Top 3 Premium Dash Cameras for 2019 | Blackvue DR900S • Thinkware F800 • Street Guardian SG9663DC
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2018
- Here’s our recommendations on premium front-back dash cameras for 2019. Learn which cameras give you better reliability, performance, and features when you spend the extra money. We used over $2000 of our own money and 100+ hours testing cameras to give you our three top picks.
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⚡️⚡️ UPDATE - NOV 11, 2019 ⚡️⚡️
Street Guardian has fixed error notification issues with the latest firmware. The SG663DCPRO adds a Starvis sensor to the rear camera for at no added cost. We'll be adding our thoughts on the A129 PRO and Thinkware U1000 in the future. They are good and may replace the F800 PRO and Blackvue DR900S depending on their parking mode and cloud performance. The Street Guardian model remains a good buy for its focus on reliability and a 2-year warranty.
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OUR TOP PICKS & WHERE TO GET THEM
I've purchased all dash cams and accessories since 2017. No paid reviews here. When you buy using links below, we may earn an affiliate commission. Car Cam Central is viewer supported.
👉#1️ BLACKVUE DR900S-2CH
Has the best video quality, cloud (internet) features and a refined design that looks great in luxury vehicles. It's 4K front camera resolution picks up more details during the day which is added insurance for hit and runs to capture license plates. Its cloud features will push impact notifications and give you live video viewing capabilities if the DR900 is connected to the internet through a WiFi network.
BlackBoxMyCar USA: bit.ly/DR900_BBMC_USA
BlackBoxMyCar CAN: bit.ly/DR900_BBMC_CAN
Amazon: geni.us/BlackvueDR900SAmazon
👉#2 THINKWARE F800 PRO
Our pick for the best-parked recording system. It uses less energy compared to other cameras on the market especially with its unique energy-saving impact only mode. The downside is the slightly reduced video quality compared to Street Guardian and Blackvue.
BlackBoxMyCar USA: bit.ly/F800_BBMC_USA
BlackBoxMyCar CAN: bit.ly/F800_BBMC_CAN
Use code “CarCamCentral5” for 5% off at checkout
Amazon: geni.us/ThinkwareF800ProAmazon
👉#3 STREET GUARDIAN SG9663DC PRO
Our great value pick. Excellent video quality, 2-year warranty, WiFi, useful accessories and temperature resistant design. Now upgraded to the "PRO" version which includes a better Sony Starvis rear sensor and added accessories to better hide your cables. Error notifications fixed.
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2RcZqyD
Amazon CAN: amzn.to/2Rd08Mj
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2xPsZ1k
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GET THE RIGHT MICROSD CARD:
Getting the right card will significantly improve reliability. Our best choices below are designed for dash cam use and have a warranty and improved error correction. See our youtube review for more information: • The Best MicroSD Cards...
PARKING MODE ACCESSORIES
Cellink Neo Battery
The Neo provides temperature-safer battery power for your dash cams. 24+ Hours of standby parking time for our recommended cameras on a full charge. There’s a different adapter for Blackvue vs Thinkware/Street Guardian. geni.us/BbmcCellinkNEO
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Guide to parking mode cameras and hardwiring:
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⚡️⚡️ UPDATE - NOV 11, 2019 ⚡️⚡️
Street Guardian has fixed error notification issues with the latest firmware. The SG663DCPRO adds a Starvis sensor to the rear camera for at no added cost. We'll be adding our thoughts on the A129 PRO and Thinkware U1000 in the future. They are good and may replace the F800 PRO and Blackvue DR900S depending on their parking mode and cloud performance. The Street Guardian model remains a good buy for its focus on reliability and a 2-year warranty.
Don't you mean the SG9663PRO ? I think you dropped a digit. I just discovered your videos. They are great. Thanks
Hope to see A129 Pro review soon
Going to post this on two videos hoping you see it and can answer this question:
Considering the drop in resolution for the dual channel Street Guardian at $290, what’s the benefit of getting that over simply getting 2 of the A119V3 for $220 and putting one in the front and one in the rear?
Would you know what’s the best three-channel dash cam?
instablaster.
Now this is how you make a review video. Seriously, this is a shining example of a great review/comparison video, really appreciated.
Thanks for the kind words, Andy!
-Rolands
The quality and impartiality of these reviews is the reason why I trust this channel the most. I've been waiting for months for this video; thanks! :D
Thank you! We hope to bring you guys a more regular content going forward!
-Rolands.
The best DashCam trustworthy review channel on YT! Welcome back!
