Dash Cam Recommendation Request - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Chimera · 03-24-2014, 09:08 PM

So, long story short road debris kicked up by another motorist did several hundred dollars of damage to my car, if I had a dash cam it would have paid for itself today.

I have seen a number of posts about the blackvue brand about the forums.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

NLSP · 03-24-2014, 09:35 PM

I chose the FineVu brand over BlackVue. I use the FineVu CR500HD in my FR-S. Been running the older equivalent model in my Subaru Legacy for over 2 years now. No issues with either unit so far.

Khyron686 · 03-24-2014, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

So, long story short road debris kicked up by another motorist did several hundred dollars of damage to my car, if I had a dash cam it would have paid for itself today.

I have seen a number of posts about the blackvue brand about the forums.

any suggestions would be appreciated.

This is the best bang for buck:

I got a pair of these (1 for each car) - pretty happy with them.

I wanted small size, non-suction mount since it falls off in the heat/deep freeze, and 1080p. Small footprint, good quality.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/G-sensor-integration-accident-evidence-YouTube/dp/B00G6UC9MU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395708519&sr=8-1&keywords=ojocam"]Ojocam[/ame]

Worked straight out of the box, no firmware BS or whatever.

Highway coming home from the winter driving thing (50 secs is almost a crash down the road)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CyoRhIfKmE"]Ojocam Mini 0801 HD 1080P - Day - YouTube[/ame]

Night, strathcona:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu3U1daZMRs"]Ojocam Mini 0801 HD 1080P - Night - YouTube[/ame]

[ame]http://youtu.be/SirjrBqhFVk[/ame]

Remember youtube takes some quality away - the original file is better.

Here's a GB thread with more info - http://forums.beyond.ca/st2/ojocam-d...hreadid=379852

edit: And just because of your username:

Chimera · 03-24-2014, 09:57 PM

Awesome reply, thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

This is the best bang for buck:

I got a pair of these (1 for each car) - pretty happy with them.

I wanted small size, non-suction mount since it falls off in the heat/deep freeze, and 1080p. Small footprint, good quality.

Ojocam

Worked straight out of the box, no firmware BS or whatever.

Highway coming home from the winter driving thing (50 secs is almost a crash down the road)

Night, strathcona:

Remember youtube takes some quality away - the original file is better.

Here's a GB thread with more info - http://forums.beyond.ca/st2/ojocam-d...hreadid=379852

edit: And just because of your username:

Shankenstein · 03-25-2014, 12:12 AM

I love my Blackvue dr500gw-hd. Video quality, frame rate, build quality. GPS-based speed calculation is solid enough. Accelerometer is pretty fast without being too twitchy. No complaints yet.

I haven't used the WiFi option yet, but the "event driven" recording is a worthwhile feature. It makes perfect autocross videos automatically, and the software is solid enough.

When I was reviewing the tech, this place was an awesome resource: Dashboard Camera Reviews

Sample of me driving slow:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLioOy9apfQ&list=UUgc5KArZ3_-VzWFnNir2M9w"]Run 6, Pt 1 - NER SCCA - August 2013 - Devens-Moore Airfield - YouTube[/ame]

BeRZed · 03-25-2014, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

This is the best bang for buck:

I got a pair of these (1 for each car) - pretty happy with them.

I wanted small size, non-suction mount since it falls off in the heat/deep freeze, and 1080p. Small footprint, good quality.

Ojocam

Worked straight out of the box, no firmware BS or whatever.

Highway coming home from the winter driving thing (50 secs is almost a crash down the road)

Night, strathcona:

Remember youtube takes some quality away - the original file is better.

Here's a GB thread with more info - http://forums.beyond.ca/st2/ojocam-d...hreadid=379852

edit: And just because of your username:

I have the same dash cam. Great camera for the price.

Ec1990 · 03-25-2014, 03:35 AM

GoPro 3 is also an option but to keep it constantly plugged in you have to drill the plastic case sacrificing water-proof qualities.

ericmpena · 03-26-2014, 10:26 AM

Thanks for posting that OJO Cam! Looks exactly like what I want.

