I'm looking for something at least 720p, but has a good camera and video recording. Some people recommend me to just get a second hand iPhone 4 and use it.
I saw BlackVue ones are good, but it's so expensive! And, no microphone?
The BlackVue definitely has audio. I have one and using it for some time already. Caught one accident happening in front of me too.
I did some research on the iPhone first obviously because I have an iPhone but I'm not convinced that the lens is wide enough or the iPhone is sturdy enough to record during an accident.
oh another thing.. do you guys use the dashcam daily? or for most of your drives? if yes, do you keep all the videos?
I have a Blackvue. I leave mine plugged in all the time, I don't even bother to unplug it except when I leave my car for service. That way it's always on and always recording, god knows when you'll need it The 8GB card keeps several hours of video, I don't hoard any of the videos at all, just let it overwrite the old ones.
wheeeeeeeee... May 18th track day is on!!! hope to book muh slot asap
will definitely be bringing muh G1WH
Isn't it better to use one of the smartphone apps for track day instead? At least it'll include lap times, and if you have an OBD-2 monitor, your engine specs too which a typical dash cam won't capture.
dont know of any android smartphone app that records video at the same time as laptimes...most i see on internet are video and laptime recorded using separate devices.
i use racechrono for lap times.
and im on OBD1
I've looked at Harry's Laptimer before and it records video as well as GPS/lap time and OBD2 although I use it on the iPhone only. There's an Android version too. Haven't been on track for awhile though since I sold the BMW...
EDIT: oh... n forgot to mention....finding a mount for the phone to record video WITHOUT the damn thing shaking all over the place is pretty hard... ive tried about 4-5 different mounts and all are crap and shakes like hell.... which is why i decided to get a DVR instead...unless u got any recommendation for mounts? (with links)
EDIT: just took a peek at the harrys laptimer app in the playstore... the version that records videos is RM82.... quite pricey for an app... but worth considering though.
Oh yes, finding a mount is hard. I've gone through a few myself, anything that's using cheap suction cup will basically rattle or fall all over the place for sure. Can't really recommend anything sorry, everything's failed me too
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