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Anyone here using a dashcam? Do you find it useful?

I had an incident recently so I've fitted a Nextbase 412gw.
I've only been using it since yesterday so I'm still not sure if this will end up being useful.

I recently got one of these GoPro Session cameras:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GoPro-CHDHS-102-SE-HERO-Session-Camera/dp/B01BVACUZK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482319807&sr=8-3&keywords=gopro+hero+session

..with a pack of accessories for another 20 quid. I use it for the bicycle ride to work but there's fittings for dashboard, etc as well.

First morning I wore the thing some arseh*le in a Merc was hanging on my back wheel in the bus lane, which normally causes me to cycle VERY slowly, to annoy them. W**k*r undertook me through a paved parking area. Much opinion on each other's merits as a human were exchanged during and after his highly dangerous manoeuvre, but it all came out beautifully on camera. Even have a clear reading of the twat's reg plate.

Probably never do anything with it but I'd say these cameras are becoming more essential every day.

Just my 2c.

Cheers,

-Barry

Go on! Post it up

I have one and been using it for 3 years guards have 3 of my episodes only 1 crash from a guy undertaking 2 cars in front of me
Bad bump and run in a car park and drunk driver I was following in Kerry 1 night, he couldn't even stand up out of the car
these fucking idiots on bikes I had to drive on the path once to avoid one

Stuff like that Barry straight onto psni, they may not prosecute but they will visit

I'd highly recommend one techmoan on YouTube does good reviews

Quote from: CH on December 21, 2016, 12:08:28 PM
I have one and been using it for 3 years guards have 3 of my episodes only 1 crash from a guy undertaking 2 cars in front of me
Bad bump and run in a car park and drunk driver I was following in Kerry 1 night, he couldn't even stand up out of the car
these fucking idiots on bikes I had to drive on the path once to avoid one

Stuff like that Barry straight onto psni, they may not prosecute but they will visit

I'd highly recommend one techmoan on YouTube does good reviews

Started wearing a camera mounted on my bike helmet on my daily commute to work after two accidents where dozy/inattentive drivers rear ended me. Both occasions thankfully was not hurt but was shaken. Its amazing the difference in behavior from motorists once they see a cyclist toting a camera especially when they are illegally stopped at traffic lights, txting, apply makeup, shaving etc. It also encourages the most obscene gestures from passengers and pedestrians when they see it.

Shanna

Highly reccomend ;) just yesterday friend of mine had a crash and it was hit and run ..tnx to camera 10 min later gards had a guy  ...exuse was he didnt notice anything....;)

Quote from: Bazza on December 21, 2016, 11:38:59 AM
I recently got one of these GoPro Session cameras:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GoPro-CHDHS-102-SE-HERO-Session-Camera/dp/B01BVACUZK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482319807&sr=8-3&keywords=gopro+hero+session

..with a pack of accessories for another 20 quid. I use it for the bicycle ride to work but there's fittings for dashboard, etc as well.

First morning I wore the thing some arseh*le in a Merc was hanging on my back wheel in the bus lane, which normally causes me to cycle VERY slowly, to annoy them. W**k*r undertook me through a paved parking area. Much opinion on each other's merits as a human were exchanged during and after his highly dangerous manoeuvre, but it all came out beautifully on camera. Even have a clear reading of the twat's reg plate.

Probably never do anything with it but I'd say these cameras are becoming more essential every day.

Just my 2c.

Cheers,

-Barry

Whats that like in the dark when cycling? How long between charges?

Quote from: delzep on December 21, 2016, 03:56:10 PM

Quote from: Bazza on December 21, 2016, 11:38:59 AM
I recently got one of these GoPro Session cameras:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GoPro-CHDHS-102-SE-HERO-Session-Camera/dp/B01BVACUZK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482319807&sr=8-3&keywords=gopro+hero+session

..with a pack of accessories for another 20 quid. I use it for the bicycle ride to work but there's fittings for dashboard, etc as well.

