Dashcam for the Emira

[Gizmo750]

Yes, good point. I had a Thinkware F200 Pro dual cam professionally installed on my wife’s Rx450h. I opted not to install an optional battery for the dash cam, as the F200 Pro has an energy saving mode where recording will start only when an impact is detected. But I wanted continuous recording, so did not turn on this feature. If the drain on the 12v is severe enough, I’ll install a separate battery to power the dash cam (or activate the energy saving mode).

How do you find the F200 Pro in terms of functions and image quality? I'm trying to decide if I get this at about £200 or if it is worth spending the extra for 4K and additional features for, say, the U1000 or even the upcoming U3000 with the radar monitoring

 

[Hell4Leather]

Something like this?

Radenso RC M the Best Hidden Radar Detector Solution

The Radenso RC M is the highest-performing concealed display radar detector in the world, period.

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I see in UK they are illegal but in US light can not be regulated per se so something like a multiple head adaptive laser jammer. Detection is pointless if you’re basically already busted. The older ones like the TMG alpha 15 worked great; so great that police suppliers made pulse devices to defeat them. Adaptive TPX claims to make one but I have doubts.

 

[Kentviking]

Just purchased the Nextbase 622 with the rear facing camera attachment...seemed to get the most positive reviews consistently on all sites I trawled...it has arrived, seems like a nice enough quality piece of kit...will report back on experience post NC 500 next week!

 

[CDM1855]

Just purchased the Nextbase 622 with the rear facing camera attachment...seemed to get the most positive reviews consistently on all sites I trawled...it has arrived, seems like a nice enough quality piece of kit...will report back on experience post NC 500 next week!

@Kentviking let us know how that is, in particular the view from the rear camera that connects to the main unit

 

[clonalejandro]

Taking advantage of this topic, how is the visibility from the rear mirror? Is it so little that you have to install a rear dashcam and a digital rearview mirror?

 

[Silver Storm]

How do you find the F200 Pro in terms of functions and image quality? I'm trying to decide if I get this at about £200 or if it is worth spending the extra for 4K and additional features for, say, the U1000 or even the upcoming U3000 with the radar monitoring

Function is simple, only a few buttons to push on the unit itself. As for image quality, it is only 1080p. It’s ok for playback but don’t expect great details when you zoom in on the picture. See attached 2 pics on video playback, at around dusk (8:20 pm pacific standard time). I doubt the F200 Pro will capture any licence plate details at night.

Note: I screen shot the pics on my iPhone. I assume there might be better picture quality if I downloaded the video file onto a PC. But I won’t know until I try. You can read the licence plate on the front camera, but only when the car is close; on the rear camera, the license plate is readable but blurry.

If your main concern is picture quality (ie to read licence plates clearly even at night), then 4K is the way to go.

Hope this helps.

 

[Silver Storm]

Taking advantage of this topic, how is the visibility from the rear mirror? Is it so little that you have to install a rear dashcam and a digital rearview mirror?

A good dash cam system and proper install will not hinder your rear view vision when looking at the rear view mirror. So selecting a good duo channel dash cam that functions well and is small enough not to intrude upon your outward vision is important.

 

[clonalejandro]

A good dash cam system and proper install will not hinder your rear view vision when looking at the rear view mirror. So selecting a good duo channel dash cam that functions well and is small enough not to intrude upon your outward vision is important.

I mean if I need a dashcam with a digital mirror, because I don't know if the visibility is good enough from the rear mirror

 

[Silver Storm]

I mean if I need a dashcam with a digital mirror, I don't know if the visibility is good enough from the rear mirror

See the below link, it should answer your question.

HD Mirror Cam Dash Cameras | Best Alternatives

The HD Mirror Cam is a unique dash camera unit that turns your rear view mirror into a dash cam instantly. "As seen on TV", its marketing trademark claims that it can be installed in seconds, and fits rear view mirrors of all sizes - ready for instant recording in any car, vehicle or SUV.

www.blackboxmycar.ca

 

[clonalejandro]

See the below link, it should answer your question.

