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shLong



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Anybody here have a dash cam?
#22297664 - 09/27/15 10:01 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I watch a lot of videos on reddit's r/dashcam--r/roadcam area and kind of want one now seeing how valuable they can be in the event of an accident that isn't your fault, but the other party claims it is.
Plus, I think it'd be cool to have to show people random shit you see while driving. (meteorites, fights in the street, etc)
I see they go anywhere from $50 to $350... I'm really considering getting one (a cheaper one) when I can afford it . Even if it makes me feel like sort of a douche.
Anyways, does anyone here have one, and if so, what make and model and do you like it.. Video quality, etc
Edited by shLong (09/27/15 11:53 AM)
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297699 - 09/27/15 10:14 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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no but i am looking into
http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Image-335W-Integrated-Optical/dp/B004LXJ7GK/ref=sr_1_5/181-6920758-4545715?ie=UTF8&qid=1443370333&sr=8-5&keywords=ski+goggles+with+camera
or something comparable, have not looked much since a year ago when they were much more expensive, but same kind of deal you can use any go pro or what not, just need some velcro or other style mount.
and it could protect your ass if an accident happens.
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I was reading that GoPros will work in a pinch, but aren't ideal.. Especially you purchase it specifically for a dash cam.. You'd be better off getting a real one.. Pretty much only use a GoPro if you already have one and dont wanna buy a new camera
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong] 1
#22297740 - 09/27/15 10:23 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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If Shroomism doesn't see this thread within a day or two, I'd PM him directly about the topic. I know he's got at least one dash cam and he knows about them.
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297751 - 09/27/15 10:25 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I want one that will be permanently mounted so you don't have to set it up every time.. One that is low key so people don't break in for it. One with motion sensing when the car is off in the event of someone breaking in to my car (which is pretty common at my house, sadly.. At least one or twice a year someone tries to gain entry to our cars.)
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Burke Dennings said: If Shroomism doesn't see this thread within a day or two, I'd PM him directly about the topic. I know he's got at least one dash cam and he knows about them.
Thanks, buddy
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297785 - 09/27/15 10:34 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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My family members who live in the former USSR own dash cams. It's a common thing to own a dash cam over there and that is why so many of those dash can vids on YouTube are in Russia because it's a common thing over there for some reason.
I think we Americans should start adopting the use of dash cams
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297810 - 09/27/15 10:40 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I lowered my insurance after getting this dash cam. Always been worried about a he/she said accident and not getting money for my tacos hospital bill. I feel so much safer with this watching over me. Smile! You're on camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-A118-Stealth-Dashboard/dp/B00NG84AT0/ref=sr_1_25?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1443370386&sr=1-25-spons&keywords=dash+cam
Apparently the newer models have G Sensor technology that turns the camera on in the event of someone breaking in or crashing into your car. Check it out for yourself though... Read reviews, see if people say it actually works
I have not caught a crash on film yet but I imagine that if I did I would start filming it like Jake Gyllenahaal in Nightcrawler.
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Some asshole got arrested for doing just that.
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297893 - 09/27/15 10:58 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I think getting one would be a worth while investment. Long story short a idiot hit me about a year ago, completely their fault, and in the end they wouldn't take responsibility even after admitting it initially nor would their insurance compensate. If I had a dash cam there would be no back and forth insurance drama just straight evidence, followed by compensation to fix my bumper.
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MorningBurrito said: I lowered my insurance after getting this dash cam. Always been worried about a he/she said accident and not getting money for my tacos hospital bill. I feel so much safer with this watching over me. Smile! You're on camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-A118-Stealth-Dashboard/dp/B00NG84AT0/ref=sr_1_25?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1443370386&sr=1-25-spons&keywords=dash+cam
Apparently the newer models have G Sensor technology that turns the camera on in the event of someone breaking in or crashing into your car. Check it out for yourself though... Read reviews, see if people say it actually works
I have not caught a crash on film yet but I imagine that if I did I would start filming it like Jake Gyllenahaal in Nightcrawler.
How exactly did you go about getting your insurance rates to go down?
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: brokentv]
#22297922 - 09/27/15 11:03 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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dashcamtalk.com has a ton of reviews and a forum, tons of info over there
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shLong



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Cool.. Thanks. I'll give it a read thru
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297936 - 09/27/15 11:07 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'm currently downloading a few dashcam apps for Android.
I used to have a dedicated cam, until it became obsolete.
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: shLong]
#22297962 - 09/27/15 11:12 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Burke Dennings said: Some asshole got arrested for doing just that.
Oh my fack. I was completely joking. What an ASSHOLE.
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Burke Dennings said: Some asshole got arrested for doing just that.
I remember that shit. What a prick. One of the few times I'm glad the police did anything at all they could to try and fuck someone.
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shLong



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Arctic W. Fox said: I'm currently downloading a few dashcam apps for Android.
I used to have a dedicated cam, until it became obsolete.
I may try this until I buy one... The only thing is overheating and stuff. (besides the other, obvious benefits of a dedicated one vs phone)
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: Janky Tits]
#22298211 - 09/27/15 11:59 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Janky Tits said: My family members who live in the former USSR own dash cams. It's a common thing to own a dash cam over there and that is why so many of those dash can vids on YouTube are in Russia because it's a common thing over there for some reason.
I think we Americans should start adopting the use of dash cams
It's either because russia has lots of corrupt police officers, or insurance scamming is a huge thing over there. Pretty sure it's more of the second one.
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I've heard it's cuz people like to throw themselves at people's cars or even just act like they got hit and sue or something.
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Re: Anybody here have a dash cam? [Re: Shroomslip]
#22298513 - 09/27/15 01:04 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'm worried about the potential for dash cams to be admitted as evidence against you, the driver.
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