SpeedyJay · 03-26-2014, 02:26 PM

Just ordered my OJOcam, 20% off and free shipping cant go wrong

codesplice · 03-26-2014, 02:41 PM

I've been running an Itronics ITB-100HD for about a year now and have been quite pleased. It's not overwhelmingly fantastic, but does a solid job of reliably recording good video, and it hasn't succumbed to some of the overheating issues that I know have plagued some of the competing Blackvues.

Whatever route you go, I'd encourage checking out www.dashcamtalk.com. Lots of good reviews, comparisons, and things you should know about a variety of different cameras. Their forums are also a great resource - both from a general support perspective as well as from a firmware hacking perspective.

FLYFISHR · 03-26-2014, 03:10 PM

Also check out this site for their reviews on a number of items for cars
http://thewirecutter.com/leaderboard/car-stuff/

rishi · 03-28-2014, 11:39 AM

Just wanted to chip in a vote for the OJOcam, or the Mini 0801 as it's more commonly known. You can get the version with GPS for less than a hundred bucks. My only gripe with it is that it can be picky about which microSD card you use - I have a Samsung Class 6 work fine, but a Class 4 and a Class 10 from the same line that do not.

http://dashcamtalk.com/mini-0801/ for more information

DeviantBlue · 03-30-2014, 01:22 PM

This is my choice and I am very happy with it:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/-Timetec-Windshield-Dashboard-Camcorder-Microphone/dp/B00CXB186Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396196092&sr=8-1&keywords=road+hawk"]http://www.amazon.com/-Timetec-Windshield-Dashboard-Camcorder-Microphone/dp/B00CXB186Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396196092&sr=8-1&keywords=road+hawk[/ame]

I have had it on my car for six months now. You can see it has many positive reviews on amazon. If you have any questions you can PM me.

Also, you can apply a $100.00 discount when you buy through amazon. I think that discount has been on the site for at least six months now. I don't think it will go away soon.

Here is a copy and past feature list:
-1080p video latest A5s Processor.
-Faster 5Hz GPS receiver with ultra-fast lock on time.
-SDXC technology Support larger capacity SD cards (currently up to 64gb).
-Videos can be played back on any modern PC or MAC computer.
-GPS and G-Force data is stored within the video file and can be viewed using the provided viewing software. You will see the vehicle's speed, G-Force and position overlaid on to -Google maps updating 5 times every second.
-An external GPS antenna installed. lock-on times (usually less than 30 seconds from cold start) and for greater GPS accuracy.
-Built-in a mode allows to make larger files up to 30 minutes and not overwrite them.
-Powerful track analysis driving aid.
-An external microphone input.
-Supplied with an adhesive windscreen mount as well as a ¼" camera mount for use with roll bar clamps.

Chimera · 03-30-2014, 04:30 PM

So many choices now. That road hawk looks awesome

03-24-2014, 09:08 PM	#1
Chimera Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 575 Thanked 291 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Dash Cam Recommendation Request So, long story short road debris kicked up by another motorist did several hundred dollars of damage to my car, if I had a dash cam it would have paid for itself today. I have seen a number of posts about the blackvue brand about the forums. any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1513783

03-25-2014, 12:12 AM	#5
Shankenstein Frosty Carrot Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: The Atomic Carrot Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 513 Thanks: 272 Thanked 431 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love my Blackvue dr500gw-hd. Video quality, frame rate, build quality. GPS-based speed calculation is solid enough. Accelerometer is pretty fast without being too twitchy. No complaints yet. I haven't used the WiFi option yet, but the "event driven" recording is a worthwhile feature. It makes perfect autocross videos automatically, and the software is solid enough. When I was reviewing the tech, this place was an awesome resource: Dashboard Camera Reviews Sample of me driving slow: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLioOy9apfQ&list=UUgc5KArZ3_-VzWFnNir2M9w"]Run 6, Pt 1 - NER SCCA - August 2013 - Devens-Moore Airfield - YouTube[/ame] __________________ If you think you're nerd enough, join in the discussions about Suspension and Aerodynamic modelling! Wall of Fame - JDL Auto Design, Raceseng, Vishnu Tuning, Penske Shocks, Nameless, Perrin, RaceComp Engineering, Essex/AP Racing, Verus, RacerX Wall of Shame - aFe Takeda, Wilwood, FA20Club