Thanks Blue Ocean!
@@Lam There is a new Viofo A129, what you think?
@@Lam I am hearing from some reviewers and users as well the DR900S can not resist heat:( I was about to buy it because of the 4K!
@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 That's my biggest worry too. heat. I've ruined a few sat navs by not covering them up with a rag or something, when I leave the car parked in the sun. You would think satnavs would be heat proof, KNOWING where they are going to be located, so I'm a bit reluctant to spend $300 + for something that might last a few days. That's what is holding me back from buying atm. Nevertheless, I liked your informative video and subbed and liked. But I'd like a bit more assurance that it can withstand the Australian heat.
Thank you for the comprehensive review, Andrew! Your hard work really shows!
Thanks a lot! Means a lot coming from you guys.
-Andrew
Glad to see you keeping us all updated on the next best dash cams. 😁👍
Glad to see you again Vinny! Thanks for consistently commenting and appreciating. ❤️
-Andrew
Holy crap! So much work went into making this video. I love how you compare wifi file transfer speeds. I use the Anker ROAV and Vantrue X3 dash cams and they take AGES to download via wifi. Anker offers a really awesome view of your speedometer and map feature when playing back via wifi.
Fancy seeing you here!
Is there root for the Note 9 yet?
Hey, thanks Josh! Appreciate the compliment - it's been a labour of love. I didn't know about the ROAV's new features, I'll check that out. I'm surprised at the slow transfer rate. I just checked my testing document: 293 megabyte, 3 minute video downloaded in 1 minute 55 seconds. 2.55 MB/s Maybe something changed?
-Andrew
We DO love and appreciate him! HE is the BEST!
This is some of the best quality reviews I've seen on RUclips and I watch a lot of them. The demos, the testing, the specs, the extra information like fake 4k vs real 4k... this and much more add a lot of value to this channel. Please continue to make more dash cam videos. I would like to see a 2021 update if you could. And is the DOD UHD10 sold in the US? I can't seem to find it.
Hey good to see you guys with another video.
Thanks for the great work as always 👍
Thanks Elara!
Thanks for covering these dashcams and giving a detailed explanation of how it all works.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
-Andrew
Great reviews.very in depth. One and only recommendation is to explain more when getting into technical /functionality descriptions.
I really like your dash cam videos. Very detailed. Keep going!
Thanks - I will!
Thanks for the upload. Best dashcam channel on YT!
Thank you very much! It means a lot!
-Rolands
I love 💕 your videos. Straight to the point, I always follow your advices thank you for making my life more. Simple
Hey Motion, thanks a lot !
-Andrew
Nice to see another well produced in depth video. I came across you from a thread on RFD years ago regarding cameras or something. lol shout out to you! good job on the video man. yay Toronto
Thank you very much, Quincy!
-Rolands
Thanks Quincy, yeah there's been a bunch of threads on RFD. I have to thank them for the initial boost when I made my first video.
-Andrew
Thank you guys for making this. Much appreciated!
You're welcome Dave!
-Andrew
Man great review and great job !
Car Cam Central : Great video with plenty of excellent info , especially on your choice of the 3 best Premium Dash Cams for the upcoming year of 2019 ! In this ever rapidly expanding market for new and exciting technology advancements , its good to know your channel is always way ahead of the curve …. Thus bringing forth the knowledge necessary to make an informed choice , for any consumers interested on purchasing their next Premium Dash Camera(s) ! Thanks Scarboro/Tom * New Subscriber !!!
Thanks a Bunch Scarb/Tom! Hopefully I'm going to accelerate the speed of content production and make sure we stay well ahead.
-Andrew
Keep up the great work! Great channel! Based on your experience with the Street Guardian SG9663DC, do you need a CPL filter for the rear camera?
Great reviews always, thank you.
Thank you! Glad you like it!
-Rolands
Thank You! Very Informative
Like your other videos, this is very informative and extremely helpful. Thanx!
Hey thanks a lot LokiDaFerret! Glad to help!
Thank you for the great video. I also had a lot of fun trying to guess where in Toronto you were driving around!
Thank you for watching!
-Rolands
Hahah, yeah it's a variety of different spots!
-Andrew
Thanks a lot for the review,and the canadian webs such blackbox and many more.
Much respect. Great content.
Great thorough review! 👍
Thanks Lee Lee!
Hello Andrew, it goes to show specs can only give you a partial picture. Great work highlighting the pitfalls and real world usage like Wi-Fi transfer speeds.
100%, specs are only part of the story.
