Car DVR/Dash Cam

[Obsidian]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to see what everyone thought of them? Good thing to cover your a$$ in just in case?


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The Best “Bang for your Buck” Dash Cams

DVR-207



Price: $45
Key Specs: 1280x720p*30fps
No GPS
2.5" Screen
Med Size: 100x63x23mm
Day: Good
Night: Average
Reliability: Average
Final word: Spend a bit more for the G1W with better video quality.
Sample Video - VIDEO


G1W



Price: $52
Key Specs: 1920x1080p 30fps
No GPS
2.7" Screen
Sm Size: 113x46x32mm
Day: Very Good
Night: Average
Reliability: Unknown - some build quality issues
Final word: Best video quality for $60, much better than the DVR-207.
Sample Video - VIDEO


Mobius



Price: $85
Key Specs:1920x1080p 30fps
No GPS
No Screen
Sm Size: 61x35x18mm Day: Very Good
Night: Average Initial reports of running hot, do not use in a parked car.
Final word: The best discreet camera for $85. Great video quality, size and support.
Sample Video - VIDEO


MULTI-CHANNEL

i1000 / F70 / X6



Price: $70
Key Specs: 1280x720p*30fps
640x480*30fps
No GPS
2" Screen
Med Size 91x63x28mm Day: Good
Night: Poor Average
Final word: Affordable dual lens camera. Video quality, particularly at night, is biggest drawback.
Sample Video - VIDEO





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[Operator]

I know a few people use it, but in my opinion, it's just a peace of mind thing..... How many people on these boards actually run into an instance where they need video evidence of something?!?

[advan24r]

Great item when a motorcycle gang attacks your car =) After that incident, makes me think about getting one for our family minivan

[DaveyDave424]

It can help in case you're in an accident

[yeoj112689]

I use a go pro and record all the time. Most every time I drive. Not really due to getting killed by a bike gang lol but because people hit and run in my city a lot and proof is always nice. Plus on the off chance that I will catch something awesome. I have a 32 gig card which records around 4.5 hours of driving and it charges all the time in my car.

I think it is an awesome thing to have for fun and in some instances proof.

[Obsidian]

It can help in case you're in an accident

That's how I feel about it. A friend had a incident where he was at a off ramp of the hwy and the person in front of him back up into him. They told the insurance he rear ended them.. Ended up going on his insurance.

[LINDW4LL]

I don't have one but for the $250, it is good peace of mind. Well worth it. I have thought of picking one up.

[ebi718]

I have a Blackvue DR500GW-HD 16GB 'Car Black Box/DVR Recorder', paired with a 32GB microSD card. I find it useful on roadtrips, etc. Like others have mentioned, it is also a 'peace of mind' thing, what with the 'hazards' of city driving.. :)
When I need some flexibility with regards to camera placement/angles, I use the GoPro.

[1illA6]

Not even that, it's more of knowing what goes on while you are asleep!
I've stayed at a friends apartment to come out late & see people sitting on my car.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

i use my old iPhone 4 as a dash cam haha.

just today i was able to get a legit dash cam though. good timing

[Obsidian]

i use my old iPhone 4 as a dash cam haha.

just today i was able to get a legit dash cam though. good timing

What brands does everyone have?

I came across this website a month or so back that is a plethora of information on dash cams for those that are interested.

CLICKY

[ebi718]

Not even that, it's more of knowing what goes on while you are asleep!
I've stayed at a friends apartment to come out late & see people sitting on my car.

+1. The Blackvue has motion + sound detection mode; quite invaluable IMHO if you park in sketchy neighborhoods, even in parking garages.

[1illA6]

+1. The Blackvue has motion + sound detection mode; quite invaluable IMHO if you park in sketchy neighborhoods, even in parking garages.

Link? :) would be nice for it to turn on when needed instead of draining the battery or something.

[ebi718]

Link? :) would be nice for it to turn on when needed instead of draining the battery or something.

Here it is .. on Amazon; there's a couple group buys off Massdrop (that's where I got mine).

