Hey all, just curious what dash cam everyone here uses. I'll start off.. I use an AUBBC dash cam. It's actually super cheap, but works well so far.
What dash cam are you using?
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I'm UK so a bit different.
https://www.exactcctv.com/products/dome-dab201-gps-quad-hd-1440p-car-dash-camera-with-gps-uk-model
Mini 0806 going into sister's car so can take side by side photos of it. The size isn't the main issue, the main issue is that I've fitted it much lower to get the best out of the lens on the camera. Now everyone points it out when they come for a spin.
I would have bought from Gearbest but 1) I've had a minor falling out with them (not enough to stop me ordering if it's a lot lot lot cheaper) and 2) It's actually more expensive when you take VAT & Handling charge into account. So this has to be the first time I've got a local warranty, the benefits of quicker shipping etc at a price lower than China.
Oh one thing to point, my Mini 0806 had a Micro-USB, this one is Mini-USB, but I wired it directly into the glovebox 12v cig socket and ran the cable around without having to take any insides off the car.
https://www.exactcctv.com/products/dome-dab201-gps-quad-hd-1440p-car-dash-camera-with-gps-uk-model
Mini 0806 going into sister's car so can take side by side photos of it. The size isn't the main issue, the main issue is that I've fitted it much lower to get the best out of the lens on the camera. Now everyone points it out when they come for a spin.
I would have bought from Gearbest but 1) I've had a minor falling out with them (not enough to stop me ordering if it's a lot lot lot cheaper) and 2) It's actually more expensive when you take VAT & Handling charge into account. So this has to be the first time I've got a local warranty, the benefits of quicker shipping etc at a price lower than China.
Oh one thing to point, my Mini 0806 had a Micro-USB, this one is Mini-USB, but I wired it directly into the glovebox 12v cig socket and ran the cable around without having to take any insides off the car.
I've had two of them die because of the battery. So I got one from amazon with a capacitor instead of battery.
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Get a GS98C, sure it's not the best but it's cheap $100 / £70, so if something goes wrong it's no big deal. It's virtually indestructible and it's got a capacitor.
I would not trust the Mini 0806 in that heat and I've only had the DAB201 for a week and it's hardly Texas summer hot in the UK.
http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_197884.html
https://www.exactcctv.com/collectio...gs98c-super-hd-1296p-car-dash-camera-uk-model
Been lucky so far .... still pleased after 13 mos. (in TX & southern travels) ...
btw: I remove from Car when not needed & remove from windshield when parked (esp. bright-sun)
btw: I remove from Car when not needed & remove from windshield when parked (esp. bright-sun)
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Never heard of DOD before. Will check them out. Any preference on where to purchase? Can't see on AE
Optimus Prime
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If it has to removed every day, it will not get used by my household. I'll need a capacitor based, hardwired camera that can take a Texas August afternoon.
The Blackvue is popular in Australia. Capacitor based and if it will survive an Australian Summer it will survive a Texas one.
Blackvue is almost $500 in the UK, that's crazy. Would rather have 5x Mini 0806s and just bin them when they go wrong for that (but probably would just send back under warranty!).