The Dash cam thread

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Why is HDR (High Dynamic Range) important?

A picture is worth 1,000 words, courtesy of a Polish Youtuber.

Even though this screen shot is a JPG (which loses quality, fast) you can see how the detail in the highlights are preserved with HDR.

A Starvis 2 sensor which has a much improved Dynamic range over the previous generation Starvis sensors, along with a fast shutter speed (to prevent motion blur) are all highly desirable must have features... otherwise a dash cam is just a useless placebo. Once you have the fundamentals right, then shop on other features.

Unfortunately Blackvue have not implemented HDR in their new DR970X Plus series.
F'ing stoopid.

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Blackvue has joined the Starvis 2 party with the new DR970X Plus series dashcams.
Let's see how good they are.

 

[ZBOBMAN]

I have researched dashcams and have deternined my android phone based dashcam does an adiquiat job. I use the AutoBox BlackBox application and get great results. This has saved me a few times. It is free from the Google app store.

 

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Updated summary chart of Starvis 2 sensors being used.

As of right now, Viofo A229 Pro is the only dash cam offering that has Starvis 2 sensors for both front and rear cameras.

 

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For extended parking recording, and to avoid flattening your vehicle battery.



Fellow Aussies, note the Black Box My Car Powercell 8 is branded as the Cellink Neo 8.

 

[samsam]

Can anyone else post photos of how they have their cameras mounted on their windshield/dashes. I'm having a hard time deciding which to buy because I don't want it to be super in my way when driving but so far I'm leaning towards the VIOFO A229 Plus.

 

[Tursey]

Is there any Dashcam which also helps to park the car? I mean, with some kind of sound o vision which let us know if there is something in front of our front bumper xD

 

[roket]

finally installed my dash cam, Viofo 229A Pro. works great, but here's a tip for anyone who gets the Viofo hardwire kit: run constant power to fuse 31 (used for RTM, Audio Control Panel, GWM, IPC), and switched to fuse 2 (used for window controls and locks). they are both 10A (red) and the only two non-double-sided 10A fuses in the BCM

 

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FYI...

Top-of-the-range Dashcam Test! (Viofo A229 Pro / Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro / Azdome M550)





Viofo vs Blackvue vs Thinkware Dashcam Parking Mode





Waiting, waiting....

 

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FYI...

The review we've been waiting for, from Vortex Radar, published only yesterday.

Here are my picks for the best dashcams for 2024.

• Best Entry Level: Viofo A119 Mini 2
• Multiple Angles: Viofo A229 Plus
• High End Multiple Angles: Viofo A229 Pro
• Rideshare Drivers: VanTrue N4 Pro
• Long Term Parking Recording: Thinkware U3000
• Cloud Capable: Blackvue DR970X Plus Series
• Cloud w/ built-in LTE: Blackvue DR970X LTE Plus
• Box-style: Blackvue DR970X Box Plus
• Radar Detector / Dashcam Combo: Escort MaxCam 360c
• Radar Detector Add-on Dashcam: Escort M2

 

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Beware of the crap found on Amazon!

 

[Deleted member 7136]

Can anyone else post photos of how they have their cameras mounted on their windshield/dashes. I'm having a hard time deciding which to buy because I don't want it to be super in my way when driving but so far I'm leaning towards the VIOFO A229 Plus.

Dash cams are legal in Virginia, but mounting them on your drivers' front windshields or rear windows is not. Instead, mount them on the dashboards of your vehicles, but make sure they don't obstruct the driver's view of the road in any way.

 

[silex]

Does anyone have the:

KAWA True 4K Dash Cam Front and Rear, Free 64GB Card, 2160P WiFi Dash Camera for Cars with Sony Starvis IMX415, Built-in GPS Dual Dashcam Voice Control, 3.16” IPS Screen, Night Vision, 24H Park Mode

It has good reviews but the $105 price tag has be a bit skeptical.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKZ6XSF3?m=A1K5G5QJTNI6K8&th=1

 

[Nosticks]

Buying a VIOFO Mini, is it necessary to buy their brand SD card.

 

[CarGuyBill]

Buying a VIOFO Mini, is it necessary to buy their brand SD card.

No you can use any brand I like these they are designed for cameras that will overwrite the card constantly https://amzn.to/3XgQiNR

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