Best dashcam

[Bigbikes]

I have been using a Xiaomi 70 Mai that I got for $35 a long long time ago and it has been great! Apparently the new 70 Mai Pro (about $70-80AUD) is pretty decent, I used to have a Viofo A119S (with the GPS module) but it melted in the sun, my 70 Mai has been fine for the past 1.7ish years.

Yep have seen video...plus for $14.95 you can get hardwire kit

 

[Bigbikes]

Looks like I am going to be the one, not too recommend one over the other, but I have a Navman Mivue 580 for over 4 years, it has a screen which is what I like about it, you can see even while your driving what it's recording, which means you can point it in the direction of whatever you need to photo, as it also serves as a still camera, the touch screen allows you to look through the photos and videos saved, so for me I prefer to have the screen where Blackvue doesn't, just a personal preference, I hope to purchase the Navman Mivue 800 which has front and rear cameras recording at 1080p, very cheap now at JbHiFi, even my 580 from 4 years ago records at 1080p and great low light tech for night driving.
Like too quickly share a recent story.

Recently I had to go to Vicroads here in Broadmeadows, Victoria, I don't like to go around 12pm because of the many other people, usually I would go first thing in the morning on opening, anyway, I'm in the carpark, and of course it's full, so I go out and re enter, still no parks, then I see behind me two women walking to their car, so here I am reversing when this young P Plater girl, blocks me off from behind instead of just going around me and out, I'm upset with her now, as I missed the park to someone because of her, as she drives past, I'm making it clear I'm not happy with her, she stops in front and 3 young males get out and walking towards my car, I think OK, this is gonna happen in a Vicroads carpark, REALLY? Anyway, I grab my Navman dashcam in my hand and point it at the guys, making it clear I'm recording this, straight away the 3 turn around, get in the car, and drive off, so my story just shows a dashcam is not only invaluable for just traffic accidents or if someone hits your car in a car park while your shopping, whatever brand you decide, I'm sure you'll be happy with..

I have an app of playstore which utilises and old phone it has motion detection and takes video and captures pictures app was $8...i use it at home for deliveries and sends notifications to phone...could use in carparks etc

 

[Wazz]

Ok, Autobarn have 25% off sale today only. Looking at the Blackvue 750 2CH still (6, possibly the 900 2CH. The 750 2ch 64GB is $510 with the 25% off, the Power box thing $50 = $560 + a rather huge $210 installation. 900 CH is $660 +$50 box plus install. Another option elsewhere is the Iroad X9, anyone have an opinion on this? Around $799 plus $300 install. My concern is with the damn small rear window, I'll need to get the smallest rear cam possible. So need to factor this is between 750, 900 or the X9. Also where to have it placed on the rear window.
Final question, online I am seeing an S on the end of the DR750 and DR900. Autobarn said today they don't have the S it was an older model. Is this right or was he on the sauce? Just want to ensure their in stock version isn't a superseded model.
Any help appreciated, need to make a decision in next few hours if I want a Blackvue 25% off.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

IMHO go BlackVue 900 2CH + Magic Pro it’s a new model & most up to date, I have an old DR500gw-HD from 2013 & it still works fine, so your initial outlay will diminish over time.
If you are unsure of the S check out the BlackVue Aust. Website, just to double check current models
BlackVue | Australia's Best Dash Cam Brand | Dash Cameras Australia

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Both 900 & 750 2CH are only listed with “S” on BlackVue website so this guy maybe on the sauce.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Good luck @Wazz & I hope you get what suits your needs & budget, l look forward to your outcome with what you went with....

 

[Wazz]

Both 900 & 750 2CH are only listed with “S” on BlackVue website so this guy maybe on the sauce.

I should add, I saw the boxes which said DR750 and also DR950 (no S in it) so not sure if they are superseded and Blackvue therefore don't list them on their site, only the S model? Thought if they are being sold as DR900S they'd be on their box as such but maybe not?

On a side note is it worth getting the 64GB or just go the 32GB for around $50-60 less?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I should add, I saw the boxes which said DR750 and also DR950 (no S in it) so not sure if they are superseded and Blackvue therefore don't list them on their site, only the S model? Thought if they are being sold as DR900S they'd be on their box as such but maybe not?

Yeah, really strange, I even did a google search just for 900 & everything came up with S either in the title or the body of the article/post so I don’t know.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I should add, I saw the boxes which said DR750 and also DR950 (no S in it) so not sure if they are superseded and Blackvue therefore don't list them on their site, only the S model? Thought if they are being sold as DR900S they'd be on their box as such but maybe not?

On a side note is it worth getting the 64GB or just go the 32GB for around $50-60 less?

Here’s a review I found
BlackVue DR900S Long Term Review

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I just use the smallest SD card that came with it, it just overwrites itself every couple of weeks & I also format the SD card every couple of months just to refresh, still running the same card.

