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Smiley1175 · 08-20-2012, 11:55 PM

Hey all,

Does anyone use an in car video camera?
Been looking at this video, came across it by chance on youtube, as you do

I called the distributor of auto black box and the recommendation is for the ITB100HD model Auto Black Box

Any recommendations?

pavo335 · 08-21-2012, 12:02 AM

at the track i just use the iphone via the cmslaptimer takes video and records lap times via gps

Smiley1175 · 08-21-2012, 12:06 AM

I'm looking at something to be on constantly and just writing over each time unless I want to save something.
It's not to replace a GoPro or anything like that, the use is more like that shown in the video.

pavo335 · 08-21-2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

I'm looking at something to be on constantly and just writing over each time unless I want to save something.
It's not to replace a GoPro or anything like that, the use is more like that shown in the video.

ahh so something to record the drive home from a boozy lunch

RadiuM · 08-21-2012, 12:40 AM

check out dx.com

There's 720p wide angle ones for about $40 with a screen.

Nugget · 08-21-2012, 01:25 AM

This seems appropriate
http://youtu.be/hlxHPJAONpE

ippykaye · 08-21-2012, 02:08 AM

Lol! Nugget's link.

These are getting popular- when I was in HK, a lot of taxis had them- with and without screens. I guess if I were to have one, it'd have to be discreet.

Smiley1175 · 08-21-2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nugget

This seems appropriate
http://youtu.be/hlxHPJAONpE

That's Gold

Nugget · 08-21-2012, 04:29 AM

I love the bit at 1:13 where the guy tries to throw himself in front of the car, fails, then gets the shit kicked out of him.

MrBlonde · 08-21-2012, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nugget

This seems appropriate
http://youtu.be/hlxHPJAONpE

Looks like some fatal accidents in that lot.

Jeef Beef · 08-21-2012, 05:02 AM

Yeh, I'm tempted to get a dashcam.

Look up 'russian dash cam' videos for shit that gets recorded. Really useful for when you need a record of an accident.

I think they record in 1minute loops, and when the G-force meter detects above a certain threshold, it will save the previous minute of video.

x5mad · 08-21-2012, 08:08 PM

There are so many idiots on the road together with their attitude despite being in the wrong. I have now put in place a contour to record any incidents. Will make disputing their claim a lot easier unless of course you were in the wrong in which case it was ahem at home charging.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-21-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x5mad

There are so many idiots on the road together with their attitude despite being in the wrong. I have now put in place a contour to record any incidents. Will make disputing their claim a lot easier unless of course you were in the wrong in which case it was ahem at home charging.

+1 lol

KKS · 08-22-2012, 12:05 AM

Wow talk about coincidence. I just received my black vue DR400 today from ebay. Going to install it on the weekend.

Features:

1080p
GPS
Motion detector
G-sensor.

The camera will continuously record over the memory (Micro-sd card) and keep any important events such as high G measurement (from crashes). When parked, it will turn on and record when it senses motion in front of the car. If you park for a long time, the camera will switch off completely once your battery voltage falls below a pre-set. The GPS allows you to see where your car has been and what happened while it was being driven (good for service, concierge)

Read the reviews and they are pretty positive. Planning to hardwire it.

Dr Stig 2 · 08-22-2012, 01:49 AM

Watch out. The minute I finished watching that Russian video my computer went ape shite.
A fake virus warning which is actually a registry virus.
May be a coincidence.
Just saying.

Giveway74 · 08-23-2012, 09:52 PM

I have a Blackvue DR300G
It is only SD and 4:3 and if fine for recording actions of other drivers but is not high enough resolution to read number plates unless you are right behind someone.

If you can afford it, get something that is 1080p HD.

Race recall http://www.racerecall.com/cameras-by...49_127_96.html has some that are a bit cheaper than http://www.autoblackbox.com.au

I need to hard wire mine so i can catch the bugger that keeps backing into my car and bending the number plate and scratching the bumper.

