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Which Dash Cam?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Which Dash Cam?

Post by ZedConvert » Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:14 am

Hi,

I’ve searched the forum, but struggling to find a specific thread on this;

I’m looking for a front facing cam, want to spend up to £150 (fitted), although may fit myself.

Need it to have good night vision, and be able to record if there is activity when parked.

Any advice appreciated

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Post by oldgit » Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:45 pm

My wife and I have had a number of dashcams over the years. Avoid the £30 cheap Chinese cameras sold at petrol stations. We have had 3 and none lasted longer than 6 months.
In our experience the Nextbase 402G Professional gives a very clear recording. It has a 140 degree viewing angle, motion detection and is also suitable for night use. Have a look at the specification and reviews on Amazon. The price is well within your budget.

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Post by oldgit » Wed May 02, 2018 10:21 pm

I have received an e-mail from Halfords. They are giving a discount of 20% on certain Nextbase dashcams. This may or may not be cheaper than Amazon. Halfords also have a fitting service. This is not a recommendation for Halfords as I bought ours on Amazon and fitted them myself.

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Post by ZedConvert » Wed May 02, 2018 10:31 pm

Thanks, I really like the look of the Anker Roav Dash Cam C1 Pro

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Post by MrPT » Wed May 02, 2018 10:48 pm

I need to replace my mini0806. Really liked it, so the mini0906 is the front runner for me. Pretty good value at <£100 for front and rear with decent sensors.
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Post by ZedConvert » Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 pm

MrPT, looks good... so u have a Zed? How you mounting the rear cam?

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Post by MrPT » Wed May 02, 2018 11:10 pm

20iNewbie wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:54 pm MrPT, looks good... so u have a Zed? How you mounting the rear cam?
Not sure yet. I guess fold back the roof lining and stick it to the middle of the rear window using the supplied plastic wedges to set the angle correctly. I already have power from behind the lights above the rear view mirror. The front camera mount is tucked up against the mirror so the wires are hidden by the mirror fairing.
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Post by chapeau » Wed May 02, 2018 11:49 pm

I have the nextbase 212. Very happy with it, has a good parking mode which can be set at varying levels of sensitivity, it doesn't have GPS which is a bonus for me as it means it won't track speed. Night video is very clear in my opinion as is the day mode.
I did cover the silver piece on the front with some black insulation tape and it looks very stealth, it is hardly noticeable now when left in the car.
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Post by bbrys » Sat May 05, 2018 9:21 pm

This is one of the best sellers over the world, I had it in my E90 and the picture quality is perfect. It cost only ~30 pounds.

G1W-CB or G1W-H, doesn't really matter (H version has 140 degree viewing angle)

https://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_196 ... d=12290951

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSrCTwDKu8Q

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Post by mcbeee » Sun May 06, 2018 2:48 am

I picked up a Garmin 480, it is a dual cam but after seeing it and using it I’m sure that a single cam by them would be fine. And cheaper too.
Mine has parking mode, wide angle and is clear as a bell in HD.
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Post by MrPT » Sun May 06, 2018 12:00 pm

I’ve gone for the 0906. Will need to change the current hardwire from ignition-switched to always-on in order to use the parking guard. This is a feature that looks to be much improved from the previous model.

£82. Will report back once it’s fitted. :)
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Post by ihadablackdog » Mon May 07, 2018 4:54 pm

Please mount it properly and don't be one of those kn0bs that puts it in the middle of the windscreen half way between the rear view mirror and the dash...then leaves the screen on all the time!
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Post by Twin Turbo » Mon May 07, 2018 6:36 pm

Well, I purchased the wife a Nextbase 512 -and not impressed, looks ugly and quality is not that great.

However, I really rate my thinkware; https://www.spesa.co.uk/products/thinkw ... RcQAvD_BwE

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Post by ihadablackdog » Mon May 07, 2018 6:55 pm

Street Guardian are highly rated although beyond the budget mentioned. Not available in Halfrauds, go via dashcamtalk.com and obviously http://www.techmoan.com for reviews, but I don't think he does as many nowadays.
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Post by GoSteve » Tue May 08, 2018 10:41 pm

I watched TechMoans videos on YouTube. He reviewed a range of dashcams. I bought one for all our cars.
It records in Full HD, and the image is perfect day and night. It is supposedly one of the smallest on the market too,
and fits snuggly behind the rear view mirror. Do a search on ebay for 0906 Dash Cam and check out TechMoans
YouTube video reviews.
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