Recommendations on dashboard cams that offers BEST video quality?

I went with Garmin. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjKzcmGxvLKAhUG9GMKHaRNBUsQFghQMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuy.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2FUS%2Fshop-by-accessories%2Fother%2Fgarmin-dash-cam-20%2Fprod146282.html&usg=AFQjCNFOBPf0QZa2eXo4PD8z9fXCZsqJpg&sig2=O-_KjoQfDGf5hEHiTcrKSA Good quality recording and does not interfere with any electronics.
Had it hard-wired into the dome light.

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The camera is "plugged-in" and can be easily removed. The wire running from the dome light just keeps everything neater looking.

 

How do you run your wire from the dome light? Can you post a pic please?

 

so do you tap directly into the wiring of the dome light under the headliner?

 

My guy at the stereo shop did the deed. I left it up to him, and don't know the details. Liked it so much that I did the same thing to my hybrid Avalon.

 

Do you have the name of that shop so that I can look it up? I might give that dashcam set up a try once I get my car..

 

GoPro....

 

I paid $60.00
Xtreme Tint
13433 Lambert Rd
(562) 789-0600

 

Thank you very much!

 

So it just turns on when you turn on the car?

 

Yes. Tapped into a power source that is available only when the car is "on". The camera loops (4 or 5 hours I think) on the SD card and "saves" 5 minute blocks when it "feels" bumps.

 

I just installed the Black Box B40-C dashcam with GPS. It was $79 on Amazon Prime. I used the 12-foot cig-lighter adapter and ran the wire under the trim and to the accessory plug in the back seat. As part of my electrical system expansion project I plan to wire it to a fuse inside the passenger compartment. I am really satisfied with the quality and the very small size.

Here's a photo of my installation of the Black Box camera. You can see the miniature screen and the green power on indicator light at the top. The GPS antenna is mounted on the other side of the mirror. The camera is easily removable as it slides into a simple bracket that is stuck to the windshield using 3M tape. I positioned the camera so the lens is just below the sunshade portion of the windshield. From outside, the camera is barely visible.

EDIT: Originally I installed the camera behind the mirror, but moved it to it's present location because I wanted to see the indicator lights and screen and have easy access to the buttons. I can reach up and turn the mic off and on, mark a section of the recording to save, turn the camera off, etc.

 

I do not think that we need an additional cameras. Every Prii with Safety Sense P has front camera installed. The question is how to get access to the real time footage. Same apples for rear camera.
I think it just a meter of time than system will be hacked.

 

I doubt that those cameras, regardless of any hacking, will suffice for dash cam duty. Dashcams have specific capabilities and interface features, including the lens, coordination with gps location, ability to cycle, ability to save crash data, etc.

 

These two are great and feature packed 2 camera system. Pricey though.

DR650S-2CH | BlackVue
Dashcams | Official LUKAS dashcam store

 

In addition to what dashcam can do the embedded cams could record video and all car system parameters: speed, tires pressies, TSS-P operations, parking proximity sensors data, etc..., you name it. It is like to have a 'black box' on-board. To have access to internal log file may be of a great support to traffic accidents investigations and to low insurance rates.