Dash Cameras - Thread & Recommendations

[Deleted member 16492]

Dash Cameras

It’s time to finally decide on a dash cam.

Recommendations.

Model, features, price, links, experience.

I don’t need a parking mode. Just want it while vehicle is on.

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 16492]

It is for commuting. Not going to use it for video creation. Needs to be powered by the vehicle and permanently mounted.

 

[systemdelete]

It is for commuting. Not going to use it for video creation. Needs to be powered by the vehicle and permanently mounted.

I use a thinkware f800 pro, love it but probably overkill if you don't want/need parking coverage.

 

[Deleted member 16492]

I use a thinkware f800 pro, love it but probably overkill if you don't want/need parking coverage.

Thanks!

 

[ru108]

Thinkware F50's. are pretty good as well. They run right around $100 IIRC from Best Buy, but you might be able to find it cheaper on Amazon. They're small (almost look like part of the rear view mirror), take 1080p vids in 1 minute chunks, come with a 16GB (I think) micro SD that is expandable to 64GB and the software is pretty straightforward. They also come with a 12V plug, but can be hardwired if you decide to go that route. As for mounting, it uses double sided 3M tape for the mount that the camera just slides/snaps onto. I've had them in two of my vehicles and have been happy with them.

 

[adventures_with_brunettej]

I use this one. https://www.blackvue.com/dr750s-2ch-ir

 

[Deleted member 16492]

I did have a friend recommend the YI Smart Dash Cams.

 

[Mister Pipps]

I use this one. https://www.blackvue.com/dr750s-2ch-ir

A little pricey but that one looks pretty sweet feature wise. I'll need to look into that one myself.

 

[Captain Chaos]

I need a dash cam for my truck. It’s a great way for a driver can really protect themselves from the influx of bad drivers here. That blackvue commercial truck camera with remote rear camera looks like a great choice.

 

[bawa]

I have been using this one for a couple of years on my wife’s car and on my truck. Small, cheap, loop recording and pretty good video quality. I set it and forget it - it turns on and off with the car. I power the camera via a USB cig lighter plug.

 

[adventures_with_brunettej]

A little pricey but that one looks pretty sweet feature wise. I'll need to look into that one myself.

It was worth it for me but now I might need to buy an Owl cam to watch the inside of my truck.

 

[Deleted member 16492]

I ended up going with the

Yi Smart Dash Cam

It is about $50 on Amazon and can handle up to a 64 GB card. The camera is a wide angle 165 degree and does great with low light conditions. I need a few cameras so even though the Blackvue is nice they would add up really quick. This one has an app for the iPhone and built in wifi. So far very happy!