Dash cam, anyone?

Ktmdude · 02-18-2018, 03:57 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm an F85 owner looking for a dash cam, maybe two (one for in the back). I would love to hear as many recommendations as possible.

I've never owned a dash cam so I have no clue what's a good one and at what price it starts. The only condition I really have is that it has to be able to record when the car is shut off.

Keep in mind that I live in Europe, so some American brands might not be an option for me.

I saw this dashcam on the Vehicle Virgins youtube channel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FVPTLN?tag=dashcamvava
What do you think? Average price? Too expensive?

ScottSinger · 02-18-2018, 04:20 PM

Contact then to see if it will work are you an iPhone user

https://owlcam.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5a...saAr9dEALw_wcB

Arcades · 02-18-2018, 04:39 PM

BlackVue or Thinkware.

I have the BlackVue DR750S

https://www.blackboxmycar.com/

yousefnjr · 02-18-2018, 05:16 PM

I got that vava cam a couple months ago. It’s ok. Easy to set up, it makes its own WiFi network and you connect to it on your phone. If your cig lighter stays hot with the key off (like mine does) then you’ll have to plug/unplug it every time you drive, otherwise it’ll run continuously

turboawd · 02-18-2018, 06:41 PM

i use the Rexing V1 in a couple cars. i like how it doesnt stick out much.
https://www.amazon.com/V1-Dashboard-...dp/B00X528FNE/

thetastelingers · 02-19-2018, 08:13 AM

Another vote for the Blackvue. I have the 650 and am very happy with it.

BEM-S4 · 02-19-2018, 08:54 AM

I've been happy with my Goluk it's a USB plug in so the install is a breeze. The app is pretty good if you can get past the silly Chinese instructions. "Plug in camera for super fun exciting happy time" sort of thing.

Ktmdude · 02-19-2018, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Contact then to see if it will work are you an iPhone user

https://owlcam.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5a...saAr9dEALw_wcB

That dashcam looks really nice! Sadly it's only available in the US at this moment.

Ktmdude · 02-19-2018, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I've been happy with my Goluk it's a USB plug in so the install is a breeze. The app is pretty good if you can get past the silly Chinese instructions. "Plug in camera for super fun exciting happy time" sort of thing.

Ktmdude · 02-19-2018, 12:06 PM

I'll probably go with the Blackvue as they are also easy to come by in Belgium, thanks guys!

nyalpine90 · 10-31-2018, 09:43 AM

I been watching youtube videos, and searching for a dash cam that has great recording quality for driving night/day and for parking. One cam will be mounted in front windshield, 2nd mounted rear glass. Hopefully something I can do without cutting wires for power source. I need to install them on 2 vehicles. User friendly for setup/install!Any recommendations ??

no bulky cams.

Blackvue is pricey but quality is top notch
Vava is too big, price is OK.

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 10:15 AM

I have a blackvue 750 and it's a great unit. No issues whatsoever. I have it wired thru a OBD2 plug which is a plug and play.

https://www.amazon.com/Hardwiring-Co.../dp/B07BCWX2MM

nyalpine90 · 10-31-2018, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

I have a blackvue 750 and it's a great unit. No issues whatsoever. I have it wired thru a OBD2 plug which is a plug and play.

https://www.amazon.com/Hardwiring-Co.../dp/B07BCWX2MM

i like this feature, you have to switch back n forth between modes. It doesnt recognize when its parked?

how do I know which cam to get for rear, if i was to get 750.

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 10:43 AM

Here is my setup

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

i like this feature, you have to switch back n forth between modes. It doesnt recognize when its parked?

how do I know which cam to get for rear, if i was to get 750.

If you want front and rear, get 750-ch2. 750's have much improved night vision over 650's and the cloud sharing is great. blackvue has an app for your phone which can easily access all the setting and download camera segments. I have it set up at 1 min increment segments so the file isn't too large when i need to download it.

nyalpine90 · 10-31-2018, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

If you want front and rear, get 750-ch2. 750's have much improved night vision over 650's and the cloud sharing is great. blackvue has an app for your phone which can easily access all the setting and download camera segments. I have it set up at 1 min increment segments so the file isn't too large when i need to download it.

nice interior , i have same one lol
is there way i can connect both cams to odb port? maybe seperate module where both cams connect.

sorry, first time looking into dash cams.

detroitm2 · 10-31-2018, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

nice interior , i have same one lol
is there way i can connect both cams to odb port? maybe seperate module where both cams connect.

sorry, first time looking into dash cams.

The rear camera piggybacks off the front camera. Theres only 1 power connection.

Alpine_F82 · 10-31-2018, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ktmdude

Hi everyone,
I'm an F85 owner looking for a dash cam, maybe two (one for in the back). I would love to hear as many recommendations as possible.

I've never owned a dash cam so I have no clue what's a good one and at what price it starts. The only condition I really have is that it has to be able to record when the car is shut off.

Keep in mind that I live in Europe, so some American brands might not be an option for me.

I saw this dashcam on the Vehicle Virgins youtube channel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FVPTLN?tag=dashcamvava
What do you think? Average price? Too expensive?

I use the Papago 760 it’s got motion detection, driving and front and rear cameras holds up to 128gb SIM card comes with a 32gb standard.

The blackvue 750s are very good to just pretty pricey the Papago is
$199.95 Amazon and the blackvue 750 is 399.95 with 16gb standard can hold 128gb and there is a parking mode the only thing I question about Papago is if it’s available in Europe

Never_Enough · 10-31-2018, 11:37 AM

In to look at later

nyalpine90 · 10-31-2018, 11:51 AM

is the mounting sticker better then suction?

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

nice interior , i have same one lol
is there way i can connect both cams to odb port? maybe seperate module where both cams connect.

sorry, first time looking into dash cams.

yes. rear cam hooks up to front cam and then you run the wire to the obd2 connector.

12v_dub · 10-31-2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyalpine90

is the mounting sticker better then suction?

No experience. it's a 3M adhesive, and once you stick it on there, it stays put. You can certainly peel it off without any messy goo.

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