So I see lots of these videos, of people that have a camera in the car rolling all the time when they are driving and they catch crazy stuff on video. Im wondering if anyone in here has tried something like this.

Id like to setup a camera with a digital recorder that I can leave run on my 30 minutes morning commute, and then somehow plug into the computer and edit. Who knows maybe ill catch some crazy **** every once a while. I am not camera savvy at all so I might need someone to hold my hand here.

 

Purchase a Go-Pro and mount it on the dash. Then bring it in with you to connect to the computer.. Simple, cheap and 1080p!

 

I keep saying ive got to look into these, again, im not familiar with them at all but ive seen the great footage that they take and I love the car mounts, might have to do it.

 

Gopros = <3

 

I'm saving up for Hero 2

 

I love my hero 2 altho i always forget to use it

 

^ thats what im thinking, gotta train yourself in crazy/emergency situations turn camera on first haha

 

Sell it to me

 

I've got a $40 generic Chinese one that IMO has better features than the goPro series. Its suction cupped right to the windshield, uses a 32GB SD card that automatically overwrites the oldest files when its full (about a week worth of daily driving before it overwrites), and it automatically starts recording when the ignition turns on, stops when ignition turns off.


Completely automated and 480p which is clear enough to see a licence plate about 100ft in front of the car. Just got a dumb bitch backing into me on camera a few days ago


Example of video and said dumb bitch
Chick backs right into my car

 

No, like i forget it on my desk at home
Link to camera? how was it wiring it up?

 

link please? i'd keep this permanently in my car.

 

is this it?

New Wide Angle H264 HD720P In Car DVR Dash Camera Video Register Recorder Cam A8 | eBay

 

welp...regardless i just bought it.

 

PLEASE make us some serious details here and grab some pics of mounting/install, Ill order it right now, this is exactly what im looking for!!!!!!!

 

i'm just interested in mounting location. the install part is very easy. just tap the positive into your windshield wiper fuse. it only gets power when the key is in the ignition. that's where i have my radar and boost gauges wired in.

 

Lolol a woman wasn't paying attention while she was driving how weird is that

 

I may purchase 2 one for front and one for the back. Catch idiots at all angles!

 

This is awsome!! I was definitely hoping for a cheaper solution.



Would you mount top left of windshield and snake wires down the pillar?

 

Look into the Swan freestyle. It's a cheaper (1/3 the price) of a go pro, with all the accessories included. I have one...love it...well I also have a gopro....

Swan on woot was $135 new
http://youtu.be/eSvefs1I7C8

http://www.swann.com/s/products/view/?product=1297

Comparison
http://youtu.be/yg5uPyn_gRM

For the price the swan has a ton to offer.

 

how is the wind resonance at high speeds? (exterior mounted)

 

I wish some of these had sensors so when someone gets close to car , camera comes one.... O wait , there are..but don't know where to find them

 

2.0" HD 1080p DVR Car Dash Camera Black Box Video Recorder | eBay

The one I have more or less^^


Mounting location: (Yes, its a very busy rear view mirror area hahaha)




Wired into any IGN wire as mentioned. It also has a setting that will auto record for 2-5-10 minutes when it senses movement. Awesome idea for parking it at night for break ins, but obviously needs a constant power hook up.

 

nice i saw that, but didn't want that large thing on my windshield and wanted something stealthier.

 

does that one above recorded just like the other models do higher up the page? that one looks pretty damn cool, although i can just output the video to my single din screen rather than having a 2" screen on the camera.

 

the screen folds flat, just open for the picture, and the unit itself is 75% hidden by the rear view mirror from the drivers seat.

It looks like that barrel looking one records in the same way. Its just if it starts recording as soon as its powered on that I didnt see.
If it does, I might get one as a rear view backup camera that also records the video!