Dashcams recommendation?

[yewlock]

What kind of dashcam is everybody using? Or if anybody mod and use bmw camera as dashcam?

[DuSh]

This what I got right now, it's 720p only, but remember that main purpose of dashcam is to keep you out of trouble if someone accuses you of wrongdoing (then you can defend yourself by showing video-proof - it's not there to help you accuse someone in court (hence I don't need super high quality dashcam that can read plates clearly at every angle). But everyone is free to do what they want of course

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nextbase-DU...4383.l4275.c10


For my wife I bought a bit more expensive one: https://www.amazon.com/N2-Pro-1920x1...se+TwinCam+Duo


I had dashcams since 2007. Had cheap ones for $40 and expensive ones for $300. They all go bad at some point (it's either electronics inside or plastic holders brake), so it makes sense to buy a dashcam not too expensive. Just my opinion

[euro-r]

I'm using BlackVue DR750S-2 channels Cloud Dash Cam

[turboawd]

Rexing. Just like how they mount and are low profile.

[RichM50d]

Originally Posted by euro-r

I'm using BlackVue DR750S-2 channels Cloud Dash Cam

Same here, but I just have the front camera, as there were lots of reports of the rear interfering with DAB signals.

[Ktmdude]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Same here, but I just have the front camera, as there were lots of reports of the rear interfering with DAB signals.

Can anyone confirm this?

[Twin Peaks]

I have this in my wife's car and it is fantastic. I just ordered another for my x5 (w/ 128gb card), I'll post pics once I wire it all up. I plan on attaching a 20k\mah battery also for parking mode just like her car. I'm concerned with hit and runs/reading license plates specifically. I want a camera that will make faces visible.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A2PTCGBTT1K3UG

Pros:

1. Parking Mode
2. Motion Sensor
3. Mounts right overtop the rear view mirror, does not interfere with buttons.
4. Super Clear
5. Great Night Vision
6. 128gb+ capacity w/ memory card

[RichM50d]

Originally Posted by Ktmdude

Can anyone confirm this?

Google it, there’s plenty of people moaning!

[Waoudi]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Google it, thereÂ’s plenty of people moaning!

Don't mean to hijack the thread but it's relevant. Anyone hard wire their dash cam? Is it the same as the DIY for the radar detector?
Thanks.

[Neuera09]

I'm running a Thinkware F770 2-channel dash cam which is hardwired in the rear fuse box and backed up by a cellink battery unit. I had major radio signal interference at first then I simply moved the dash camera wiring away from the antenna unit. I've been using it for over a year and I don't have anymore interference.

@Duped; Blackboxmycar.com has a DIY install video on their website and on YouTube.

Good luck.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by euro-r

I'm using BlackVue DR750S-2 channels Cloud Dash Cam

+1 for BlackVue 2-channel cams, I used them for 10 month without any issues.

[9mmkungfu]

I run the BMW Advanced Car Eye in my 335.

[euro-r]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Same here, but I just have the front camera, as there were lots of reports of the rear interfering with DAB signals.

I don't have any issues so far with the rear camera

[euro-r]

Originally Posted by Duped

Don't mean to hijack the thread but it's relevant. Anyone hard wire their dash cam? Is it the same as the DIY for the radar detector?
Thanks.

Dashcam: I hardwire it to the rear fusebox with multi-safer
Radar: I hardwire to the front fusebox

[turboawd]

Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

I run the BMW Advanced Car Eye in my 335.

a $500 cam? and so big. whats so special about it?

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Advan.../dp/B00X4MSUM6

[fosterelli]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Same here, but I just have the front camera, as there were lots of reports of the rear interfering with DAB signals.

Originally Posted by Ktmdude

Can anyone confirm this?

Pretty simple fix by purchasing a cable core, very inexpensive and slaps on in about 3 seconds.

https://www.dashwitness.com/blog/how...-interference/

[9mmkungfu]

Originally Posted by turboawd

a $500 cam? and so big. whats so special about it?

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Advan.../dp/B00X4MSUM6

Yikes, I only paid $100 or $120 from a forum member on E90Post, new in box. I probably wouldn't pay much more than that.

I like how it integrates with the car's electrical system (via tapping a wire in the CAS module) and uses a super capacitor for electricity storage. I like the included video software as well, as it supports GPS speed and location information in addition to dual camera output. The downside is as you mentioned, the size. I have it placed to the right of my rearview mirror, so it doesn't obstruct any useful area on my windshield.

[yewlock]

Originally Posted by euro-r

Dashcam: I hardwire it to the rear fusebox with multi-safer
Radar: I hardwire to the front fusebox

Do you do it yourself? Can you elaborate more in details? Maybe a short write upI am thinking about doing this.
Thanks.

[Chigger]

Pics of dashcam on the X5?

[airbourne]

Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

I run the BMW Advanced Car Eye in my 335.

That's an expensive one! Does is integrate with the iDrive? What's so special about it? I am looking at $70-$90 price range and they seem to be working just fine. Just learning here..

[euro-r]

Originally Posted by yewlock

Do you do it yourself? Can you elaborate more in details? Maybe a short write upI am thinking about doing this.
Thanks.

sorry I didn't took much pics during installation. I will try to take some snapshots maybe during the weekend

[burnurass]

I have both Valentine One & a Dash Cam so my quick and easy hardwire solution is always invisicord.

http://invisicord.com/osc2/catalog/p...575b289855e389

They can make a custom V1 & Dash Cam cable in one so it can handle both.

You remove the mirror covers and literally just slide in the taps behind the current wires and you're done.