JustM3
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I have been planning on buying a BlackVue DR650S 2 channel setup for my 2012 BMW 328i (F30). I don't necessarily need the camera to run when the car is parked but I would like that option for certain times. The Power Magic Pro cutoff is too low and taxes car battery too much. I have a MultiSafer/FineSafer which has a little bit higher cutoff but I'm still concerned about battery drain.
I really don't want to buy a Celllink B battery pack as I don't think the cost is worth what I would need it for.
Another issue/question I have is front camera placement. I've watched several videos on YouTube but it looks like they all mount the front camera underneath the rain sensor which looks tacky IMO. The back of my rear view mirror has a sensor for turning on/off automatic DRLs so I am lead to believe the BlackVue cannot be mounted directly behind it where it is out of site from drivers view. Does anyone know of a car like mine that has this camera mounted there?
Also, I've noticed that thee is a polarized lens now available for this camera. I recognize the importance of this as I have the same kind of lens on the Street Guardian dash cam in my other car but I haven't found any feedback on the lens for the BlackVue. Does anyone have feedback on that?
I really don't want to buy a Celllink B battery pack as I don't think the cost is worth what I would need it for.
Another issue/question I have is front camera placement. I've watched several videos on YouTube but it looks like they all mount the front camera underneath the rain sensor which looks tacky IMO. The back of my rear view mirror has a sensor for turning on/off automatic DRLs so I am lead to believe the BlackVue cannot be mounted directly behind it where it is out of site from drivers view. Does anyone know of a car like mine that has this camera mounted there?
Also, I've noticed that thee is a polarized lens now available for this camera. I recognize the importance of this as I have the same kind of lens on the Street Guardian dash cam in my other car but I haven't found any feedback on the lens for the BlackVue. Does anyone have feedback on that?