-Andrew
You should do a review on the Best security cameras for the home that have IR, FOV, range, DVR etc... thanks for the great work
Excellent review!!!
Thank you very much, Victor!
-Rolands
Awesome awesome product reviews and comparisons of these cameras. Had purchased a VAVA but haven't installed it yet. Think I may just go with the Blackvue and do this properly out of the gate.
Would be a nice upgrade to the VAVA. I never reviewed it because while popular it was overpriced compared to other options on the market for what it did.
-Andrew
Looking forward to rear view mirror dash cam reviews!!!
Same here!
-Andrew
That's a lot of work, good job! You should do a review of each one before comparing them to get the views you deserve. Cheers!
Hey JC - thanks and appreciate the feedback! I wish I could make a review of each camera first. It would take forever though at our current rate. If there's a huge demand for info for one camera I would consider it.
-Andrew
Great awesome detailed review! Can you do the same on the AUKEY 4K Dash Camera DR02?
Great video! Keep up the good work!!
Thank you! We will try our best!
-Rolands
Best, most unbiased, dashcam channel.
Thanks a lot Adrian!
-Andrew
I’m so excited, I spotted my shorts.
Hi
Love your work
Just wondering what are your premium best options for 2020 pls
Thanks.
yeah I am waiting for that video too
Welcome back sir! No viofo a129 duo?
It'll come out, I'm debating between doing a fast A129 review next or doing the mirror dash cam roundup.
-Andrew
@@Lam TKS !
@@Lam Hi Andrew! Please do the A129 review next! Also, I'm really interested in the recording qualities (of all dual camera dashcams) when NOT USING the rear camera, as I will not be using a rear camera. I think I remember you reporting that some of them have better quality when used in front-cam-only mode. Thanks for your fantastic reviews!
Thanks for the feedback Denice - after discussion we'll do that next! If it's as good as it looks on paper it'll setup Viofo to have the best single and dual channel options on the market. We'll compare it to our premium options of course.
-Andrew
I am looking forward to this review. Hopefully it is a detailed review whether comparing or not. Love your videos.
2 things I want in a dash-cam:
1. Tap it or a button to record and save the last 10 seconds.
2. Be clear enough to accurately record number plate, or use software to pick it out.
I can read a plate from 20m plus but on most cameras can only see it at about 10m.
great video, incredible amount of useful information in under 20 minutes. I still needa work on making my videos shorter haha.
The magic is working on the script - it's longer than filming or video editing. I've spent hours walking with a phone in hand editing words. Can be quite painful hahah.
haha ive written scripts before and then i sounded like a robot. i talk monotone enough as is. i need to just find a good balance between a script and going off the cuff. few of my better videos were just when i had some talking points in front of me as i spoke, but not word for word.
I think MKBHD has notes of the bullet points of all the points he wants to cover but not a script. Could that work for you?
-Andrew
Hi Andrew. Great review...as always. Given the choice between the Street Guardian SG9663DC and the Viofo A129 Duo, which do you believe is the better choice?
I think it depends on stability vs performance. Street Guardian is more conservative with their hardware builds and gear towards long term reliability. This is great in hotter environments. The A129 DUO has the better video quality (not hugely better) and a better WiFi experience. While they have been reliable their customer service from the main company isn't as good. I live somewhere cooler so I'd go with Viofo but that's based on my personal preferences.
-Andrew
Great review. Was wondering about buying a cam from Best Buy! Also is the installation process good?
Hey Wayne, best buy can work if the camera is on sale. If you go through their installation bays, it all depends on the quality of the techs servicing your vehicle. While the installation in routing the hardwiring is straightforward, they have to know how to do it right (avoid the airbags) for example.
-Andrew
Very helpful, thanks
Thank you Jay! Glad it helped.
Could I ask for your help? I'm creating a video on "what are dash cams and why you need one". I was hoping you could answer a few questions so I could make the video better.
Just wondering, how did you find out about dash cams?
When did you decide to buy one?
Any other videos or articles that were helpful?
Thanks Jay
-Andrew
Thank you for your work
Thank you for watching!
-Rolands
Thank you very much for the very useful review. If you don't mind answering, I would sincerely appreciate your thoughts on rear camera mounting for the Blackvue DR900S considering my vehicle is a truck with a rear window that opens/closes vertically - closed position is completely recessed. I'm not mechanically creative enough to think of a possible solution? Or would it pretty much be impossible without some kind of (expensive) custom fabrication? Thanks in advance.
nice comparison. thanks
Thank you for watching!
-Rolands
Nice review
Thank you, Abdel!
