Blackvue LTE cams are the best option, and a range of plans for access if you are looking for live view anywhere.
If you just want to view in the car anything of their cams other than the 5 series.
I'm using a BlackVue DR590X-2CH which costs around 380+. While more expensive than other brands, it has served me well especially since you can read number plates easily with the video it captures
Had my BlackVue 2-CH (front and back) installed at Autotrend Car Accessories (at Toa Payoh). Wire was neatly tucked and workmanship was solid! Also has parking mode function enabled as requested. Was about $450 all in.
Main cost was the BlackVue front and rear cameras themselves at $380+. Installation was $60 iirc. Could you send me the link to the 4k front and rear cameras for $100? I’ll check it out next year when I switch cars
Viofo A229 2-CH is considered the gold standard of features to cost in a dash cam. The downside to the design is because the dash cam has a screen on the body, the whole assembly is enormous, which needs to be installed offset if your car has a honda sense module behind the mirror. I have this on my mom's CRV and it's kinda massive. But I do like how it works out.
Personally, running a Blackvue DR590X-2CH, replacing an older DR590W-2CH that lasted just north of 3 years.
Things I like about the Blackvue:
1. The body is low profile, which hides behind my rearview mirror without bothering me. It's even centered.
2. The app is good, easy to learn and use
3. Recording is reliable with a good quality Endurance spec memory card.
4. There are vendors that sell Blackvue that will go out of their way to help you in a pinch.
5. The components are dead simple if you aren't afraid of soldering.
Things I don't like about the Blackvue:
1. no customer support. They'll even steal your money, which happened to me.
2. Longevity is questionable, as I had to replace my first one within a few years of ownership.
Other notes:
Highly recommend /u/blackboxmycar and their shop https://www.blackboxmycar.com/
I've had a BlackVue DR590 2 channel for almost ten years now, and another in the car for half that time. Zero issues and saved me and others a few times.
[https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/](https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/)
They are in Vancouver, and I've picked up a few when they are on sale.
I have 2x Blackvue 590s and they seem to work really well.
I have a 2019 Forester Sport and installed a BlackVue front and rear camera setup. The front camera fits nicely just in front of the rearview mirror, and I was able to route the wiring through the same cover/chase used for the mirror wiring. It’s a little tight, but definitely doable.
All of the wiring is hidden behind the windshield trim and headliner on the way to the rear camera. Just be mindful of the side curtain airbags when routing cables. A plastic trim removal tool kit is worth having for the job.
The most challenging part was fishing the rear camera cable through the rubber wiring boot into the rear hatch, but once that was done everything went together pretty smoothly.
I’ve had the setup installed since 2020 and it’s been very reliable. The only issue I’ve had was the original SD card failing. I replaced it with a BlackVue-branded SD card in 2021, and it’s still working perfectly.
I’ve actually needed the footage several times. Most recently, it helped document a semi backing into my wife’s Outback last October while I was stopped directly behind her.
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