Question Any dash camera experience ?

brom2855

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Evening all,

One of my New Year's resolutions is get a dash cam. YT has lot of compilations of dash cam clips--fun to watch until think," What if that's me next? What if other driver makes reasonable argument I'm at fault when remember clearly that he rear-ended me?"

Only ever had a few accidents since learning to drive around 17 years ago--nothing more serious than distracted driver gouging out one of my rear brake lights--but yeah, want some more peace of mind.

Have looked through some dash cams on Micro Center and Amazon, just not sure what brands are recommended or how much I should budget (not employed atm). Any suggestions? Thanks!
 

Aeacus

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Better look at comparisons/reviews, e.g,
link: https://www.techradar.com/best/best-dash-cam

Garmin is quite popular and cheap, but there are other good ones as well.

Personally, i've my eye set towadrds BlackVue. Namely DR900X-2CH (IR?), which has front and back cameras, so that i'd be well covered. Though, i still haven't figured out how to power the thing (either from car battery or get the BlackVue battery bank), nor i don't know how to install it (most likely have to visit car dealership for that). So, i haven't bought it yet. But i'd like to. Gives additional layer of security.
Guide to BlackVue dashcams: https://blackvue.com/ultimate-buyers-guide-to-blackvue-dashcams-in-2021/
Specs comparison of BlackVue dashcams: https://shop.blackvue.com/dashcam-comparison-table/
 

Azzyasi

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I have Xiaomi 70mai and works pretty good. I don't know if i'm biased since i don't have experience with other camera ( actually i did use an old Viofo camera.. old and bad video but it was very old generation, i bought the car with that thing and changed it to 70mai). I bought a second 70mai for my other car since i had nothing to complain to my first 70mai camera.
 
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Yeah, I deleted it because I just didn’t understand it hmmm now I’m wondering

I was thinking about the insurance claim thing and that might be nice if somebody dings you in the parking lot