Asked the boss for this one at Christmas

myrover2013 · 30th November 2013, 08:06

http://www.smartwitness.co.uk/product/781/svc100gps

I think if your going to buy one, then you need to get the right one,
anyone on here got Knowledge of these cameras

windrush · 30th November 2013, 08:41

Very handy to have un this day and age

Ross R75 · 30th November 2013, 08:50

As some of you will know, I was very sceptical about these cameras. After the posts of recent days regarding dash cameras, I'm thinking of getting one myself

whitevanman · 30th November 2013, 09:00

Looks good, but do you have more than one vehicle in the household, if so maybe a dedicated 'crash' camera isn't the right option.

I'm thinking of using a GoPro Hero camera as it comes with a variety of mounts and can be used for more than just this one job, Diving, Motainbiking, Motorcycling. Most of the bike related vids on youtube have been recorded using gopros as are a lot of the skiing ones etc..

http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mai...21304&sd=specs

OK it doesn't give the the added data of the one you have linked to, but do you really need all the data? Most of the time the video tells the whole story..

nomzamo999 · 30th November 2013, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by myrover2013

http://www.smartwitness.co.uk/product/781/svc100gps

I think if your going to buy one, then you need to get the right one,
anyone on here got Knowledge of these cameras

I'm not sure about these.
Firstly, being shock-triggered they'll only record the crash once it's in progress, not the lead-up to it, which is what usually shows who is to blame.
Secondly, if the windscreen breaks they won't record anything. A dash-mounted camera would still record.

Urban Tiger · 30th November 2013, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitevanman

Looks good, but do you have more than one vehicle in the household, if so maybe a dedicated 'crash' camera isn't the right option.

I'm thinking of using a GoPro Hero camera as it comes with a variety of mounts and can be used for more than just this one job, Diving, Motainbiking, Motorcycling. Most of the bike related vids on youtube have been recorded using gopros as are a lot of the skiing ones etc..

http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mai...21304&sd=specs

OK it doesn't give the the added data of the one you have linked to, but do you really need all the data? Most of the time the video tells the whole story..

The GoPro doesn't do loop-recording so when the memory card is full it simply stops recording. They're also expensive.

These, on the other hand, are almost as good in terms of picture quality, cost a lot less and do have a loop recording function.

My bro' just bought one after I showed him the video review by Techmoan...

He got it for recording our whitewater kayaking fun but it does make for a very good dash-cam, too.

I'll be getting one when funds permit (along with the vast array of other stuff that also resides in the 'when funds permit' list).

Craig · 30th November 2013, 11:02

Another option:
http://domestic.roadhawk.co.uk/#tab-solution

I can't recommend anything based on personal experience, but some people on another forum I was an active member of a few years ago used the Road Hawk system and were very happy with it.

Craig · 30th November 2013, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomzamo999

I'm not sure about these.
Firstly, being shock-triggered they'll only record the crash once it's in progress, not the lead-up to it, which is what usually shows who is to blame.
Secondly, if the windscreen breaks they won't record anything. A dash-mounted camera would still record.

I think you've misunderstood how it works.

trikey · 30th November 2013, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitevanman

Looks good, but do you have more than one vehicle in the household, if so maybe a dedicated 'crash' camera isn't the right option.

I'm thinking of using a GoPro Hero camera as it comes with a variety of mounts and can be used for more than just this one job, Diving, Motainbiking, Motorcycling. Most of the bike related vids on youtube have been recorded using gopros as are a lot of the skiing ones etc..

http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mai...21304&sd=specs

OK it doesn't give the the added data of the one you have linked to, but do you really need all the data? Most of the time the video tells the whole story..

GoPro is ace, plus you can always stick it on the TL when you go out to play

coolcat · 30th November 2013, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross R75

As some of you will know, I was very sceptical about these cameras. After the posts of recent days regarding dash cameras, I'm thinking of getting one myself

Good man

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