First morning I wore the thing some arseh*le in a Merc was hanging on my back wheel in the bus lane, which normally causes me to cycle VERY slowly, to annoy them. W**k*r undertook me through a paved parking area. Much opinion on each other's merits as a human were exchanged during and after his highly dangerous manoeuvre, but it all came out beautifully on camera. Even have a clear reading of the twat's reg plate.

Probably never do anything with it but I'd say these cameras are becoming more essential every day.

Just my 2c.

Cheers,

-Barry

Whats that like in the dark when cycling? How long between charges?

Not brilliant in the dark, though I haven't played with the settings too much to see what low-light options there are, but it's fine with a little street lighting.

Think I got 2-3 hours' filming between charges which, given my commute is only 15 minutes, is more than enough.

You can download a wee app for your smartphone to view videos, change settings, manage files, etc via a wifi connection to the camera, without the need for a laptop. Pretty nifty.

Waterproof straight out of the box too. No internal storage so you'd need to buy an SD card; 32GB min, I'd say.

I'd highly recommend it.


Cheers,

-Barry

I cycle mostly in the dark at this time of year and my commute is an hour each way so I'd be charging them every day  :-\

Quote from: delzep on December 21, 2016, 04:47:22 PM
I cycle mostly in the dark at this time of year and my commute is an hour each way so I'd be charging them every day  :-\

Dynamo

I don't want to make it a 1.5 hour commute  ;D

€80 I'd want a whole bike for that money

This is the one I had, you knew it was on!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161221/b10047dc0c597205a158f4c8ae378faf.jpg)
Sorry I deleted that other one as the reviews were shit
Heres one more in your price bracket
https://www.cyclestore.ie/shimano_dhs701_alfine_6v_1_5w_q-r_dynamo_front_centrelock_disc_hub_32h-ID_67969?c=EUR&gclid=CKvQldX2hdECFei17QodKQkCaA

I bought a 'strong loud' horn (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bicycle-Bell-Cycling-Horns-Electronic-Bike-Bicycle-Handlebar-Ring-Bell-Horn-Strong-Loud-Air-Alarm-Bell/32603711797.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.ESNDBe) for my bike. I thought it was going to be like a tanker , so loud it would make pedestrians and drivers shit themselves but it's a bit disappointing

I've got one of these bad boys on my bike

http://www.airzound.co.uk/

Nice. Does it make people shit themselves?

Absolutely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x56igBIJHX8

Dashcams are forward looking, Air horns for bikes are also pro-active!

   I want something retro:

A rear LED display that has a few choice messages:

Dip yout Fookin Lights
You are too Fookin close.
There is NO Fookin Fog today

GB any one?

I'd love one

 I drive for a living and use a personal one. 

It has saved me from disciplinary proceeding twice . Accidents that looked like my fault with pics, but with video evidence ,  it clearly shows some nutter sticking it up the inside on me and crashing. 

I use the G1w after watching lots of this guys vids  Techman..  One of his vids below. 

Its been in use for over 2 years now,  Still full HD and going strong.  Its taken down and put in a bag every working day..   

A lot of folk are saying this one is currently the best  ...    The  DDPai M6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OPrYBWCAYc

Quote from: delzep on December 22, 2016, 02:53:03 PM
I've got one of these bad boys on my bike

http://www.airzound.co.uk/

I had one of those too, they're a great piece of kit for cycling in  the city centre. I try to blast it short from a distance and only make people jump when it's getting dangerous, been fucked out of it once or twice, but then you have stories like this... :( :( :( :( :(

http://www.thejournal.ie/phoenix-park-cyclist-dies-in-hospital-2751811-May2016/

While cycling, a car pulled out of a filling station on me years ago, I went over the bonnet.
Having ridden Motorcycles where things happen a lot quicker...
Assume everyone on the road is either an idiot or wants to kill you.
Stopped in traffic one day (motorcycle) a lady reversed, knocked me sideways and went to drive off.

Got this for my sons drone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobius-Mini-A-Lens-Super-Light-FPV-Full-HD-Pocket-Camera-1080P-60FPS-H-264-AVC/162177778578

its very light, tiny, deadly camera