Dash Cam

[Chrisgd51]

Hi everyone

recently purchased a 2016 E class Convertible, looking for recommendations on fitting a dash cam!

 

[DSK]

Each to their own so you will get lots of opinions.

I have used them for the last 15 years or so, cheap and expensive. It’s the spec you need foe clear and crisp video footage for when it matters.

I used to use the dod ls430w and it’s similar counter parts and rebranded by next base units 512g.

I’m recent years I’ve switched to VIOFO A129 duo for a smaller form factor, easy dual channel, large capacity sd card compatibility, lens and chip spec, sensible field of view, dynamic range performance along with reliable operation in any temperature.

Don’t get suckered in by a lot of the marketing hype on many units.


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[Chrisgd51]

Each to their own so you will get lots of opinions.

I have used them for the last 15 years or so, cheap and expensive. It’s the spec you need foe clear and crisp video footage for when it matters.

I used to use the dod ls430w and it’s similar counter parts and rebranded by next base units 512g.

I’m recent years I’ve switched to VIOFO A129 duo for a smaller form factor, easy dual channel, large capacity sd card compatibility, lens and chip spec, sensible field of view, dynamic range performance along with reliable operation in any temperature.

Don’t get suckered in by a lot of the marketing hype on many units.


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Thanks for the reply, I’m just a little concerned one would be easy to pinch from a convertible if I left the roof down!

 

[EmilysDad]

I have a Ddpai Mini 3 in my ML and the original Mini 1 in my Smart. The Mini 1 is stuck permanently to the screen whereas the Mini 3 is easily removed from its bracket ... the right angled Jack plug plugs into the end of the camera through the bracket. Both record pretty well & clear .... as you'd hope, the 3 is better than the 1. It looks like there is now a Mini 5 available which looks to have a quick release magnetic connection.

MINI5

DDPAI MINI 5 is the first dashcam equipped with the latest generation of SONY IMX415 image sensor, dashcam 4k, 5g WiFi, Adas, 4K UHD image, dashcam with gps.

en.ddpai.com

 

[Chrisgd51]

I have a Ddpai Mini 3 in my ML and the original Mini 1 in my Smart. The Mini 1 is stuck permanently to the screen whereas the Mini 3 is easily removed from its bracket ... the right angled Jack plug plugs into the end of the camera through the bracket. Both record pretty well & clear .... as you'd hope, the 3 is better than the 1. It looks like there is now a Mini 5 available which looks to have a quick release magnetic connection.

MINI5

DDPAI MINI 5 is the first dashcam equipped with the latest generation of SONY IMX415 image sensor, dashcam 4k, 5g WiFi, Adas, 4K UHD image, dashcam with gps.

en.ddpai.com

Thanks, I’ll have a look at them

 

[fabes]

Have a look here, its a good resource.

https://dashcamtalk.com/best-dash-cams-of-2022/

I have hardwired Blueskysea B1w into all four of our cars (the MB was the most complicated, typically)

 

[Ron240]

I’m just a little concerned one would be easy to pinch from a convertible if I left the roof down!

There is a very easy way to avoid the possibility of this happening.