(Part 3) Best dash cams according to redditors
We found 5,567 Reddit comments discussing the best dash cams. We ranked the 543 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
To answer a few questions
-The driver in the white car obviously ran the red light. Timing on that intersection has the feeder roads green, then the cross traffic. The white car was coming off the feeder and turned under the overpass where he had the red light.
-The dash cam is like another user guessed, the G1W https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015GQP020/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499951996&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=g1w+dash+cam&dpPl=1&dpID=41OgdrYXztL&ref=plSrch
I liked that full suited roundhouse kick from that dude. I was not expecting BOTH of them to be in suits.
Road ragers are one of the reasons I got a dashcam. Especially living in LA with all the angry, fucked up people here. I have a no name cam but TBH I should've gone with the A119 that was recommended by everyone on here. I actually just ordered the A129 Pro duo that just came out for wife's car. Looks like a really nice cam.
EDIT: Also, really recommend a high endurance SD card like this since dashcams put a lot of read/write cycles on sd cards.
Dashcams are the best purchase you can make for your car, it provides an unbiased view of what happened during an accident and will save you a lot of money in the long run. I was side swiped by a van whilst I was parked and the guy drove off without stopping, came back to my car and the camera had caught it all as soon as the car moved slightly. Highly recommend getting one and don't forget to get a large SD card for it, if you chose a high quality for the video you'll only get a few hours of footage with the 32GB size.
Would also recommend getting one that has GPS tracking on it as well as it can save your arse if you need to prove that you, or rather the vehicle, was somewhere else. Shop around on Amazon, I'm using this one and don't have any complaints.
Never submitted clips to the police of twats on the road, eventually they'll crash or be caught by a camera/officer. If you need examples of why you should get one though just look at the UK dashcam compilation on YouTube, there have been some occasions where the other drive has lied through their teeth only to be proved wrong by the camera.
As a claims adjuster for a major insurance company, this is easily the best advice you can get. So many claims come down to both drivers telling the truth. If the other driver decides not to, it's on you to prove them wrong if you expect their insurance to pay for your damages. Remember that.
I have one. You can get a great one for around $100 plus the cost of a decent SD card.
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https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Dashboard-Recorder-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B077B25H9K/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1541042529&sr=1-6&keywords=rexing+dash+cam&dpID=41HlyIp2WzL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Watching that gave me a huge adrenaline shot too. Aren't you glad you have a dashcam though? If you had not braked in time, without any video insurance would likely determine that you're at fault. With video, that guy is now at least partially at fault for making an illegal turn (from a middle lane).
This is why I tell everyone to get a damn dashcam. IT's not hard. The /r/dashcams subreddit even as that sticky thread with recommendations that got updated and theres like a thousand different How-To videos on Youtube.
EDIT: FYI I recently decided to splurge on myself and upgrade to the new A129 Pro Duo
NAL. First things first. Go somewhere safe and use something that shows your speed verified by GPS. Maybe Waze. Confirm that your speedometer is not under rating your speed. Side note: most speedometers over rate your speed by a few mph just to be safe.Then buy this one or this one if you want the GPS speed on your videos. They are wedge shaped and hidden pretty well. DO NOT announce that you are recording (MO is single party consent) or have a camera.
Now, if you get pulled over, politely state that you don't agree with the charge if it is again bogus, but then accept and sign it. Then when you go to court bring JUST THAT CLIP(no need to give them your last ~4 hours of driving; have heard of cops giving tickets based on that). Have it on a tablet or something else and also on a cheap flash drive that you don't mind giving away in case they need it. Complain that you keep on getting these tickets by the same officer.
Also bonus points, get the a118 (cheaper) and put it on your rear window where it's hidden to show him following you repeatedly and feel free to bring that if he sometimes follows you. Make a point to take a route that people don't usually take every time to make a point that he's specifically targeting you.
this is what I have you also get automatic backup camera when you put it in reverse:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010H0SL9O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only complaint I have at this point is that it will seemingly randomly decide not to start recording on startup and I'll have to manually tell it to start.
Edit: looks like they don't make that one anymore. I think this is the new version:
https://www.amazon.com/Z-EDGE-Rearview-Recorder-Viewing-G-Sensor/dp/B01MEESC0I/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504272286&sr=1-7&keywords=z-edge+dash+cam
Wait, I'm famous??? Lol
And I was recommended the Apeman Dash Cam. I'm just not sure if I want to spend the extra $50 to get the rear camera as well. But I'm a bit tight on budget and have been recommended this one as a good cheap dash cam. It has great reviews, as well.
I have both of these dashcams.
I've been wanting this dash cam. It records front and back, so it'll record if you get rear ended or hit somewhere behind the front camera's view, and acts as a back up camera when you're in reverse gear.
Have this. Works great, quality is good too. Haven’t had to use it for an actual accident so I can’t speak as to how the sensors pick up a crash, but I’ve pulled some footage from it and it looks good.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077B25H9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B8V6BbXSGYKMB
Head over to r/dashcam and you'll have all the information you'd ever want. The most commonly recommended one is the A119, which is the one I bought and so far it's great and I highly recommend it. Here is a link to the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEQUABA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> There are some on eBay that claim 1080p and have night vision for as little as $15, are they all garbage?
Garbage, pure garbage.
> If so what's the cheapest one that's at least ok?
So it depends what you want, IR dash cams are like this:
There are Uber/Taxi cams in the dash cam build:
This has an IR camera rear, so it can record the interior at night. It also shows you the weaknesses of an IR camera, limited IR light spread/brightness, distortion of color due to removing a filter (to be able to see IR light) ect.
Examples of IR spread: Warning Uber drivers with bad customers: Uber driver #1 or Uber driver #2
There are normal dash cams:
Dashcam + Micro SD card + Hardwire kit = cost. Different vendors offer different things included/excluded.
Discount code: Receive $10 off with "top5blackboxmycar" when shopping for a dash cam over $99.99 at BlackboxMyCar.com
*Note: I pulled a lot of links from BlackboxMyCar.com, but look around for the best price, I just wanted you to be aware of the discount code.
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Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, Good/Fair video quality:
1 ch systems: These don't have wifi/cellphone app:
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Lackluster parking mode, fair/poor build quality, Excellent video quality:
True 4K:
So 4k has a lot of "marketing" around it, some are sold as 4k, but are not 4k dash cams. This one is one of the few actual 4k dash cams on the market, but you give up a lot, and you will require larger 128/256 GB MLC based High Endurance product Micro SD cards, that have error correction built in. They will eat up the cards quicker, and may not what you want in the end.
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Or you could pick these:
Example of poor build quality:
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There is a huge amount of buyers remorse in dash cams. What I can say is fully research the dash cams you want, and the dash cams you don't, so at least you understand your decisions. Picking Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, and good/fair video quality dash cams is a lot less hassle, above I listed only Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, good/Fair video quality dash cams, but there are Excellent video quality, Fair/poor build quality, lackluster parking mode dash cams out there that is worth knowing about. Anyways good luck in your decisions.
*Edit: Prices change rapidly in the dash cam market, however, the copy pasta does not. I have seen prices rise rapidly, and fall just as fast, for no apparent reason, even as newer models have been released.
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So If I was going to spend money, I would pick: The Transcend 32GB Drive pro 520 or if I wanted a better IR spread, BlackVue DR650S 2CH IR, or Thinkware F770 CH IR.
If I was going for price, I would pick: the Xiaomi Yi Dash cam, it doesn't have IR, it should be taken out of the vehicle when not in use: Lipo batteries crack/leak/swell/ect and lens can spin around causing out of focus problem. There is no lack of problems with the Yi, heat problem, 165 ultra wide angle lens is too wide, causes fish eye, motion blur, and distorts distance/speed, build quality issues, not discreet. However if you take it out of the car when not in use, it is a runner. -
You can apply: Paint, or apply shelf liner - do not cover the vents. This extra step may void warranty, and may reduce the lifespan of the dash camera it self - Black heats up quicker than silver.
If I were to pick a dash cam for normal use: pointing towards the road: Thinkware F50 1CH or BlackVue DR4501 CH.
