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I'm thinking about installing a dashcam in my car. From a little research, there's many different types. I'd like something that is easy to install, perhaps mounts to the rearview mirror or on the windshield rather than the dash itself. Not too expensive and prefer a portable unit rather than something hardwired to the car's power source. Rearview cam isn't important unless it's super easy to install without the hassle of removing too much of the interior to run the wires. What to avoid? Recommendations on specific cameras? "You have the right not to be killed..." The Clash, "Know Your Rights" | ||
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I am having good service from a Garmin Dashcam 35 mounted on the dashboard. I find it easier to conceal when parked and a much shorter wire run to the accessory outlet. You will get 1000 suggestions and 999 will be different. | |||
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I have a Street Guardian. I really like it so far. https://www.amazon.com/Street-...acitor/dp/B00U0OJMYG https://dashcamerasreviews.com...2017-edition-review/ ________________________________________ -- Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. -- | |||
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https://www.amazon.com/V1-Dash...-3&keywords=dash+cam Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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Shaman |
My brother had the Garmin with the dashcam. I have 3 $20 Pilot.  He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. | |||
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I too have 3 $20 walmart dash cams. They work well for what they are, used the one in my car as evidence in 2 sideswipes on me and a hit and run in front of me. | |||
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A few things to consider: - Do you want it to record while your car is parked to catch hit and run? Some dashcams have that feature, others don't. - Consider running a wire to your interior fuse box with an 'add a fuse' kit so power is always available to the dashcam. I paid an audio shop $50 to add a new fuse for the dashcam and hide all power wires. They knew exactly what to remove and now I always have power available to any dashcam. - If you enable recording while parked and you don't drive the car for a few days, the dashcam will need to watch the car battery voltage and shut down before completely draining the battery. Some dashcams have this features, others don't. You can add an extra kit if needed to watch battery voltage and cut off the dashcam power when it reaches a certain level. - Make sure you get the right type of memory card for the dashcam. Most cards aren't made to handle being constantly overwritten. I recently installed a Viofo A119 1440P 30fps Car Dash Camera (V2 Model) for a friend, but the Street Guardian for $150 looks well worth the extra money and are very well regarded in the dashcam forums. | |||
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| so sexy it hurts |
"You have the right not to be killed..." The Clash, "Know Your Rights" | |||
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Raptorman |
I absolutely have no regrets with my Garmin DriveAssist 50. I also have a cheap $20 WalMart Pilot dash cam, and the Garmin BLOWS it away. Link to original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fme5-PzeiOk ____________________________ Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick. | |||
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I went through this drill in mid-late summer. As a retiree I didn't want to spend mega-bucks for a system that would not see a great deal of use. On the other hand I wanted one with good view angle and excellent video. Settled on a Viofo G1W-S 1080P HD unit (https://www.viofo.com/car-dash-cam/38-g1w-s-car-dash-camera.html). Fitted it with a 64Gb card, set to record 3 minute increments, and took it on a maiden run through the Black Hills out to Spearfish Canyon for the autumn leaves and was very very pleased with the results. Only nit was the mirror mount (comes with several types) as it didn't fit either my '03 S2000 or '11 Sonata. But the suction cup has been great.   Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club! USN (RET), COTEP #192 | |||
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Short answer: Transcend High Endurance High Endurance Microsd Card with adapter in 32GB or 64GB Long answer: Get a card that uses MLC NAND technology. Most cards use TLC NAND technology, but MLC cards have a 3-6X increase in durability. They often have better error correction, wear leveling and controller chips which increase performance and lifespan. Next, get a card that's big enough. Right now that means get at least 32GB and even better get 64GB for longer card life. Look for a card that's fast enough. Right now, that means to look for a “Class 10” OR “UHS-I U1” rated microSD card. Slower cards can cause recording problems. Make sure you use something at least fast enough according to the dashcam maker's recommendations. Most now recommend Transcend’s High Endurance line. For 32GB cards they quote 6,000 hours of 1080P recording or 2,197 write cycles before experiencing problems. Transcend’s cards are also used by Novatek’s engineers when testing their image processors. Novatek processors are found in many popular cameras such as the G1W, A118C, Viofo A119 and the Street Guardian SG9665GC. | |||
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Looking at Garmin and HP. Anyone have experience with the HP cams? They seem more reasonably priced. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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| Cogito Ergo Sum |
Daughter and I have the Garmin 35 in our cars. Wife has the Drive Assist 50. Installed 64GB cards in each. No complaints. | |||
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| Stupid Allergy  |
After an incident with a psychotic motorcycle rider last month I bought a Thinkware unit, front and rear. I think you get what you pay for, especially with resolution and image quality at night. http://www.thinkware.com/Products/Dashcam/F800 "Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway." Steve McQueen... | |||
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Truth Seeker |
I have an older Garmin Dash Cam 20 and it works great. I have no reason to upgrade it. I have been using it for years everyday. NRA Benefactor Life Member | |||
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| so sexy it hurts |
Does anybody have a rearview mirror mounted dashcam? Something like this one? https://www.amazon.com/SENDOW-...sh+cam+mirror+camera "You have the right not to be killed..." The Clash, "Know Your Rights" | |||
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| Cummings Custom Refinishing |
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