Byr0n Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi, Just wondered how many people on here have a dash camera? They seem to be getting more popular nowadays due to insurance scams. I’m currently looking around for a mid-range one, not to cheap and not over the top, just something that will last and provides HD quality video. I was thinking the G1W or G1WH, see here for review and video quality - http://dashcamtalk.com/g1w/ Like most gadgets there are a lot of fakes out there (eBay/Amazon) that do not have the real CPU/chips inside therefore performing less but that website links to genuine sellers. Can anyone provide feedback for this particular camera or recommend another type? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Here is a couple of the dash cam review threads :) Kurt's - http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/52271-my-new-mobius-dashcam/ James' - http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/50774-gs8000l-dashcam-review/ They both seem pleased with theirs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byr0n Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks for links, interesting reading 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Byron, Yeah I have one as the review shows, and I love it! The only thing that irritates me at the moment, is that I have it secured to the area around the interior mirror, so the suction cup doesnt work, I have to use velcro which holds much better but still comes down, so I probably need a more heavy duty form, all in all though, a fantastic piece of kit, and I have to say I hate the idea of not having a screen on it. The Mobius looks good, but IMHO, a screen is essential (for myself anyway!) as then if I ever end up at the roadside with an officer, I can at least show them the events there and then, rather than dragging it out over however many hours or days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 It's not really an issue with the Mobius but you do need and android phone with usb otg support, then you can plug it in and view or copy over videos to your phone - works perfectly, but saying that you do need an android phone/tablet with otg support, so its not as simple as having one with a screen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byr0n Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for replies. I'm definitely going to get one with screen as I do not have laptop or android products to check the camera angle. I'm going to go for the G1W, seems to have the best review for all round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byr0n Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm finally 100% decided on the dash cam to get, im going for the G1W Details here - http://www.techmoan.com/blog/2013/12/16/g1w-the-cheapest-dash-cam-thats-worth-buying.html It also comes up as best all round camera here - http://dashcamtalk.com/ It was the lack of screen that took me away from the mobius, i know it has good reviews but i couldnt justfiy the extra spend when setting up seems harder, plus i do not have the facilities to alter settings Going to purchase from here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310752336819?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 This is the official camera, others on eBay are fakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byr0n Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 I retract the above statement, I'm getting a Mobius :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Minty Jupe Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 i got an dash cam app on my i phone works amazingly well i have a phone charger and screen mount anyway so all good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 i got an dash cam app on my i phone works amazingly well i have a phone charger and screen mount anyway so all good Which app? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlooney Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Took me the longest of time to decide on what dashcam to get, over a year. I understand how hard it is. Have you actually ordered anything yet? Sent from my automated robot M1X-M4573R-700N3Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byr0n Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Took me the longest of time to decide on what dashcam to get, over a year. I understand how hard it is. Have you actually ordered anything yet? Sent from my automated robot M1X-M4573R-700N3Y Yes I ordered the Mobius earlier today, if I leave it longer I will keep pondering so just bit the bullet. I've actually ordered the Mobius for my car as I do more miles then my wife. I do around 12k a year, she only does 4k. I may still get the G1W for her car, but won't rush into that yet, I want to get used to the Mobius and see how good it actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I have a dashcam too. Heres my old dash cam thread if you're bored and fancy a read: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/36568-you-never-know-when-your-driving-is-being-recorded-dash-cams/?hl= dash camPaul :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Android, you have some good ones, such as autoguard, or autoboy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Android, you have some good ones, such as autoguard, or autoboy... I'm trying autoguard at the moment, not decided what I think yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 As a freebee its pretty good I thought! but my camera was poor quality so it was never really any use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I've no problem with the quality of video (my Sony has a 5mp camera) its just it keeps telling me I've had a crash every 800 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Remove the gifts sensor option :-) Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Bleeding auto correct i meant to say g sensor, if you disable or increase the threshold then this should stop it thinking crash bang every two minutes Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Minty Jupe Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 i use my car recorder app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fos Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I do think that a real dash camera (black box thing) is better than smart phone, if you want to use it all the time. I now had my dash camera from www.szswill.com that let me feel at ease, I also had tried some apps similar, but stopped after realizing that the phone was getting dangerously hot. It may have been the app, but I'd rather not risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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