The Dash cam thread

[marcekb]

So is there a consensus on which dashcam would be best ?
Know nothing about dashcams and would really like to have a dashcam ready for when I take delivery of my S650

There really isn't. But...

The Sony Starvis 2 sensor is universally agreed to be best. The Viofo a139 was out first, so some people purchased it. Same price is the Vantrue N4 Pro, and it adds a screen on the back. There are reviews showing it captures license plates a little better and handles dark/shadowed areas slightly better. The 7mai is much less and does a very good job, although not quite as well.

There are new models coming out quickly, and there are other brands with the same sensor. The three above are usually the most talked about.

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[erocker]

Here's a 4k clip with the A139 Pro. It's mounted right beneath the indent of the plastic piece behind the rearview mirror. I'll get a pic of it tomorrow in the daylight.

 

[5.0ALM]

FYI...

High end vs budget dash cams by BlackboxMyCar, and why you should avoid the cheap junk.

 

[93-Oct Mayne]

I have an appointment to have the U3000 hardwired to mine next week. My only concern is the location. Anyone have any actual install photos yet? Trying to decide on best placement

 

[PKs]

FYI...

High end vs budget dash cams by BlackboxMyCar, and why you should avoid the cheap junk.

That was so boring to watch.

 

[Mljh85]

Got newest Viofo 229 or whatever today. Came with Large front camera, rear cam, and memory card. 2 really long cords USBC (both ends). One smaller USB A to C cord, and cigarette plug. Judging by the manual the A to C cord is for charging not recording but I'm curious if it'll work since our rear mirrors have a USB A port not C I'll have to find an alternative cord bc I don't feel like hard wiring or running the long cords through the car

Pointing to location of USB A port and other Pic is pretty much the only mounting spot that just barely sticks below the mirror for My field of view. I'm also 6'4" so my field is a little higher lol

 

[Mljh85]

Probably Going to send back. The camera is huge, using the short cord works buts it's not 90° bend so that forces the camera down another 1 to 2 inches from the base of the mirror. I could potentially buy a plug adapter and use that and the provided long 90° cord and just coil it out of site.

 

[RJV15]

anyone see a nice dashcam on sale for prime day

Been waiting for the A229 Pro but haven't seen it for sale besides from VIOFO

 

[DCBuckeye]

anyone see a nice dashcam on sale for prime day

Been waiting for the A229 Pro but haven't seen it for sale besides from VIOFO

Not what I'd call a huge deal. I'm seeing some older VIOFO models on sale for around 25% to 30% off but nothing that makes me go, "I gotta buy that right now."

 

[agreywolfe]

anyone see a nice dashcam on sale for prime day

Been waiting for the A229 Pro but haven't seen it for sale besides from VIOFO

You probably won't see the A229 Pro on discount for a while, VIOFO only started shipping them this past week.

 

[RJV15]

You probably won't see the A229 Pro on discount for a while, VIOFO only started shipping them this past week.

Meant I havent seen them for sale anywhere but directly from VIOFO.
Don't want to deal with them and their shipping delays.

 

[marcekb]

Viofo a139

Limited-time deal for Prime Members: VIOFO 4K HDR Dash Cam Front and Rear A139 Pro 2CH, STARVIS 2 IMX678 Sensor, Superb Night Vision, Ultra HD 4K + 1080P Dashcam for Car, 5GHz WiFi GPS, 24H Parking Mode (A139PRO 2CH) https://a.co/d/ebartZf

$260. I'm in it for the Vantrue, which I prefer, but this is a good price for this model.

 

[agreywolfe]

Meant I havent seen them for sale anywhere but directly from VIOFO.
Don't want to deal with them and their shipping delays.

Gonna be a bit then. Amazon needs stock first. I've got my pre order from earlier this year on the way now, so I'll be able to get some good impressions of it whenever it gets here.

 

[2024S650]

Viofo a139

Limited-time deal for Prime Members: VIOFO 4K HDR Dash Cam Front and Rear A139 Pro 2CH, STARVIS 2 IMX678 Sensor, Superb Night Vision, Ultra HD 4K + 1080P Dashcam for Car, 5GHz WiFi GPS, 24H Parking Mode (A139PRO 2CH) https://a.co/d/ebartZf

$260. I'm in it for the Vantrue, which I prefer, but this is a good price for this model.

Anyone else have this model installed? I have it in my cart…..

 

[sdsteele2]

Probably Going to send back. The camera is huge, using the short cord works buts it's not 90° bend so that forces the camera down another 1 to 2 inches from the base of the mirror. I could potentially buy a plug adapter and use that and the provided long 90° cord and just coil it out of site.

I picked up a 6in USB A to C with 90 angled connectors on Amazon for my Viofo 139Prod. It works great with the mirror USB port.

6in USB

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