Need Advice on a dashcam

illusionx · 06-05-2016, 02:36 PM

Need a dashcam. Was wondering if anyone can provide any insights on this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WIFI-HD-1080...wAAOSwlfxXGHxs

It looks like this one but wayy cheaper.

http://www.kammu.com/shop/dash-cam/f...080p-g-sensor/

Looks like a clean finish but dont know about the quality.
I am open to suggestions if anyone has a small dash cam, dont need a screen as most can be paired with the phone. I understand a fuse tap would be the best mode for installing these cant seem to find any cams with 12+ hour battery life.

Thank You.

Overshotgolem · 06-05-2016, 02:48 PM

Please update if you do get it it sounds interesting
I currently have the Blackvue Dashcam is pretty good . The only thing is that if you used the app it takes for ever to load the videos haha
Good luck and dont forget to update

Overshotgolem · 06-05-2016, 02:49 PM

evdok · 06-05-2016, 02:50 PM

I have 2 of these, front/back

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GRYT5...d+drivepro+200

mbfanos · 06-05-2016, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illusionx

Need a dashcam. Was wondering if anyone can provide any insights on this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WIFI-HD-1080...wAAOSwlfxXGHxs

It looks like this one but wayy cheaper.

http://www.kammu.com/shop/dash-cam/f...080p-g-sensor/

Looks like a clean finish but dont know about the quality.
I am open to suggestions if anyone has a small dash cam, dont need a screen as most can be paired with the phone. I understand a fuse tap would be the best mode for installing these cant seem to find any cams with 12+ hour battery life.

Thank You.

www.dashcamtalk.com

Broadsword · 06-06-2016, 08:59 PM

www.blackboxmycar.com

Cellink Battery B claims to power a single channel dash cam for 25 hours.

obriennathaniel · 06-15-2016, 08:58 AM

I have the thinkware 750 and x500 rear cam on both my vehicles, I love them!

illusionx · 06-15-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by obriennathaniel

I have the thinkware 750 and x500 rear cam on both my vehicles, I love them!

How do you have it wired ?

hollandog · 06-15-2016, 10:25 AM

I'm using mobius C lens for the rear and Mini 0803 for the front.
The mini 0803 battery is dying now due to summer heat. Just ordered a Joovuu X with super cap. Hope it will work well.

Gabreigns · 06-15-2016, 02:17 PM

Möbius c lens back and front.

obriennathaniel · 07-01-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by illusionx

How do you have it wired ?

I honestly forgot how I did it lol. Pretty sure I used the power for the 12v underneath the radio, both my radar and cams are hooked to it.

Curt_T · 07-06-2016, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overshotgolem

Please update if you do get it it sounds interesting
I currently have the Blackvue Dashcam is pretty good . The only thing is that if you used the app it takes for ever to load the videos haha
Good luck and dont forget to update

Doubling down on Blackvue, but for a dash cam with a smart phone capability I would also suggest a Lukas Dual lens. Lukas has a battery cut off, so you won't have to worry about draining the car battery.

Hope this helps!

1N54E92 · 07-06-2016, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt_T

Doubling down on Blackvue, but for a dash cam with a smart phone capability I would also suggest a Lukas Dual lens. Lukas has a battery cut off, so you won't have to worry about draining the car battery.

Hope this helps!

Lucas is the way to go .

badbrad27 · 07-11-2017, 12:10 PM

Stay away from Kammu Dashcams in China they will burn you!

MarkoSK · 07-12-2017, 05:03 AM

BMW has a dashcam called "BMW Advanced Car Eye". It is supported by BMW and won't drain you battery even when you use it to record any events while the car is turned off and parked.

GoranBonn · 07-16-2017, 02:17 PM

I can recommend the Thinkware F770. The good thing about it is that it has an inbuilt configurable shutoff voltage controller, so it will not drain your battery in parking mode and you can configure it via the app. For the Blackvue people usually buy an external box which needs setup with dip switches.

It's not a perfect cam as mine has buttons which rattle, but that's easily fixed. Installation is easy, all of the trim pieces simply pull out and you can do it yourself. Only thing to note is that the supplied cables are too short to reach the fuse box in the trunk so you'll need to solder a few wires to extend the cable.

See these threads for more info:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1277324
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1298756

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GoranBonn Private First Class 144 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 330d SB Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bonn, Germany iTrader: (0)	I can recommend the Thinkware F770. The good thing about it is that it has an inbuilt configurable shutoff voltage controller, so it will not drain your battery in parking mode and you can configure it via the app. For the Blackvue people usually buy an external box which needs setup with dip switches. It's not a perfect cam as mine has buttons which rattle, but that's easily fixed. Installation is easy, all of the trim pieces simply pull out and you can do it yourself. Only thing to note is that the supplied cables are too short to reach the fuse box in the trunk so you'll need to solder a few wires to extend the cable. See these threads for more info: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1277324 http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1298756
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