big or intrusive, just seems to work and you don't notice its there after a while half hidden by the rear view mirror. Playback and settings are easy to change via iPhone app and pictures pretty good. Id recommend it. Picked it up off Amazon for about £100 IIRC las year. Only other one i have seen is a friend who has some hardwired into his 3 series, front & rear with GPS etc. Not sure what make/model etc it is. It wipes the floor with the transcend in every way but then it should do as it cost 10 times as much. Quote
John K Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 +1 for Roadhawk I've got the HD version. Their own software to view the files is a bit pants, but because it records in .mp4 and not a proprietary format, you can just view in MS media player I like the build quality. Quote
Jonk179 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I have the "Wife" model which records everything I do and then reminds me of all my faults for the next month, very reliable but I must admit it can work out expensive in the long run! If anyone would like to trial this please feel free to borrow for the next week/ month/ year or decade! 5 Quote
John K Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I have the "Wife" model which records everything I do and then reminds me of all my faults for the next month, very reliable but I must admit it can work out expensive in the long run! If anyone would like to trial this please feel free to borrow for the next week/ month/ year or decade! Can it be boot mounted..? 1 Quote
Rab (bombero) Reid Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 I have the "Wife" model which records everything I do and then reminds me of all my faults for the next month, very reliable but I must admit it can work out expensive in the long run! If anyone would like to trial this please feel free to borrow for the next week/ month/ year or decade!Can you turn the sound off? Quote
Luapno Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 worth a look at the Blackview range, they do a front and rear camera version. They have very good review on the LR Discovery forums Quote
Adrian Flux Insurance Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Hi, Just to let you know that a number of our insurance schemes offer discounts for a wide range of in-car cameras. Regards, Dan. Quote
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted May 17, 2015 Author Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks for all the replies guys I like the look of the Blackview range, bit more than I was looking to spend though. Transcend looks good too, better price just not sure about the bulky ness! Dan - would be helpful to know which brand and model are recognised by insurance companies. Do you have a web link to help me identify which one? Thanks Andy Quote
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