If I wanted a dual camera: well I would have to list them, and I haven't yet, and I am at 8000+ characters out of 10,000 for this post.
And get a fucking dashcam! For all those people (hopefully in the minority on this sub) that don't yet have one. Viofo A119 is like $89, way cheaper than any insurance issues you'll have
I uploaded a video the other day and left my SD card at home. The next morning when I went to work my A119 was chirping at me the entire way to warn me I didn't have a card installed. Of course on my way home I had some asshole run a red light and missed me by about a foot. I have like a 2 mile drive home and nearly got T-boned.
Buy a fucking dashcam, check it regularly to make sure it works. A118, A119, G1W-C or whatever the newest model is. It'll save you so much headache in the long run.
If you buy a decent dash cam it should be able to survive the heat without issue. I personally haven't had any issues with mine in the summer heat.
My recommendation would be the C1 Pro. It's a little on the expensive side, but it's a solid device by a reputable company.
it's the Rove R2-4K Dash Cam Built in WiFi GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" LCD, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision I got it off of Amazon based on recommendations by others in this group
this for example
They're all teens, so probably some program AAA did that had parents install both a dashcam and cabin cam to monitor the driving habits of teens. They also appear to have G-Sensors monitoring the vehicle, to show hard braking and/or crashes.
Edit: One thing I didn't think about, there are also dual-camera dashcams that record the road and the cabin in a single unit. You could also simply get a dual-channel (dual-camera) system and mount the second camera in the cabin facing back instead of in the rear window.
Amazon reviews are shady as hell. The £30 Chinese dashcams are not a good purchase if you're looking for something as reliable as a dashcam needs to be.
I bought this for ~£80 (on eBay) and it's a quality bit of kit. A 32GB memory card is recommended.
Honestly, don't get a cheap Chinese dashcam. They all run the exact same crappy software too.
There are kits that come with two cams.
https://www.amazon.com/APEMAN-Recorder-Dashboard-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B01F5BC6BE
I don't know how anyone drives in this city without a dashcam
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GFF7NLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rexing V1
Rexing V1 4K
I am stoked to install this in my wife's car tonight. I decided to go for this one specifically since I wanted the GPS module with it. I previously have had the older generation A129 which was working beautifully and giving it to my friend, but I wanted to get this one cause of the 4k video. REALLY stoked about the video quality!
The viofo a129 duo pro. It's probably one of the best quality cams out there.
https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Buffered-G-Sensor-Detection-Recording/dp/B07RXQJ148
Probably possible. Not sure if it would be worth it. A dash cam with motion detection and an additional battery might be enough to ease you worries. I had one installed and it makes me feel a little better.
These were taken from https://www.reddit.com/r/Dashcam/
Best cam recommendations
Best value:
Best value Dual cams:
Budget dash cams:
Budget Dual Cams:
Dual Cams:
Dude. $50 on amazon. Installing in my car whenever I get off my lazy ass (already delivered)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015GQP020/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Entre a amazon y al parecer la que compre me salió barata porque ya la iban a descontinuar (comprada Nov 17)
Una opción es:
APEMAN Dash Cam 1080P Full HD Mini Car Driving Recorder 170° Wide Angle, Motion Detection, G-Sensor, Loop Recording, Night Vision https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFF7NLB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MGcCCbF756V16
A lo mejor es más lana de inicio, pero la tranquilidad que da la evidencia es incomparable. También me he dado cuenta que para mucho policía culero funciona como buen disuasorio.
Si te interesa ver la marca que compre yo, busca Dashcam de YI technologies en Amazon.
Spy Tec G1W-CB Black Capacitor Edition Dash Camera| Full HD 1080P H.264 Car DVR Camera Recorder | Black Box Video Recorder | 120° Wide Angle Lens | Authentic NT96650 + AR0330 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YZ5G2GC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BmC4xb8VPPKZT
There are loads of cheap ones out there .....
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GRYT5QI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0HWESZXNNSHZ9KVEK571&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294
Is the easiest to se,as it is wireless.
This is the one I use now. Most reliable camera I've owned and quite inexpensive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLWBPCA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've had it for a year and a half without doing anything to it aside from removing the SD card to retrieve videos, and it comes with a SD to USB reader. My brother recommended it to me because he had a year of no issues with it.
Sometimes they're on sale for $55-60, but it's a damn good way to spend $70 right now.
Link for the lazy.
I'd also recommend this one as it seems to be a upgraded version of the one I have and linked in another reply.
After I had faggot scratched into my car twice I got this it turns on if the car is jostled might at least help you catch the asshole.
APEMAN - not bad for $50
I installed this one in my wife’s car, I’m very pleased with it.
Rexing V1P Pro Dual 1080p Full HD Front and Rear 170 Degree Wide Angle Wi-Fi Car Dash Cam with Built-in GPS Logger, Supercapacitor, 2.4" LCD Screen, G https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4B75YL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7PxQFxCfCGJyF
I would recommend this one for $70 based on personal experience. It's not fun to have to remember to recharge a battery, this one is constantly powered and looks clean if you run the wire behind interior panels.
It’s an Apeman C550. I got it on amazon almost 2 years ago. It comes with a rear camera, mine seems to be a bit off now, not really sure what the issue is. Otherwise, it’s a good camera for the price. Amazon link to the newer version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F5BC6BE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_a7kBCbSA8FQ26
I just picked up a VanTrue N2 and while the video quality is top-notch, I've found out after the fact that although it does record inside the cabin, it doesn't have night vision inside. As a result, it's basically no better than my cheapo $25 one. I'll be returning it and looking for something with night vision both inside and outside.
As for the pax, the ones that HAVE noticed it were really chill about it. I've had noone at all object to being recorded. I'm always quick to point out that it's for their protection as well as mine.
There are 4K dash cams if you want them https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Cam-UltraHD-Vision-DashBoard/dp/B074JT3698
Most of them that have GPS do I think. But Blackburn is considered king. If you’re looking for the 900s, go with the whole kit
If you’re willing to spend a little more, I love my Rexing dash cam. It has a front and back camera, and you can download an app on your phone to watch the videos, it even connects through WiFi.
Edit: it also records your speed, which I love!
I use a GoPro, mostly because it doesn't get used anywhere else since I'm not InstaFamous.
Another option is this one, its inexpensive but good quality: https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-G1W-CB-Capacitor-120%C2%B0/dp/B00YZ5G2GC/
Blackvue might work for you.
https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR650S-2CH-Recorder-Included-Support/dp/B00MC4XL2G
I have a list of accessories (and links) that I'm going to personally get, I'll shoot them off to you when I get back to my computer. Things like DashCam, upgraded LED lights, phone mounts, paint protections and other interior accessories.
This is what I'm planning thus far (Prices are approximate):
For the best quality dual camera systems you will want one that records at 1080p both front and rear, and for that there doesn't seem to be anything presently available for under $200.
For under $200 and of lesser quality there are these:
http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Dashboard-Accident-Recording-Detection/dp/B00LAAVVOS
http://www.amazon.com/Z-Edge-Camera-Recorder-Vehicles-Included/dp/B010H0SL9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741278&sr=1-1&keywords=zero+edge+dual+lens+car+camera
http://www.amazon.com/AUTO-VOX-Rearview-Recorder-Micro-SD-Included/dp/B01B4EQQXA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741380&sr=1-2&keywords=zero+edge+dual+lens+car+camera
http://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Zero-F360-HD-Mirror/dp/B00E56WY18/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741380&sr=1-3&keywords=zero+edge+dual+lens+car+camera
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-TS32GDP520M-Drive-Recorder-Suction/dp/B0147R9PDO
http://www.amazon.com/Dreamkiller-Camera-Mirror-4-3-inch-Display/dp/B01ABEHKSO/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741748&sr=1-1&keywords=HD+CAR+DVR+Rear+View+Mirror
http://www.amazon.com/Toguard-G-Sensor-Reversing-Detection-Function/dp/B01DG8LL4Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741748&sr=1-3&keywords=HD+CAR+DVR+Rear+View+Mirror
http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Mirror-Camera-Backup-Recording/dp/B00WR6ZQTK/ref=sr_1_4?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741748&sr=1-4&keywords=HD+CAR+DVR+Rear+View+Mirror
I have never had a dual cam setup so I would not know what to recommend. You can take a look at the options I've listed and decide for yourself. As you can see, most of them are rear view mirror type.
