Time to get Dash Camera

[AlphaBravo]

As the title says, any recommendations or experience to share with dash cameras? I want to get one before the December break, hitting the long road. I hear it helps to keep the cops honest as well.

 

[Ivan Leon]

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Garmin Dash Cam™ 56 - 1440p Dash Cam with 140-degree Field of View
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The compact, discreet GPS-enabled Garmin Dash Cam™ 56 with voice command provides a wide 140-degree field of view that clearly captures important details in 1440 HD video.

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Garmin Dash Cam™ 66W - 1440p Dash Cam with 180-degree Field of View
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The compact, discreet GPS-enabled Garmin Dash Cam™ 66W with voice command provides an extra-wide 180-degree field of view that clearly captures and saves important details in 1440 HD video.

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[mr_norris]

I have the 70mai Dashcam Pro. It has treated me well. My only complaint is that the GPS module I bought with it isn't a snug fit, so it sometimes gets loose. I also recommend a hardwire instead of looping a cable to a USB port. If I were to replace it anytime soon, I'd get the A800 as it has a GPS built in.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

1080P or higher resolution is a must
make sure it records 25fps minimum, 15fps looks crap

Will also help a lot in case of an insurance claim

 

[Herr der Verboten]

1080P or higher resolution is a must
make sure it records 25fps minimum, 15fps looks crap

Will also help a lot in case of an insurance claim

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Which one would you recommend?

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Which one would you recommend?

I havent done enough research on which model to buy
Just giving advice on what I have learnt from cheap webcams under R1k

 

[Ivan Leon]

I have a Garmin DC45 1080p Dash Cam - had it since December 2017 - posted quite a few videos on my YouTube channel from it as well - see if you can still find one for sale - or the higher resolution 1440p DC55 & DC66W models.

 

[Chingha]

Any way around having to physically remove the SD card everytime you want the video?

The apps on both my Xiaomi and DDPai connect very inconsistently so I have to remove the Micro SD cards. Both are recessed and a PITA.

I would love a cam that would connect to the home wifi and sync up to my PC.

Are there such things?

With ARTO coming I consider this vital.

 

[Matt91]

I really want the Hikvision AI one. Has some really cool features and awesome video quality.

Linky

 

[Rhein]

I'm following this topic with great interest.
It'll be an early Xmas present.
I'd want one with a rather wide angle lense and that can record at night.
It'll be for long trips,

 

[powermzii]

Any way around having to physically remove the SD card everytime you want the video?

The apps on both my Xiaomi and DDPai connect very inconsistently so I have to remove the Micro SD cards. Both are recessed and a PITA.

I would love a cam that would connect to the home wifi and sync up to my PC.

Are there such things?

With ARTO coming I consider this vital.

Also have. DDPai... That app is clunky AF but it does the job. Cloud sync to Google drive or something would be great when you connect to the home wifi

 

[AlphaBravo]

Cool, so does it cycle through once the SD card is full? Or how do you determine the recorded video time?

 

[powermzii]

Cool, so does it cycle through once the SD card is full? Or how do you determine the recorded video time?

On the DDPai yes it cycles through and overwrites older data when full. I'll try get a snapshot of the UI for you later

 

[Ivan Leon]

Any way around having to physically remove the SD card everytime you want the video?

The apps on both my Xiaomi and DDPai connect very inconsistently so I have to remove the Micro SD cards. Both are recessed and a PITA.

I would love a cam that would connect to the home wifi and sync up to my PC.

Are there such things?

With ARTO coming I consider this vital.

All of the previous generation & current generation Garmin dash cams have built-in wi-fi capabilities:

Wirelessly Sync Videos to Your Smartphone
Dash Cam 45 / 55 / 65W has built-in Wi-Fi® so you can wirelessly sync videos to your compatible smartphone after downloading the free VIRB® Mobile app. This makes it easy to share videos with friends, insurance agencies or legal authorities."

VIEW AND SHARE VIDEO
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity (Mini / 46 / 56 / 66W) and BLUETOOTH® technology let you upload saved footage to your compatible smartphone running the Garmin Drive app, so you can easily view, edit and share videos.

 

[Jchan11hk]

For the dashcam, do you guys just let the cable hanging or have to hide them behind the interior trims? And where do you connect them, to the cigarette plug or the fuse box?

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

question for you guys in the know, do all the above have the same sort of power adapters, IE Micro USB
I wont have to take apart my cars dashboard again to use a better Dashcam.

 

[Ivan Leon]

Also have a look at the Blackvue range of dashcams as well - they're at the higher end of the market - so more expensive than the 'el-cheapo' Fong Kong models you get on AliBaba or e-Bay.

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[Iwojima]

Viofo A119 v3 (or any of the newer models) would be my choice due to the use of a supercapacitor rather than battery. I've had my v1 for 3 years now without hassle.

 

[Ivan Leon]

For the dashcam, do you guys just let the cable hanging or have to hide them behind the interior trims? And where do you connect them, to the cigarette plug or the fuse box?

I bought the optional Garmin 'Parking Mode' power cable & had it hard-wired into an 'always on' circuit in my fuse box and routed behind the a-pillar trim & headlining to just behind the interior rear-view mirror where the magnetic mounting point is attached to the windscreen - it provides constant power and the dash-cam monitors motion detected in front of your vehicle or impacts even when parked and turned off. The cable is 4 meters long.

Parking Mode Cable | Garmin

Hard wire your compatible Dash Cam to constant power

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[powermzii]

For the dashcam, do you guys just let the cable hanging or have to hide them behind the interior trims? And where do you connect them, to the cigarette plug or the fuse box?

i let mine hang..... .... .......

Been meaning to tidy it up but just haven't made the time.
I've connected mine to the cigarette plug in the armrest