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.
Just picked up the Elite 8 and it’s been ok so far, not the clearest image and I felt my DR750S-2CH front camera was clearer at reading license plates.
So far I’d recommend and take advantage of hardwiring for the low current parking mode which I haven’t completed yet.
We use Blackvue in both our cars - two channel models for front and rear cam.
My car's dashcam is married to Blackvue B124X battery to allow the dashcam to run whilst parked for up to 24 hours, and my other half's car runs the same dashcam but on a B112 battery which is the same technology, but smaller, only allowing the dashcam to operate for up to 12 hours whilst parked.
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.
looking to buy a dashcam for my boyfriend as a gift. id like to stay around 200 but im willing to consider something more pricey. I currently have a blackvue with front and rear cameras and although I loved it at first, my rear camera went out last year and I dont love that it only saves videos in 60 second increments.
I have been doing a lot of research on forums and saw a lot of people recommend viofo, blackvue and Garmin. but when I go on tiktok or Instagram a brand called red tiger is EVERYWHERE. is that brand reputable? is it a common thing to have videos save 60 seconds at a time?
I have also read that having the front camera in 4k is important and the rear cam can be less?? idk im trying to make sense of things im not too familiar with. overall I just want something nice, not too bulky and reliable. any advice is appreciated thank you!
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