A dash cam is cheap insurance.
G1W-C
V1
I have my G1W permanently wired behind the rearview mirror. It's also not a bad idea to have a second one facing out the rear window.
You were not kidding! Amazon lists it as $389 with just the cameras, not including the battery.
Considering the image quality and how low profile and discreet the cameras are, it's not too bad, plus the wifi and 128GB sd support makes it reasonable.
I've had good luck with this one, although I got it at $50. Very simple, it just works. I've had it in use for about 6 hours a day for a year now. I recommend that you take the time to run the power wire behind your headliner rather than just have the cord dangling all the time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DLWBPCA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the unit I got 4 of. APEMAN Dash Cam FHD 1080p. Got the recommended hardwire kit so they’re on when the car is on. Reviews are hit and miss. Mine have worked well for the past 2 years.
You might ask in r/CarAV.
It's a ROVE R2-4K. I've been very happy with it. That vid was using 1080P mode instead of 4K.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074JT3698/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have this https://www.amazon.ca/AUKEY-Wide-Angle-G-Sensor-Dual-Port-Charger/dp/B075VRXRD6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=aukey+dash+cam+dr02d&qid=1555966124&s=electronics&sr=1-3
and tied it into the fuse box with this
https://www.amazon.ca/MicroUSB-MiniUSB-Hardwire-Adapters-Protection/dp/B072J3L2JN/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_3/136-5260954-8759003?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B072J3L2JN&pd_rd_r=07df55ef-6540-11e9-94bd-393e388bbf8d&pd_rd_w=oatjH&pd_rd_wg=05PLf&pf_rd_p=88f05819-6e09-4eaf-970e-fd581a2a2708&pf_rd_r=C8SC7MFT36MYWHRH58M6&psc=1&refRID=C8SC7MFT36MYWHRH58M6
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Looks great as its design is more flush with the windshield. I have it mounted just to the left of the rear-mirror mount and it still leaves room for the mirror to angle for the driver. Very easy to install and the wires fit into the mouldings just fine.
Have a look at the quality it produces from one of my vids here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRKKvaS7RmM
It has a refresh rate faster than my LEDs (which is why my LEDs are flickering in the reflection).
Rexing V1P Pro Dual 1080p Full HD Front and Rear 170 Degree Wide Angle Wi-Fi Car Dash Cam with Built-in GPS Logger, Supercapacitor, 2.4" LCD Screen, G-Sensor, Loop Recording, Mobile App https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4B75YL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OPMkDbRX0BMG8
this or
this
/r/dashcam sidebar has some other options and more information.
Looks like this Old Shark dashcam. I have the same one. Works super well, I highly recommend it!
I have this one. It runs off a cigarette lighter plug. I just wired the plug into my fusebox so that I wasn't tying up a lighter port. If plugged into a ingition source (ie one that is only on when the car is on) the camera turns on and off with the car. There is a battery so you can take the camera out of the car and snap photos or video. It auto deletes footage so as you drive with nothing happening the older footage gets written over. There is a g sensor that will lock the footage on impact to prevent deleting important footage or you can press a button and lock the footage.
I have had this one for a year and it’s good. It’s a “set it and forget it” one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLWBPCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0lScBb12K0HJK
I’ve had a dash cam for a few years...
Bought this one (Old Shark) in 2015:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DLWBPCA?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
It has a slightly frustrating button layout and internal menu, but the customer service is good (first one was broken out of the box, but they sent a new one within a week).
The internal battery died this year and it started resetting back to factory default every time I shut the car off... so back to Chinese every time and then it also stopped overwriting my files so I had to start deleting the SD card weekly.
Picture quality is great, however, and it’s not bad for $70 for 3 years of daily use if you don’t want to spend much money on one.
I went with the Roav for my current cam, though. $40 more, but it’s smaller and has more features. Was disappointed in the wi-fi/iPhone app as the connection speed is terrible. The footage is hi-res quality, but 35 minutes to download a 3 minute video is ridiculous. I can easily make it home and connect it to the computer before that finishes.
I just don’t want to spend $350 or more on one, so I guess i’ll make the sacrifices.
They seemed to have changed the design (maybe it's even better), but I have the older version of this cam in all 3 of our cars and it's been working great for quite some time. I live in upstate New York so while it doesn't get that hot, it's been through some hot sunny days. 1080p front cam, probably 240p rear cam. It used to be on the sidebar here.
(For some reason it has no reviews but it used to be highly rated with tons of reviews, seems to be removed for some reason, but you can see the 250+ questions)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5BC6BE/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sure.
Front
Rear
I have a 64GB card for the front since it's 1440P and a 32 for the back (I have a slightly older 720P model). They both get about 3 days of record time or about 5 hours of driving.
The quality's actually significantly better than what Youtube shows, it was good enough to get the license plate off the car.
BlackSys CH100B. It's a 2-channel (front and rear) with Wifi, which allows me to view the videos instantaneously via its iPhone App. It was around $300.
BUT you don't have to spend a lot. The Viofo is a very good front cam. I bought them for a few relatives for Christmas. I recommend getting it hard wired to your car and use Custom Audio for install as their labor prices are very reasonable.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HVWNFF6/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497877925&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
Viofio A119. $85, 2K, with GPS
This is what I use and its about as good as you can get for your budget https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEQUABA
Records really well at night, better than 1080p resolution so it captures details like license plates and people moving around in the car. Comes with everything you need including a cable to get power from the cigarette lighter in your car. Get a decent 64GB high speed micro SD card like this one https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDXC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-064G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q588D4 and youre set for less than $150.
It's this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072FVX74Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm happy with this aukey cam.
I've had several dashcams over the years with various features, and am now just putting this one in all four of our cars.
My requirements when I settled on this:
I love my Aukey dual dash cam. Cheaper too. https://www.amazon.ca/AUKEY-Wide-Angle-G-Sensor-Dual-Port-Charger/dp/B075VRXRD6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543073327&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=aukey+2cxh
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Also previous had the Spy Tec G1W-C which was also very good, but I wanted a front and back camera.
https://www.amazon.ca/Spy-Tec-G1W-CB-Capacitor-Camera/dp/B00YZ5G2GC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543073403&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=g1w-c&psc=1
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If you are at all unsure about doing that yourself. Your local best buy will install it for around $100 and warrenty the install (not the camera)
I have a Blackvue DR900s 2ch. It has a kit that turns it off after a configurable amount of time or when the battery reaches a configurable voltage. It works great and allows me to get video of anyone who might hit my car while im parked or running errands.
https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR900S-2CH-Hardwiring-Recording-Connectivity/dp/B07C3H8YXB/
I just bought two of these last week. I like them so far!
Thanks! Getting more and more accustomed to it every day. Coming from an 02' WRX, performance cars have come a long way.
The dash cam is this one here, picked it up over the holidays for $50 on an Amazon lightning deal. Looks like it's a few bucks cheaper now. No complaints so far and has all the basic features. Bought my wife an Anker Roav that seems a bit higher quality in terms of fit and finish.
Did the install myself, pretty easy to run the cord under the plastic trim and siding so it's completely hidden up until it drops down from the windshield.
Amazon APEMAN Dual Dash Cam
About 11,000yen-ish after import shipping and fees.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRV85NP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JMcwDbQ2ASQPJ
It's $15 off right now too
Thanks, it’s an apeman dual dashcam. It has a rear view as well. I’ve been pleased with it so far.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRV85NP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_L9VVDbZZY8Y65
https://www.amazon.com/Rexing-Degree-Supercapacitor-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B07H4B75YL/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=dash+cam&qid=1563313611&s=gateway&smid=A6UEJTLUY290N&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
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I have a Roav C1, and it's fine but I only spent $50
If I did it over again, I'd spend a little more and get one with a capacitor instead of battery (better for high and low temps), make sure it had a rear facing camera, and could be hardwired to the fuse box. There's several of these on Amazon for under $200 these days.
