Your Recommendation - Replacing Mini 0806

[DSK]

Background

I am used to the quality of the likes of the various DOD models such as the 300/430 and also the Nextbase models based on these. The picture quality is class leading in my experience and despite using them for a number of years, covering 1,000 miles a week, I have had no quality/reliability issues.

I was using a Mini 0801/0805 and 0806 in the rear due to its good picture quality, sensible view angle and discreet size. However, I have had nothing but reliability issues with a number of the camera's from the Mini series. I am now temporarily running a Nextbase 402 (aka DOD LS430W) in the rear. However it is too obvious and I need a reliable replacement to use as the rear camera with good quality and some discretion.

Essential Requirements

• sticky mount
• camera unit must be detachable (I cannot leave it in the car overnight)
• discreet profile (e.g slim cylinder design like blackvue and mini series)

Preferred Features

• f1.6 / f1.8 aperture
• capacitor
• WDR/HDR to handle chaning lighting conditions
• Reliable
• No more than 140 degre viewing angle

I appreciate the the following on my short list may not have all the preferred features but they seem to have a reliable reputation with decent picture quality. On my short list currently are the following;

- Mobius
- JooVuu X (concerning aftersales support/care reviews are stopping me from buying)
- Viofo A119 (shame about the 160 degree fixed lens)
- Lukas Qvia T790 (very expensive, doubt the picture quality justifies the high price)
- RoadHawk Vision
- Blackvue 3500/430 /450 (not sold on picture but viewing angle and reliability seem good)

Any other recommendations or comments on the above units as I'm hoping to buy one ideally within a week after researching the above and any others as much as possible?

With thanks.

 

[kamkar]

The lenses on all dashcams are all wide, but you have to take the numbers given with a grain os salt, cuz some list the diagonal FOV and other list the horizontal FOV.

 

[niko]

The lenses on all dashcams are all wide, but you have to take the numbers given with a grain os salt, cuz some list the diagonal FOV and other list the horizontal FOV.

and some list lens specs instead of actual "footprint" to CMOS.

 

[DSK]

Thanks for pointing that out guys.

FYI as this unit is dedicated as a stand alone rear camera, I did some hunting around and for the price, warranty and reliability, along with the discreet design and size, I have just bought the THINKWARE F50.

Whilst its got a reasonable specification, the reliability reviews, price, FOV, ease of removal and fitment on a daily basis seemed worth it over others in my list above.

I am also ordering the JooVuu X next week to try out. Hopefully these will be sufficient until someone like DOD makes some whopping cylinder dash cams.

 

[kamkar]

There is a lot of interesting things coming in the next 6 months or so.

That F50 should be good to you, and when you upgrade you can always give it to a friend or loved one.