03-26-2014, 02:26 PM	#9
SpeedyJay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '13 WRB BRZ Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 156 Thanks: 24 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just ordered my OJOcam, 20% off and free shipping cant go wrong __________________ In God We Trust - Hold No Faith That Violates Reason

03-26-2014, 02:41 PM	#10
codesplice Elite Recognized Geek Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 183 Thanks: 192 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been running an Itronics ITB-100HD for about a year now and have been quite pleased. It's not overwhelmingly fantastic, but does a solid job of reliably recording good video, and it hasn't succumbed to some of the overheating issues that I know have plagued some of the competing Blackvues. Whatever route you go, I'd encourage checking out www.dashcamtalk.com. Lots of good reviews, comparisons, and things you should know about a variety of different cameras. Their forums are also a great resource - both from a general support perspective as well as from a firmware hacking perspective. __________________ This post is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the poster's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. G+

03-26-2014, 03:10 PM	#11
FLYFISHR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2014 BR"ZED" Sport-tech DGM MT Location: GTA CANADA Posts: 739 Thanks: 470 Thanked 262 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Also check out this site for their reviews on a number of items for cars http://thewirecutter.com/leaderboard/car-stuff/ __________________ Old enough to know better but young enough to do it again

03-24-2014, 09:35 PM	#2
NLSP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 520 Thanks: 427 Thanked 558 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I chose the FineVu brand over BlackVue. I use the FineVu CR500HD in my FR-S. Been running the older equivalent model in my Subaru Legacy for over 2 years now. No issues with either unit so far.

03-25-2014, 03:35 AM	#7
Ec1990 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '14 BRZ Location: NV Posts: 183 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GoPro 3 is also an option but to keep it constantly plugged in you have to drill the plastic case sacrificing water-proof qualities.

03-28-2014, 11:39 AM	#12
rishi Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: FR-S Series 10 #0059 Location: NoVA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just wanted to chip in a vote for the OJOcam, or the Mini 0801 as it's more commonly known. You can get the version with GPS for less than a hundred bucks. My only gripe with it is that it can be picky about which microSD card you use - I have a Samsung Class 6 work fine, but a Class 4 and a Class 10 from the same line that do not. http://dashcamtalk.com/mini-0801/ for more information

03-30-2014, 01:22 PM	#13
DeviantBlue Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 40 Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is my choice and I am very happy with it: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/-Timetec-Windshield-Dashboard-Camcorder-Microphone/dp/B00CXB186Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396196092&sr=8-1&keywords=road+hawk"]http://www.amazon.com/-Timetec-Windshield-Dashboard-Camcorder-Microphone/dp/B00CXB186Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396196092&sr=8-1&keywords=road+hawk[/ame] I have had it on my car for six months now. You can see it has many positive reviews on amazon. If you have any questions you can PM me. Also, you can apply a $100.00 discount when you buy through amazon. I think that discount has been on the site for at least six months now. I don't think it will go away soon. Here is a copy and past feature list: -1080p video latest A5s Processor. -Faster 5Hz GPS receiver with ultra-fast lock on time. -SDXC technology Support larger capacity SD cards (currently up to 64gb). -Videos can be played back on any modern PC or MAC computer. -GPS and G-Force data is stored within the video file and can be viewed using the provided viewing software. You will see the vehicle's speed, G-Force and position overlaid on to -Google maps updating 5 times every second. -An external GPS antenna installed. lock-on times (usually less than 30 seconds from cold start) and for greater GPS accuracy. -Built-in a mode allows to make larger files up to 30 minutes and not overwrite them. -Powerful track analysis driving aid. -An external microphone input. -Supplied with an adhesive windscreen mount as well as a ¼" camera mount for use with roll bar clamps. Last edited by DeviantBlue; 03-30-2014 at 01:27 PM. Reason: Added discount note.

03-30-2014, 04:30 PM	#14
Chimera Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 575 Thanked 291 Times in 216 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	So many choices now. That road hawk looks awesome __________________ Car Journal: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1513783

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