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Dash Cam Recommendations

phatboy64 said:
Not specific to this one product, but in hot weather climates how do these hold up with the sun beating down on them?
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That is a big issue for many. One of the reasons I like the Garmin. Most will "shut off" when they get too hot, which does you no good. Read reviews on Amazon and it does become apparent which ones are not ruggedized for high temps. :cool:
 
Forgive me if it has been discussed yet. What do y'all think about the dashcamx that replaces the entire cover above the rearview mirror with a look similar to the oem cover? anyone here tried it?
 
Thanks for all the great input! I pulled the trigger on the Blackvue DR970X 2CH Plus. No matter how hard I try I can’t come close to justify paying someone $230 to install so I am just going to have to find the time to install it myself.
I believe I read somewhere that Fuse 91 is (ACC) and 51 is (BAT), is that correct or are the fuse locations model/trim specific?


Also, as an fyi for anyone interested in the Blackvue, apparently the DR970X “plus” version is a significant update over the DR970X version (See below), If I hadn’t look closely I would have assumed it just meant it came with “extra stuff” and not better technology.


  • New 4K Sony STARVIS 2 sensor: the 4K Plus models all feature an IMX678 sensor in the front camera, which delivers improved sensitivity in low light and better dynamic range.
  • New fast (f/1.7 aperture) lens in the main camera: the large aperture lens allows the 4K Plus main cameras to gather more light compared to the f/2.8 lens of their predecessors, which in turn results in faster shutter speed, allowing to freeze the action and minimize blur.
  • Improved image signal processor (ISP) tuning: the dynamic range and overall fidelity has been improved across the board through expert optimization of a new chipset. In simple terms: the image looks better, especially at night and in high-contrast scenes where most cameras struggle to preserve detail in highlights and dark areas.
  • Twice longer Event buffer: the 4K Plus models feature a 10-second buffer up from 5 seconds for previous models. This means the Event video clips recorded while driving or parked include ten seconds of action occurring before the triggering event. Those include detected motion in Motion & Impact Parking Mode, Manual Events triggered via the touch sensor on the side of the camera, or impact sensed by the accelerometer while driving or parked.
  • HEVC/H.265 codec: the 4K Plus models feature the High-Efficiency Video Coding compression algorithm as the default, while also giving users the ability to choose the more widely supported AVC/H.264 codec. HEVC preserves details better and also allows recording at a higher bitrate of 60 Megabits per second (lower settings also available).
 
Alligator John said:
Forgive me if it has been discussed yet. What do y'all think about the dashcamx that replaces the entire cover above the rearview mirror with a look similar to the oem cover? anyone here tried it?
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It's called FITCAMX and I have it on order with the rear camera.
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Lots of these over on 5thgenrams. Everyone seems to like them.

Wondering though if it would work with a comma.ai setup? Those are usually connected to the RVM post.
 
Wrayzor said:
It's called FITCAMX and I have it on order with the rear camera.
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I installed this a few months back: https://hdrams.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-ram-today.1987/post-282709

I didn't get the rear camera hookup, but install was pretty simple. I liked that it fits seamlessly with the mirror, I basically forget that it is there.

There is no gps for it (if that is a concern for anyone).

Here is a snapshot I took:

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phatboy64 said:
Thanks for all the great input! I pulled the trigger on the Blackvue DR970X 2CH Plus. No matter how hard I try I can’t come close to justify paying someone $230 to install so I am just going to have to find the time to install it myself.
I believe I read somewhere that Fuse 91 is (ACC) and 51 is (BAT), is that correct or are the fuse locations model/trim specific?


Also, as an fyi for anyone interested in the Blackvue, apparently the DR970X “plus” version is a significant update over the DR970X version (See below), If I hadn’t look closely I would have assumed it just meant it came with “extra stuff” and not better technology.


  • New 4K Sony STARVIS 2 sensor: the 4K Plus models all feature an IMX678 sensor in the front camera, which delivers improved sensitivity in low light and better dynamic range.
  • New fast (f/1.7 aperture) lens in the main camera: the large aperture lens allows the 4K Plus main cameras to gather more light compared to the f/2.8 lens of their predecessors, which in turn results in faster shutter speed, allowing to freeze the action and minimize blur.
  • Improved image signal processor (ISP) tuning: the dynamic range and overall fidelity has been improved across the board through expert optimization of a new chipset. In simple terms: the image looks better, especially at night and in high-contrast scenes where most cameras struggle to preserve detail in highlights and dark areas.
  • Twice longer Event buffer: the 4K Plus models feature a 10-second buffer up from 5 seconds for previous models. This means the Event video clips recorded while driving or parked include ten seconds of action occurring before the triggering event. Those include detected motion in Motion & Impact Parking Mode, Manual Events triggered via the touch sensor on the side of the camera, or impact sensed by the accelerometer while driving or parked.
  • HEVC/H.265 codec: the 4K Plus models feature the High-Efficiency Video Coding compression algorithm as the default, while also giving users the ability to choose the more widely supported AVC/H.264 codec. HEVC preserves details better and also allows recording at a higher bitrate of 60 Megabits per second (lower settings also available).
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Curious, as I've been looking for a single cam version of a few cams, does the on-board memory bother you? I can't see any plus to no micro SD card slot...especially since I have a ton of them, lol. Otherwise the specs on these look really nice.

I've been trying to find something smaller in size like the Vantrue Element - I think I'd rather the better sensor to the smaller footprint. Only looking for a single cam right now
 
Pasta4lnch said:
Curious, as I've been looking for a single cam version of a few cams, does the on-board memory bother you? I can't see any plus to no micro SD card slot...especially since I have a ton of them, lol. Otherwise the specs on these look really nice.

I've been trying to find something smaller in size like the Vantrue Element - I think I'd rather the better sensor to the smaller footprint. Only looking for a single cam right now
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The BlackVue 970 uses a micro SD card. On the newer ones you can put up to 512GB
 
We run ROVE R2-4K. It records plausible video with GPS location and speed. I had looked at replacing it with a FITCAMX as I  really liked the unit being built into their replacement overhead console, but I contacted their company and they stated their dash cam only recorded video. Having the GPS data recorded as well is of upmost importance in case anything was to happen - or overzealous trooper working to fulfill his or her ticket quota. And yes - that DOES happen. Was in Oklahoma years ago and "clocked" at 72 mph going uphill in a loaded semi. Actual speed was 54 mph....... YMMV
 
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