Hey everyone,

Someone hit my car the other day while it was parked on the street so now i'm looking to buy myself a dashcam. Been searching the forums and it seems like these aren't being used so much, all i could find was the blackvue (heating issues), the FineVu CR500HD (what i'm leaning towards), and the Lukas 7900 which I dont know too much about.

Was wondering if anyone has heard or use any of these? Been researching online but seems like nothing is great in terms of security while parked or while the car is off? Just lookin for some suggestions, recommendations, or comments/concerns

Oh and I'll be wiring it up to my fuse box if not rearview mirror, would this drain my battery?

 

Heard a lot of good things about Finevu NEW CR-500HD, can't comment on other one

 

You're prob looking for a blackvue or some higher end dash cam if you want to record while your car is parked, or any cam equipped with a bump sensor.

I have a cheapo small one from amazon for $30 with no complaints. Its only on while driving though, and hooked up to my navi so i can stream it.

 

I've got a dash cam that runs while I am driving, also hooked up to my Roadrover navi so I can view videos and review right in the car.

Eventually I will wire it up so it records when the car is stopped but detects motion.

 

I bought mine from ebay from china. I think it is a mini 0802 copy but it has been working for the past 3 months. I paid 40 bucks. It is very good in the day (1080P). It does not do as well at night though probably due to cheap optics.

I did not purchase mine for parking issues but for issues when I am driving and say I roll back because someone is riding the car's rear (my other car is a manual) or if some fraudster who stage crashes.

If you are seeking it for parking issues on the street, it seems you might need a few cameras depending if they hit you from the rear, side(s), or front.

 

Youre about 2 years behind on the dashcams. The powerucc panorama II has been consistantly the best camera for awhile. Unless youre specifically trying to have a discreet camera you should look into the panorama.

Also, this website is great for comparisons.
https://dashcamtalk.com/

 

The G1W from China is highly talked about. I have the G1W-C version which has a capacitor.

 

Here's my dash cam. I can't see it when I am driving which is exactly what I wanted.
I ran the wires up into the rear view mirror wiring cover and down to my navi unit where it gets power and video output to the navi screen.

I had to wrap my dash cam in tin foil and electrical tape to stop interference with my GPS antenna. I wanted them both where they are because I can't see them while driving.

 

Thank you everybody for helping out and chiming in! I do like the panorama one but I may go for one that can fit snug behind my rear view.

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Do you have an aftermarket navi?

 

I installed Vidometer on my work phone, and I just put it in a small mount on the dash every time I drive. Still have my personal phone for music and GPS.

 

i got DOD LS430W with GPS
http://www.ncix.com/detail/dod-ls430...p-52-94316.htm

 

Just purchased the Panorama G. I'll post a DIY tutorial once i hard wire it in! Thanks everyone

 

Cant go wrong with the panorama! Just tap the rear view mirror. Follow the directions on the radar detector hardwire diy thread.

 

Yep, I have the 8" Roadrover unit.

 

I was actually going to get one of those battery cut-off modules so I can use the parked mode. But since I'll be close to it, maybe I'll wire up a detector too although I use waze quite a bit, seems more useful.