HD Mirror Cam Dash Cameras | Best Alternatives

The HD Mirror Cam is a unique dash camera unit that turns your rear view mirror into a dash cam instantly. "As seen on TV", its marketing trademark claims that it can be installed in seconds, and fits rear view mirrors of all sizes - ready for instant recording in any car, vehicle or SUV.

www.blackboxmycar.ca

My question is if the stock rear mirror is enough or I need a dash cam/digital mirror?

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

My question is if the stock rear mirror is enough or I need a dash cam/digital mirror?

Don't worry, you don´t need any camera/digital mirror for normal driving rear view.

Plus, you will have plenty of engagement looking forward only

 

[chipshopman]

Just purchased the Nextbase 622 with the rear facing camera attachment...seemed to get the most positive reviews consistently on all sites I trawled...it has arrived, seems like a nice enough quality piece of kit...will report back on experience post NC 500 next week!

Hi, was that the plug-in rear-view camera, or the rear-window attached camera?

I bought the rear-window attached camera and the installer told me it wasn't compatible with the vertical window between the Emira cabin and engine bay. Having researched that now, that looks completely correct, it won't work on the vertical rear window.

I'm attempting to get a return/replace and get the rear-facing camera that plugs straight in to the forward facing 622GW.

I'd be interested to know if you successfully install/get it working.

 

[Gizmo750]

Hi, was that the plug-in rear-view camera, or the rear-window attached camera?

I bought the rear-window attached camera and the installer told me it wasn't compatible with the vertical window between the Emira cabin and engine bay. Having researched that now, that looks completely correct, it won't work on the vertical rear window.

I'm attempting to get a return/replace and get the rear-facing camera that plugs straight in to the forward facing 622GW.

I'd be interested to know if you successfully install/get it working.

Curious why you believe this won't work on the rear screen. I've got a Thinkware dual camera set up and it works fine.

 

[chipshopman]

Curious why you believe this won't work on the rear screen. I've got a Thinkware dual camera set up and it works fine.

The camera attaches to its mounting via a magnet. The mounting assumes the rear window it attaches to is sloping. If the mount is attached to a vertical window and the camera then added to the mount the camera will just point downwards at about a 45deg angle at the engine itself which is no use to man nor beast...
It looks like the Thinkware rear camera has a mount in which the camera can be rotated which would enable it to work on the Lotus's vertical rear window.
The irony is that my other dashcam is a Blackvue and that would work too, but I went with the NextBase due to excellent feedback only to find the rearview isn't compatible. <Sigh> Maybe I don't this to my wife and start afresh with a Thinkware. Will see what Nextbase say about the return.

 

[Kentviking]

Hi, was that the plug-in rear-view camera, or the rear-window attached camera?

I bought the rear-window attached camera and the installer told me it wasn't compatible with the vertical window between the Emira cabin and engine bay. Having researched that now, that looks completely correct, it won't work on the vertical rear window.

I'm attempting to get a return/replace and get the rear-facing camera that plugs straight in to the forward facing 622GW.

I'd be interested to know if you successfully install/get it working.

I went for the plug in version so the rear camera attaches to the side of the main unit. A separate camera on the rear glazing would give you a better field of view but I wanted the convenience while still getting near 360 coverage. Been impressed with the quality of the video images and I am happy with the device.

 

[Ozmira]

First post here, hi!

I should be taking delivery of my Emira in about 3 weeks and i need a dash cam for my auto insurance. Looking for recommendations on makes and models that are 1. Non instrusive (slimline, small etc.) & 2. run on 5v USB only (to take advantage of the rear view mirror USB port) thanks in advance!

 

[ADC]

Have heard good things about Viofo cams (good value for money, using high-end Sony Starvis sensors), so got an A139 Pro to try out in the family car. I haven't installed it yet, but I'm expecting good things... if it's as good as I hope, I'll grab the same again for the Emira when it is time.

 

[981KMAN]

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

I have this installed in my Porsche Targa 4GTS and like its size and ease of use.

 

[JWJ9000]

Nextbase 622 mounted behind mirror. Can’t see it from drivers seat. Also have the rear camera installed

 

[Ozmira]

View attachment 30889View attachment 30891Nextbase 622 mounted behind mirror. Can’t see it from drivers seat. Also have the rear camera installed

amazing! I'd love to see how you've mounted the rear camera.