BIG MAC Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi Folks,Before I go and splash the cash does anyone have any recommendations as to a forward facing camera suitable for RHD vehicles to assist in overtaking in France? I drive a van often on my own so don't always have a passenger to tell me when it's safe to take a look past an artic etc. There's quite a few available online just looking for recommendations if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I've lost confidence in my OH as the LH seat observer since she said to me 'after this one when' when what she meant was TWO, that was a bum clenching moment if there ever was one !Since then I relied on on myself which I never have any problem with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have an interest in this thread as I was looking to get one for my son's car.The only conclusions I have come to are1. The really cheap ones are rubbish and don't work well at night.2. If you intend to record with it, get a fast memory card (series 10 for preference) or the playback will be awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 When turning right if the junction is beyond a right angle then in a van it can be a challenge seeing back up the road you are joining. On such an occasion I had my daughter with me and asked her is it ok to go?She said yes - after this car...presuming she meant the car now passing I made to drive out ..a double take revealed it was towing a long low trailer...I only just missed it! The OT Camera purely for seeing past lorries no recording required although it may be handy now I think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I had an "incident" in the UK when an idiot slammed his brakes on in front of me. Our bumpers kissed at about 5 km/h, no damage whatsoever. Two years later he is claiming whiplash injury. Wish I had had a camera fitted! So thinking of installing one of these seeing as they are so cheap now:http://www.amazon.co.uk/2-7-inch-140-degree-Recorder-Supports-G-sensor/dp/B00MVNEOYC/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1416250360&sr=8-23&keywords=car+Cameras#customerReviewsEdit - I like the look of that one because it has a pic of my car on its screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Maybe 'Whiplash Guy' had a camera if it's a pic of your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 If you're planing on getting a dash-cam then for the price of an SD card it might be worth using the recording function. Now I think of it, you may need to put an SD card in for it to function anyway, my still camera won't work unless there is a card present.Just another thought but I presume that you will need the display to be on all the time? I don't know but maybe these cameras turn the screen off as it would be distracting if it were mounted by the rear view mirror for example, especially at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Would an ordinary screen recorder really give a large enough image to be usable? Most of them only have tiny screens.The only thing that seems to advertise itself specifically as an overtaking camera is this one http://www.4kam.com/continental_cam_lhd_rhd_car_camera.htm at £150Which has a screen roughly twice the size , like a typical satnav. Even that strikes me as being a bit small!There is also this Boys Own periscope contraption, which at £40 is at least considerable cheaper!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KRUGOZOR-UNIVERSAL-MIRROR-SYSTEM-FOR-RHD-AND-LHD-CARS-/181585443665?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4755fb51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 That's actually quite coolActually quite a price for 2 mirrors and a couple of suckers but nothing to go wrong ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Bet you could make one of them easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 And you'll get a Blue Peter badge too [geek] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Wow, really, another to add to my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 That's actually quite a nifty solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 If you are going to make one Mac it was my idea and I want the Blue Peter badge, OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 It's as cheap to buy the thing :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Rodders Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Has anyone tried this double mirror scheme? What did you think?Old Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Just reading this makes me so very glad I opted to get a left hooker before we moved over here. So much less to go wrong when you are sat on the correct side of the car in the country you live in. French regestered too [8-|]Right hookers are OK for on holiday here, but there are limits IMHO..As for double mirror systems? It seems to have worked quite well on submarines for a while, but their system is a bit more expensive than what I've seen quoted here [:-))]The one advantage of a right hooker here is when you have to get out to pay at peage points on the autoroute, car parks, etc. It makes you everyones friend on busy daze init [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 [quote user="Jonzjob"] The one advantage of a right hooker here is when you have to get out to pay at peage points on the autoroute, car parks, etc. It makes you everyones friend on busy daze init [8-)][/quote]Not if yoos av a doofer like what we as. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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