-Rolands
Great review. F800 Pro user here
Thanks, Jeremy. How it's performing so far?
-Rolands
It's good. Loving the ADAS on it. Especially the Front Vehicle Departure Warning (FVDW).
That's surprisingly rare comment. Has it helped you keep your vehicle from drifting?
-Andrew
Hi Andrew. The LDWS saved me once before from crashing.
Great review, Thanks.
Question; Can you add side cameras (2) and a inside cabin camera (1) to any of the reviewed products?
Hey Danny, thanks and no, unfortunately. There are no consumer units that have that option unfortunately.
@@Lam Thank you very much for your response.
Car Cam Central:
1. First off, thank you for your in-depth reviews - you are the guru of dash cams! While this list is great, all of the cameras listed are FIXED (adhered to the window and without any way of adjusting viewpoints).
2. Could you provide your top picks and analysis for cameras that can pivot to view the left and right side of the vehicle? While most car accidents occur from the front or rear of the vehicle, many incidents occur from the driver-side and passenger-side windows (i.e. police, disgruntled drivers, car jacking...etc.).
3. This would not be unlike your review of the VicoVation Opia2 review in 2017. What is your 2019/2020 pick?
Cheers!
Hey, thanks for liking my stuff and your feedback! I don't have a good recommendation based off of testing or even enough research. I won't have time for a while to do that because I'm immersed in getting the latest budget recommendations. From what I've seen the Aukey DR03 might be alright (but likely won't be best because of their history of not great error notifications).
-Andrew
I recently starting watching your reviews but subscribed today when you said you spent $2000 of your own money to buy these cameras to review them.
Thank you very much! Keep watching us! We know we've been very silent lately, but the A129 review is about to come out.
-Rolands
Thanks Trionity, yeah, we reinvest back into the channel and try to keep things as objective as possible. Hearing comments like yours helps affirm we are doing the right thing for our viewers.
-Andrew
Hey Andrew! Could you do a video review comparing: "Viofo A129 Pro Duo 4k vs Viofo A129 Duo Plus", essentially trying to explore the whole 4k at 30fps vs 1440p at 60fps; which is better. Also "Viofo A129 Duo Plus vs A129 Pro Duo vs Blackvue DR900x vs Thinkware U1000 4k". Thanks man! love your videos!
Thanks Andrew for the video! Great tips. What are your thoughs about the Thinkware F800 vs the new Thinkware FA200? I see a noticable price difference between these two lines. What features would I be compromising on if I got the Thinkware FA200?
Hello. You'de be compromising the rear camera video quality as in the F200 it's only 720p. Overall, the video quality will be lowe as the F800 uses a better hardware. There will also be no cloud functionality, driving assistance functions and parking mode alerts. The GPS functionality also isn't included. You'll have to get the module separately.
-Rolands
Never better 👏
Hi Andrew. Thanks for all your hard work. I just dropped a few bones in the Tip Jar. You obviously spend a lot of time to help us save time and we appreciate it.
I have watched several videos and I'm not seeing anything that fits my specific needs. I have a high end car and I do everything possible to keep my modifications as stealth as possible. Appearance (or lack of) is #1. Cost is way down the line.
Here is my situation. I am looking for front and rear cameras- as small as possible. It can be 2 single cameras. I do not need a video screen. The only time I would need to view the content is if I had an "event" such as an accident. I'm good with pulling the video card(s) when I need to see the content. I can go wi-fi or not, which ever gets me to my "end game." I would like the option of being able to control on/off recoding- when parking in public. Looks like over-write and power up when car is on are standard with all cams.
Can you point me to a solution?
Thanks again.
Hello David. I already forwarded your message to Andrew. Have you taken a look at the Viofo A129? It supposedly has everything you would need in a dash camera for a good price. The absolute highest end dash camera with a great parking mode, parking reports, pre-buffered paring mode, very good video quality, and reliability would be the Thinkware F800 Pro. Does it seem to big for you? I'll get in touch with Andrew to see if he has any other recommendations.
-Rolands
Thank you for reaching out Rolands. Size is #1. I would prefer just a recording device, no need for screen as the data will only be reviewed if there was an incident. Without a screen the camera size would be much smaller. Parking mode would be awesome but not necessary. Isn't it weird that the cameras in our phones are the size of our fingernail yet finding a small camera for front and rear recording is a challenge. Thank you so much for your help!!
May you do a test on the vantrue X3?
Compared to this price level for premium cameras I expect you will include the Viofo A129 Duo for the other comparison for budged dual dashcams.
