Best Dash Cam suggestion

[yasavguy]

I need a suggestion for a high quality front & rear HD 1080p dashcam. Preferrably wireless.

Thanks!

[ak88]

Originally Posted by yasavguy

I need a suggestion for a high quality front & rear HD 1080p dashcam. Preferrably wireless.

Thanks!

What's your budget? The brand and model I've been using is the Thinkware F800 Pro 1080p 2-channel w/ rear cam. They have a newer models that have 2k and 4k recording. No complaints with over 1yr of using it. Another popular brand is BlackVue.

[Tecnniqe]

I had the BlackVue 750s on a previous car but my M4 currently got BlackVue DR900S-2CH in it. It requires a cable solution which may take you an hour+ but once installed it’s super hidden cable wise and easy to use app that can connect and download/view files on the fly from the built in WiFi, very useful in some situations.
You can connect it to a cloud solution as well for upload and phone notifications should anything happen.
I installed a separate power bank/supply for the cam so it records while I’m parked without draining the car.

[snesh]

Street Guardian SG9663DCPRO 2020 Dual Channel Wi-Fi Dash Camera

I have the older version of this. check the ratings on amazon its top notch.

[snesh]

funny the three mentioned here are talked about in this video as the three best
edit: Just to address the video street guardian now has their own app.

[raym3cs]

best dash cam hands down is BLACKVUE

spend a little more and get the best

i have tried like 5 different brands
none of them compare

i even had the new escort M1 in my x5 and in one situation i needed video and nothing was being recorded to the card and the dash cam was on and running...smh

blackvue give updates to even its oldest models that can connect via wifi and bluetooth and update thru the phone..
very simple and good working phone app as well

[NPuter]

+1 for Blackvue

I tried Thinkware too -- much prefer Blackvue

[SCS55]

Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

I had the BlackVue 750s on a previous car but my M4 currently got BlackVue DR900S-2CH in it. It requires a cable solution which may take you an hour+ but once installed it’s super hidden cable wise and easy to use app that can connect and download/view files on the fly from the built in WiFi, very useful in some situations.
You can connect it to a cloud solution as well for upload and phone notifications should anything happen.
I installed a separate power bank/supply for the cam so it records while I’m parked without draining the car.

^^^I have the exact same model/setup.^^^
No issues, great replay on my iPhone.

[nickl630]

Blackvue

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by raym3cs

best dash cam hands down is BLACKVUE

spend a little more and get the best

i have tried like 5 different brands
none of them compare

i even had the new escort M1 in my x5 and in one situation i needed video and nothing was being recorded to the card and the dash cam was on and running...smh

blackvue give updates to even its oldest models that can connect via wifi and bluetooth and update thru the phone..
very simple and good working phone app as well

Only issue I've had with BlackVue is that the SD card that comes with it have a low lifespan, I swapped mine for a 4K filming SD card from Samsung and it's working flawless and cost like $20 or something for 128GB.

At least the camera lets you know, repeatedly, if something is wrong with the SD card or recording and the app lets you customize it greatly as well.

Shame that the one time you needed it that other one failed, my camera have caught burglars and hit and runs in parking lots already, fortunately not to myself but it's helped none the less

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by SCS55

^^^I have the exact same model/setup.^^^
No issues, great replay on my iPhone.

What battery pack did you get? I got that Ultra one and it's lasted me 3+ days in a garage while parked

[SanchoDivine]

I have a Blackvue 750S-2ch. For the most part I like it but during the colder months the rear camera will fail to start up after the nightly reset leaving you with only front recording until the inside of the car is warmed up and the camera is power cycled. I'm in Texas with a garage kept car so by colder I mean only in the 50-60's. Pretty annoying issue that is surprisingly common based on forum users reporting the issue.

[Nadeemp8]

Got 2 Blackvues running, one is a 750 and in my m3 the 900. Love them both, especially the form factor which you can install and be very unobtrusive as opposed to the other cameras out there.

[SCS55]

Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

What battery pack did you get? I got that Ultra one and it's lasted me 3+ days in a garage while parked

This one. (Pics are easier than me looking up a model #)

[SCS55]

My diy install location

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by SCS55

My diy install location

I got this


Since I never use the backseats like ever, should probably clean there eventually however I just noticed , I plugged it there and put the battery and everything else in the glove compartment with the camera cables going into the pillars and around which is what took majority of the time, you only really see cables at these two spots tho and you really won't see them unless you look for them

My DIY is basically this

[snesh]

I was looking and Blackvue cams don't have that high of a rating on Amazon

[damageprone]

Another one for Blackvue.

I don't think there are any wireless options out there.

Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

I got this


Since I never use the backseats like ever, should probably clean there eventually however I just noticed , I plugged it there and put the battery and everything else in the glove compartment with the camera cables going into the pillars and around which is what took majority of the time, you only really see cables at these two spots tho and you really won't see them unless you look for them

My DIY is basically this

If you hardwire that thing, it will recharge in 45 minutes.

[yasavguy]

Wow, thanks for all the inputs guys, I really appreciate it.

Based on numerous posts, I decided to go with BlackVue.

Is this one a good deal? Thanks!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17344278657...pe!79424!US!-1

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by damageprone

If you hardwire that thing, it will recharge in 45 minutes.

I know it’ll charge faster, but honestly I’ve had issues on past vehicles hooking things up which ends with the battery draining (probably my own fault) and the way it is now it’s yet to run out of power anyways

Originally Posted by yasavguy

Wow, thanks for all the inputs guys, I really appreciate it.

Based on numerous posts, I decided to go with BlackVue.

Is this one a good deal? Thanks!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17344278657...pe!79424!US!-1

I think that’s something similar to what I paid for mine a little while back, although I bought more items at the same time. Best bet might be to compare some local stores too with that price but I don’t see why the price would vary too much from each other.

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by yasavguy

Wow, thanks for all the inputs guys, I really appreciate it.

Based on numerous posts, I decided to go with BlackVue.

Is this one a good deal? Thanks!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17344278657...pe!79424!US!-1

Also I suggest getting an SD like this https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/memory-cards/microsdxc-evo-plus-memory-card-w--adapter-128gb--2017-model--mb-mc128ga-am/ the EVO128GB has worked out great for me with no issues 👍

[SleepyF80]

You can also get the magic box to help with keeping your battery from draining. Only like $20.