Looking for something for daughters car for front + rear… Doesn't seem to be any good deals around for a while unless my searching skills are poo….
Any Good Recommendations on Dual Channel Dash Cam?
pharkurnell on 13/08/2022 - 21:53
Last edited 14/08/2022 - 12:05 by 1 other user
Last edited 14/08/2022 - 12:05 by 1 other user
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How much to get it installed?
I installed it myself. The hardest bit is finding the right fuse to tap into and getting the fuse taps.
It is possible to plug into the ODB2, just need a USB adapter.
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Recently got the Viofo a129 pro duo for $216 from Amazon on Prime Day. Installed for $350. Took 3 hours in a RAV 4. Fantastic clarity. Very happy.
Can you wait until Black Friday?
could you tell, where did you get it installed from? like airtasker or toyota?
We just got a local installer to do it. Look for audio/stereo installers. We're in Adelaide.
It's not too hard to DIY. I've done it a few times. There's a few youtube guides.
I'm after something like this too ideally with smaller-sized cameras that can custom installed into the car
viofo a129 plus. i've heard the pro version has some overheating issues.
Watched a video this morning on Youtube and they found most dashcams are using 1 of 2 chip suppliers and only a handful of camera modules, so most dash cam video quality is very similar.
I use a F200 from Thinkware in my and my partner's car with rear cameras. Both rear cameras have died though. The first within a few months and was replaced under warranty, the second after about 3 years. Thinkware doesn't care at all since it is out of warranty but considering both failed in the same way, I suspect a batch issue.
I'm happy with the video quality and features though
Hi all,
Sorry to highjack the thread, the post-master discovered similar existing topics, so figured I should post in one of them just in case.
I'm looking to get mum a dashcam for her car, was hoping to get some feedback on what's good, bad, overrated etc..
I'm interested in cams that;
- Front and rear. Whether I get a duo cam or two single cams
- Parking mode
- Ability to read number plates night/day (some videos show over-exposed due to lights and can't read, others are low quality/grainy & also cannot be read)
- GPS (for data/map overlay, though probably not a deal breaker. Do users find GPS data useful in any way?)
- Lens with an angle large enough to see left<>right of windscreen (if that makes sense)
- Capacitor
I can't think of any other useful features that she might need. Do you guys have any suggestions and what features in cameras (if any) do you find overrated or lacking thus rendering them almost useless ?
From searching, it appears OzBargain favorites are the Viofo brand cameras. Is this still the case? I had a look at those and some things I found include,
- A119 V3 popular choice but comes in front-facing only. (no rear option)
- A129 series, the A129 Plus Duo version doesn't allow for 'Buffering Parking Mode' and the A129 Pro Duo I heard had a heating issue ?
- GPS ability doesn't come standard with the Viofo cameras and would need a GPS mount that's an option extra
I've also read the Blackvue and Thinkware were good, but also 2-3x the price. Have there been any decent deals on them, or still looking at $500+ ?
I don't have a budget at this stage, I'm just window shopping, seeing what the go is and what prices I should expect to pay for the required specs.
Another thing I came across was a LinusTechTips video where he basically points out that most cameras use the same sensors, and it really comes down to 'features' that drive the price. Any thoughts on his video? https://youtu.be/4AnyhHl3_tE
Thanks in advance,
Bought the Vivfo A139 dual camera with the hardwire kit from the manufacturer direct few months ago.
Picked up 2 sets for $400USD delivered.