Edit: something like this
Rexing V1P Pro Dual 1080p Full HD Front and Rear 170 Degree Wide Angle Wi-Fi Car Dash Cam with Built-in GPS Logger, Supercapacitor, 2.4" LCD Screen, G-Sensor, Loop Recording, Mobile App https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4B75YL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P.wtDbZDH7HB4
Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit for V1, V1P, V1 3rd Gen Dash Cams https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXC2329/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KaxtDb3WX0CJK
I was running the [Vantrue] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0742J69SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_hHOTCb6FKY0A2) but it's in my daughter's car now and I'm about to order the Viofo A129 Duo to try out.
V2 fixed GPS connection.
A119 uses Novatek OV4689 sensor and can record 1440p 30fps and 1080p 30/60fps. Generally better daytime quality.
A119S uses Sony IMX291 sensor and can record 1080p 30/60fps. Better night video quality.
A119 Pro is similar to A119 V2 but uses a new image sensor and lens. Will have higher megapixel and can record 1440p 30fps 1296P 30fps, and 1080p 30/60fps. Actual video quality compared to the others TBD as firmware still maturing. Though A119s will likely have better night quality. It's available now. Has a few extra goodies included, such as suction mount.
A129 will be similar hardware to A119s but in 2ch (front and rear camera). It will have bluetooth and wifi, exact uses of this unknown. The rest of this are assumptions. Form factor likely slightly different for the front and the rear camera will likely be similar to the rear SG9663DC. Best guess is likely 1080p 30fps if both front and rear are connected\recording. 1080p 60fps probably possible if just front is recording.
I would go with the A1119 V2 or the A129 if you're looking for dual cam
I will also put a plug for the A129 Pro Duo. Also came with the little trim tool which was really helpful for running the cables to the rear cam. Has GPS tracking as well, though I keep the speed turned off the display. Still logs it in a separate file or metadata I believe.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RXQJ148?ref=myi_title_dp
Blueskysea is estore009's branding for the G1W and it's 100% real, where did you get it from?
I personally got my G1WH from Spytec in the US, and they seem to sell in Amazon.co.uk too. Here you go
WickedHD also seems to sell the real thing, at least that's what I could tell by looking at this video
Not my video, but I (a bunch of us here, actually!) have the same setup- it's a Blackvue 650.
Here is one I have. The Power Magic Pro that comes with it is wired to your fuse box. You can flip a switch to decide if you want it to record when you vehicle is off. Part of it is that it will shut down if it drops below a certain voltage to prevent draining your battery and that voltage is adjustable. I basically flip it on whenever I'm not at home. Loop depends on how big of a MicroSD card you use. For full HD, a 128GB card will record about 28 hours from both cameras. If the dash cam senses a change in the X, Y, or Z axis (that you can set the sensitivity on), it will record it as an event, making sure it doesn't write over it when it does loop. It can create a WiFi hotspot so you can connect using your phone while in the car and view live, see previous footage, and even save a clip to your phone then upload to YouTube, all from the scene of an accident if necessary. I'd recommend buying the 16GB version and adding a 128GB card yourself (save you some money).
You can't seen license paltes with most cams. It's not a resolution issue. It's because of the reflection. Even $600 cams have trouble picking plates up. The trick is to read it aloud and have it record the audio.
The 4k cam if you want it is also on sale https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-Buffered-G-Sensor-Detection-Recording/dp/B07RXQJ148
The Viofo A129 Pro Duo w/ GPS is available right now for $191.95 w/ free shipping, sold by OCD Tronic but it's fulfilled by Amazon.
If you're interested in one I'd hurry, there's only 7 left at the moment.
Z-Edge 3" for the front and a Bluesky G1w-cb for the back. The Z-Edge comes with a long USB to micro USB cord, the Bluesky with a cigarette lighter to a micro USB cord.
They are alright so far. The Z-Edge needs fast cards so get something with over 40mb/s write speeds- but otherwise performs very well in a range of conditions.
I wish the mounts were more discrete, I'm considering fashioning low profile ones.
I have one of these for my service truck. OldShark Dash Cam with 32GB Card, 3" 1080P HD Car Recorder 170 Wide Angle Night Vison Dashboard Camera with G-Sensor, Loop Recording, WDR, Parking Guard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLWBPCA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_416gDb4S34G3H
It’s been reliable. The biggest drawback has been the suction cup that holds it to the windshield pops off at higher elevation. At this point I know almost exactly where on I-80 it will fall off (Blue Canyon).
I was shopping for an affordable dash cam for my father last year, this one came highly recommend online and so far has been great, the video quality is surprisingly good for the price, even at night. I plan on getting one for me and my wife are well. I used my dad as our test bench lol.
https://www.amazon.com/OldShark-G-Sensor-Recording-Dashboard-Recorder/dp/B01DLWBPCA
I got this Old Shark for roughly $62. Very high quality. Those people that spend $$$ on a dash cam don't realize they're just buying for the brand by that point and flashy perks that quite honestly you can find in smaller companies without digging a bigger whole in your pocket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DLWBPCA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
NO.1 Seller on Amazon. Mine is coming Monday.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5BC6BE/
>Do most cans record when the car starts?
depends, most turn on as soon as they receive power (some have power switches on them) - i happen to have it hooked up to an outlet that's not powered when the car is off
>Do I need to purchase a memory card and where is the content stored?
yup - it's stored on the sd card
>Lastly, what dash cams do you guys recommend?
i have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Viofo-Camera-Degree-miniUSB-Adapter/dp/B01HVWNFF6
have had no issues with it so far - you might want to check out r/dashcams for better recommendations
This is what I have. After hours of research, I think this is the best you can get in that price range.
Hey! It's the [Viofo A119] (https://www.amazon.com/Viofo-Camera-Degree-miniUSB-Adapter/dp/B01HVWNFF6) and it's been a solid dashcam over the past three years. I believe they've released an updated model since then but it's capable of doing 1080p @ 60FPS or 1440p @ 30FPS
Anyone who's looking for a great all-around camera for a decent price, check out the Viofo A119.
Also, Please don't cheap out on the SD card!! Check out [this article] (https://www.carcamcentral.com/guide/recommended-sd-cards-avoid-sandisk-ultra-cards) on what type of SD card to get and what not to get.
Do you mean what kind of Dashcam? It's a Venture N2, dual dashcam. I do it in 1080p FHD @30fps. If you decide to do both, it's 1080p in front and the other camera is 720p only. If you want to see it, this is where you find the Dash-cam on Amazon. I just recently order an additional accessory, with the GPS, which is an $21.99. Probably will go on sale when Prime Day arrvies as well.
Vantrue N2 dual lens dash cam, sale price: $189.99, deal price $125.99, coupon code: VANTRUN2
https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-N2-Dual-Dash-Cam/dp/B01IHLKZ0I/ref=sr_1_2?m=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T
Vantrue R2 2K dash cam, sale price: $129.99, deal price $89.99, coupon code: VANTRUR2
https://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-R2-2560x1080-Dashboard-Recorder/dp/B01JLM6JJI/ref=sr_1_3?m=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T
Vantrue X1 1080p dash cam, sale price: $109.99, deal price: $79.99, coupon code: VANTRUX1
https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-X1-Car-Dash-Cam/dp/B01IHLZIU0/ref=sr_1_4?m=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T
Add this to your Christmas list
Those look alot like the Vantrue dashcams.
This is the model I own.
I use the VAVA Dash Cam. https://www.amazon.co.uk/VAVA-Image-Sensor-1080p-Videos-x/dp/B076FVPTLN
The Nextbase 312GW is currently the second highest rated one on Which (the highest rated one is about twice the price): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextbase-312GW-Full-1080p-Black/dp/B01ELRJW5Q
But if I were to get one nowadays, I’d probably get one from Anker, purely because I’ve had great experience with their other products, and their customer service is top notch when it comes to guarantees. Which would likely end up being this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roav-Resolution-2560X1440-Wide-Angle-Recording/dp/B072FVX74Q/
One of the main things you want in a dashcam is a GPS sensor, this will log your drive and also show your speed on the recording.
