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Dash cam THINKWARE or GARMIN
if you want one that’s small and out of the way, I have Garmin Mini 2 and 3 on both my cars. You can view videos on your phone if you connect to the camera via bluetooth
Pros: small and out of the way
I went for a Garmin Dash Mini 2 because it's discreet, doesn't get in the way of vision, and the data can be extracted easily.
Pros: discreet, easy data extraction
I've stuck with Garmin since then. Latest purchase was the 55 I think, the one with the lower fov so I can keep distance details.
Pros: keeps distance details
Vehicle:
Volvo S80
I professionally fit Dashcams. No not at an orange vendor. I run a Thinkware u3000 in all my vehicles. Love it.
Pros: love it
garmin mini 3 with the dongar cable. Tuck it up behind the passenger side of your rear view mirror and its basically invisible and runs in the background. Honestly forget i have it until I see questions like this come up in this sub haha
Pros: basically invisible
The day after delivery I had a Thinkware u3000 dashcam front and rear added with external power supply. The camera parking mode is what got me and the web access.
Pros: camera parking mode, web access
Vehicle:
Dodge Durango
I run a Garmin Mini 2 with a Dongar Technologies mirror power adapter. It hides behind the mirror so well you dont even realize it is there.
Pros: hides behind mirror
Thinkware is the best quality dashcam, although they are pricier than other dash cams. But I install Thinkware on all my cars, front and rear.
Pros: best quality
Cons: pricier
Got the Garmin dashcam mini2 Installed. Nice that Garmin makes the power source from the OBDII port so no hack wiring was needed. I can't even see it from my driving position. The Garmin app is pretty useful too
Pros: no hack wiring needed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Part number: MINI2
Here's an update on why I posted this thread. I have a Thinkware F750 Dashcam w/ the Hard wiring accessory so I can record (in parking mode) with the engine off but the cam fires up as soon as I turn the ignition and will record full time.
Pros: records full time
Cons: dead battery
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
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