It's definitely on our list. Maybe even the next review!
-Rolands
Very detailed comparison review. Good show. I wish there was a bit more amplification to the statement, "Unless you drive a truck your battery won't last very long." Is this days in parked mode, or does it suck the battery even while driving?
Only during parked mode, your alternator will power your electronics while your vehicle is running. Once off it's the size of your battery that determines how long your electronics will be powered for.
-Andrew
@@Lam Thank you. I know the alternator is supposed to power the vehicle when driving. But if the load is greater than the alternator's output, the car draws on the battery. I was just making sure that was what you meant.
Wow! I came across you channel by accident and what a gem of a find. I truly appreciate this review and look forward to more. I do have a question. I would love to have the parking option but the talk of hard wiring something really scares me. I would hate to screw up my car for not knowing what I'm doing - and I mean REALLY no not know what I am doing. Do you know where I would be able to get this installed for me without voiding the warranty? I'm in Maryland, USA.
Hey Zorri - glad it worked for you! I don't know enough about installers in Maryland. I did come across this thread on the Tesla forums: teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/professional-dashcam-install-maryland-dc-success.103329/
They look reputable according to other reviews I've seen plus they specialize in Audio // Radar Detectors which is the installer type I would have suggested if there wasn't a dash cam specialized installer. hurleysautoaudio.com/
You'd have to buy the camera yourself though. I would speak to BBMC and tell them about your vehicle. European vehicle's for sure are a bit more specialized (fuse box in the trunk) and they might have some advice for your installer.
Andrew
I stumbled upon your channel and noticed you don't have any recent uploads. Do you plan on continuing this channel or are there just no new cams out for you to review?
I'm planning on continuing! I just have a lot of projects going including my second channel. I'll have a review out on DIY front-back cameras by the 20th. Afterwards the full summary video on budget dual dash cameras is late next month with a refresh of the microSD card article too.
I love all your videos and I know how much time and efforts are required to review the way you have done here. I would like to contribute to your channel by purchasing Street Guardian SG9663DC Dual cam. Do you have any tie-up here in Australia? Thank you.
Hello. We don't have any tie-ups, but you can buy from our affiliate links in the video description, which give a percentage of your purchase to us at no additional cost to you.
-Rolands
Thank you Ronald. I am just waiting for your viofo dual cam review and then will decide and buy from your link. All your videos are extremely good that covers all aspects. Cheers!
I'm thinking of getting a new dashcam and I had the longest debate between the Blackvue DR900 2ch and Thinkware F800 pro. I'm leaning towards Blackvue DR900. I'm upgrading from the Blacksys CH200. How's the blackvue DR 900 parking mode?
Hello, love your videos! at 15:38 you said battery won't last long, what do you mean? at parking mode? then if it only lasts a few hours it's kind of useless isn't it? I would like some help, my car has been vandalised ( someone broke my rear window with a rock ) and i'm trying to buy the perfect dash cam that has cloud, parking mode, hot enviornment tolerance and good enough quality to capture any vandalism from any side of the car ( thats why im thinking maybe 3 cameras is best), any advice? much appreciated.
Andrew, I need a 2 channel dash cam with an external camera. I live in a hot environment. On a 2017 review, you suggested the "Blackvue DR750S Truck." Do you have an updated suggestion? I'd prefer a dash cam that is less than $300. Thank you!
Great review! Do you know if there are dashcams which can detect (almost) all road signs, potholes and save those in the memory with GPS data? Preferably on it's own, or manually.
Maybe also to be able to select or "teach" what it should detect.
That would be a great tool at work.
Appreciate If you have any input about this.
Hello Tommy. Haven't heard of that kind of camera. Right now, premium cameras have all kinds of driving assist functions like a warning when you cross lanes or get too close to another car, but those can be bad as they can be too sensitive and become more of a distraction.
-Rolands
@@Lam Thanks for the reply.
*You're back! It's been a while.*
What card do you recommend for the BlackVue DR750S-2CH?
Hello John. It's been too long, you're right about that.
We have the old recommendations in the Transcend or Sandisk High Endurance line of SD cards and the new Samsung PRO Endurance has been great as well. With premium cameras, you also have to keep in mind, that they work the best with their own branded memory cards, but these have been great as well.
-Rolands
I use a Samsung 128 GB select, so far no issues with DR900S
May I ask your opinion. Choosing between the Street Pro and the Viofo A129 PRO Duo.......they are practically the same price. Which one do you suggest I get?
Thanks
Also, amazing video reviews !!
