Dashcams!

[Finglonga]

if you went to specsavers you can see mine is a 0906, its been running without trouble about 3 years now

Ditto, bought the wife one and it has been faultless.

 

[ericmcn]

No I meant the brand in general

no issue with mine, and I had the 0806 also prior to that.

 

[ericmcn]

Appreciate the post. May I ask, can you switch parking mode off?

you sure can

edit** If you do not have the parking guard kit you wont be able to toggle the parking mode in the menu

https://i.imgur.com/9rjHcB7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XQLpzl1.jpg

 

[jpaul]

Not sure I would trust the battery cut-off on dash-cams parking mode -
I rather get some data on the actual power consumption, and decide how long to leave it on - maybe you can get an even cheaper version of these ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-...tery-Power-Volt-Amp-Analyzer-Car/264589952225

if it's usb powered then there are many more options.

 

[cyber69]

Can anyone tell me please if the power connection type is the same for accross the range for Nextbase? I currently have a 312GW with a hardwire kit and looking to replace/update with either a 322 or 222?

 

[ericmcn]

Not sure I would trust the battery cut-off on dash-cams parking mode -
I rather get some data on the actual power consumption, and decide how long to leave it on - maybe you can get an even cheaper version of these ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-...tery-Power-Volt-Amp-Analyzer-Car/264589952225

if it's usb powered then there are many more options.

The 0906 has a parking mode add on hardware kit, which i use. You can tailor the cut off voltage for whatever you see fit so you will never be in trouble. I haven't

And you dont need to buy it if you dont want parking mode, it will run just fine without it, obviously with no parking feature.

 

[cyber69]

Can anyone tell me please if the power connection type is the same for accross the range for Nextbase? I currently have a 312GW with a hardwire kit and looking to replace/update with either a 322 or 222?

Bump, anyone?

 

[chaparral]

Anyone here use a thinkware F770 dashcam ?

As i noticed with mine that there seems to be a few seconds of video missing between the video clips

 

[nicRob]

Bump, anyone?

I reused cable from my 412 on 522, both are same connector BUT the newer one had a slightly smaller opening for it, I just filed down the plastic on the USB connector slightly and it works fine.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Anyone here use a thinkware F770 dashcam ?

As i noticed with mine that there seems to be a few seconds of video missing between the video clips

i did have

got an 800 pro now

 

[Finglonga]

I have the F770 and just checked and do not have gaps in footage.

 

[chaparral]

I have the F770 and just checked and do not have gaps in footage.

I have to check again

But i have noticed this a few times before..

 

[cyber69]

I reused cable from my 412 on 522, both are same connector BUT the newer one had a slightly smaller opening for it, I just filed down the plastic on the USB connector slightly and it works fine.

Official reply from Nextbase 'Unfortunately, the Series 2 dashcams do require a Series 2 hardwire kit, and have different wiring'.

My 312GW is still working fine so i'll stick with it. Flashed the firmware and upgraded the sd card from 32 to 64GB.

 

[stoofa]

F770 here and no gaps between recordings either - just this moment checked.

 

[chaparral]

I have the F770 and just checked and do not have gaps in footage.

F770 here and no gaps between recordings either - just this moment checked.

Do you guys know what firmware you're F770 is running ?

I may need to update the firmware on mine..
Latest firmware seems to be f770_3_1.00.08 (Can't remember what firmware my F770 is using now)

 

[Kenai]

Hampshire Constabulary is today officially launching its Hants SNAP scheme aimed at using submitted footage of dangerous incidents to protect road users across the region.

The scheme has been through a near year-long pilot from August last year to June this year, during which we focused on incidents which placed the most vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and pedestrians, at risk.

Now, we are opening up the scheme to cover all road users and offences for which people can submit footage.

Under the scheme, footage of dangerous incidents can be submitted via an online portal. This can be from a dash cam, head cam or other recording device that is being legally used.

The footage must meet the below criteria:
- It must be reported within seven days
- Should not be edited
- Should not have been deleted from your device
- Should not be shared on social media
- Needs to show between one to two minutes either side of the incident
- If it is from a collision, or an offence not listed in the criteria set out on the submission portal, then it will need to be reported by calling 101, or online via our force website.

Along with the footage, people will submit a witness statement and will be required to answer some basic questions to support their statement.

Once we have received this, it will be reviewed by trained decision makers to assess whether any offences have been committed.

They will consider whether action is proportionate and if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute any person involved.

For those we do prosecute, outcomes could include an educational course, fixed penalty notice, court prosecution or a warning letter.

Summary Justice Unit manager Conor Curtis said: “Those who drive carelessly or dangerously on our roads will have action taken against them.

“We have already dealt with a range of offences, including driving without due care and attention, failing to comply with a red light and driving on a hard shoulder.

“As we increase the scope of the initiative, we continue to see examples of these incidents.

“In the majority of cases where we do take action, the person submitting the footage won’t need to do anything further, and wouldn’t be contacted by us again. We will only get in touch with people if a case is prosecuted at court, which is a small percentage.

“Hants SNAP enables us to protect all road users that need our help and to save lives.”

During the pilot (August 5 to June 30), we received 261 submissions, with formal action being taken in 29 per cent of these.

Of the submissions, five resulted in full criminal investigation.

This also led to:
- 26 per cent of submissions involving cyclists leading to formal action
- 46 per cent of incidents involving pedestrians leading to formal action

Since the start of July, we have also received a further 216 submissions, with formal action in just under half of these so far (46 per cent).

Road Safety Sergeant Scott Kerr said: “We are unable to be everywhere at all times, but with the SNAP scheme, we can now be anywhere.

“We are asking drivers who commit offences – is it worth the risk? We don’t think so and our aim is to spread the message and educate as many people as possible to help improve the safety of our roads across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”

Footage can be submitted by going to http://orlo.uk/stiA4 or via the Force website.

[TW]Fox's dream come true

 

[ShiWarrior]

will it become uk wide or just Hampshire ?

 

[Kenai]

I think a lot of forces are doing it if you Google 'Operation SNAP', only noticed Hampshire due to seeing the launch announcement.

 

[stoofa]

Do you guys know what firmware you're F770 is running ?

I may need to update the firmware on mine..
Latest firmware seems to be f770_3_1.00.08 (Can't remember what firmware my F770 is using now)

I totally forgot you asked this question - mine is running 1.00.08.
It was the firmware the unit came with, I've not attempted to update it myself. Bit of Google work seems to indicate there is a 1.00.09, however pretty minimal changes and more than one story of a bricked unit afterwards.

 

[Rroff]

I think a lot of forces are doing it if you Google 'Operation SNAP', only noticed Hampshire due to seeing the launch announcement.

Dorset have been running it for awhile - from my own limited experience and what others have said around here they seem pretty good with dealing with it.