Recommendation for a dash cam: Looking for a recommendation on a dash cam. Nothing fancy, don't need all the bells and whistles. Want to be able to review video if something happens...

TonyF Loc: Bradenton, FL

Looking for a recommendation on a dash cam. Nothing fancy, don't need all the bells and whistles. Want to be able to review video if something happens while driving.
Thank you.

13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what

Try; "iZeeker 1080P dash cam". I got one from Amazon. Very simple to use... not too bad for the money.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I have the Viofo in two cars, front and rear. The price is substantially reduced today. I don't like the two-camera sets. I use the better quality dash cam as a rear camera.

https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-2560x1440P-140-Degree-Included-Detection/dp/B07SRQH4R7/ref=sr_1_4?crid=22F6R0H6PD8YJ&keywords=viofo+dash+cam&qid=1697036465&sprefix=viof%2Caps%2C526&sr=8-4

There is a huge selection available, and your best bet is to look at reviews on YouTube. Being able to read license plates is important to some people. I just want to be able to show that an accident wasn't my fault. Nothing bad is ever my fault. 😋

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=best+dash+cams+2023+

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=best+dash+cams+2023+

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

I use a Rove dash cam - easy to set up and have not had any issues with it for a couple of years now.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I think most of them show speed and GPS location. I like those features.

TonyF Loc: Bradenton, FL

Thank you Jerry, Shellback and 13. Can someone explain the following to me? This was part of a description of one that I was looking at, the 'izeeker'.
'The Loop Recording function automatically overwrites past unlocked videos to free up more space for new videos. The 32GB MicroSD card can usually record for a week. If the video is not needed after the card is full, just delete or format it manually to re-record.'
Either it overwrites or I have to format card. This seems contradictory.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

TonyF wrote:

Thank you Jerry, Shellback and 13. Can someone explain the following to me? This was part of a description of one that I was looking at, the 'izeeker'.
'The Loop Recording function automatically overwrites past unlocked videos to free up more space for new videos. The 32GB MicroSD card can usually record for a week. If the video is not needed after the card is full, just delete or format it manually to re-record.'
Either it overwrites or I have to format card. This seems contradictory.

I have a 128G microSD card in mine, and I just let it run. Starting with a new card, the camera will fill it up and then go back and record over the earliest videos. I never do anything with the card unless there is something I want to see. Then, I will remove it and scan through the files, checking the time, to find the video I want.

One thing that's important is getting the right kind of card. I had a device that wanted a lower spec card, and the higher spec would not work in it. Also, there are cards designed to work better in dash cams.

george19

I have a small Garmin unit that can talk to my phone. Mostly it’s set and forget, except the initial setup when I aim the camera.

If I need to review I can either pull the card for the computer or edit a section on my phone for download.

Identical unit in wife’s car. She witnessed a hit and run car versus bicycle two weeks ago and we made a DVD for the police. I hear the guy was ok.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

TonyF wrote:

Looking for a recommendation on a dash cam. Nothing fancy, don't need all the bells and whistles. Want to be able to review video if something happens while driving.
Thank you.

Amazon has sold over 30,000 of these.
https://www.amazon.com/R2-4K-Dashboard-Camera-Recorder-Vision/dp/B074JT3698/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.e0e55f1a-1cd9-448d-9cd8-1206bec97ce2%3Aamzn1.sym.e0e55f1a-1cd9-448d-9cd8-1206bec97ce2&crid=2SUTKKXHIJMPM&cv_ct_cx=dash+cam&keywords=dash+cam&pd_rd_i=B074JT3698&pd_rd_r=c572103c-132a-49dd-ae8a-5f70f66414e7&pd_rd_w=0iEYz&pd_rd_wg=XWXqh&pf_rd_p=e0e55f1a-1cd9-448d-9cd8-1206bec97ce2&pf_rd_r=4DE84FYFYRD0EVXBMFMW&qid=1697104264&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=dask+cam%2Caps%2C153&sr=1-2-2b34d040-5c83-4b7f-ba01-15975dfb8828-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

billnikon wrote:

Amazon has sold over 30,000 of these. br https://w... (show quote)

Dash cams provide entertainment on YouTube, showing some ridiculous situations.

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

I have 3 of the Rove R-2 4-k cameras.
About $100 or under on Amazon. 2 of them are refurbs.
Good quality and good features.
Support on FB excellent. They have several models. The R-2 is good enough.
https://www.rovedashcam.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20241014360&utm_content=152769905231&utm_term=rove%204k%20dash%20cam&tw_source=google&tw_adid=660799143099&tw_campaign=20241014360&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6Py-tcXwgQMViM3CBB1R5ASLEAAYAiAAEgIH5_D_BwE

TonyF Loc: Bradenton, FL

Thanks Billnikon and Coolhand!

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

P.S., no matter what camera you buy makes sure you get a compatible recommended card. I had one that would not display half the videos. Ended up buying a card from Rove. A little more expensive but it worked flawlessly.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

TonyF wrote:

Looking for a recommendation on a dash cam. Nothing fancy, don't need all the bells and whistles. Want to be able to review video if something happens while driving.
Thank you.

Blackview, coming and going.

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

TonyF wrote:

Looking for a recommendation on a dash cam. Nothing fancy, don't need all the bells and whistles. Want to be able to review video if something happens while driving.
Thank you.

There is a refurb Rove on Amazon for $60. Good price. I have 2 refurbs, no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z77CLKB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details