Thanks Bill! Glad you liked it.
So both are good systems but for different purposes. Street Guardian designs cameras to work reliability for the long term (hence the 2-year warranty). It's not the latest equipment though but you'll be looked after if anything goes wrong.
Viofo has the latest and greatest with good customer support through their retailers. I don't know what the long-term implications of them using more advanced equipment are as it's untested in a consumer, vehicular environment. 4K is a step up but it's not critical to get.
Overall, get which you think matters to you.
@@Lam Thank you !!
If you were where picking one for your car, which would you get ?
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Thank you for posting the start-up times (16:10). Blackvue improved on their time slightly since DR400, which was ridiculous ~40 seconds. But even 12s on SG is kind of... a lot? What are they booting there, Windows XP?
You're welcome Stan! Hard to say what goes on, I haven't seen it under 8 seconds or so. At the very least the instructions need to be loaded in.
-Andrew
Have you done a review on the Thinkware Q800PRO (especially with video capturing the super night vision)?
It's not yet available for order
What do you recommend for someone that is on disability budget love to get one but I can’t keep buying them need one to run for a while,ty great video
Hello Danial. We have a bunch of budget options. For starters, if you're looking for a dual-channel setup - go no further than the Viofo A129. For single channel cameras - The Viofo A119V2 is the bets available. The absolute cheapest warm weather ick is the Blueskysea B1W. We have reviewed all these cameras, and you can see the videos here:
A129: ruclips.net/video/BQNavxPT1mg/видео.html
A119V2: ruclips.net/video/mMvRSV8XLrA/видео.html
B1W: ruclips.net/video/sNvPGQbcKEI/видео.html
-Rolands
Andrew...Are you able to do a review on the Viola A129 Duo ? I respect your reviews and i am holding back on buying this particular cam for this reason. Cannot get the Street Guardian in NZ,which i would be keen on,but also keen on the Vico-Opia-2,but the one and only thing holding me back on the Vico is its dedicated plug for the charger,no double USB charger which i need.I'm a Truckie and need to be able to charge phone on the go. That is why I am waiting for a review of the Viola A129.I know there are reviews out there for that cam, but I value your reviews,they are so detailed and you don't skip on the facts.....Regards dave
Hello MrDieseldog. You know us. It's being done right now! There is some work left on it, but it should be available for the viewers, hopefully by mid-November.
-Roalnds
Car Cam Central 👍👍
Thank you.
Thanks for the review, wanted the point out the included SG9663DC power supply has a 90-degree plug and doesn't stick out the side like that. (must be from another product) Also, our 3M VHB Adhesive Tape Mount is black. (not grey as shown, again must be from another product) SG9663DC Power draw in timelapse mode is around 210mAh Also, OCD Tronic doesn't handle Street Guardian Sales, it's just Street Guardian USA. Also front / rear recording is 18 + 18 in High quality mode
Jon Smejkal i loved the older design of the usb port coming off the back rather than the side. it's more streamlined.
iblackfeathers the new SGGCX2-PRO was just released and is also dual channel.
Hey Jon, thanks for the comments!
Power Supply - Yes - I used another product, should have used the official cable. I was switching cables a lot and I left it at home.
Black Adhesive - Yup, might have been switched and also why I didn't bring it up in the review.
Timelapse Mode - I got 249mAH in 2FPS and 271MAH for 5FPS. Granted my equipment is scientifically calibrated but I ran the tests using the same equipment and multiple times. I think in relative terms it draws more than Thinkware but for practical purposes is basically the same.
OCD Tronic - Ah, I didn't know about the switch. I thought they would be one and the same. I'll make a note in the document.
18+18 - Might have been a firmware update I missed. It was only 15+15 when I got it.
Car Cam Central 15 + 15 is the default medium quality setting. Low is 12 + 12 and High is 18 + 18 you can choose. Only the older first release firmware didn’t have it. Make sure you’re on firmware 1.33 and choose 3-wire power in the new power setting options for use with SGDCHW hard wire kit. I (Jon) operate two Independent businesses with separate Amazon stores. Street Guardian LLC specializes in Street Guardian and OCD Tronic Distribution LLC sells everything else. INNOVV, GUARDIAN TRAK, GitUp, VIOFO, RHUNDO, and more. But technically it’s still me on DashCamTalk for everything yes :) By the way the newest dual channel Street Guardian product is the SGGCX2-Pro. SG9663DR is a few weeks away as well (dual remote lens). We expect to have Street Guardian showing up in even more dealers across North America into 2019 with the current rate of expansion. It’s an exciting wave this year
Hello!
