How I set up my GoPro 3 as a dash cam
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- This is a simple instructional video on how I set up my own Dash Cam in my car using a GoPro 3 (white version) There are other options for a dash cam that aren't GoPro 3 but since I do have a couple GoPro 3 Cameras, I figured why buy a dedicated Dash Cam when the GoPro 3 works fine. It only requires one adhesive mount to be dedicated to the windshield. The rest of the GoPro 3 can be used as you normally would when you are done using it as a Dash Cam.
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I also use a Hero3 White as a dashcam from time to time. I use the section cup mount behind the mirror. I also use "The Frame" instead of the waterproof. My 2012 Tacoma came with a USB port, hence no adapter.
If you choose to use your Hero4 camera as a dashcam (why not, if you already own it right?), CamDo offers a dash cam controller to use the GoPro as a dash cam. It automatically turns the camera on and starts recording when the car starts up, and automatically stops recording and shuts down the camera when the car turns off (with a configurable run-on time). Has worked well for me and I'm getting much better value out of my GoPro now!
Are you still using the same GoPro and camdo backpack?
What about the battery?
I really like this set up! Great job , what did you do to cut the side of the plastic case?
Thanks for the video. I have tried a few incarnations of GoPro car cams. Recently bought a cheap third party mount (video on my channel) that has a ball and will swivel so you can aim it where you want. You just have to make sure the thumbscrews clear the mirror. It's not as discrete as yours though. One thing I noticed with cameras inside the car (as you can see in your video) is when the sun is behind you the video is pretty great but when it's in front of you, you get the reflection of the dash in it and it kinda takes away from the video.
What case are you using that allows you to plug in the power cable for the camera?
I have the Hero 4 and its great. I also have 3 Lukas 7200 dash cam for three vehicles. Filming when driving is actually a great idea. It has already helped me out in one a traffic collision which was not my fault.
I had issues with the sticky 3 m mount falling off I was using the short slide in will try the longer slide in.
Hello Len, where can I purchase the plastic thing under the GoPro housing that slides into the adhesive mount on the windshield?
When I plug mine in for power I lose the wifi in my phone. Is there a setting I need to change in the gopro?
Very interesting video. I plan on using on my car. I want to use with a larger 64gb or 128gb card to give me maximum video length. Today's society demands this type of safety net with all the traffic today especially during an accident. Then in the spring & summer to use it for when we kayak.
How did you cut the hole in the side of the clear case?
is there a way to only record video? just curious.....tia!
I was using my GoPro as a dash cam on my daily truck for a while, but I found it a hassle to keep rotating the screen everytime I switched to my Offroad truck. So, I just picked up a $40 dashcam from Walmart for my daily driver.
u should have gotten the frame case?
Hey there. Great video! Would you set up the camera the same if you wanted to film the car's interior?
yes set it up the same way i use mine on the inside
You can make it loop 24/7
No reason to run wifi for dashcam. Get a open plastic housing instead of the solid housing.
Good job 👍
Great video. With all this talk of police body cams and drone surveillance I wonder when everyone is going to basically have everything on video. Either for good or bad purposes, video proof is becoming a huge part of life.
Can you use at night time
THIS IS SUCH A INFORMATIVE VIDEO, THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS.
ONE QUESTION I HAVE PLEASE:
I am using my gopro 3+ black edition as CCTV camera, i am keeping my camera continuously turned ON and recording in 20 minutes loop mode at 1080p at 30 FPS for atleast 24 hours straight in a day. 5 days a week,
This was my need and gopro is doing awesome job. i needed something portable.
it is performing great. no issues at all so far. I have mains power socket just next to the location where i need my gopro, so I am powering the camera straight from the Mains Wall Socket.
MY CONCERN IS, THE LIFE OF GOPRO ITSELF... NOT THE BATTERY. WILL THIS DAMAGE MY GOPRO? I,E, LIFE OF THE GOPRO ITSELF GOING TO BE SHORTEN BY USING IT AS CCTV CAMERA AND RECORDING IT CONTINUOUSLY IN 20 MINUTES LOOP MODE?
IT GETS HOT, BUT NOT ABNORMALLY HOT.
So, how's it going with your CCTV gopro? Is it still alive, working?
Use the GoPro Blackout case and the camera will be very hard to see.
You know there is a setting for using the Gopro as a dash cam. You seem to be just doing a reg video. try looping.....that way you wont use up all of your card.
Definitely use looping feature.
If i remember correctly the 3 has no loop feature (was added in later models)
nirfz 3 has looping...i still use one
Does that run off of the 3g or 4g when there is not internet access available? also does or can it store the videos right to the cloud say if someone takes your camera is the recorded video saved somewhere? thank you
No.. That wouldn't work at all. The cameras aren't cellular.
Thanks!
This is a pretty stupid question but is the cam upside down when it is mounted on the windshield?
yes -- if you go into settings on the camera you can change the orientation so even if its upside down the camera will record it right side up. if you forget to change this, you can always do it on your computer after the fact.
Thank you
You drive a chevy cavalier? I just blew mine up sadly.
Are you still using it as a dash cam? I think they’re underrated for that purpose. They offer great quality pictures and sounds. Only problem is drilling a hole in the casing to get a power supply.
They do have frames on amazon that will save the case. I used it for quite a while but I drive Uber now and have gone to a Vantrue pro which records inside and out. However for video quality go pro is much better.
How many videos will it save...will it save an hr of video in little 3-5 or 10min segements?
You can set it to loop at 5min, 20, 60 etc.
@@achaosg so will it starts recording when the vehicle starts?
If not do we need to ON and change the mode for starting the loop record?
can you run it in a loop ?
Yes connect it to your phone to make it easier
I have a dedicated dash cam, it records in 1080p resolution and it starts recording automatically when the cars ignition is turned on. The cheapest go pro I've seen only records in 720p and the price is double what my dash cam cost. I have a Mivue 358 dash cam. But am looking into another camera like a go pro as well.
I use the Go Pro because I have it already and use it for other things as well. I record in 1080 and all the current gopro models record in 1080. Thanks for watching.
Len Farneth
Mine will record in 4k. Hero Black.
+QU3STION5 That comment must be really old, as that was previous youtube account. I have since got something similar to a go pro as backup for if my DVR isn't working etc. It's a sony HDRS-20. I got it because I saw a review that said it has better image quality in low light and at the time I got it, which was I think about a year ago. It also has wifi so I can view the image being taken on my cell phone. The Mivue 358 dash cam in the car is still there and works really well. It saved me my deductible when a truck hit my vehicle, and also captured 2 car crashes. I was pretty lucky that my car was not hit head on :( The reason you want to get a dedicated dash cam is because it is automatic. If my DVR camera did not start when I started the ignition of the car it would be too easy for me to forget with all the other things I've got to remember to do, so I still say get yourself a dash cam that is designed to function in this way. Also if your car is hit more than likely it will save you your insurance deductible. In my case my deductible was more than twice what I spent on the camera. So it paid for itself.
+QU3STION5 Nextbase 402G now £119 from Currys. The 402G shows, and stores, speed, GPS, G force and can be used as a stills camera to take pictures out side of the car if you happen to have a crash.
tnx for sharing... but its ironic that u refer to your setup as "unobtrusive" when it appears to be obvious, unmistakable and conspicuous... i mean, there r even wires hanging down :) :) :)
you can bye a open case for the go pro check my channel see how I'm set up
its actually turns upside down...
@6:01 U ALMOST KILLED A S QUIRREEEE LL
sead garanovic no he didn’t they normally move when a car is there. He wasn’t even close to hitting it.
how to stick a gopro to something lol...