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I've been driving with a camera for over a year now. While I haven't needed it for evidence of any sort, I do enjoy being able to create movies of enjoyable dri
by erobbins 11y ago
I've been driving with a camera for over a year now. While I haven't needed it for evidence of any sort, I do enjoy being able to create movies of enjoyable drives and idiot drivers from time to time :)
I worry less about people in front of me doing idiotic things now. I know that even if there's an accident, I'll have proof that I (hopefully) wasn't to blame.
- mudil 11y agoWhat camera do you use? Any recommendations?
- erobbins 11y agoI got the transcend drivepro 200 with the suction mount. I picked it because the video quality day and night were rated near the top, and it has wifi so I can configure it/download videos easily from my phone. http://smile.amazon.com/Transcend-DrivePro-Recorder-Suction-TS16GDP200M/dp/B00VKNQ4EC http://smile.amazon.com/Transcend-DrivePro-Recorder-Suction-... I went all the way and hardwired it into the overhead console also, so it comes on/off with the car and there's no wire to attract attention :)
- bri3d 11y agoI like the G1W-C models for cheap and works, and the BlackVue DR* (I have a DR650-GW) models for "really nice." The BlackVue models have GPS, which is nice because it provides a speed readout overlaid on the video. They also have WiFi (mostly useless IMO) and run Linux, which means there are a few interesting hacks for them. Two often-overlooked things to look for are: * A capacitor for power-off storage (this is what keeps the camera on while the video is finalized and buffers flushed) instead of a LiPo, which is ill-suited to use in a hot, sunny area like the windshield. * A discrete design without flashy chrome bits and blinky lights everywhere. The last think you want is someone breaking in and stealing your dashcam itself.
- dsfyu404ed 11y agoI'd avoid anything with a speed written on the screen. I can't see an insurance company passing up the opportunity to screw you for going 5-over
- comrh 11y agoI'm pretty sure new cars are storing this information anyway.
- jessaustin 11y agoIf you have Progressive Snapshot or a similar device, that's storing driving data, but which cars do so by themselves?
- bri3d 11y agoAlmost all modern cars have an Event Data Recorder as part of the SRS/Airbag system which records snapshot data in the event of a deployment. Here are some NHTSA standards for EDR storage: http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/Rulemaking/Rules/Associated%20Files/EDRFinalRule_Aug2006.pdf http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/Rulemaking/Rules/Associated%2... Here's a list of vehicles supported by one consultant's forensics software: http://www.rimkus.com/uploads/pdfs/Event_Data_Recorder.pdf http://www.rimkus.com/uploads/pdfs/Event_Data_Recorder.pdf
- dsfyu404ed 11y agoInsurance companies will need to jump though hoops to access that data in a fender bender where you still have possession of the vehicle. If you provide it (in a dash cam video that's evidence that you shouldn't pay) you're giving them an opportunity to deny the claim right there. There's also a lot of cases where traffic is doing 20-over and 20-25 over is criminal in most states
- jameshart 11y agospeed can probably be accurately inferred from video evidence anyway.
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