Dash Camera with in-Built Power

Koipanda on 26/07/2019 - 19:45

Hello,

I've been researching some dash cams and all of the ones that i have found so far requires the engine to be on or requires you to buy some gimmick that costs $300+. My car also only has usb connection so i cant get the Power Magic Pro.

Does anyone know/ can recommend a dash cam that has an inbuilt power bank. Doesnt have to be big. Just enough to last a few hours until the engine gets turned on again.

Automotive Dash Camera

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  • kahn on 26/07/2019 - 19:53
    +1

    My car also only has usb connection so i cant get the Power Magic Pro

    I sense confusion. What kind of connection do you think you need for the Power Magic Pro? And what do you think will be powering your power bank?
    Edit: if you must, you can just buy a power bank to attach to the dashcam. Plenty to choose from.

    • Koipanda on 26/07/2019 - 20:09

      Was hoping for a dash camera with in-built battery. Not needing to buy anything external to keep the dash cam on even when the engine is off.

      • kahn on 26/07/2019 - 20:15

        I've never seen such a product. You'd either need a conventional USB power bank or a product like the Power Magic Pro. Good luck :-P

        • Koipanda on 26/07/2019 - 20:15

          Thanks :(

  • chumlee on 26/07/2019 - 20:15

    You want it hard wired in

    • Koipanda on 26/07/2019 - 20:16

      Too messy. I dont mind spending the money

      • HighAndDry on 26/07/2019 - 20:29
        +1

        Get an auto electrician to hardwire it in. Will look completely clean. But will cost you.

        • 2ndeffort on 26/07/2019 - 22:55
          +1

          THIS!!! I bought Thinkware Dashcam on one of the eBay 20% off codes and used Airtasker to get a qualified guy to come around to my place and install it. Did a great job! Cameras (i got front and back) are on even when the car is off to catch somebody hitting my car when I am in the shops! Guy I got cost about $90 per car to install, I did 2 cars so $180 to install and hardwire both cars.

          • jaykay on 27/07/2019 - 04:27

            @2ndeffort: Location? I want to do the same can you give me his contacts please?

            • 2ndeffort on 27/07/2019 - 21:52

              @jaykay: I am in Melbourne's Southeast. Guy I had do the install was Lindsay from 'On the move Installs' Ph 0417301719

  • Tee Rex Arms on 26/07/2019 - 20:19

    Go Pro on the dash

    • kahn on 26/07/2019 - 20:26

      Just enough to last a few hours

  • maybeamacy on 26/07/2019 - 21:08
    +4

    Built in power-bank camera mounted to your windscreen + direct sunlight = bomb on your windscreen? Lol. I don't think it exists.

  • savage bargain on 27/07/2019 - 01:26

    They don't have inbuilt power banks because batteries like heat as much as the polar ice caps do. Maybeamacy isn't joking - thermal runaways lead to explosions/fire. At most, a dash cam will a capacitor which will last about 1/100th of the time you're looking for.

    A hardwire kit correctly installed is neat, hidden, and is designed to keep the dash cam running for "a few hours until the engine gets turned on again".

  • Melb69 on 27/07/2019 - 05:46

    Blackvue or similar. If you get the magic pro it will keep camera going for a set time or car battery level. They also have a battery pack in can be connected to, but say located in glove box. All needs to be wired in.

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