Dashboard cameras - recommendations?

[Swiftly]

Sorry, have an E89 and there is no similar bracket behind the mirror trim :idunno:

Nonetheless, my best guess is indeed M4: At least in my E89 I have found several unused holes at other places with such thread that I could use for funny things. Would also suit good to the screw heads in the picture, in comparison with the voltage module (presume I have the same with another brand).

Best regards

Mick

If Ihad an M4 die I could have cut a new thread on another screw to try. Might have to go and find a hardware shop and try and buy some different sized metric screws to try.

 

[BRC]

Hello Swiftly
Can't help with your immediate problem but last weeknd I installed 32 gb another memory card and a slightly slower class 10. Hey presto 32 gb recorded off the trot with no problems. I now have every confidence this camera will be as good as the V1000.

 

[Swiftly]

Hello Swiftly
Can't help with your immediate problem but last weeknd I installed 32 gb another memory card and a slightly slower class 10. Hey presto 32 gb recorded off the trot with no problems. I now have every confidence this camera will be as good as the V1000.

I received my 801 earlier this week as well. Mine is also working with a 32Gb memory card installed, happy days

 

[BrianD]

Just been out and checked my zed for you which is the same as yours, no bracket or screws :?

Hope someone else will be able to advise and help you, good luck

 

[Swiftly]

Thanks for checking anyway Brian, it's much appreciated

 

[mr wilks]

Any experiences or thoughts on the Kaiser Baas ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaiser-Baas-Car-Camera-Camcorder/dp/B00FC9FUG8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390601156&sr=8-4&keywords=kaiser+baas

 

[BRC]

Looking at the video footage I would suggest you can get better for your money. Try and read the number plates and you'll struggle. Not so with the 0801 camera because it records at 1080 / 30 frames rather than 720 / 30 frames. You really can tell the difference. Again the 0801 is no more money and if anything slightly cheaper. Hope this input helps.
Link follows: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F2GMUPU/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=automotive

 

[Swiftly]

Looking at the video footage I would suggest you can get better for your money. Try and read the number plates and you'll struggle. Not so with the 0801 camera because it records at 1080 / 30 frames rather than 720 / 30 frames. You really can tell the difference. Again the 0801 is no more money and if anything slightly cheaper. Hope this input helps.
Link follows: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F2GMUPU/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=automotive

The mini 0801 is a smaller camera and also very discrete which ticked one the many boxes I had.

 

[Swiftly]

Finally got round to fitting my mini 0801 camera yesterday, have to say I am very pleased with the result

 

[srhutch]

Any reason you didn't mount higher up?

 

[Swiftly]

Any reason you didn't mount higher up?

I could have raised the camera up slightly Srhutch, but then the camera wouldn't be hidden behind the rear view mirror so I would see the camera from the drivers seat which I wanted to avoid.The camera display powers down after a minute, but there is still a flashing LED to indicate that the unit is on and recording, this would really irritate me, especially at night.

 

[Disca]

With mine turning up this week and working off the 12v was looking at a similar installation idea, sadly I think the fancy ones demonstrated here are far beyond my practical capabilities

 

[Yorkie Z]

What's the idea of the camera.?

You filming for track use or is it for peace of mind on the roads if you have an accident.?

 

[Disca]

More just towards peace of mind / could be fun on forums runs etc.

 

[Swiftly]

Really for peace of mind as Disca has said, also fun for forum runs as well http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=61780&start=150

 

[markeg]

Really for peace of mind as Disca has said, also fun for forum runs as well http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=61780&start=150

As Swiftly, but also to check on mechanics when my car is in for work

 

[Swiftly]

Really for peace of mind as Disca has said, also fun for forum runs as well http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=61780&start=150

As Swiftly, but also to check on mechanics when my car is in for work

Thats a very good point, my camera is well concealed behind the rear view mirror and cannot in fact be seen from the drivers seat. I have had some interesting footage shall we say ...

 

[Mick70]

Oh yes...
Dealer: "Sorry, no, didn't hear any noise when doing the test drive".
Cam: "No test drive. Just put the oil in and washed the car."

OK, could have seen that on the odometer as well, but that's so much nicer...

 

[aquazi]

Well i finally got mine fitted

Went for a e-prance 0803 with gps.

Fitted with a 12v to micro usb adaptor:

Sadly was dark when i finished so no fitted pics yet.... Also its quite annoying how it beeps on startup!

But had a lane departure system which works well although beeps even when i want to change lanes!!


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[Swiftly]

Will be interesting to hear how you find the image quality Aquazi, I have been impressed with the quality of the video footage of the 801 for the price paid