RAC 03 Super HD Rear View Mirror DashCam

taits · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:21 pm Post subject: Rear cam

I agree on the possibility of being illegal but also think a rear cam should be mounted AT the rear window. maybe on the ledge or window itsels as they do with front mounted cams.
I'd like to see all four areas covered. After all people do get hit from the side as well.

MrGumby · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Rear cam

taits · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:43 pm Post subject: Mr Gumby

I see the pic displayed in the middle of the mirror where most of the 'traffic' is behind you, I would think is the place one would be concerned about. Not in lanes to the sides.
If the display was below, to either side or above the mirroe might be better unless you get destracted easily.

MrGumby · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Mr Gumby

NatashaProofCam · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 23, 2015 Posts: 25

Good morning everyone,

I apologise for the slight lapse in timely contribution to the thread.

By 'world first' we are referencing the built-in GPS not the rear view mirror as a concept. The camera fixes over your mirror by applying two straps left and right. The current price of the camera is £159.99 before the discount is applied. Note this remains the only discount available aside from any retailer promotions, which are at their discretion.

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MrGumby · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: Mr Gumby

smartroad · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2005 Posts: 28

I don't get the point of this. It covers a perfectly functional rear view mirror (unless you have a damaged one) and it prevents you from using the mechanical dip feature - so increases the amount of dazzle at night from cars behind you. All so you can see the video it is taking?

I have a smallish camera that I have tucked behind my review mirror on the passenger side. Sitting in the drivers seat you can't see most of it, just the extreme edge and a small LED letting you know it is on and recording. The screen is hidden away. I have never had to use the screen other than to set up the unit. If I want to view footage I remove the memory card and use either my phone or computer. Both have better screens to watch on.

It was also a third of the price of this one. And the auto dipping feature of my rear view mirror still works (I paid extra so would begrudge the loss of it).

Am I missing something fundamental here? Unless your rearview is broken I just don't see the point of this when there are plenty of other, cheaper, alternatives.

MrGumby · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:45 am Post subject:

navtrav · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: No IOS

M8TJT · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:42 pm Post subject:

Get yourself a Google Street View car. Very Happy

Oh no, that's no good, it only takes stills. Sad

Vortex

Tatsfield · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:11 pm Post subject:

I'm not interested in having the device as a rear view mirror as I have a self dimming unit on my car which doesn't tilt and wouldn't want a rear view mirror covering it which blinded me at night. I'd fit it as a stand alone unit for the sake of the camera and the Speed Camera warning which cannot be added to my built-in CD-ROM based sat nav. However, the thing doesn't seem to have any system for fixing it to the window or sun visor and even if it did, it might well blind me with its unwanted rear view mirror. Looks like I'll either await some other device to hit the market or put something together as a built in unit. Meanwhile an old TomTom in the storage compartment can bleep at me when I'm approaching any cameras.

MrGumby · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:21 pm Post subject:

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:11 pm Post subject:

And do you run it as a dashcam? After all, this is what this thread is about.

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