Using a Nextbase Dashcam (1 Viewer)

[LesW]

I've been bought a 522GW and am setting it up, it's all going very well, one thing I notice when using it is that there is a gap in the recordings when it 'backs up' to the sd card, meaning some 'action' is not recorded.

I've tried various video length recording in the settings, but not sure that makes much difference, I've watched various dashcam recordings on the forum and their doesn't seem to be gaps in the recordings.

Is this how it all works or have I missed something in the settings?

 

[Raul]

Maybe you got the G sensor on high sensitivity and stores the file on a separate folder as not to record over them?

 

[Two on Tour]

Have you checked that the missing recordings have not been placed in your "Protected files" folder.

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[Geo]

Dont think my 412 has continuous recording either but 1/2/3 minuet clips but when you found clip that you want, you can write to disc with the clip either side and produce 3/6/9 min clips or more
think you might ned a go pro type camera to record total journeys

 

[Richard n Ann]

My mate has had similar problems with the 522GW, halfords even swapped it at one point. We've got the 312 and it's been ok.

 

[LesW]

Thanks for the replies, somethings to check out.

I don't think there are 'missing' files, it's just when the 'images' are backed up to the SD card it takes a fraction of a second (or so), and in that time (depending on the speed I'm travelling at) when the camera is not recording a few hundred yards could be covered.

I think what Geo says sounds feasible.

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[Lenny HB]

I got fed up with my 412 gone back to a KB.

 

[Nirvanauk]

I have the same problem and everytime I contact Nextbase I get the same reply and told to reformat the SD card every two weeks!

 

[Lenny HB]

I have the same problem and everytime I contact Nextbase I get the same reply and told to reformat the SD card every two weeks!

I tried reformatting mine every day it was no better.

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[Nirvanauk]

I got fed up with my 412 gone back to a KB.

What’s a KB

 

[pappajohn]

Maybe you got the G sensor on high sensitivity and stores the file on a separate folder as not to record over them?

I found the same thing. I set the G sensor on minimum otherwise it triggered at the slightest bump.

 

[Richard n Ann]

What’s a KB

I'd never heard of them either..

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[Clarky]

You should have continuous recording. If anything there might be a very slight overlap between the segments.
If you look at any of my videos you will be hard pressed to find many gaps in the recordings. (Link is in my signature below if you want a shufty)
I also gave up on NextBase after having two that had problems.
I went back to BlackVue.

Richard.

 

[LesW]

You should have continuous recording. If anything there might be a very slight overlap between the segments.
If you look at any of my videos you will be hard pressed to find many gaps in the recordings. (Link is in my signature below if you want a shufty)
I also gave up on NextBase after having two that had problems.
I went back to BlackVue.

Richard.

It was looking at your videos that made me notice the lack of gaps..

 

[Despicable]

I've been bought a 522GW and am setting it up, it's all going very well, one thing I notice when using it is that there is a gap in the recordings when it 'backs up' to the sd card, meaning some 'action' is not recorded.

I've tried various video length recording in the settings, but not sure that makes much difference, I've watched various dashcam recordings on the forum and their doesn't seem to be gaps in the recordings.

Is this how it all works or have I missed something in the settings?

Could it be the SD card? Are you using the Nextbase one? If, not, then it could be that the dashcam is having issues with writing to the card.

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[Ingwe]

Clarky-had a look at some of your videos of aires. Thanks. They’re really useful and also a great reminder of why we enjoy motorhoming so much in France. (Sorry Chris!)

 

[LesW]

Could it be the SD card? Are you using the Nextbase one? If, not, then it could be that the dashcam is having issues with writing to the card.

I'm using a Samsung 128GB Micro SD Card Memory Class 10 U3, the same as the Nextbase item (or so I was told)... but I have thought this may be an issue.

 

[Despicable]

I'm using a Samsung 128GB Micro SD Card Memory Class 10 U3, the same as the Nextbase item (or so I was told)... but I have thought this may be an issue.

The following is from Nextbase site:

Q) “What errors may I encounter using a faulty or incompatible SD card?”

A) You may experience any of the following:

• SD error messages
• Recording failure
• Automatic recording failure
• Frozen screen
• Gaps between recordings
• Corrupted or unplayable files
• Failure to startup and shutdown
• Inoperable buttons

See https://www.nextbase.com/en-gb/hub/which-sd-card-do-i-use-in-my-dash-cam/

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[Kelsae2]

LesW . I had the same problem. Changed to a less sensitive SD card and that seems to be working fine. I cannot remember the brand at the moment, but i am going to bring the van out of storage tomorrow, so can check then.

 

[LesW]

LesW . I had the same problem. Changed to a less sensitive SD card and that seems to be working fine. I cannot remember the brand at the moment, but i am going to bring the van out of storage tomorrow, so can check then.

I've taken the plunge and ordered a (very expensive) card from Nextbase. Hopefully that'll help.

 

[Larrynwin]

I have a Nextbase in my car but prefer Roadhawk hd in motorhome, doesn’t miss a beat.

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[barsteward]

I tried reformatting mine every day it was no better.

I'm not at all surprised with the mileage you do

 

[Gellyneck]

I'm using a Samsung 128GB Micro SD Card Memory Class 10 U3, the same as the Nextbase item (or so I was told)... but I have thought this may be an issue.

I use both Sandisk and Samsung 128Gb micro sd cards in our Nextbase 312GW and have had no issues. Best cards you can get for the money. Where did you get your Samsung card from as I believe there were a multitude of fakes being sold online from a year or so back?

The Nextbase own brand card will just be a rebadge generic card albeit from a reputable manufacturer.

 

[LesW]

Where did you get your Samsung card from as I believe there were a multitude of fakes being sold online from a year or so back?

From eBay a few months ago, it works well apart from the gaps... as you say the Nextbase one should be 'better'.

This is the reply from Nextbase after I contacted them..

"Unfortunately Samsung Evo SD cards are not designed to be used inside dash cams, Samsung actually void the warranty if an Evo is used inside a dash cam"

I suppose that could be a standard reply, but we'll see.

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[donkey]

I use a normal Sandisk and my recordings actually overlap by a few seconds.

I haven't re-formatted for over a year.

Geoff

 

[Newfie]

Make sure your have downloaded & running the latest firmware as nextbase are always updating them

 

[Sapper520]

I’m using a 128gb Sandisk Pro (something or other ) which are popular with Drone flyers and extreme sports filming.

Working fine with my 522.

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[Despicable]

Just taken mine out for a test drive with the SanDisk High Endurance 128GB V30 card from my old DoD dash cam. Worked fine for the ~30 mins drive, with no gaps. Time will tell.
I suppose on the plus side, if you're still having problems with your 522 with its new card, then there's only one company that's at fault: Nextbase.
Best of luck with it.

 

[LesW]

Went out today in my car, the Samsung SD card back in until the (expensive) Nextbase item arrives.

The only difference was that I turned the 'G' sensor off, (my car has quite stiff suspension), and that seemed to have 'fixed' things, whilst the recording paused for a tiny fraction of a second on playback no recording was lost, playback resumed exactly where it paused (we are talking the blink of an eye type pause).

So it could be I've wasted £35 on a SD card, ho hum.. Nextbase even sent me a link to Samsung's website where it states that they (Samsung) do not recommend using their super dooper SD card in dashcams..