dashcam recommend

Rob5342

You'd have to see the registration of the right car and read it out immediately, that's not easy in fast paced situations where you are concentrating on avoiding a collision.

I have a Viofo A119 that I'm pleased with. The video quality is very good, it would be better if it had a smartphone connection of some sort so I didn't have to take the micro sd card out to get the footage off it, but that's quite a rare event so it's not much of a problem.

Installation was quite easy, stick it on the windscreen with the sticky pad, plug the cable into a USB port and then push the cable behind the trim with the tool they give you. It's more difficult if you want it permanently wired in to avoid using one of your USB ports.

cooldude255220

IMO with Nextbase, you pay more for the brand than you do for the quality of the dashcams.

Ideally you want something with a Sony Starvis 2 sensor; that's basically the best sensor in dashcams currently.

Failing that, a Sony Starvis sensor is still pretty good. But I would avoid cams that don't use a any kind of Starvis sensor.

From what I've seen - though not first-hand - Viofo are decent, use Starvis/2 sensors, and you get quite a lot of bang for your buck. They're not cheap, but they're good value.

I currently have Garmin Mini 2s, but am looking to replace them because they keep dying on me, so I wouldn't recommend them either.

A capacitor-dashcam is likely to last longer than a battery-dashcam too.

James2k

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81899026#Comment_81899026

This guy knows what's up. Starvis 2 is the one you want.

Rob5342

If you want to see some examples of footage then have a look at Ashley Neal's channel on YouTube, it often has the Dashcam model at the bottom of the screen. He does push Viofo but the Viofo clips are always crystal clear.

The_Groat_Counter

I'm also in the market for a dashcam but when I've thought about doing it, the sheer multitude of options out there plus the practicalities of actually fitting one kinda defeat me, so I haven't got round to it.

Some people suggest a rear facing camera is important (if not essential), but having one just seems like a whole lot more work in terms of fitting cables the length of the car's cabin.

cooldude255220

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900254#Comment_81900254

It depends on what car your have to an extent. Yes, it is a bit more of a faff, but I would say it's worth it. Especially if you can find a youtube video of someone showing you how they've ran their cabling!

EssexExile

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900254#Comment_81900254

I have separate front and back cameras just plugged into 12v outlets, no cables running the length of the car.

kimwp

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81895645#Comment_81895645

Do you use an app?

Bigphil1474

Yes, it's called Droid Dashcam. It's free on Play Store. They do ask for donations. It works fine and you can choose the length of each recording package, limit space for saved files etc. Easy to use.

kimwp

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81905672#Comment_81905672

Amazing, thank you!