How about EU?
The only real dashcam over here is BlackVue, so I think you have a big market oppurtunity here. I myself haven not yet bought a dashcam since all the better ones is over 2000 DKK ($300).
Kind regards!
how's the heat tolerance of the dr900s? i've seen early forum posts of people having problems and downgrading to the dr750s for that issue. have they changed or improved anything today for heat issues?
From what I've seen it's not a big issue. I've seen the threads and I was looking around for more reports. Blackvue was going to implement a fix to reduce power consumption. On the latest firmware, I measured a noticeable drop in power during my tests. As well the camera's issue was that it would shutdown early because of the temperature cutoff feature not that the camera was being damaged.
-Andrew
Is it possible to detach the Blackvue or Thinkware cams when I park my car at the airport? Because I don't want to leave my dash cam when I am on a business trip. Or do I have to use another tape when I attach it back?
Hello Car Cam, do you recomend the new "Sandisk Ultra A1" for a Xioami Mijia DVR Dashcam?
Hey Jose. Yeah, I think it's an OK choice. They don't have a warranty when used in dash cams, but the reported history has been good so far. If you can, I would still suggest you to go for High Endurance line of cards. We talk about them at 18:29 of this video.
-Rolands
I have a 2017 audi a4 and a black vue 900s. Would you reccomend the external battery or the power magic pro? For a hardwire setup?
External battery 100% for most consumer vehicles. The built-in battery just doesn't have enough recording capacity past a few hours.
Hi there! What is the difference between ThinkwareF800 vs Thinkware FA200
I almost feel like I owe you, at least I can do is subscribe :D
Thanks! Glad to help Andrei
-Andrew
Very helpful video, thanks
Thank you for watching!
-Rolands
Hello, any plans to review the 70mai dash cam and the pro version? Thanks !
Hello, Vincent. Probably not a full review as they don't seem to offer anything special over our recommended Yi dash cam. It might be a good subject for an article.
-Rolands
Thanks 👍
You're welcome!
-Rolands
Will the rear camera on the street guardian work threw tinted glass ? Thanks great video
yes
It will work, but you might have to experiment with exposure settings at night to get the image you want.
-Rolands
All the rear footage was shot through 35% ceramic tinting. If you have a lower light transmission the quality will be reduced but it will still work.
-Andrew
there are independent EV settings for the front and rear channels so if you do have dark tint on the rear you can add a bit of EV on the rear channel
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Does Blackvue have an impact only recording as well, or does the motion WITH the impact have to be turned on? If Thinkware can do only IMPACT, that can drain my battery far less huh?
Blackvue does not have impact-only recording. Thinkware has impact and has significantly less battery drain.
Can you get footage from these cameras on the side of the road in your car?
Please do a test of cutting the power during recording (to simulate an accident). I would like to know whether the video data up to that point would be saved or not. I suspect that units with a capacitor primary power supply may struggle to perform in this test.
Hey Brian, that hasn't been a problem with a fully functioning capacitor. Myself and thousands of other users with capacitor cameras would have said otherwise. There's no difference between cutting the cord and you turning off the power manually, as the flow of electricity is cut off instantly - just in a different place.
-Andrew
Hey Andrew! Any possibility of a review on the Toyota Genuine dash cam? I wanna know if it's worth the $700 sticker price. Thanks! :)
Hey, Ben. No way, no how. The video quality is just average and all it holds besides the hefty price tag it the BRAND name. You can get much better products for way less money. The Viofo A119V2, the Viofo A129 and you can get premium cameras with awesome features and parking mode like the F800 Pro, the Blackvue DR900S with 4k video quality, for less than that.
-Rolands
Have any plans to do a review on an Owl dash cam?
Not right now. Currently, we are working on the Viofo A129 review and then it's the mirror dash cams.
-Rolands
Just how critical is a dedicated battery for the DR900S used in an SUV (4runner)? Is it something where you might as well not bother with parking mode?
Depends on how long you are going to record for // how big the 4Runner's battery is. If it's like most SUVs I wouldn't go over a few hours as deeply draining your battery will permanently damage it if it's a lead-acid battery. That's assuming your driving around an hour at least to fully charge up the battery.
-Andrew
First I'd like to say Ty for the review... I own my own car service / taxi and I've been looking for a camera that will show the entire outside & inside of the vehicle plus the ability to add an additional camera for the inner dashboard.
