Could you put some pictures on how you have tried to mask it off? As what I don't like is the cables lying around and specially the suction cup on the window.. Is there anyway to stick it on the actual dash in the middle??The 12v Cigarette lighter is only powered when the ignition is on (unless its changed since I got my S3 in Apr 2014)
I have the NextBase 402G Dashcam in mine, which came out top in the Which survey and I got from Halfords. It plugs into the ciggie lighter so is easy to mount and uses (up to) a 64Gb mini SD card. You can also get a kit to wire it into the back of the fuse box if you wish (I haven't), which might could give permanent power (depending on the fuse you gang off). Like many dashcams, the plug into the ciggie lighter is also a "converter" as the actual dashcam runs off 5v (hence why if you fit to a fuse box, you need their kit).
That's a really nice explanation looking forward to the pictures in the morning I also have the s line black lining so the back cable will b goodI'll do some piccies in the morning as the light is going now. Regards mounting on the dash in the middle - you can to an extent - you'd still have to use the suction cup, but have the camera upside down and then in the settings tell it that (so it took pictures the right way up), however IMO, not a good place to have a dash cam, as you cut too much off at the bottom. The ideal place is up by the interior mirror. And actually that's not too bad, as there is a gap between the headlining and the windscreen, so the cable "tucks" away behind it (I've taken mine down the passenger side); on the "A" pillar, you can gently prise out the covering over the screws to get the cover off and get the cable behind there (actually mind pushed behind no worries so I found out later), you then get a short piece of about 6" showing as it goes across from the bottom corner of the "A" pillar (where it meets the dash) to the door, where again, it pushes back behind the side of the dash, and then underneath, you can just pull the carpet back to get it behind the panelling, behind the glove box and up to the ciggie lighter vicinity. So all in all, realistically, I only have the bit of cable between the windscreen and the door, and a bit of cable where it plugs into the ciggie lighter showing.
As I say I'll do a series of pictures in the morning and post them up, did try but they were coming out too dark to make anything out (trouble when you have a black cable on black headlining and dash!
The thing you can't get away from though (sorry) is the suction cup on the window. But it does hide behind the mirror!
Seriously??I'm using an old Panasonic GS320 MiniDv camcorder mounted to a CruiseCam like the example pic below:
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Since there are no car adapters for these camcorders. I use a DC Converter.
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I'm using an old Panasonic GS320 MiniDv camcorder mounted to a CruiseCam like the example pic below:
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Since there are no car adapters for these camcorders. I use a DC Converter.
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I have one but am yet to fit it, I'm worried about it being a theft magnet.
Anyone could recommend a dash cam for my Audi a3 8v? I heard Mio dash cams are quite good and not v expensive also.
Also does anyone know if the 12v cigarette plug has constant power? Will it drain the battery leaving it on?
Many thanks
Looks like something George Lucas or Spielberg uses on set....lolMore of a seat cam than a dash cam ??
Prob easily reversible tho for rear vision, could even have two side by side !