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There is an argument for recording audio on a dash cam too, I'll list a few. If you get pulled over and the cop make false claims, which they later deny, you have a record of what was said. If you witness a driver doing something wrong (maybe a hit and run) and they are too far away for the camera to make out their plate, you can always verbally read it out, and know you have those details recorded. In an accident, you might have spotted the other person acting erratic while out of frame and you commented on it, you now have recorded evidence on their driving leading up to the accident. Plus, you get the noises of a crash, like screeching tires, impacts to other vehicles and things that weren't in your cameras field of view. The purpose of a dash cam is to record evidence, so use it's full capabilities.
Those are valid arguments. I'd add one more, potentially if you are turning and need to prove that the directionals were activated, the clicking sound of the directionals would be heard on the audio recording inside the vehicle which could be enough to prove that you had activated them. Both the 67W and the Mini 2 have audio capability, turning it on and off is very simple. Personally I believe that the frequency of private conversations inside my truck (daily) far exceeds the frequency of conversations at the drivers window with cops that they later deny (that is yet to happen to me), so in my case audio remains off.
@@ThisIsJulianC The primary purpose of a dashcam is to capture the complete sequence of events during an incident, should one occur (although I sincerely hope it never does). That's why I always ensure the audio is turned on as well. By the way, when you extract or download a video from the dashcam, it's highly likely to be related to an incident, serving as crucial evidence. Hence, I prefer to keep the audio enabled. Furthermore, dashcams typically operate in loop mode, alleviating any concerns about storing unrelated conversations. Within just two days, any previous video footage would have been automatically overwritten. Recording audio within my vehicle doesn't infringe upon anyone's rights. The car serves as my personal, private space, and when someone enters it, I automatically reserve the right to record audio or any other happenings within my private domain. If anyone objects, they are free to choose not to enter. Nevertheless, it's my personal code of ethics and moral compass that prevents me from revisiting those recordings. When I embark on journeys with my loved ones, sharing joyous moments, it's only natural to relish the opportunity to replay the scenic visuals and cherish the audio of their affectionate voices. These recordings serve as a precious way to preserve and revisit beautiful memories.
I've owned four different dashcams over the years. EVERY one of them would overheat and stop working. I finally got the 66W two years ago, and it has NEVER overheated or had any problems with it. One thing I will NEVER buy again, is any dashcam with a 180 degree lense. (66W has it) All it does is get video of your dashboard and side panels. It has the usual fish-eye distortion and makes everything in front of you so small, you can barely see the license plates. Stick with 140 degree Garmin. MUCH better picture. My wife works in claims for an insurance company. She loves when claimants have dashcam footage, but hates the 180 degree ones. She says it's too hard to see anything. Another tip. Use the SanDisk Extreme Pro micro SD. It is the fastest chip on the market. (Must say Pro). And I found that anything above 64g doesn't play back as well. Don't exactly know why, but my 128 and 256 never worked quite as well. I recommend downloading the Drive app. It works fine, and you may need to download an incident out on the road one day. As for the audio...I definitely turn it off. I curse like a sailor, I sing even worse and 80% of it would be filled with my wife yelling at me about my driving or not asking for directions. Great video!
Thanks for the feedback. I like the wide angle of the 67W but I am not sure I would replace it with another wide angle model. it does become difficult to see details. I do like that it covers the entire field of view of the windshield however. Nice observation on the insurance opinion of wide cams, good to know. I have recently turned on the audio recording on my camera, been convinced by some of the valid discussions on this video's comments. I switched to a smaller 32GB SD card to ensure that the audio recordings are overwritten frequently, which means no-one should be able to hear much of my singing if the card falls in to the wrong hands :-) Not a fan of the drive app, probably because I am used to the Garmin Connect app for my watch, and that is one of the best non-apple apps on my iPhone. I think they could have used some of the same workflow etc on the Drive app as they did for Connect, but it feels like it was developed by a different company.
Really you will never buy again a 180 lens? I am looking for it. I never owned a dash cam and I suppose that a wide angle is better. Or not?😅 Anyway, this UA-camr criticize Garmin but I would never buy brand that comes from EAST SIDE…if you know what I mean. I don’t trust them at all! I (we) dont know what they do with our data, how their servers works, what’s their idea of privacy. I am in Europe and I want European/american brands. Nothing else.
I had an incident where I passed dump truck and several small stones came out of it and cracked my windshield, you could hear them hitting my windshield and it wasn't entirely evident it happened until you slowed down the video and could see the impacts, but you could definitely hear it. Needless to say I saved myself the cost of a new windshield, because the dump truck company's insurance covered all costs.