 

[Wazz]

I just use the smallest SD card that came with it, it just overwrites itself every couple of weeks & I also format the SD card every couple of months just to refresh, still running the same card.

32gb card is smallest I think, $599 compared to $659 (without the Magic Pro box), I'll run with the 32GB unless anyone thinks otherwise. I'll go and grab it in the next hour or so...

 

[Coast GT]

Just saw these posts so bit late for the sale but the DR900S is the model, the guy at the shop is full of it. The rear camera is small and with tint I can’t even really see it from the outside unless I’m looking closely. Mine is stuck to the top of the rear window dead center, just make sure you stick it to the glass and not the plastic housing of the third stop light. When they installed mine they had it partially on the glass and partially on the rubber on the edge of the stop light housing and it came unstuck. I didn’t realise until I saw it coming off. Just got some more tape and restuck it. The camera is small enough that it doesn’t impede vision through the rear view mirror.

 

[Wazz]

Just saw these posts so bit late for the sale but the DR900S is the model, the guy at the shop is full of it.

I bought the 32GB DR900s in the end.... well I thought I did. Autobarn stuffed up, sold me a 16GB version for the same price as the 32GB (which ended up not being in stock). Took it back and they've ordered in the 32GB and scratching their heads as to why the 16GB & 32GB were same price in store. Bonus, I got the Magic Pro thrown in for free - when I asked staff member to grab one from the display cabinet, she told me she thought it was included but would check. Manager said NO not included, I told him that Strathfield currently have it included for free, he decided to do the same. Retails for $69.95, around $53 with the 25% off sale, got it for free. Stoked!

 

[Coast GT]

I bought the 32GB DR900s in the end.... well I thought I did. Autobarn stuffed up, sold me a 16GB version for the same price as the 32GB (which ended up not being in stock). Took it back and they've ordered in the 32GB and scratching their heads as to why the 16GB & 32GB were same price in store. Bonus, I got the Magic Pro thrown in for free - when I asked staff member to grab one from the display cabinet, she told me she thought it was included but would check. Manager said NO not included, I told him that Strathfield currently have it included for free, he decided to do the same. Retails for $69.95, around $53 with the 25% off sale, got it for free. Stoked!

Nice job. Are you getting them to install or doing it yourself? I got them to install mine, can’t complain with the job he did, no cables anywhere, very professionally done. Think it cost me about $150

 

[Wazz]

Nice job. Are you getting them to install or doing it yourself? I got them to install mine, can’t complain with the job he did, no cables anywhere, very professionally done. Think it cost me about $150

I'm hopeless with that kind of thing so going to get them to do it - they can't do it until July 19 so will maybe look for an auto electrician or someone else to fit it if they can do it for under $210 which is what Autobarn are going to charge me..

 

[MrSmoofy]

Check out blend mount they have mounts for the front and rear camera that are nice

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I bought the 32GB DR900s in the end.... well I thought I did. Autobarn stuffed up, sold me a 16GB version for the same price as the 32GB (which ended up not being in stock). Took it back and they've ordered in the 32GB and scratching their heads as to why the 16GB & 32GB were same price in store. Bonus, I got the Magic Pro thrown in for free - when I asked staff member to grab one from the display cabinet, she told me she thought it was included but would check. Manager said NO not included, I told him that Strathfield currently have it included for free, he decided to do the same. Retails for $69.95, around $53 with the 25% off sale, got it for free. Stoked!

Good choice & nice job on the deal you did well.
I’d check out an Auto Electrician for pricing, they can be just as competitive & a mobile guy would come to you.

 

[ShannonC]

Keep the hardwiring simple too ...you need one of these micro2 fuse taps ($2) and a 12v socket ($4) and a little bit of know how...

Had an auto electrician hook up to the fuse panel this morning using a socket so you could say it's semi hard wired. Took him about 20 minutes and I had already run cable from camera to fuse panel. In that way the entire unit can be easily removed or the additional socket used for another purpose. $59 for camera, $60 for AE....I'm happy.

 

[ZeroPenguins]

There is a promotion for the 70mai Dashcam Pro from Gearvita if anyone is interested.

Xiaomi 70mai Dashcam Pro - w/ GPS for $61.39 US (~$88.45 AU) with coupon 70MCamP
Xiaomi 70mai Dashcam Pro for $50.89 US (~$73.32 AU) with coupon 70MCamEN

Source:
Xiaomi 70mai Dashcam Pro English Version 1944p w/ GPS $61.39 US (~$88.45 AU) Priority Shipped @ Gearvita

 

[Wazz]

Just a thought before I get the BlackVue DR900s installed - where exactly should I get the installer to mount them? I read in the Stinger manual last night not to put anything behind the rear view mirror as it will obscure a front camera. As a few of you have installed these or similar, any pics to share showing where they have been mounted?