vendruscolo
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Hello everybody! I read countless posts and need some advice as I wasn't able to come up with a decision.
I'm looking to install a dash cam system in my car (this time for real, years ago I settled on Thinkware F800 but then never purchased it, and last summer it would've probably saved me some bucks, so this time around I'm going to do it for real). What I'd like to get:
* 2k video recording, possibly at 60fps (at least on the front)
* dual channel setup (front, rear)
* discreet
* good parking mode, which can be turned on/off easily
* reliability
I'll be hardwiring the system. I'd like not to keep parking mode on all the time, as my car sits in my garage sometimes for days, so there's nothing to record. I don't care if the camera has a screen. If it doesn't and makes the device more discreet, that's better; a remote system is okay too.
Things I don't care about:
* LTE/Connectivity
* Lane departure/driving aids
* 4k recording
I looked at the various options and it turns out these might be good:
* Viofo A129 Plus Duo
* Viofo A139
* Thinkware Q800 Pro
* Streetguardian SG9663DCPRO
From what I got, the A129 is the only capable of recording 2k @ 60fps, but it also seems is the least reliable (at least in parking mode?). The SG is probably the most reliable, but doesn't do 2k. Thinkware is probably okay-ish, but it's not distributed (yet?) in Italy by Alpine.
If you think there's no need for 1440p@60fps, please let me know. It's the first dash cam I'd buy, so I assume (might be wrong) this setup would provide the best image quality. I'm also open to other brands/models, as long as they check most/all of the boxes (the first one could be read as "best image quality"). As for the the price, anything < 500$ (SD card and hardwiring tools included) is okay; of course, the more I can save, the happier I'll be.
The car, if needed, is a Kia pro_cee'd (2014)
What would you suggest me?
I'm looking to install a dash cam system in my car (this time for real, years ago I settled on Thinkware F800 but then never purchased it, and last summer it would've probably saved me some bucks, so this time around I'm going to do it for real). What I'd like to get:
* 2k video recording, possibly at 60fps (at least on the front)
* dual channel setup (front, rear)
* discreet
* good parking mode, which can be turned on/off easily
* reliability
I'll be hardwiring the system. I'd like not to keep parking mode on all the time, as my car sits in my garage sometimes for days, so there's nothing to record. I don't care if the camera has a screen. If it doesn't and makes the device more discreet, that's better; a remote system is okay too.
Things I don't care about:
* LTE/Connectivity
* Lane departure/driving aids
* 4k recording
I looked at the various options and it turns out these might be good:
* Viofo A129 Plus Duo
* Viofo A139
* Thinkware Q800 Pro
* Streetguardian SG9663DCPRO
From what I got, the A129 is the only capable of recording 2k @ 60fps, but it also seems is the least reliable (at least in parking mode?). The SG is probably the most reliable, but doesn't do 2k. Thinkware is probably okay-ish, but it's not distributed (yet?) in Italy by Alpine.
If you think there's no need for 1440p@60fps, please let me know. It's the first dash cam I'd buy, so I assume (might be wrong) this setup would provide the best image quality. I'm also open to other brands/models, as long as they check most/all of the boxes (the first one could be read as "best image quality"). As for the the price, anything < 500$ (SD card and hardwiring tools included) is okay; of course, the more I can save, the happier I'll be.
The car, if needed, is a Kia pro_cee'd (2014)
What would you suggest me?
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