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      05-01-2016, 07:48 AM   #1
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Dash Cam recommendations? (I know - not very OT)

Hey there. Thinking of dash cams. Any recommendations? On top of good images, I'm thinking of something that integrates decently, motion sensing (so needs to work when car is not running), as little fuss as possible (kind of like a home surveillance camera - forget it's even there until you need to review something). I live in FL, so it needs to stand up to heat. Thanks friends.
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Hey there. Thinking of dash cams. Any recommendations? On top of good images, I'm thinking of something that integrates decently, motion sensing (so needs to work when car is not running), as little fuss as possible (kind of like a home surveillance camera - forget it's even there until you need to review something). I live in FL, so it needs to stand up to heat. Thanks friends.
lmao, i'm doing the EXACT same research at this moment. Super picky about getting one because I don't want my front dash to be cluttered along with the 9500ix radar detector

So, i've narrowed it down to the DOD LS460w for it's image quality

hope that's a start for you!
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lmao, i'm doing the EXACT same research at this moment. Super picky about getting one because I don't want my front dash to be cluttered along with the 9500ix radar detector

So, i've narrowed it down to the DOD LS460w for it's image quality

hope that's a start for you!
Thanks! Appreciate it. Yeah, don't want it to look super tacky, etc. I'm kind of a clutter-free car guy.
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Don't get the $80 Costco one made by Cobra. It claims everything but doesn't live up to anything.

I'm trying to find another one also.
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How do you run power to it on our cars? I want to get one as well, but don't want to see any wires.
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These guys are good. I don't run one myself, but I've got friends who do. Doesn't really go not the dash, instead behind your rearview mirror. Requires tapping into some wires for power, but a shouldn't be more than an hours worth of work/labor.

This one is a solid choice if you driving around during the day:

http://thedashcamstore.com/blackvue-...-lens-dashcam/

This one has IR, so better for night:

http://thedashcamstore.com/blackvue-...interior-lens/
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These guys are good. I don't run one myself, but I've got friends who do. Doesn't really go not the dash, instead behind your rearview mirror. Requires tapping into some wires for power, but a shouldn't be more than an hours worth of work/labor.

This one is a solid choice if you driving around during the day:

http://thedashcamstore.com/blackvue-...-lens-dashcam/

This one has IR, so better for night:

http://thedashcamstore.com/blackvue-...interior-lens/
I haven't gotten around to doing it yet, but this Blackvue 650 was what I was leaning towards. They are sold lots of places, including Amazon.
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The new AutoBot Eye dashcam with Sony CMOS looks very well designed and, most importantly, small.
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How do you run power to it on our cars? I want to get one as well, but don't want to see any wires.
I did an add a circuit and tapped it into the Park Distance Control slot (car doesn't have it). I then soldered on a 12V car adapter to plug into it behind the glovebox and routed the wires around the windshield.

Edit: I also found this: http://thedashcamstore.com/universal...tallation-kit/ which is exacly what I did, only simpler.
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I have a BlackVue 650 with rear cam, pictures/video/audio are really good, but it isn't quite an Apple-product .
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Xiaomi Yi 2.7 Inches 165 Degree 1080P Car-Dash w/WiFi...

I have been eyeing the Xiaomi Yi 2.7 Inches 165 Degree 1080P Car-Dash w/WiFi...





For $75 USd it seems you can not go too wrong with that deal. The only thing I wish it had was a real GPS speed readout on the video and user/menu's in English(Chinese menu only so far). I would also like the camera to come in a black finish... but that can be fixed with a "rattle can" DIY.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xiaomi-Yi-2-...I9RvM1Cxb1jOIQ

PS: this Tech Moan guy reminds me of Wallace from "Wallace & Grommet" films.
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Thought the Tech Moan guy does a very good review. Nice dash can to.
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Thanks everyone. Some good ones to check out. Appreciate it. Will report back if I do pick one up. Thanks.
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BMW Advanced Car Eye seems nice as well albeit a bit higher priced (and not fully made in-house by BMW unfortunately).. But it's front and rear! Only thing I don't find useful on it is that the front one has a screen. It shows the BMW logo on startup but I don't think I'd ever use it! I also like that it has a capacitor built in instead of a battery!

The Mobius is really cheap and small as well and has pretty good video quality it's highly rated. I also like that you can replace the battery with a capacitor for about 8 bucks with minimal work (plug & play really)!
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http://www.amazon.com/Rexing-Dashboa...VCR408RPJRFT2D

Bought this one. Very happy so far. Love how I can review it whenever I want to and not have to wait to get home to view it on a computer. Not bad of a price. Considering getting one for the rear also.
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These guys are good. I don't run one myself, but I've got friends who do. Doesn't really go not the dash, instead behind your rearview mirror. Requires tapping into some wires for power, but a shouldn't be more than an hours worth of work/labor.

This one is a solid choice if you driving around during the day:

http://thedashcamstore.com/blackvue-...-lens-dashcam/

This one has IR, so better for night:

http://thedashcamstore.com/blackvue-...interior-lens/
I have an older model BlackVue dashcam but it's been very reliable, running every day for the past three years - no problems whatsoever. BlackVue has newer models that have two dashcams now, one for the front and one that covers the rear. I wouldn't hesitate to go with BlackVue if I decide to get another dashcam.
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I've got a Blackvue 550 with front and rear camera, then a battery backup after reading gixxerboy's review of it...works like a champ, picture quality during SD playback is crisp and has motion detection. I think I paid around $250 for everything after searching on eBay.
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