Hey! I also have a 2019. The 12v lighter is on 24/7. I use it often to charge my camera, watch, headphones, etc. The USB ports do turn off a few minutes after the car is turned off. If left unlocked it will stay on a few minutes longer than locked. It will automatically turn back on as soon as the car is unlocked and then turn off again if the car is not turned on.
I use this one, I prefer the form factor and features. I really wanted one that was flush with the window and unobtrusive:
Roav by Anker Dash Cam C1 Pro, 2K Resolution 2560X1440, Built-in GPS/WiFi, 2.4" LCD, 4-Lane Wide-Angle View Lens, G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FVX74Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_F7sOSHWCoU6N5
I have the wire running along the roof liner and a pillar. No fixed in place but tucked it in with my nails and used tape inside the door jam to hold the cable semi tight. Cable goes under the dash to the USB port above the cup holder. Just have the exes cable tied up and tucked under the dash. Only took a few minutes.
See pictures: Roav C1 Pro / 2019 Mazda 3 https://imgur.com/gallery/KSx3V6w
I tried to make it more discreet by mounting the camera as much in the spotted/shadded window portion as possible.
Have you had any experience with others? I am reading about ones with 2k quality, here is one I was looking at (same brand):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FVX74Q?ref=emc_b_5_i
Any thoughts?
There's not much to it. Have you considered just buying one and doing it yourself? I bought this one for both of our personal cars as well as my company vehicle:
https://www.amazon.com/R2-4K-Dashboard-Camera-Recorder-Vision/dp/B074JT3698
At the time, it was on-sale for about $30 less. Bought this memory card:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B984HJ5/
Physical install took five minutes. Another five minutes to format the memory card, set the time, options, etc. It comes with a little plastic tool so you can tuck the wire up along the top edge of the windshield, down the a-pillar to the dash.
https://www.amazon.com/R2-4K-Dashboard-Camera-Recorder-Vision/dp/B074JT3698
https://www.amazon.ca/AUKEY-Wide-Angle-G-Sensor-Dual-Port-Charger/dp/B075VRXRD6
That's the one I'm putting in my car. My old one that the wife is getting it just the front camera in this pack. You cannot purchase JUST the rear cam, so get the set if you want dual cams.
I use the Aukey Dual Dash cam and have had no issues with it here in Toronto.
Amazon link:
AUKEY Dual Dash Cam, 1080P HD Front and Rear Camera, 6-Lane 170° Wide-Angle Lens, 1.5” LCD, Night Vision, G-Sensor, Dual-Port Car Charger https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075VRXRD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_o3nQCbT3MMDBJ
Rexing has a wifi versionfor 139$. I like it a lot...
Rexing V1. I'm pretty happy with it. The app is trash, but the camera performs well. It's not really full 4K, but resolution is still pretty good.
Depends on your budget. I have this in the wife's car:
https://www.amazon.com/TOGUARD-Dashboard-Recording-Parking-Travelapse/dp/B07SK6Z7P3/
and in mine
https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR900S-2CH-Hardwiring-Recording-Connectivity/dp/B07C3H8YXB/
wildly different budgets there
The BlackVue DR900S-2CH is $364 right now on Amazon, finally pulled the trigger on it.
Edit: Also the Street Guardian SG9663DC is $230. Both good deals.
i have this one! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GFF7NLB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
disclaimer: i haven’t actually taken the time to transfer any of the footage onto my computer, but i’m happy with what’s being recorded on the playback on the camera!
Replying to myself again. Further down the rabbit hole I go and come across this one... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4B75YL
Been using this one for a little while.
It’s extremely reliable, has great resistance to heat and cold. Unfortunately, no interior camera. That’s a tough one to find all 3. But this one is superb. Highly recommended.
Thanks. I was thinking of getting this bundle
VIOFO A129 Dual with CPL Filter (Anti-Glare) Comprehensive Bundle | 2 Channel 1080P Front and Rear Dash Camera | WiFi GPS Mount Included | 3-Wire Hardwire Kit, Installation Kit and CPL Filter Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMBV3H3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_CJzwDbS25WZTW
Comes with 3 wire hardwire kit and cpl filter. Is that a good deal?
VIOFO A129 Duo with CPL Add-On... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMBV3H3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I went to the dashcam sub and asked. This is one of the highest rated. It has a front and a rear cam. The kit I got also came with a polarizing filter, which cuts the reflections from the windshield(makes a big difference in clarity, the back doesn’t have one and it’s very noticeable). It also comes with a hardwire kit and a parking mode. If someone hits your car while parked it will record. I also added a Bluetooth button to mount on my dash to save clips. You hit it and it locks the clip from being over written.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMBV3H3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7AEODbNF7R88C
Not sure if you are looking for dual channel, but I run this one. It has pretty good night quality and buffered parking mode so if an event is detected while you are parked it saves video before & after the trigger event.
I did more research and put in an order for a VIOFO A129 Duo dash cam and I also bought a Samsung EVO Select 256 GB micro sd card. Thank you so much to everyone who helped me to figure this out. Much love and appreciation <3
https://www.amazon.com/Installation-Channel-Camera-Hardwiring-Included/dp/B07HMBV3H3/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=viofo&qid=1575019009&sr=8-5
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this one is fantastic for the price. a legitimate dash cam with a rear cam as well as parking mode capabilities. also runs off of a capacitor vs battery so better suited for extreme weather.
Here's the dashcam that I have in mine. Simple to setup and easy to use, just make sure to buy the suction cup mount.
I have my dashcam mounted behind my rear view mirror. You can't see it when you're driving and it's still hard to notice when you're outside the car looking in. I routed the cable in with the other cables coming out of the mirror.
If you are really worried about how it looks, dashcams come in many different options including replacement rear view mirrors that have one built-in.
Buy this. https://www.amazon.com/Z-Edge-Camera-Recorder-Vehicles-Included/dp/B010H0SL9O. I installed this in my 2015 2ls and it works wonders. Very clear and has night vision.
https://www.amazon.com/Blueskysea-Capacitor-Stealth-Dashboard-NT96650/dp/B015GQP020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498445271&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=g1w+dash+cam&amp;psc=1
I got this one and it's holding up well after four months.
This one. It was recommended on /r/Dashcam, it's pretty good for the price.
This is the one I have:
http://www.amazon.com/ZeroEdge-Dual-lens-Camera-Mirror-Display/dp/B010H0SL9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1453413959&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=zero+edge
It's awesome for a bunch of reasons. No giant ugly cameras visible (the camera you see in the pics is the REAR camera; which you mount back by your license plate); it just kind of sits over your existing mirror and is bigger than it; but not opressively so. It has a HUGE video screen; and it has a back up camera you can put out by your license plate. it records front and back all the time; and it will turn on the screen when backing up so you can see everything behind your car. It also can turn on and record if it detects movement around the car.
There's some hinky shit with it; and the manual has a fair bit of Engrish; but still it works great.
Hi,
Sorry to hear about the trouble your mum is having. You can use a car dashcam or place a battery powered CCTV camera hidden somewhere.
If you want to go down the dashcam method, I use the popular G1W dashcam in my car.
Here's an example of this camera.
It starts recording when the power is turned on. I have plugged it into my car's USB port, so it turns on when I start the car. But you could connect it to the car's battery via a switch so that you could turn on the recording whenever you want.
With a 32GB card in it, it can record crisp FullHD video easily for 10 hours straight. When the card is full, it will overwrite the oldest clips.
Cheers
Daniel
Yeah dashcam selection is pretty daunting. It feels like there's hundreds of options but only a handful that are quality products.
I got one recently and it's excellent. Transcend Drivepro 200. Transcend is a Taiwanese company that's better known for making SD cards. I think this camera is the highest rated dashcam on Amazon. For $100 you get 1080p and all the features you'd want.
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-DrivePro-Recorder-Adhesive-TS16GDP200/dp/B00GRYT5QI
I have this one
Its pricey but highly recommended and universally liked. Failing that just go on amazon and search highest rated driving recorders and read some reviews. Plenty of top 5 lists for them out there.
