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Old 10-03-17, 08:32 PM
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Just wondering if anyone can recommend me any good dash cam cameras for the rear and the front. I park my car at night sometimes on the streets and was wondering if there is a camera that can record 24/7 at 360 degrees. I am completely going in blind so I need help from anyone who has one or has great knowledge of dash cameras!
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Me and a few other members are running Blackvue dash cam. Mine which is the DR650 has front and rear view and I use the Magi Pro which has the camera running even when my car is off.
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Thanks Pheen! Did you do the hardwiring yourself? I don't like other people dirtying my interior/scratching so was wondering if it is something I can do myself!
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Yes I did it all myself. It is pretty straight forward (plug and play). If you get the Magic Pro, you will have to tap into the fuse box, but no cutting required (plug and play).

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tallation.html
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I have a the Blackvue front/rear too. Just FYI, if you have a dark tint at the back, it's hard to see at night even with light. But during daytime, not too bad. Front camera is clear but I wished a lot more clear with 2-3 cars away to see their license plates. Within 1 car length, I can see their plate.
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Also, when you add a fuse it is pretty much bye bye to the fuse cover piece with the diagram on it, right? I stuck it in my center console.
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Originally Posted by Spam89
Just wondering if anyone can recommend me any good dash cam cameras for the rear and the front.
You might read and watch the detailed review video on the Blackvue that gives some details (+ and -) that you might not find in the documentation or other reviews. Video also covers the Power Magic pro battery.
This guy tests alot of dashcams and there are links if you look at the links below the video in YouTube.
https://www.vortexradar.com/best-dashcams/

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Dashcamtalk.com

i wanted what you are asking for. I realized it is cheaper to
buy two than to buy one dual camera in most situations.

With my a119 once you run the add a fuse to the camera, it has a mini usb power out to let you plug in an additional item... like another dash cam

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Oh.. and please... make sure you buy the low profile micro fuse add a fuse, not the micro add a fuse. I wasted 8 bucks on that because I did the “Frequently bought together” instead of making sure.
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Question Old School I Guess

Doubt this fits what youre looking for in an answer, since I do not run it FT. Guess I'm not exactly sure why one would wish to have a FT Dash Cam running (Accidents, Insurance reasons, Performance and Fun Videos?) However, with its location I can either reach up and flick it on, or use the Wireless Remote to do so. (It hangs upside down from suction cup-but orientation is correct)

If you're a fan, or very observant, you'll recognize the "Skin" I have over this now "outdated" GoPro Hero 3 Black.
What I like about this platform is that you can use their App to put together some seriously cool videos, with effects, right on your Cell Phone - with both still pics and videos from it.

**Converting it to a MP3 was easy, but it somehow cut out like 4 other photos which were contained in video I made in 3 mins!
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