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. 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: Nextbase have revolutionised the Dash Cam market with the 422GW, the world's first Dash Cam with Alexa and Nextbase Emergency SOS features. 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. Basic Specifications Manufacturer's Part Number NBDVR512G EAN 5060384251738 Type Type Dash cam Lens Aperture range f/1.6 Focusing Autofocus Video Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080p (30 fps) Sensor CMOS White balance Auto Viewfinder Screen 68.5 mm LED screen Dash cams G sensor Yes G sensor record time - 3 minutes

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. 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. The Nextbase 512G Ultra with full 1080p high-definition recording, an F1.6 aperture lens, and a 140° viewing angle deliver crystal clear video footage, even when capturing events not happening directly in front of drivers. Pairing Sony’s latest Exmor Sensor with a powerful IR Night Vision system guarantees clear nighttime footage with fine detail retention. 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. A cigarette lighter adaptor and windscreen suction cup mount is included in the box when purchasing the Nextbase 512G. No Micro SD card is included in the box. Nextbase 512G FAQsIt’s one of several measures implemented to get the very best performance from the camera. The lens itself, for example, has six layers of glass designed to give sharp, clear images, plus the image sensor has a wide dynamic range. This allows it to capture both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously.

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.Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) captures more detail by taking multiple videos at different contrasts, providing the best image possible in the bright sunlight or at night. Plug your Dash Cam in. Ensure the cable is plugged directly into the Dash Cam and NOT via the mount.

The oldest footage is overwritten first.Thanks to the 512G Ultra’s auto-loop function, it automatically records over existing videos, starting with the oldest footage, allowing drivers an ample window to review footage before it is overwritten. This must-have feature preserves valuable space on the memory card, allowing for continuous recording of all your travels. Continuous recording mode: Loop recording is a feature or the Nextbase 512G. Old video will be overwritten when the SD card becomes full. With a heavy focus on image quality, we’ve ensured we’re a step ahead of the rest of the market by using the latest sensors, highest quality glass lenses and software developed in the UK. The Nextbase range of dash cams now account for more than 68 per cent of the market by volume and 73 per cent by value, according to more recent GfK stats (March 2016). This is over six times higher than the second largest dash cam manufacturer in the UK. Increasingly, motorists are using footage to prove that they weren’t at fault during incidents so visual quality is a vital component of the purchasing decision. Insurers are also recognising this now, with 29 of the UK’s major insurers now accepting in car camera dash cam footage as part of an insurance claim. Furthermore, there are immediate financial benefits for motorists using a dash cam.b) Stop it recording by pressing the red circle in the bottom left hand corner of the dash cam's screen. I can't help but feel dash cams should be writing data in a completely different way. They aren't PCs, and don't need to emulate PC file writing methods, just the file formats. 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. If you’re interested in a dash camera you’ve probably already heard of Nextbase. The 402G Professional regularly comes out on top in product tests, thanks to its high quality footage and low-light capability. But it has now been superseded by the 512G, which promises even better footage and night capability. What's it like? The 512G is the world's first Dash Cam which features an anti-glare polarising filter that helps minimise windscreen reflection for clear, sharp footage.

Keep vehicles secured from theft and collision even when you’re not present. Parking Mode detects motion outside the vehicle and records activity while the car is parked. Photo Mode:We’ve mentioned motion detection. This is a feature you’ll find on many dash cams, and can record footage when there’s movement in front of the lens. You have to enable this manually when you park up, and bear in mind that it can drain your car’s battery so it’s best to get the camera permanently installed with its own battery if you want to use this feature. Nextbase 512G review: Quality The Nextbase 512G dash cam is an advanced model with features that offers HD recording quality. It has many features, including an emergency SOS system, lane departure warnings, and night vision. It also has various mounting options for flexible installation and is simple to use. 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