Dash Cam

[markeb01]

Does anyone here use a dash camera? Any recommendations on which brand or model is the best value.

Some are silly cheap. Seems like an inexpensive way to capture/post digital video & audio of the truck. Currently I have nothing that will record digital that can be uploaded.

[jchicago]

I've used my smartphone. You can use a mount and drill a hole for the camera if it's blocked, or buy a universal that doesn't block the camera.

GoPro's are really good, also lets you mount exterior for some really cool shots.

Here's a video from one of the guys in Los Boulevardo's CC, shot with the GoPro using a suction mount.

http://vimeo.com/45967815

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Mark I have never owned or used any but allot of guys I know who drag race use them and have gotten most of them from Jegs and Summit.
The GoPro is the most popular. And it appears Summit has a sale on them!

GoPro
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...erm=HD+Cameras

GoPro
http://www.summitracing.com/search?k...0Cameras&dds=1

GoPro HD Cameras CHDMH-002 - GoPro HD Hero 2 Motorsport Edition Details

Cameras

Camera Optics

2X Sharper Professional Glass Lens
f/2.8 Fixed Focus
170º Wide FOV (Including 1080p)
127º Medium FOV (In 1080p)
90º Narrow FOV

Video

HD RESOLUTIONS:
1080p: 1920×1080, 30PFS
960p: 1280×960, 48FPS + 30FPS
720p: 1280×720, 60FPS + 30FPS

STANDARD DEFINITION RESOLUTIONS
WVGA: 848×480, 120FPS + 60FPS
High Performance,1 /2.3" CMOS Image Sensor
Light Sensitivity: .84 V/lux-sec
Video Format: H.264 codec, .mp4 File Format
Exposure Control: Spot, Center Weighted
White Balance: Auto

Photo
RESOLUTIONS: 11MP, 8MP, 5 MP
FOV: Wide 170º FOV, Medium 127º FOV
CAPTURE MODES: Single, 10 Photo Burst, Time-Lapse*, Self-Timer
Now supports time-lapse photo every 0.5 seconds. Requires Class 10 speed SD Card.

Audio

Mono, 48 kHz, AAC Compression, Auto Gain Control
Stereo External Microphone Input (3.5mm)

Storage

MEMORY:
SDHC: Up to 32GB (Class 4 or Higher)

AVERAGE RECORDING TIME WITH 32GB SD CARD:
1080p30: 4 hours
960p30: 6 hours
720p60: 4 hours
720p30: 6 hours
WVGA 120: 4.5 hou

Included Cables
USB Cable For Charging and Data Transfer

Battery & Charging
1100mah Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Charge via USB

Operating System
Microsoft Windows® Vista, 7 and Later
Mac OS® x 10.5 and Later

Compatible with all GoPro BacPacs
LCD BacPac™
Battery BacPac™
3D HERO® System*

[TehNewGuy]

Yea, Gopro is the easiest to use that isn't a ton of money... I have that now, but back in the day I use to rock a Sony hand held camcorder my dog chewed on, with a converter for the house hold wall plug charger... Was great back in early 2000 and was low budget!!!
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[ol_skool_chevy]

Yea, Gopro's rock

[tincan1966]

Incedibly , the GoPro suction mount is extremely tough. We mounted it to our Outlaw Fuel Altered for a 4.01sec/182mph 1/8 mile pass and it was very clear video.

[61_FL_Apache]

GO PRO!!

[jbgroby]

Geez some of those paint jobs are beautiful. I'm more plain jane, but can well appr. them.

[markeb01]

Thanks to everyone for the input. That is indeed a very cool video. The clarity is incredible along with the quality of the cars. I love all the different camera angles that are possible. I keep telling the wife the truck is done and I won't be spending any more money on it. Maybe after just this one more purchase?!

[jayoldschool]

I've got the android app "Daily Roads" on my phone. Old gooseneck suction mount for the phone. Hope I never record anything like on those crazy Russian vids!

[twouvakind]

Bringing the discussion current, what are you running for a dash cam? Any two channel recommendations??

[jhwkns]

I ordered some cheap dash cameras for Christmas gifts this year. They'll be delivered soon. I'm not sure of the quality, but It doesn't take much video to prove your case.

[Liz]

We use them, the one in my kids car shut off before it got hit in the parking lot.... useless lol.

Josh researched them etc. I have no clue what brand and will ask him

[68C15]

Originally Posted by Liz

We use them, the one in my kids car shut off before it got hit in the parking lot.... useless lol.

Josh researched them etc. I have no clue what brand and will ask him

Waiting patiently. I'd like to get one myself and another for my kids car. I saw some cheap ones as Walmart for about $30.

[Axle]

I use a shadowtec 550WS. If you are thinking about getting one, get one. Even if it is a cheapie, as said; it will show enough to proove certain things. (who was moving, who was not, color of the light).
I finally got mine, after sitting on the fence for too long, when some guy decided to back into me at a red light. If it was not for one witness of many, who stuck around I'd be up the creek with the insurance company as automatic fault was on me. Dashcam would have saved a lot of time in settling who did or did not do what.

Alex.

[motornut]

I had one for a while,bought at staples.
it came with an internal battery,and the lighter plug in.
Had it a couple of weeks used it and itwouldn't work after it sat in the cold two days(-20).
They took it back,haven't got another yet but did catch a couple of idiots on it

[twouvakind]

Looking at the Mobius and all the options available. Especially liking the SuperCapacitor vs. Li Ion. battery opion.