I feed the wire so it fits in the trimming of my car down to my car lighter plug and barely notice it, after a minute of driving the screen goes black and it records in the background. It detects the sound of the engine to start or you can get others that record automatically if they detect movement.
Can't recommend this one enough. Includes back up camera that was easy enough to install myself
holy moly y'all, get it while it's hot @ $100... http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-DrivePro-Recorder-Adhesive-TS16GDP200/dp/B00GRYT5QI
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spy-Tec-G1W-CB-Capacitor-120%C2%B0/dp/B00YZ5G2GC
Example vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX1_1QqlSyU
Stick to sold by Amazon or spytec others are hit and miss on genuine units.
This is the one I ran for a while
C is capacitor = no battery
H is less chrome so it blends better
I have this: Transcend Pro 200 along with the MOUNT and have used it for a few weeks now. It wasn't too expensive and the best part about it to me is that it doesn't have a battery that can get messed up by the heat or cold that summer and winter could inundate it with.
I have it in the middle of my windshield and it picks up in day and night pretty well. There are a bunch of videos on youtube about it. It auto loops and comes with a micro memory card so it is plug and play. I had mine set up and running in 5 minutes.
If anyone has any questions about it I can answer them.
I don't work for them, lol.
G1W-CB, costa 60 euro, però devi aggiungere la scheda SD
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B00YZ5G2GC/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_8Otzxb4V53E8S
https://www.amazon.com/Z-Edge-Camera-Recorder-Vehicles-Included/dp/B010H0SL9O/ref=sr_1_20?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475279613&amp;sr=1-20&amp;keywords=dash+cam
I have the older version with is front view only. I like it because it fits over your reear view mirror and I don't really worry about removing it because with the wires hidden, most people cant tell you are running a cam
Same. Mine is incredibly inconspicuous. For reference this is the one i have
As far as I can tell this is your best bet. Watch the second reviews video to get a good idea of it's capabilities and proper install.
This is also a front and rear dashcam
I ordered this one today (newer model)
And have previously been using this
I was skeptical about the new rear view mirror but honestly I like it more than my stock one.
My $50 dashcam has an IR light and works quite good at night, even on roads with no lighting. It would for sure pick up a body laying in the road directly in front of the headlights.
It is safe to assume that the multi-$1000 cams the police use would be just as good as mine. Peruse /r/dashcam for many videos taken at night.
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Best value: Xiaomi Yi Dashcam ($70 USD)
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Versatile: Mobius ($75 USD)
Budget Dual Cam: BlackSys CF-100 ($95 USD)
Discrete Dual Cam: Blackvue DR650GW-2CH ($355 USD)
Night vision: Street Guardian SG9665GC ($209.95 USD)
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this one has good price:feature ratio, and good reviews. just don't buy a super cheap no-name job.
I do. Touch wood, never had to use it.
However, I was a claims investigator for ten years and the evidence these things provide is invaluable. Whereas a lot of claims used to be one word against the other, now we have absolute proof one way or another.
It works two ways though; if you drive like a twat and get in an incident, it may be used against you!
I've tried a few and this is my current one, by far the best quality I have had, especially at night - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transcend-DrivePro-Video-Recorder-Built-/dp/B00GRYT5QI/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1453021221&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=dash+cam
I got this for Christmas:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NUVDVDY
Probably won't be as clear as a GoPro, but it does record in 720p and 1080p. I have it running all the time, and I have it set to continuously record three-minute-long files. Once the card fills up, it records over the oldest file.
There is an emergency mode that you can either initiate manually by pressing a button, or it will automatically engage if there is a bump or jostle or sharp change in speed, and the current video file will be locked and can only be deleted manually.
For a few dollars more, you can get a version that has wifi capabilities that will allow you to transfer video files to your phone:
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-TS16GDP200-Drive-Recorder-Built-In/dp/B00GRYT5QI
I should've asked for that one, but so far I'm pleased with the product I have.
Here you go - http://www.amazon.com/Blackvue-channel-dr650gw-2ch-recorder-support/dp/B00MC4XL2G?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s03
Love this cam. WiFi. 2 cams. Motion. Great quality.
Not OP, but I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Blackvue-channel-dr650gw-2ch-recorder-support/dp/B00MC4XL2G
In addition to excellent video quality it embeds really useful telemetry data into the MPEG stream. Stuff like GPS location, speed, exact date/time, and 3-way accelerometer data.
pre-empting the 'what kind of dashcam is that' questions
but srsly, that's a good looking cam. I need to invest in one, but I can't get past the wires running all over the place.
Sorry about your car, mate. You might want to invest in a dashcam that has a parking mode / battery pack. I have front/rear cams that will turn on and record for 5 minutes if my car is bumped while parked.
https://www.amazon.com/Blackvue-channel-dr650gw-2ch-recorder-support/dp/B00MC4XL2G
Four words: Two Channel Dash Cam
I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Tec-G1W-CB-Capacitor-120%C2%B0/dp/B00YZ5G2GC/
works well.
it plugs right into the car port cigarette lighter thing
https://www.amazon.com/Blueskysea-Capacitor-Stealth-Dashboard-NT96650/dp/B015GQP020/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502044637&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=g1w+dash+cam&amp;psc=1
thats very similiar to what I have just an evolution or two newer ive got the plain g1w
This is it: APEMAN Dash Camera Covert Recorder Dual Car Cam LCD FHD 1080p 170 Wide Angle Dashboard with G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F5BC6BE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Zy1izbF6S1Q2Q
I have the rear camera mounted on the front windshield facing inside the cabin. The interior cam quality is pretty shit, but it's good enough for fare disputes.
I got a 128gb micro SD card for it... I believe it has about 60 hours of footage(30 front/30 rear)
APEMAN Dash Camera Covert Recorder Dual Car Cam LCD FHD 1080p 170 Wide Angle Dashboard with G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F5BC6BE/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_DIpbzbPZY67AA
This is the one I'm looking at.
I ordered the Apeman 2 channel dash cam.
https://www.amazon.com/APEMAN-Recorder-Dashboard-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B01F5BC6BE
I haven't received it yet, but I'm biting at my teeth waiting for it.
I got one from Amazon a few weeks ago. Love it. $80 for a front and rear facing camera. Installation took me 20 minutes.
https://www.amazon.com/APEMAN-Recorder-Dashboard-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B01F5BC6BE
APEMAN Dash Cam FHD 1080p 170 Wide Angle Dual Dash Camera with G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording, 6G Lens, Motion Detection etc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F5BC6BE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S6VaBb0KKT860
This is the one I went with. It’s not the greatest, but it’s fairly inexpensive and comes with a rear camera. Haven’t really had the chance to review footage yet though, because I didn’t know you need to buy a separate Micro SD!
The manufacturer is APEMAN. I've never heard of them, but it works great so far.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5BC6BE
Also, make sure you get a 'high-endurance' SD card to handle the constant re-writes:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V5Q1K3O
Another redditor in a large thread suggested this camera, which is the one I picked up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F5BC6BE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
There are fancier cameras with better features, but this one is quite solid for the price
It's incredibly low-profile- hard to even tell it's there. And the cords are long enough in the base kit to stretch all the way back to the rear of my CRV. Plus it records front and back at the same time. Turns on/off when you turn on the car
I purchased an A119G from a third party seller through Amazon. Should get here on Friday.
https://www.amazon.com/Viofo-A119-1440P-30fps-Camera/dp/B01HVWNFF6
edit: changed annoying wording and fixed broken link.
A few others have linked some good leads on Amazon!
I'm torn between this one, because it comes with dual cameras, and this one, because of the product rating and that it came up as a suggestion in this thread a few times.
Can anyone say what the difference is between the Spy Tec A119 and the Adorama A119?
I use this one here, but I have the V1 version.
So far no issues with it, I've had it about a year now.
