Lets Talk Dash Cams

[Mudhorn]

Much appreciated. Is there a dual unit brand that you have looked into?

I did a while back when I was shopping around, but can’t remember the brand.
Did run across this article today. Popular Science

 

[JWM816]

I always look forward to your posts, Bossman.

Of course Blackvue is great, but it's pricey. Check out the Rexing line on Amazon, particularly the V1. I've been running two for about a year and they are very good.

I have the V1 as well, and just noticed after months of it being installed that it is not recording. I have to press the button after start up, is yours the same? I have a ticket into Rexing, but they are horrible to respond so far.

 

[jawkdna]

I installed and am liking the Nextbase 522GW...

Dash Cams | Award Winning In Car Cameras | Nextbase US

It's got some nice features one of which its it comes free from the bast so you can hot swap one camera to multiple cars assuming you have the base installed.

It's not perfect but its been pretty great.

Where did you get broken into if you don't mind me asking...
I'm also in the Bay Area and going hiking a lot, so I'm curious.

 

[SICKwidIT]

I like the BlackVue.
Option to run in parking mode (easy on/off switch). Picks up great sound and saves videos to the cloud. I like not having to fear running out of storage space either, works like an old voice recorder that just saves over old data. You do have an option to save clips that will not be recorded over.
My rear camera picks up great video even though it is behind window tint. Both front and rear provide a wide camera angle. I have been contemplating an interior camera for that very reason. There are some dual ones on the market that have an exterior and interior camera in one unit.

Thanks for this feedback. What % tint? Video still clear at night?

 

[Mudhorn]

Thanks for this feedback. What % tint? Video still clear at night?

15% tint. Some different screenshots of day and night.
I do like being able to view a clip and have the option to switch to the rear clip at the same point (paused clip). The video is a lot brighter when playing, but that pic would not load.
The last dark shot is with all the car lights off.

 

[Mudhorn]

Thanks for this feedback. What % tint? Video still clear at night?

My mounting setup. Blend mount in the front. Provided mount in the rear. Both are out of the way with no issues.

 

[FoRunnuh]

I run two dual-channel dashcams. Yes, that's 4 cameras. One facing front, another one rear, and two facing outward on each side. I took the cameras from my previous car when I sold it. In that car - I put them in after a hit-and-run. About 6 months later, I was sideswiped by someone on the freeway. I caught everything on 3 cameras and uploaded the footage to my insurance company - other party was completely responsible. :-D

2 Cameras: Thinkware F800 Pro
2 Parking mode dedicated batteries: Cellink Battery B

Have had for two years now, they're rock-solid.

 

[uh0h50]

I installed and am liking the Nextbase 522GW...

Dash Cams | Award Winning In Car Cameras | Nextbase US

It's got some nice features one of which its it comes free from the bast so you can hot swap one camera to multiple cars assuming you have the base installed.

It's not perfect but its been pretty great.

Where did you get broken into if you don't mind me asking...
I'm also in the Bay Area and going hiking a lot, so I'm curious.

Thanks for the suggestion. There's a good amount here that I've been looking into.

I was in the hills above Oakland off Redwood Road. It's especially busy with drivers and bicyclists on nice weekends. I feel like someone should have seen this happen. Not that I would expect a passerby to intervene, but maybe provide a description. But it is what it is..

 

[08TxRunner]

I have the V1 as well, and just noticed after months of it being installed that it is not recording. I have to press the button after start up, is yours the same? I have a ticket into Rexing, but they are horrible to respond so far.

I've not had that problem with either, but it has also been some time since I've taken out the cards and looked at the recordings. I'll do that today. From what I've seen through reviews Rexing seems to have very good customer service. Hopefully they set you up.

 

[Friggin Idiot]

I have an older Panorama X2. At the time it was one of the few that did full 1080p front & rear. It's basically 2 dashcams with a remote lens/sensor on the rear. I have no complaints about it, but I occasionally wish that I had sprung the extra bucks for a BlackVue instead.

 

[The_Reaper]

I have the Blackvue DR900-S 2 channel front and rear, hardwired with the backup battery and I freaking love it. Having the battery to run in parking mode was essential for me, so I highly recommend it.

Where did you mount the rear camera?

 

[97BlackAckCL]

Where did you mount the rear camera?

I got a mount 3D printed by a member on this forum

His post is here

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-...nstall-blackvue-dr900s-2ch-4.html#post3232775