Best Dashcam?

[SightUp]

What's the best dashcam? If it matters, under $500.

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[dmitry]

Thinkware F200 PRO. Maybe not the best, but I'm very satisfied. This brand has better dashcams that fit your budget.

 

[DevSecOps]

If you want something that will work ala "sentry mode" when the vehicle is parked AND send notifications, I would recommend one of the LTE variants of Blackvue. There's addon modules for many cams to allow for notifications, but the LTE Blackvue cams have it built in.

If you go that route I would recommend that you also put in a voltage/time cutoff so that you don't end up damaging the LVB. Here's a good guide to get you going:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...hardwiring-a-dashcam-and-radar-detector.5542/

And here's my post in that thread about what I did:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...a-dashcam-and-radar-detector.5542/post-262345

 

[Triggerhappy007]

I would start here for some ideas:
https://dashcamtalk.com/best-dash-cams-of-2022/

Their forums are the best for dashcam discussions.

 

[mylittlepony]

I have in the MME, ID.4, daughter’s Civic. Had them in other cars as well.

 

[HI-Mach-E]

The best in my opinion. 4K, parking record, low battery warning, etc.

https://us.thinkware.com/product-page/u1000/

Check out some of the YouTube channels to see what works best for you.

 

[Bayviews88]

The best in my opinion. 4K, parking record, low battery warning, etc.

https://us.thinkware.com/product-page/u1000/

Check out some of the YouTube channels to see what works best for you.

See this thread were a Thinkware U1000 bundle was installed in a MME by a Ford dealer.
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/help-me-pick-a-dash-cam.11428/post-321997

 

[geomarynus]

https://fitcamx.com/collections/for...-cam-for-ford-mustang-mach-e#atomeeReviewsApp

 

[scoopman]

I have the Blackvue DR900x-2ch with the LTE module for cloud -- and I will say that Blackvue just redid their app and really screwed it up. They just issued an app update which seems to solve most of the issues, but they still are pushing their subscription plan on users somewhat aggressively.

Blackvue encrypts their recordings, so you must use their app to connect to your camera and download footage -- you cannot take the MicroSD card out and plop it in a computer, like you can with other dashcams.

Their critical app was changed to do the following horrible things:
-- require you to sign in to a cloud account with them, even to view local footage from your camera
-- App starts on a "social media" tiktok screen that has creepy live view videos, instead of starting on the page to connect to your camera
-- App puts up interstitial page every day (now every 7 days?) spamming you to subscribe to an unncessary cloud plan (for a $400+ dashcam you bought), no way to permanantly disable this
-- App signs you out every day, which means your expensive dash cam would not deliver push notifications if the camera detects anything
-- App is very buggy and frequently does not connect at all to camera, leaving no option to access your recordings, and it crashes frequently

Blackvue got so reemed in their App Store reviews (think they're down to 1.3 stars now) that they apparently are trying to fix the issues, but people just want the old app back which was completely fine.

I'm currently testing the main high-end competitor to the Blackvue, the Thinkware U1000. It has its own issues, and some advantages, but I haven't decided yet if the benefits of the Thinkware make it worth going thru the switching costs of ripping out my Blackvue.

We'll see if the Blackvue folks improve their app quick enough to make me less pissed off at them as a customer, before I have to return the U1000.

 

[SWO]

Thinkware F200 PRO. Maybe not the best, but I'm very satisfied. This brand has better dashcams that fit your budget.

This is what I have. I like it.

Blackvue is also good. Both are made in SK.

If you just want something that will show who hit who in a fender bender and is easy to install, the Garmin Mini isn't bad and can tap into your mirror power.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I really like ThinkWare cameras, but went with FitcamX for the Mustang because they have a nearly OEM-looking option with a direct plug solution (i.e., no splicing or running wires).

 

[LM_COGT]

Depends on what your key features are.

I picked the Viofo A119 because it routinely was rated high for video quality, had an optional polarizing filter (huge reduction in glare and dash reflection) didn't use a battery (low end Li batteries have a tendency to swell and fail in the harsh conditions of a car dash) and otherwise got out of the way - I didn't want an app, or railroad crossing warnings, just an appliance that records video to an SD card that I can present for insurance purposes, and don't think about unless needed.

 

[Rt1AWD]

If you want to avoid wiring and don't want wires hanging everywhere get this one
https://fitcamx.com/collections/for-ford-lincoln/products/fitcamx-dash-cam-for-ford-mustang-mach-e

 

[Mrn]

I recently installed a Rove R3. It has 3 channels for forward, rear and in-cabin recording. With a 256 GB memory card it will record quite a few hours before overwriting previous files.

It was $255 with a $100 discount last week.

 

[Triggerhappy007]

https://viofo.com/dash-cam/291-viof...-the-newest-sony-starvis-2-imx678-sensor.html

This is what I would get. It has the new Sony Starvis 2 sensor.

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