A119 no GPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEQU9WK V45SWVI3 for a month 10%discount; A119+GPS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEQUABA I56TDYFM for a month 10%discount; A119+GPS+Hard wire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHC3I2M 4ZUK432I for a month 10%discount; A119+GPS+64GB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHC3I6S PLYVXHJR for a month 10%discount; A119+GPS+64GB+Hard wire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHC3I9A WVZ7S75V for a month 10%discount
I have this dashcam since April 2017, never given me problems ever.
https://www.amazon.ca/VIOFO-Driving-Recorder-Version-Capacitor/dp/B01IEQUABA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549290899&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=a119+v2
Here is footage from it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjgs8EOlwcM
I have this one (VIOFO A119G) and it has been rock solid reliable so far.
If you want a duo get the VIOFO A129, or...I've considered buying another A119G for the rear so I have double 2K 30fps feeds front and back.
This one
Maybe this will help
https://www.amazon.com/Vantrue-N2-Dual-Dash-Cam/dp/B01IHLKZ0I
Thank you. I'm considering these two. Any impressions?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0147R9PDO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1TP15OSFX6WBU
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IHLKZ0I/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T
I was definitely rocking all of these things!
It’s hard on mobile but I’ll add the specific links for you.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M64EAX6/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o0_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZUH6QUG/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o0_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0149N8JK6/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o0_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014IV69AG/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o0_img?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IHLKZ0I?psc=1&amp;ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
I got these all for reviews and more but I’m lazy. I got some from groups, some from emails, and some from more people. My account was put on review restriction a couple months following the code era and into the PayPal era. PayPal was much harder for amazon to deal with.
I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Resolution-2560X1440-Wide-Angle-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B072FVX74Q/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_107_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9EB75A4TWDHWMWV2FAYT (goes on sale for under $100)
I mounted it behind the rear view mirror (i can't see it and forget it's there). gets power through usb, so I ran the wire in the head liner, down the a-pillar, under the steering wheel, under the center console, through a access hole and it'ts plugged into a dual port usb charger there. pretty much invisible.
Alternatively, you could get power from the fuse box.
Anyone can attest to this one, or any recommendations?
Roav by Anker Dash Cam C1 Pro
Just bought a new car and while I wasn't at fault in my previous car's accident, I just feel like I need protection. Not trying to spend over $100, but want something "nice"
Thank you for looking. Hopefully I can get a good response before the sale ends!
Oh no thats not the one I have. I have this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNSDRW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Its made to operate in harsher temperatures like what we have during the summer. But if I were doing it again, I would go with the pro.
https://www.amazon.com/Roav-Resolution-2560X1440-Wide-Angle-Recording/dp/B072FVX74Q/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523543412&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=anker+roav
The Yi is the one that did not work for me. It was blurry and the picture wasnt clear enough to really read any license plates or anything.
https://www.amazon.com/YI-1080P60-Dashboard-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B01C89GCHU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523543545&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=dash+camera&amp;psc=1
Roav C1 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FVX74Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IPFIDbR6YDB0F
i'm debating between rexing v1 and the roav by anker (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072FVX74Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&amp;psc=1)
i'm horrible with electronics though and I don't want a wire plugged into my car adapter port. I'd like to tap into the mirror but not sure what that would do to the car warranty
Budget but great brand (I own one).
AUKEY Dash Cam, 1080p Dash Camera for Cars with 6-Lane Lens, 2.7 Inch LCD, Motion Sensor, Loop Recording and Night Vision
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HVNCQF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WiGqDb02YADKC
Higher resolution, more discrete, and bit pricier
VIOFO Compact A119 V2 (New A119G 2019 Stock) + EVA Foam, 1440p DashCam (V2 GPS Mount Included! Quick Eject) Optional A1CPL (CPL) not Included. (OCD Tronic Certified) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M28B92C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ikGqDbFKNEG6F
Budget front and back
APEMAN 1440P&1080P Dual Dash Cam FHD Front and Rear Camera for Cars, Support 128GB max, Driving Recorder with IR Sensor Night Vision, Motion Detection, G-Sensor, Parking Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRV85NP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EmGqDbZ5D4QW4
Front and back + WiFi integration (to grab the videos using your phone instead of taking out the card)
Rove R2-4K Dash Cam Built in WiFi GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P, 2.4" LCD, 150° Wide Angle, WDR, Night Vision https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074JT3698/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9kGqDbW2VB9ZA
I bought [this;] (https://www.amazon.ca/ROVE-R2-4K-Ultra-HD-Dashboard-Recorder/dp/B074JT3698/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=rove+4k&amp;qid=1556315649&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1) 4k video, good reviews and not 400-500 bucks.
Can fit it yourself in like 10mins.
They confiscated my dashcam's SD card once.
But this was like back in 2016 and it was one of these
I have the Aukey DR02 D now and they're very discreet. Pretty much looks like those lane-keeping / ADAS cameras.
I've just installed this today. I happy with it.
https://www.amazon.ca/AUKEY-Wide-Angle-G-Sensor-Dual-Port-Charger/dp/B075VRXRD6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1542320284&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=aukey+dual+dash+cam
It’s an Aukey Dual Dash Cam. They’re $20 off now if you use the coupon.
I use this one and am very happy with it
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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B075VRXRD6?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Got this one in my truck ran all winter just be warned if you leave it plugged in all the time it will kill your battery in a day or two in winter, during the nicer months it's not an issue I work outta town alot and end up leaving my truck behind for 10 days at a time and I've left it plugged in for those stretches and once it hits about -10 that's when I come back to dead truck
well think about it this way.. any dash cam is better than no cam... i have some cheapish cams in my car but expect to upgrade them relatively soon.
most cams are 1080p minimum now but there are some 4k cameras .. the higher the resolution the better chance you have when trying to see details and license plates.
the problem you have is you need to research each cam because not all video is good video.. Sony Sensors are known to be good quality for video
I already said the difference of capacitor vs battery cams.. battery cams can stay on when the car is off.. this is also useful if you want to monitor your car while it is parked.
also features like WiFi connection is important so you don't have to pull the SD Card or your camera and hook it to a USB connection to get the video off it you can use wifi and connect to your phone and transfer the files.
https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Dashboard-Recorder-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B077B25H9K
that might be an ok camera but you would have to research it and see what the video is exactly like.
Also for the MicroSD Card you want to buy a special type that is good about storing many files over and over before it fails and if you have 4k video you want a fast one.. capacity is also important as the videos will loop over the old ones .. normally they are like 3 minute videos and it starts a new one so you want a cam that can take a large microsd card like 64-128g
Define cheap, I spent years using $30-50 cameras and found myself having to replace them enough that it wasn’t with it.
Four years ago I got the older non-4K version of this model and have had nothing but good experiences with it.
I can read license plates but no matter what even with the best camera there will be times where it is unreadable due to glare and shadows. I recommend getting a camera that has audio so you can call out license plate numbers when these people do something stupid and enter it into the record that way.
I also have the Rexing. Works well.
https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Dashboard-Recorder-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B077B25H9K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=14XPKX0W8J2D1&keywords=rexing+dash+cam&qid=1573060284&sprefix=rexing%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQUZGSlZYVEdVNlA4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTc4MjA0Mkw4RVpSVUVPWjZQSiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDc3MjQxM1VHRlFGNERXWjBCRiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
I have a Rexing V1 I got off Amazon with a hardwire kit. 4k video, its pretty nice and affordable. Been using for two years no problems.
Rexing V1 3rd Generation 4K UHD WiFi Car Dash Cam 2.4" LCD 170° Wide Angle Dashboard Camera Recorder with WiFi, 16GB Card, G-Sensor, WDR, Loop Recording https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077B25H9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_B8CXCb35M0A67
>> But really though, Yi cams are shit.
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4.2 rating by 2,649 customer reviews for Yi Smart Dashcam on Amazon.
4.0 stars by 16 customer reviews for BlackVue DR-900S on Amazon
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He is salty that his $500 dashcam gets worse reviews compared to a $50 dashcam.
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That saltiness is going to rust thru your Tesla's paint job dude. Chill out.
