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recommended dashcams? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Anyone have a dashcam they really like?

I don't care about screens
I'd like something I could mount to my dash
I'd like something that can record audio

I was trapped in my car recently and berated by a neighbor, so I mostly want something I can use to record that sort of behavior in the future. Otherwise, it's just he said/she said.

Thanks!

Edit: I ended up with a VIOFO VS1 Mini. I installed it last night and so far so good. The only annoyance was that my EZ-Pass(toll road transponder) was already mounted right where I wanted my camera, so that had to move. Also, I still need to pretty up my wiring. I'm feeling a bit more confident driving in the neighborhood. And I checked, can download video with the app no problem.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (11 children)

I don't have any recommendations, but just want to say: The cheap $100 -ish dashcams are about as good as the $300 ones. Because theres only like 2 manufacturers that makes the sensors for the dashcams and its all the same quality.

Linus Tech Tip Video you might wanna watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AnyhHl3_tE

According to Linus: THINKWARE F70 or VIOFO A119 v3

My parents just have random no name brand dashcams on their cars lol 👀

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I have an Aukey something-or-other in my minivan that's followed me through three cars now... Planning on getting a Viofo dual camera for my wife's Highlander.

Biggest thing to look for in a dashcam is a supercapacitor instead of a battery. Lithium-ion batteries aren't well-suited for extreme temperature swings that most cars see.

One final thought: GPS is neat, but can and will absolutely be used against you in court: "oh, see OP was going 37 instead of 35; if OP wasn't speeding, then this could have been avoided entirely"

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