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    In car recording camera help to buy.

    My dad wants one of those in car video recorders for Christmas except I have no idea which one to buy. Can someone please give me some advice on some good brands and models. Cost is not really a concern at this stage.

    I have heard you can also get ones that load to a website your trip moments.
    [B]2005 Black GXL Auto Turbo Diesel - Only Mods so far: Pioneer AVIC F20BT Head unit with reversing camera & Front/Rear Parking Sensors.[/B]
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    May help you.... http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...d-wifi-Dashcam Cheers Steve
    Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet

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    • #3
      Below seems to be 2 of the best I have found. Any thoughts?

      VicoVation WF1
      BlackVue Wi-Fi DR500GW-HD
      [B]2005 Black GXL Auto Turbo Diesel - Only Mods so far: Pioneer AVIC F20BT Head unit with reversing camera & Front/Rear Parking Sensors.[/B]

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      • #4
        You won't go wrong with either of those.

        What does he want it for? That will guide your decision. GPS or not GPS logging? LCD or not LCD screen? Wifi or no wifi? Recording trips or just as an observer in case of accident?

        There are cheaper Chinese ones but go for Taiwanese or Korean
        I have a Blackview 500 and have no issues with it. Logs my speed (being able to use this in court of law is questionable), and my GPS location. Has a mobile app that allows you to view recordings, so no screen, so it's small. Hardly noticeable. But haven't been through a high temp summer yet, the 400 suffered overheating.

        Vicovation are also good (no experience of them though)

        DOD also are meant to be good too

        Have a read of this. Might come in useful.
        http://www.carcamcentral.com/reviews...a-guide-buyers
        [SIZE=2]120 GXL D4D Auto, with a 'List of Wants' greater than the 'List of Needs' greater than the 'List of Haves'
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        • #5
          Mum wasn't really helpfully for exactly what he wants it for but I'm assuming it would be for recording trips.

          I think he is keen on the idea to have the GPS in it so he or others can track his trip on a map as he goes.

          He loves his gadgets so I would also think the wifi would be his choice. Plus that would get rid of the screen therefore a smaller unit.
          [B]2005 Black GXL Auto Turbo Diesel - Only Mods so far: Pioneer AVIC F20BT Head unit with reversing camera & Front/Rear Parking Sensors.[/B]

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          • #6
            I would also like the option to have the speed and time on the video.
            [B]2005 Black GXL Auto Turbo Diesel - Only Mods so far: Pioneer AVIC F20BT Head unit with reversing camera & Front/Rear Parking Sensors.[/B]

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            • #7
              I am having lots of grief with my black ye nit connecting to my iPad and now nit compatible with windows 8.1. Crap really.....
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              • #8
                Originally posted by MidLifeCrisis View Post
                I am having lots of grief with my black ye nit connecting to my iPad and now nit compatible with windows 8.1. Crap really.....
                Presume you mean blackvue? .

                Mine stopped connecting after upgrade to iOS 7. I deleted the app and reinstalled and it was fine. No issues with Win8.1 though. I just chuck the card in the card reader and it's fine.
                [SIZE=2]120 GXL D4D Auto, with a 'List of Wants' greater than the 'List of Needs' greater than the 'List of Haves'
                Nissan Patrol: Keeping Bogan's out of Toyota's since 1951[/SIZE]

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                • #9
                  Hey mate

                  Id definitly go for the Blackvue with WIFI

                  I have this device and it does everything i need it to do.. Picture is good, sound, GPS on map and speed

                  Just my 2c

                  SBIDDER
                  [SIZE=2]SBIDDER
                  2013 Prado GXL Auto - Glacier Wh[/SIZE]ite

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                  • #10
                    Just to throw another brand into the ring, have a look at the DOD LS430. I got mine through Dashcams in June this year.

                    Has very good night recording and Excellent day recording, also has GPS, G sensor and other good gear.
                    It has an LCD screen so you can playback the vision with out a smart phone or laptop as most other require.
                    When combined with a Power Magic Pro you can have motion detection video recording functions.

                    I spent some time researching dash cams and this does everything that I wanted and as a shift worker good quality night recording was a must.
                    One thing I did find that your best amount to choose from, are on the internet.


                    Cheers REV

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                    • #11
                      The smarty by Dteg should also be looked at.

                      I've fitted over 4000 of these To govt vehicles and its an exceptional little unit.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Piggy View Post
                        The smarty by Dteg should also be looked at.

                        I've fitted over 4000 of these To govt vehicles and its an exceptional little unit.
                        no wonder you're so goddamned cranky.

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                        • #13
                          So many choices. Getting confused.
                          [B]2005 Black GXL Auto Turbo Diesel - Only Mods so far: Pioneer AVIC F20BT Head unit with reversing camera & Front/Rear Parking Sensors.[/B]

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Lewie View Post
                            So many choices. Getting confused.


                            Have a look at http://dashcamsaustralia.com.au/compare-1/


                            I have no affiliation with this company whatsoever, apart from buying a dash camera from them.


                            Cheers REV

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by r4ndll View Post
                              Presume you mean blackvue? .

                              Mine stopped connecting after upgrade to iOS 7. I deleted the app and re-installed and it was fine. No issues with Win 8.1 though. I just chuck the card in the card reader and it's fine.

                              OK will try:
                              1. To type better and turn off auto correct.
                              2. Do what you said

                              mlc -lisdexic
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