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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 10:14 AM
Anyone using a dash cam in Baja?


Just wondering what others are using? My Nikon Coolpix needs a larger memory card for what I want.



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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 01:43 PM



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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 02:26 PM


a F900LHD, direct from China. $40.00, works great.




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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 03:02 PM


SJ4000 action cam

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sj4000-Action-Camera-Camcord...
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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 03:33 PM




Don't run one at the border gates. Legal or not, they don't like it and they're the boss.




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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 03:38 PM


Quote: Originally posted by cabo-ash  
SJ4000 action cam

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sj4000-Action-Camera-Camcord...


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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 03:52 PM


Quote: Originally posted by cabo-ash  
SJ4000 action cam

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sj4000-Action-Camera-Camcord...


Love that Amazon link, you can buy a new camera for $68.99, or a used one for $327.44!




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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 08:19 PM


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bought the Costco dashcam ($99) a year ago or so and other than the suction cup popping off the windshield when the vehicle gets hot has performed flawlessly

The only thing I would recommend is checking into is resolution and zoom abilities

Several days after installing the unit I was I-15 southbound out of Escondido and a road rage situation caused an accident about a quarter mile ahead. Reviewing the footage you could tell what happened but detail and ID of the vehicles , that had both passed me , was not that great.

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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 08:31 PM


I bought a couple of these after I got tired of the suction cups falling off. They work great and have adapters for various types of camera mounting systems

http://tinyurl.com/gl8kf2y


Quote: Originally posted by KaceyJ  
Lee

bought the Costco dashcam ($99) a year ago or so and other than the suction cup popping off the windshield when the vehicle gets hot has performed flawlessly

The only thing I would recommend is checking into is resolution and zoom abilities

Several days after installing the unit I was I-15 southbound out of Escondido and a road rage situation caused an accident about a quarter mile ahead. Reviewing the footage you could tell what happened but detail and ID of the vehicles , that had both passed me , was not that great.

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[*] posted on 8-5-2016 at 08:52 PM


Many cars now come with back up cameras,... Why don't car makers offer option of built in car cams so people can avoid cluttering their dash with cameras and powers cords?

I think some Toyota Tacoma models now comes with a dashboard GoPro mount, special equipment for the Tecno geek kids
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[*] posted on 8-6-2016 at 07:32 AM


Quote: Originally posted by bajaguy  
I bought a couple of these after I got tired of the suction cups falling off. They work great and have adapters for various types of camera mounting systems

http://tinyurl.com/gl8kf2y




Mooey cool. I'll hit the buy button right now.




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[*] posted on 8-8-2016 at 07:30 AM


GoPro Hero 3+

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[*] posted on 8-9-2016 at 09:59 PM


I use an SJ5000. Make sure it is the model with three buttons on the side. Some vendors pass off ones with two side buttons. Not what you want.

By the way, you can buy a water and dust proof case aftermarket that allows you to plug in to 12v while it's in the case. Helps on long bike rides.

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[*] posted on 8-8-2018 at 01:41 AM


Currently using an action camera and doesnt have problem with my micro sd card.
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[*] posted on 8-20-2018 at 09:30 AM


any info on pulling up to a miliatry checkpoint with one of these ?
Does it pee them off ?
Some also have inward facing cameras
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[*] posted on 8-20-2018 at 10:43 AM


Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
I think some Toyota Tacoma models now comes with a dashboard GoPro mount, special equipment for the Tecno geek kids


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[*] posted on 8-20-2018 at 10:51 AM


at least where I live......you might as well leave a hundred dollar bill on the dashboard :(
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[*] posted on 8-20-2018 at 01:51 PM


Quote: Originally posted by tobias  
any info on pulling up to a miliatry checkpoint with one of these ?
Does it pee them off ?
Some also have inward facing cameras


I have made 3 or 4 trips up and down (as far as Loreto) in the past year with a dash cam prominently mounted in my car. I have never had anyone at either the border or at a checkpoint make any mention of it. I let it run constantly (both front and rear) as well as recording sound, speed and location. I have never had to "use" it but it seems like cheap insurance against corruption and other problems on the road.




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[*] posted on 8-20-2018 at 02:10 PM


It would be cool to have one on the drive down Hwy. 5 last week so you could see more of what has and has not been done on that project.



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[*] posted on 8-20-2018 at 02:45 PM


Picked up an Oasser HD dashcam specifically for our upcoming trip to SJD. Works great so far and *sigh* have already found it useful.

https://cfjctoday.com/article/633382/dashcam-video-tobiano-r...

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