08-20-2012, 11:55 PM	#1
Smiley1175 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 506 iTrader: (0)	In car video camera Hey all, Does anyone use an in car video camera? Been looking at this video, came across it by chance on youtube, as you do I called the distributor of auto black box and the recommendation is for the ITB100HD model Auto Black Box Any recommendations?
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08-21-2012, 12:40 AM	#5
RadiuM Captain Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec, Stagea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth Posts: 638 iTrader: (1)	check out dx.com There's 720p wide angle ones for about $40 with a screen. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec + mods '97 Nissan Stagea RS4 '88 Pajero CRG KT1 125

08-21-2012, 01:25 AM	#6
Nugget Captain Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 656 iTrader: (2)	This seems appropriate http://youtu.be/hlxHPJAONpE Last edited by Nugget; 08-21-2012 at 01:26 AM. Reason: Damn you tube embedding!

08-21-2012, 05:02 AM	#11
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,023 iTrader: (0)	Yeh, I'm tempted to get a dashcam. Look up 'russian dash cam' videos for shit that gets recorded. Really useful for when you need a record of an accident. I think they record in 1minute loops, and when the G-force meter detects above a certain threshold, it will save the previous minute of video. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| BMW PE \| ER CP \| HKS BOV \| BMW SSK \| KW V1 coilovers \| Dunlop Direzza Star Specs \| GTC-CX Matte Black 18" \| GP Thunder 7500K \| Kerscher CF Lip

08-22-2012, 01:49 AM	#15
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 30D M-S ... [4.50] 2010 BMW Z4 35is [5.00]	Watch out. The minute I finished watching that Russian video my computer went ape shite. A fake virus warning which is actually a registry virus. May be a coincidence. Just saying. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia

08-21-2012, 12:02 AM	#2
pavo335 Banned Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney Posts: 2,991 iTrader: (0)	at the track i just use the iphone via the cmslaptimer takes video and records lap times via gps

08-21-2012, 12:06 AM	#3
Smiley1175 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 506 iTrader: (0)	I'm looking at something to be on constantly and just writing over each time unless I want to save something. It's not to replace a GoPro or anything like that, the use is more like that shown in the video.

08-21-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
ippykaye Lieutenant Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 442 iTrader: (0)	Lol! Nugget's link. These are getting popular- when I was in HK, a lot of taxis had them- with and without screens. I guess if I were to have one, it'd have to be discreet.

08-21-2012, 04:29 AM	#9
Nugget Captain Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 656 iTrader: (2)	I love the bit at 1:13 where the guy tries to throw himself in front of the car, fails, then gets the shit kicked out of him.

08-21-2012, 08:08 PM	#12
x5mad Captain Drives: BMW 135i M Vert, BMW e70 X5 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 805 iTrader: (0)	There are so many idiots on the road together with their attitude despite being in the wrong. I have now put in place a contour to record any incidents. Will make disputing their claim a lot easier unless of course you were in the wrong in which case it was ahem at home charging.

08-22-2012, 12:05 AM	#14
KKS Enlisted Member Drives: OJ 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Wow talk about coincidence. I just received my black vue DR400 today from ebay. Going to install it on the weekend. Features: 1080p GPS Motion detector G-sensor. The camera will continuously record over the memory (Micro-sd card) and keep any important events such as high G measurement (from crashes). When parked, it will turn on and record when it senses motion in front of the car. If you park for a long time, the camera will switch off completely once your battery voltage falls below a pre-set. The GPS allows you to see where your car has been and what happened while it was being driven (good for service, concierge) Read the reviews and they are pretty positive. Planning to hardwire it.

08-23-2012, 09:52 PM	#16
Giveway74 Enlisted Member Drives: 130i and Polo GTI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	I have a Blackvue DR300G It is only SD and 4:3 and if fine for recording actions of other drivers but is not high enough resolution to read number plates unless you are right behind someone. If you can afford it, get something that is 1080p HD. Race recall http://www.racerecall.com/cameras-by...49_127_96.html has some that are a bit cheaper than http://www.autoblackbox.com.au I need to hard wire mine so i can catch the bugger that keeps backing into my car and bending the number plate and scratching the bumper.

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