[Obsidian]

Link? :) would be nice for it to turn on when needed instead of draining the battery or something.

Not to say Blackvue in any good but check the link I put up first. Lots of other options with just as good quality.

[mec]

Came for the beer



Left because thirsty :)

[kegobeer]

Not to say Blackvue in any good but check the link I put up first. Lots of other options with just as good quality.

The Panorama II looks like a really good camera. Not too expensive, great video quality in daylight or at night, and a manufacturer that constantly releases firmware updates. If I was going to buy one, that would be the one I'd grab.

[Obsidian]

Came for the beer



Left because thirsty :)

The Panorama II looks like a really good camera. Not too expensive, great video quality in daylight or at night, and a manufacturer that constantly releases firmware updates. If I was going to buy one, that would be the one I'd grab.

This is a good all around choice. Others i've found to be good value and still maintained good video quality are the following.

DVR-207 - $45 - VIDEO
G1W - $52 (Probably the one I am picking up) - VIDEO
Mobius - $85 - VIDEO

IMHO all those are great quality for the money and I'm hard pressed to spend more than $100 based on the sample video quality provided.

The other thing I have been debating is multi-channel units. This one I've been eyeing for some time now. The video quality isn't up to par with the prior cams but you do get a rear camera which I feel might be worth the sacrifice in quality.

i1000 / F70 / X6 - $70 - VIDEO

Still undecided but I will be making a choice in the next few weeks.



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[1illA6]

Not to say Blackvue in any good but check the link I put up first. Lots of other options with just as good quality.

seen, lots of good options & price points.

The Panorama II looks like a really good camera. Not too expensive, great video quality in daylight or at night, and a manufacturer that constantly releases firmware updates. If I was going to buy one, that would be the one I'd grab.

That's what i was looking at, plus I like the screen; easily delete unneeded footage.

[MorrenCraige]

Unless u have a budget of a few hundred, then go for those recommended by the other bros. Lots of additional functions etc.

Else, if limited budget, can look for those with motion detection & internal battery (preferably those using mobile batt).

[fly300kts]

Mine was free and came with my aftermarket unit. Works like a champ

Phil

[V2Rider]

AutoGuard Blackbox - Dash Cam (Android APP)

Enough said

[Copen-cisco]

Hi guys,

Sorry for the necro bump..

I'm about to pull the trigger on a dash cam and looking on Amazon its a jungle. What do you recommend in the range of >$100?

I know there is a few suggestions here but with the market constantly moving I wanted to see if there were something newer

Thanks,

[GodFatherMav03]

I have a dash cam on my car....use it with the S100 headunit.

[Copen-cisco]

I have a dash cam on my car....use it with the S100 headunit.

Hm, I could do that. How did you do the wiring?

[fly300kts]

I have the G1 recording and broadcasting live to my HU, S100

Phil

[GodFatherMav03]

Hm, I could do that. How did you do the wiring?

You gotta get the cam that's for the headunit, It just plugs right in and you control it via S100 headunit.

[Copen-cisco]

You gotta get the cam that's for the headunit, It just plugs right in and you control it via S100 headunit.

I get that.. but how is the wiring? I dont want to have a wire hanging from the window :)

[Operator]

Hi guys,

Sorry for the necro bump..

I'm about to pull the trigger on a dash cam and looking on Amazon its a jungle. What do you recommend in the range of >$100?

I know there is a few suggestions here but with the market constantly moving I wanted to see if there were something newer

Thanks,

Few options here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Cam-47-Shipped

[GodFatherMav03]

For the wiring..they give you plenty of wire to run up the A pillar, under the headliner and the only exposed wire is coming out by the rear view mirror...My cam is mount by the rear view. Ill have to post a pic up

[BenMTL]

Bought the G1W 2-3 months ago and plan to install it come spring...But how did you guys do the wiring for it? Ideally, I could pull down my roofliner a little and connect it to a power line that only is active when the car is on and running?

I don't want it powered 24/7 through cigarette lighter and I'd prefer to have no wires visible...