I need a camera to just work and not have to faff about resetting two or three times a day. The card has been formatted via the camera but makes no difference. A different make card also makes no difference, the fault is with the camera unit.

The Nextbase Ultra iNCarCam 512G Dash Cam features a Sony Exmor sensor to provide excellent picture quality. The 140-degree wide-angle lens with 1080p Full HD recording clearly captures important details such as licence plates, even in bright sunlight and at night. Don’t worry about powering up the Nextbase 512G Ultra before setting off on a trip. The camera employs Ignition Detection to activate once the car starts, saving drivers an extra step. Large LCD Display: In the unfortunate event of an accident, drivers can notify the police and insurers with a full roster of vital information for reports and claims. G-Force and Motion Sensor: Nextbase iQ is the world’s first truly smart dash cam. With smart alerts to protect your car as the iQ continually monitors movement around the vehicle, expertly detecting potential threats. If the Nextbase IQ detects something unsual by your vehicle, it will let you know so you can intervene with voice or an alarm.Memory card not included.The Nextbase 512G Ultra does not include its memory card for straight out-of-the-box use. A 32GB card is the maximum capacity. In the event of a crash or sharp breaking, the G sensor automatically protects the file that's being recorded so it's not overwritten or corrupted. Three Axis G forces are also recorded and shown as a graphic alongside your video files. Then the Dash Cam will be visible as a removable drive on your computer. If you go into My Computer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) you will be able to see the Dash Cam listed as a drive, usually called NEXTBASE.

Overall, the Nextbase512G Ultradash cam is a user-friendly device with essential safety components and guaranteed reliable service for years to come, cementing its spot in our top UK dashboard cameras list. Moreover, one clear advantage of having a Nextbase dashcam over other brands is its acceptance by some UK insurance providers.

Below are links to step by step instructions about how to update the firmware on your Nextbase Dash Cam. The Firmware Update Guides contain instructions for both Windows users as well as Mac users. Select the Dash Cam you have and wish to upgrade Continuous recording mode: Loop recording is a feature or the Nextbase 512G. Old video will be overwritten when the SD card becomes full. An in-built battery has a battery life of 6 minutes for using the dash cam in photo mode. Photo mode is a feature of the Nextbase 512G which enables you to take photos either of an incident or of scenic landscapes along your journey. Drivers will certainly appreciate the added benefit of the camera’s intuitive Wide Dynamic Range feature, which automatically adjusts brightness levels according to changing lighting conditions. Anti-Glare Polarising Filter:

The Nextbase 622GW offers the highest image quality of any dash cam currently on the market, providing stunning 4k recordings at 30fps. The image stabilisation system reduces vibrations from your vehicle and improves footage clarity, while the Super Slow Motion feature means that drivers can view recordings in 1080p HD at 120fps. To ALL READERS: the first and last test is not good enough. The random occurrence that I have found means that it could easily be that the first and last are OK. However, if the last is consistently OK, then that means the moment of crash should be caught. I dont think, on the evidence so far, that one can cound on the last always being OK. Users have complained that the camera can be quite detailed to remove from its mount, which can cause problems for those frequently mounting and dismounting the device from vehicles. Additionally, the camera is a bit pricey, not including Wi-Fi capability or a memory card for straight-from-the-box use.

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AXA and Swiftcover could also offer you varying discount depending on your details when you use a Nextbase Dash Cam. According to independent GfK data, 59% of all dash cams sold in the UK are from the Nextbase range. Sales of dash cams have grown exponentially in the past 12 months, with Nextbase now accounting for 66 per cent of all UK sales. The latest GfK data* shows that sales of dash cams have exploded, with sales volumes quadrupling in the past year, now making dash cams the biggest growing area of note in Consumer Electronics. The 512G was awarded the Auto Express Best Buy 2016, beating seven other dash cams to the top spot. They noted that it had “an anti-glare polarising filter, uses a top class sensor and has the best quality footage, with time, date and speed stamps.” Auto Express concluded “Only the Nextbase 512G delivers a polarising filter for the lens, so its crystal clear footage was unmatched on test.” I would rate the Nextbase 512G a Zero out of five, as it has caused me to miss recording very important footage and is therefore not fit for purpose. Wi-Fi is not included.While not a standard feature in dash cams, it is worth considering, especially at this price point. The Wi-Fi capability allows users to instantly send video from accidents to the police and insurers or even upload it on their social media networks.

Difficult to remove from its mount.Users’ most common negative remark about the 512G Ultra is that removing the camera from the included in-vehicle mount can be challenging. This can be unnecessarily time-consuming and problematic, particularly when leaving cars parked in unknown areas or over an extended period. Leaving a dash cam in full view to strangers and passers-by could invite unwanted attention. The 512G Ultra is the first dash cam in the world to integrate an anti-glare polarising system with its lens. The filter reduces windscreen glare, even in direct sunlight, for clearer images and definition. Integrated GPS: What a couple of months we’re having here at Nextbase HQ! Having recently been awarded the Which? Best Buy award in December 2015, our 512G dash cam has now followed this success by winning the Auto Express Best Buy 2016 award. This means the 512G becomes the first ever dash cam to receive both accolades at the same time!I think this take me around 5 minutes for each of my 64 Gb memory cards, only problem i have 6 cameras in the car, and aside for one 32Gb they are all 64 Gb. I do a random test of files to see if windows player can launch the files, not all of them but 2 -3 files in every driving session on the memory card. In this blog post, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the Nextbase 512G dash cam to see whether or not it’s the right camera for your needs. We’ll review the features, design, performance, and more to help you decide if it’s the right dash cam for you.