Connecting dash camera

[caineroad]

I suppose you never used a dash camera before? It is VERY troublesome to turn it on and off each time you get in the car. In this case, the iPad not only you have to switch it on and off, but also take it with you when you get out of the car.

So what's the point...

I never used a iPad as dash camera before, and I never want to do that.

I suggest buying a dedicated dash camera, connected to a 12V source instead. It automatically turns on and off itself, and you can leave it in the car.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by caineroad

I suppose you never used a dash camera before? It is VERY troublesome to turn it on and off each time you get in the car. In this case, the iPad not only you have to switch it on and off, but also take it with you when you get out of the car.

So what's the point...

I never used a iPad as dash camera before, and I never want to do that.

I suggest buying a dedicated dash camera, connected to a 12V source instead. It automatically turns on and off itself, and you can leave it in the car.

Lots of people use iPhones as dash cams. Do a You Tube search and you will see. I don't want to buy an iPhone. If I could get flat fee per day only on the day you use it service WITH UNLIMITED DATA, I might buy an iPhone, but since I can't (and anything else re current use would be a waste of money) I don't want one. Many different types of iPhone car mounts (for different locations) are available and smaller (but still diverse) set of mounts are available for the iPad, including a passenger visor mount. Passenger visor mount = my first thought re location for an iPad as dash cam. The battery life of the iPad (especially the newest one) is another draw. I would prefer not to have a dash cam that has to be plugged in (12v) to get power at all, and don't want to have a one use (dash cam only as dash cam) item. When I exit my car (and am not taking my electronics with me for other purposes) and am at a location where thieves might be lurking (a mall ANYWHERE, or a sketchy neighborhood) I instinctively reach back, pull down my back seat (my headrests are permanently off), and put any electronics under the 'package shelf/cover' (behind the back seat). If it is a really hot day, I'll only bring my 'most disposable' laptop and leave other electronics (except cell phones/smartphone) at home. I wouldn't find incorporating an iPad into such routines burdensome. I just want to know if the quality of the result would be viewable. Thank you for taking the time to reply. If anyone has used an iPad as a dash cam (or even knows someone who has), please reply .

[caineroad]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Lots of people use iPhones as dash cams. Do a You Tube search and you will see. I don't want to buy an iPhone. If I could get flat fee per day only on the day you use it service WITH UNLIMITED DATA, I might buy an iPhone, but since I can't (and anything else re current use would be a waste of money) I don't want one. Many different types of iPhone car mounts (for different locations) are available and smaller (but still diverse) set of mounts are available for the iPad, including a passenger visor mount. Passenger visor mount = my first thought re location for an iPad as dash cam. The battery life of the iPad (especially the newest one) is another draw. I would prefer not to have a dash cam that has to be plugged in (12v) to get power at all, and don't want to have a one use (dash cam only as dash cam) item. When I exit my car (and am not taking my electronics with me for other purposes) and am at a location where thieves might be lurking (a mall ANYWHERE, or a sketchy neighborhood) I instinctively reach back, pull down my back seat (my headrests are permanently off), and put any electronics under the 'package shelf/cover' (behind the back seat). If it is a really hot day, I'll only bring my 'most disposable' laptop and leave other electronics (except cell phones/smartphone) at home. I wouldn't find incorporating an iPad into such routines burdensome. I just want to know if the quality of the result would be viewable. Thank you for taking the time to reply. If anyone has used an iPad as a dash cam (or even knows someone who has), please reply .

I see.... ok then hope you really dont find it troublesome when it comes to down actual day-day use, cuz i used to have similar setup and just thinking back is nightmare.

i'll let others comment on the quality.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by caineroad

I see.... ok then hope you really dont find it troublesome when it comes to down actual day-day use, cuz i used to have similar setup and just thinking back is nightmare.

i'll let others comment on the quality.

I'm not trying to disregard other people's advice. It's not a matter of deciding I need a dash cam and then trying to figure of which camera would be best. I can live without a functioning dash cam. I would only be interested in using an iPhone or an iPad and, given the sum total of the other uses I would currently have for each device, an iPhone would be a waste of money and an iPad wouldn't be a waste of money.