Dash Cams

[Topster]

Any suggestions for a dash cam for my 2016 Genny? Run a Escort 360 detector and am looking to put a dash cam in

 

[tmf2004]

ive seen them on Amazon for pretty cheap...

 

[Huddleston]

I run a blackview 650 system in my G2.

V1 mounted on the left and camera on the right.

 

[ksoze]

Forget the dash cam, nice wide angle shot. Anyone actually get in that car

 

[opticsguy]

Where did you tap in the power for the dash cam?

 

[PinkFloyd]

I recently ordered one of these for $35 (including a 32GB Kingston micro-USB card) on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/AUBBC-Vehicle-Camera-Vision-Recorder/dp/B01CSOD7VO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463437997&sr=8-1&keywords=aubbc+1080p

It arrived today and I installed it. I used the supplied 12V plug to mini USB cable, running it under the top edge of the passenger side carpeting, under the door seal to the A pillar, then tucked under the leading edge of the headliner. It activates and begins recording when the 12V outlet powers up.

The unit is pretty darn tiny and doesn't take up much real estate on the windshield. I have it just to the right of the mirror. I don't know how it'll hold up long-term, but I figured for 35 bucks including a the Kingston card, 2 cables and a suction mount, it's worth a try.

 

[celltech]

To me the bigger issue is where to mount the camera. I used to "hide" it behind the mirror, but now have that giant plastic shroud in the way. My OCD is too intense to have a camera hanging out where I can see it

 

[renojim]

I heard good things about Blackvue. Try to check out dashcamtalk for reviews about the various dashcam brands.

 

[ACGenesis]

I recently purchased Goluk T1 for our cars. I wanted something that was small and discrete and this one fits the bill nicely. It doesn't have any buttons on the actual device but it is wifi capable and comes with a nice, usable app for both Android and IOS. It has pretty good image quality and is Ambarella powered so it has good nighttime video quality as well. I'd highly recommend this for anyone looking for something that is capable, good quality, and doesn't break the bank (list price of $130 on Amazon is pretty good but a recent goldbox deal knocked and additional $30 off).

 

[bigpapainscotia]

I have a Think ware Dash Cam H50 . It is very small and takes up little space and it come with 3m tape so you don't need the big bulky suction cup. I paid$40 for it on KIJIJI.

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[Dave_MacKinnon]

If you are in Canada, we are about to launch a new line of Dash Cams from the Mio brand.

The approach is VERY different than Lukas, Blackview and Thinkware. Think of these as an active devices instead of just passive. Heads up display of speed, GPS, 1296P resolution, Lane departure warnings (on 2 models), etc...

http://www.mio.com/ca/en/products-Drive-Recorder.htm

Dealers should start to have inventory in a few weeks.

 

[SuperKing]

I have this one. https://dashcamtalk.com/b40-a118/

I like the form factor. In my 2011 Sonata, I mounted it on the black part of the windshield so only the lens is visible. In the Genesis, there's no such area on the windshield but I put it on the right of the LKA camera shroud. The rear view mirror makes it invisible to me so I don't see it at all.

I've been through cheap and expensive dashcams. Cars are very harsh environments for electronics and they will eventually die after 1-2 years. Save your money and get something in the $70-$100 price range. Any life after a year is a bonus.

 

[patrick49]

I had a Compustar Dash in my Coupe that I just haven't set up yet. http://www.compustardash.com/

 

[allan]

Is there a decent cordless (rechargeable) dashcam with decent battery life that anyone has experience with?

 

[GenesisBill]

MOBIUS VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER CAR INSTALLATION
This installation is in a 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan. All the wiring is concealed along the headliner and door pillar weather trim and routed to the power sources and relays underneath the dash on the left side of the car. This particular car, in my opinion, did not offer any significant installation challenges. Different model cars will require their own methods of camera installation, wire concealment, power supply and relay mounting.
The system provides for recording from four cameras located inside the car. One camera behind the rear view mirror facing forward, one located high in the center of the rear window facing rearward and one each located high in the corners of the rear window facing forward diagonally to the opposite side of the car.
The system provides for ignition switch controlled recording whenever the engine is running and the on-off toggle switch is in the on position. Optional camera recording when the engine is not running is controlled by a momentary button. All controls are located in the dashboard fuse panel bezel. The relays for controlling the two functions are located in two small boxes tucked up on top of the lower dash panel next to the steering column. The purpose of the relays is to provide for separation between the camera power sources when the engine is running and when the engine is not running. The power source while the engine is running is a fuse tap on the dashboard fuse block to the main car system. The power source when the engine is not running is a momentary switch and relay controlled 7.2AH 12 vdc auxiliary battery located in the left front of the engine bay. When the engine is running the circuitry provides for recharging the auxiliary battery, when the engine is off relay contacts and a diode isolate the auxiliary battery from the car system so only the auxiliary battery is providing power to the cameras and will provide power to the cameras until it is discharged. This way the camera system cannot discharge the main car battery when the engine is not running. With the auxiliary battery fully charged all four cameras will operate an estimated four to six hours.