BlackVue DR900S-2CH with 16GB Micro SD Card | Power Magic Pro Hardwiring Kit Included | WiFi GPS 4K Recording CLOUD Connectivity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3H8YXB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NyrTBbCMBXKAE
I ended up splerging and getting a blackvue DR900s with the Power magic pro. Very expensive but one accident or hit and run will cover my ass. I started out with two of These great cameras as well but kinda of a pain to have to set up two and buy two different memory cards.
Also keep in mind parking mode. The blackvue has it and will record at a lower framerate at night to allow the memory card to last longer and not take up so much power. You can probably get away with leaving the yi cameras running all night but your memory cards will probably have a short life.
This seems to be the standard now - the Blackvue 900 2ch:
https://www.amazon.com/BlackVue-DR900S-2CH-Hardwiring-Recording-Connectivity/dp/B07C3H8YXB/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1539448668&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=blackvue+dr900
Im using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3H8YXB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lower resolution (1080p) cameras typically get better night vision, but you cant beat 4k in day time. The power magic box is also quite nice for recording when parked. If you set it to 12v cutoff, I tend to get about 10-12 hours of recording until it powers down.
>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C3H8YXB/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o07\_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
That one looks great, thanks for sharing!
Ive looked into the b1w but it seems like another other dashcam around that price. What are your thoughts on this one?
https://www.amazon.com/APEMAN-Recorder-Detection-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B07GFF7NLB/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=dash+cam&amp;qid=1563233561&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4
True! Haha
Here’s a link to the camera
APEMAN Mini Dash Cam 1080P Full HD Dash Camera for Cars Recorder Super Night Vision, 170° Wide Angle, Motion Detection, Parking Monitoring, G-Sensor, Loop Recording https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GFF7NLB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ULiODbABE86H3
I picked this one because it’s so small. Other than the little chirp it makes when it turns on and off, I don’t know it’s there. I bought the items listed in the “frequently bought together” section which includes a 32gb memory card and an alternate mount that allowed me to mount the camera from my rear view mirror instead of the suction cup mount that came with the camera.
These are the setups i run. i prefer the apeman more.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GFF7NLB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 with mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0102CK1BS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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be sure to get the biggest SD card the camera will hold.
Hmm, tech is very dependent on what he already has. If he's big into smart home things, I recently added a Nest Hub to my house and have been really loving it:
https://store.google.com/us/product/google_nest_hub?hl=en-US
It wouldn't be good if he has an Amazon Alexa ecosystem, though.
Another option is a nice dashcam for his car like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRV85NP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_yZ8zDb0CW61FB
Finally, as a non-tech option, I personally have wanted to learn lockpicking for years but just never think about it. If that's something you think they may be into, maybe something like this:
https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/nightschool.htm
If you think that may be a good idea, it's probably a good idea to check out the lockpicking subreddit for more specific suggestions.
APEMAN 1440P&1080P Dual Dash Cam... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRV85NP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
anyone have experience with apeman camera systems?
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I've been meaning to buy one for a while. This video spurred me into action. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GRV85NP/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3EIWO8B4N47Q5&amp;psc=1
I bought this one with the 128Gb card and mount. If someone rear ends because they're texting, eating, or reading a damn book, I want video proof so they incur any additional charges for distracted/reckless driving.
I installed this one after a drunk driver hit and ran my truck going the wrong way on an I-25 on ramp. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GRV85NP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I too am looking for a Dual camera, it looks like the Rexing V1P Pro Dual has a capacitor instead of a battery and the the rear camera is labeled HD. https://www.amazon.com/Rexing-Degree-Supercapacitor-G-Sensor-Recording/dp/B07H4B75YL
Does this make a better choice?
Okay nice to hear it’s not as terribly bulky as the reviews make it seem. I’m actually looking at the V1P Pro, from what I can tell, it’s the same as the V1P Gen 3 but has the GPS built-in.
Yeah I second the A129 recommendation, especially running on either motion detection or G-sensor. But you need to have parking mode enabled so make sure to get the hardwre kit version.
I have the A129 cams hard-wired ( this Dashoto kit is the best deal ). I take the card out and upload to my computer. I need to get a second card so I don't have to bring the computer to the car or leave the cam without a card.
Be sure to get this card.
https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Camera-Hardwiring-Installation-Included/dp/B07HMBV3H3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541986156&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;keywords=viofo+a129&amp;psc=1
that seems to indicate it comes with GPS built in. does this one NOT need the additional GPS module? also can the A129 overlay the speed and position into the recording?
this camera has proven reliable? long term stability? silent failures? is the app any good for downloading locked videos? is there a way to "auto download" locked videos like ddpai does? when you press the button does it lock current video or generate a custom clip with pre time like ddpai does? (not a critical thing but a would be nice)
I did
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMBV3H3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Go with the A129. Blackvues are over priced. The A129 Pro Duo is one of the favorites here on Reddit and it's 4k, has GPS, and wide angel of view. So while it's not quite a Tesla Sentry mode, it covers pretty much all you need.
Did not see it. How long did it last?
Also, I am going to make a pitch for having a dashcam. Especially living with all the dishonest, fucked up people. They are not even that expensive. My cam is this A119 after it was recommended on /r/dashcam, though now they have the V3. Also for front and rear cam the A129 Pro Duo just came out and it is in 4k video. WIll likely put that in my wifes car in a month or two.
Vantrue OnDash N2 is an easy-to-use dual lens dash cam. Built on Novatek NT96655 processor+AR0330 color CMOS sensor, advanced H.264 video compression technology, powerful performance, simultaneously captures the road ahead and the cabin, providing full protection for your car.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHLKZ0I
Depending on the camera, it's suggested that you take the dashcam down anyways due to the heat potentially melting the plastic casing around/inside the lens area. It can permanently alter the quality of video because of the warping.
I went from not having a dashcam, to using it every day. I take it down when not in use, it's really not that big a deal. It takes about as long to mount and plug in than it does buckling in.
I got a Rexing V1 3rd Gen and if your front window one mounts as easily as this you shouldn't have any problems.
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https://www.amazon.ca/VIOFO-Driving-Recorder-Version-Capacitor/dp/B01IEQUABA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524055953&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=viofo+a119&amp;psc=1
I have used this for a little over a year, great quality and easy to set up. The adhesive is strong (this is a warning to not mess up placement lol) You can get a polarizing lens for it as well which costs$20 and cuts down glare in the daytime. Includes GPS if you want so you can include your location and speed if you want to. Both can be turned off independently as well. Comes with little clips to secure the cable along the top of your windshield as well. I also use a 64GB micro SD with it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GQP020/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kd39AbPCA7TMN
> Defend? Has nothing to do with defending. It has something to do with acting like you have somewhere to go, paying attention and keeping your eyes on the road. The harsh reality is everybody drives here like they are entitled. This is a team effort and when one person slips we all feel the affects (traffic). Hands at 10 and 2, eyes front, be vigilant of your surroundings, and keep a half car distance. If you maintain your vehicle properly and know how to drive it you won't rear-end somebody unless that person is at fault, which I have proven many times in court. My dash cams rocks your face off. And so do large front bumpers. Don't brake check me, camera is watching.
The price of my truck factors into the equation. I spent $32,000 on the thing, I don't mind spending $500 on an accessory for it that will be high quality and last a long time. I just need to save up money, because $1,500 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment is not cheap, and I live alone.
*I should clarify that I live in Colorado where we have very intense temperature swings. I want a camera that can handle the 110 degree summer where it gets to more like 150 on the car. It also needs to handle the blistering cold when its -20 degrees out. I have looked at the cheaper dash cams and they dont work very great in those conditions. I also want something that has a good image. While the cheaper options might give you a decent image, they cant read liscense plates unless you're up close. The field of view on those cameras is less as well. So with those things in mind, I want a high quality dash cam. I also didn't say for sure that I was going to spend $600. If a $100 dash cam is the best rated, then that's what I'm buying.
I'm not sure why that's such a controversial thing to say. Maybe it was the suggestion that I couldn't afford a dash cam, but I could afford 1500 rent and a 32,000 truck. That's the reason why I can't afford a dash cam. I never claimed to be poor, I simply said I was going to buy a dash cam when I can afford to do so. You guys shouldn't be so quick to judge others.