Great forum, it has been very helpful to me. The camera would be primarily for general driving and also when parked, as I've already gotten hit while parked. I plan on mounting it once and leaving it. It will be installed in a convertible, so I'm not sure if there are better cam options (I'd put my top up so someone can't just pry it off the windshield).
Req. Features
-high quality video output day/night (see license plates)
-small footprint / something I can stick behind my mirror and forget about
-Mac friendly. I can use VLC Player and/or Parallel if needed
Pref. Features
-WiFi
-Can hook up to my iPhone for viewing
-Good sound recording, or at least have it be adjustable
My price range is <$350, though I'd pref. it to be <$300 bc I'll need to buy a cig. adapt/battery too. I was originally hoping to get a 2ch, but after reading this forum there doesn't seem to be a clear-cut option for what I need. I'll probably buy a less expensive 2nd camera down the road and figure out a way to mount it on the bumper/elsewhere bc of the convert. top. How easy/hard is install w. an adapter (e.g. Power Magic Pro)?
Here is my working list:
BlackVue Wi-Fi DR500GW-HD...the front-runner bc it seems to do everything I need at least decently to well. Should I worry about overheating?
Finevu CR-500HD...I love the look, but it is PC only and pricey for what it offers.
Lukas LK-7900...the crappy mount concerns me, but I think it may be a cheaper alt. to the CR-500HD.
I saw mention (on here) of a new high-end option from a Russian company, though it seemed rather large and weak on details.
I would welcome any feedback about buying my first dash cam.
Thank you!
AJG
Req. Features
-high quality video output day/night (see license plates)
-small footprint / something I can stick behind my mirror and forget about
-Mac friendly. I can use VLC Player and/or Parallel if needed
Pref. Features
-WiFi
-Can hook up to my iPhone for viewing
-Good sound recording, or at least have it be adjustable
My price range is <$350, though I'd pref. it to be <$300 bc I'll need to buy a cig. adapt/battery too. I was originally hoping to get a 2ch, but after reading this forum there doesn't seem to be a clear-cut option for what I need. I'll probably buy a less expensive 2nd camera down the road and figure out a way to mount it on the bumper/elsewhere bc of the convert. top. How easy/hard is install w. an adapter (e.g. Power Magic Pro)?
Here is my working list:
BlackVue Wi-Fi DR500GW-HD...the front-runner bc it seems to do everything I need at least decently to well. Should I worry about overheating?
Finevu CR-500HD...I love the look, but it is PC only and pricey for what it offers.
Lukas LK-7900...the crappy mount concerns me, but I think it may be a cheaper alt. to the CR-500HD.
I saw mention (on here) of a new high-end option from a Russian company, though it seemed rather large and weak on details.
I would welcome any feedback about buying my first dash cam.
Thank you!
AJG