I have a blackvue cam which I've used different models on my previous and now 2026 outback. I posted an installation guide if interested.
https://www.reddit.com/r/subaruoutback/comments/1pweqn0/blackvue_elite_10_and_b130a_dashcam_install_on/
What is your budget? Blackvue make the best (they service the professional and consumer markets) and they just announced a new Elite 10 model with front and rear 4K cameras which can run in parking mode for months without draining the car battery. They also have the Elite 8 (2K/2K) and 9 (4K/2k) with the same low power draw in parking mode. Not cheap, but they are quality items.
> Wife doesn’t want an “obtrusive” webcam (I put a thinkcam u3000pro up and she said flat no)
Where did you stick it? Was it on the passenger side or in her line of sight?
>Is the lack of starvis2 a real issue?
Only at night, in bad weather, and occasionally really bright conditions.
>And I really want a parking mode…
Then fitcam isn't a viable option
Blackvue Elite 10 or a box model are much smaller and equivalent to the u3000.
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 get family who need help Blackvue cloud cams, and they them up to connect to the hotspot on their phones.
When there's an issue I just need to walk them through enabling the hotspot on their phone, then I can access the camera remotely to help them.
Blackvue with LTE will meet all your needs. An external battery with the cam in motion sensor mode will capture events when parked.
Contact www.blackboxmycar.ca. They are a Canadian retailer.
You’ll need a dash cam with LTE and cloud connectivity to receive notifications. The BlackVue LTE models are a good fit for this and are designed to do exactly that
If you’re looking for longer parking recording times, I’d also recommend adding an external battery pack. This helps extend recording without putting extra strain on your vehicle’s battery.
Blackvue. Clear crisp video (even at night), was pretty straightforward to hardwire, convenient to download footage, parking mode with built in volt limiter (can use an exterior one too), cloud storage capability and rear cam fits even with my rear curtain closing for my LS.
Used mine for over 7 years, have in multiple cars as it's the favorite of all I've used. Worth even if it's just the UHD ones.
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