Anyone have a dashcam they really like?

  • I don’t care about screens
  • I’d like something I could mount to my dash
  • I’d like something that can record audio

I was trapped in my car recently and berated by a neighbor, so I mostly want something I can use to record that sort of behavior in the future. Otherwise, it’s just he said/she said.

Thanks!

Edit: I ended up with a VIOFO VS1 Mini. I installed it last night and so far so good. The only annoyance was that my EZ-Pass(toll road transponder) was already mounted right where I wanted my camera, so that had to move. Also, I still need to pretty up my wiring. I’m feeling a bit more confident driving in the neighborhood. And I checked, can download video with the app no problem.

  • seathru@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    3 days ago

    It sounds like a mobile app or knockoff GoPro style action cam might work better. That way you can point it out the side if needed and the audio quality is likely to be much better than a dash cam.

    For budget dash cams, I’ve had good experience with the 70mai brand. Keep in mind that on most dash cams, if you get one without a screen, you will probably have to install their app to change settings.

    • grysbok@lemmy.sdf.orgOPEnglish
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      3 days ago

      I thought about a mobile app, but something that consistently records is better than relying on my faulty memory.

      I’ll take a look at 70mai, thanks.

    • ERROR: Earth.exe has crashed@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      3 days ago

      It sounds like a mobile app or knockoff GoPro style action cam might work better.

      Bad idea. Its always better to have a dedicated device for something crucial like collecting evidence. I mean its the reason we don’t strap random gopros to cops.

      If you DIY, you could potentially:

      1. Forget to press record
      2. Forget to manage the files and to delete old files allow room for new ones
      3. It coulds stop recording due to overheating, because it wasn’t designed to be recording for the entire duration of your drive.
      • lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        3 days ago

        I have a GoPro knockoff (Akaso V50X) for my motorcycle helmet, it can do loop recording. As long as I remember to hit “record” 😂

        Otherwise it’s been really dependable. Caught my in-laws’ neighbor flooring it past me one morning in his Ferrari. He knows me, so it was intentional, but still.