Truth is when ur driving in the US one of ur biggest problems won't be passengers it will be police officers who claim u wasn't wearing ur Bluetooth headset when u was or u didn't use ur turn signal when u did or stop at a stop sign a few blocks back and if it's ur word verses a police officers in court regardless if u have witnesses or not they will always take the officers side... and u will get points on ur license plus have to pay whatever the fee is regardless if ur in the right or not and trust me that fee plus the points will cost u over time way more than a few hundred dollars would have on a good camera that u can load the proof u need onto a disk or flash card etc...
Which is also why so many of us are looking for one u can hard mount to to the car so u can hide it somewhere in the vehicle and run a wire to wherever u hide the recording box at
Unlike all these dash cameras that u can lol' just take and run with a hoodie over ur head or delete everything on it then hand it back to the driver along with a ticket "welcome to America"
That said, if it has a cloud capability well then that will just make it even better and worth spending a few hundred dollars on.
So If u see something like this please put it on one of ur episodes or mention it to the company's you talk too. I did subscribe to ur Channel and will be on the lookout for other cameras u compare and suggest..
lol' sorry for this extremely long comment / message 🚕 🙃
Hey Cool Cat, thank you for writing in. I appreciate getting detailed comments it helps me think about the way I should review cameras. While i have seen a decent amount of people who want a total coverage solution or a very secure mount, it's a very small slice of users. There's not really a solution that monitors everything unless you cobble a few systems together, likely buying two, 2-channel camera solutions and maybe a OBD logger.
Thanks for subscribing, I'll be covering cheap cameras for a while though.
-Andrew
@@Lam understood & Ty
Will there be a budget 2018 dashcam video? Or will the list be pretty much the same?
It's pretty much the same. We might do a video on it though. For full and updated list of our recommendations I suggest you check our Best Dash Cam Article here: www.carcamcentral.com/guide/best-dash-cams-car-dvrs-black-boxes-of-2018
-Rolands
Will the Street Guardian SG9663DC hold up in the heat of summer in southern Arizona?
Yup, Street Guardian is an Australian company and since the beginning they have designed their cameras for heat tolerance. If it does fail, all electronics can fail, Street Guardian and their retailers have really good warranty service especially in the United States. It's something the owners have put a lot of importance on. Hope that helps ohplezz.
-Andrew
What are your guys top 3 dash cams that offer wifi transfer vs popping out the sd card? The BlueSkySea B1W is the only one i found on your channel for right now that is wifi.
Hey, we just launched the ROAV A1 review which is a cheap, WIfI camera: ruclips.net/video/njXJoiWvses/видео.html Step up would be the Viofo A129 DUO, then one of the premium cameras you just saw.
-Andrew
Question is , how this dash cam fare on high heat . I live here in Cali whwre sometimes goes to 108 F heat outside. I tried one of your recommended dual chan dash before and it constanly restarts due to high heat.
Sorry to hear it wasn't working out for you. The cheaper budget models aren't designed for parked recording in hot weather. It's a gamble. These models all are designed for hot weather parking and have thermal cutoff switches to prevent damage. Not a guarantee it'll work, 1080F can result in 167F+ temperatures inside your vehicle.
-Andrew
What would you recommend for a single channel camera with a parking mode for under or around $200 :)
Right now we don't have such recommendation, besides getting just the front camera of the Blackvue DR590 for example. Otherwise, the Viofo A119V2 should be a great choice. Now, it also has a working parking mode. Not as good as Blackvue cameras, definitely, but it's doing its job.
-Rolands
"#3 Street Guardian SG9663DC
Our great value pick. Excellent video quality, 2-year warranty, WiFi...." - NO wifi
Do any of the rear cameras that are placed inside work with tinted windows ?
(5% plus factory tint) thanks
Hello Michael. Yes, they will work. You probably won't notice any difference during the day, but at nighttime, your rear camera might have certain issues, especially if you're driving through a rural area with minimal lighting. 5%, however, isn't that much so I think you'll be fine.
-Rolands
I’d like to see a test just comparing license plate reading under different conditions. Just that one feature.
I used to do a lot of comparisons but I found that I have a more generalized audience. There are other comparison clips on the internet if you search for them. I might start throwing more of the clips on my second channel.
Request review and comparisons of the BlackVue DR900S-2CH, Thinkware Q800PRO-2CH and IROAD X9 with 5% tinted window mainly parking parking mode please and thank you. 🙏🙏🙏
That's probably not going to be done for a while - sorry. There's just a ton of basic level information I want to push out first. I might check out DashCamTalk forums to see what people are saying.
Thank you for the reply and info, I enjoy your vlogs.