An excellent and very clear point of view. Your advice applies to most things tech - focus on buying the functionality that you really need rather than all of the whizz bang features that the marketers (and most tech reviewers) try to persuade you to want. I find it funny that most of the comments below are not about the video recording capabilities of dash cams, which s why most people buy them, but whether or not you should have the audio capture function permanently switched on. The Garmin Mini 2 happens to have an audio on/off switch on the side of the unit. So, if you really are that worried about trusting what the police will say, you have plenty of time to reach up and turn the audio on when you see the lights flashing behind you. Likewise. if you want to make an audio note of an erratic driver or of a number plate. I also agree that the Mini 2 is a good unit but, like you, I wonder why one of the world's leading GPS companies can't put a simple GPS function in the Mini 2 like my trusty Forerunner watch has.
The purpose of this video and others I am making is to present a real world view based on experience of using whatever the product is. I smile to myself when I read and watch marketing-driven content that is clearly designed to draw us in as potential purchasers. I believe Garmin left the GPS out of the Mini 2 in order to differentiate it and drive sales of the larger (ie more profitable) units for people who want GPS - which really should be everyone who wants a dash cam. On the subject of audio recording - I am enjoying the discussion and the comments have made me think more about the purpose of audio recording inside the vehicle... which is the purpose of the comments to create a discussion. Appreciate the feedback, more similar videos to come - thanks
Great comments, thank you. I am about to buy a Garmin ^&W because the Garmin Mini has not such a great camera. In your opinion does this matter? I agree with you about all the other rather superfluous features on the 67W, not required.
Having a quality camera is already the best solution and any of the Garmins provide that. You do get better video quality with the 67w (1440 60fps) vs the Mini 2 (1080 30fps) so if that’s important then go for the 67W. Hope this helps
I like the audio with the dash cam. I often watch old videos of my past drives and listen to the music I was playing at that time and my conversations with my partner. So, at least to me, it is a nice feature. In case of an accident, if you don't want your private conversion to be included, you can easily edit it.
Hi Julian, Thanks for your advice, I bought the Garmin 67W in the meantime. I also bought the parking mode attachment, as suggested by you. Without, it not would really be incomplete and the battery connection and parking alerts are important. I had the unit installed by an auto electrician. It worked well, however, it was installed in my Santa Fe too close to the 'blacked out area behind the center mirror/ many black dots on the windscreen". The videos/pictures had a part of the side screen not visible, due to its placement. This was rectified and now it is working well and showing a full screen view. I found that the instructions were partly poorly written, as it did not tell you how to disengage the 'Driver Awareness Features and Alerts'. In my case they were not required, as the Hyundai had them built in already. I managed the deactivation later and now all is working fine. Thanks once again and kind regards, George
I used the sound recorded in a wreck back in February 2023. The claim adjuster said I was able to hear your turn signal get clicked on and was clicking before the rear end crash. So yea want to record sound. In other words my speed was recorded as I was turning in the alley and the person in back of me had adequate warning I was turning.
Very useful. Exactly the perspective I wanted to hear, confirming a bare bones camera does the job. I will likely place the Mini 3 front and rear in all my vehicles.
Agree - there was a lot of discussion on the subject of dash cam audio in the weeks after I published this video. Those discussions caused me to u-turn on my opinion about recording audio with a dash cam. There was a follow up video - sorry for the shameless plug but its here if you want to take a look: ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.htmlsi=Lr5L5SYc6jXstQTx
@@ThisIsJulianC I will definitely check out the follow up video. I found your review very helpful and educational! I’ve never owned a dash cam before so brand reliability is important to me and I love garmin products. I agree with all your points. For the price garmin is asking I wish they would have better hardware like 4K capable sensors instead of more “features”. I trust garmin as a company but they can do much better. Has your car battery ever died after having parking mode on with the parking mode hard wired to your fuse box? I’m really worried about that. Garmin said the $35 harness attempts to prevent the battery from dying and turns off 10 mins before it sense a low battery
@@29CLOUDZMy battery has never died but I have set a time limit on Parking Guard in the camera options, it operates for 8 hours and then shuts off so the chance that it would kill my battery, even if the cable was monitoring the battery level, is very low. I put a Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 in the rear of my truck a couple of months ago, if you don’t need the GPS honestly the Mini 2 is a terrific camera, you get the lower price point and still get the rock solid Garmin brand reputation.
As a truck driver, I find the app to download the footage very helpful. In the moment, you need to be able to get the information right away. Pulling out the memory card and a laptop and starting everything up takes too long. It's easier to pull it off the windshield and open up an app.
Would a workflow be something like: Garmin 67W on dash, capturing video, then if you're in an accident, you use your USB-C to SD adapter plugged into your phone 15 pro (for example)to pull up your footage? Would an iPhone be able to read the card right out of the Garmin unit to handle this? I've never used the adapter with an iPhone 15 pro, and you can use the lightning version for older iPhone models, but this workflow would make sense to avoid the app all together while maintaining a real-time pull of the footage to first responders/police at the accident scene.
I have not tried the direct connection method, the 67W uses Micro USB so you would need a USB-C to Micro USB cable to do that, even then I am not sure if an iPhone would be able to access the files. The first option you mentioned would work, a USB-C to SD adapter plugged in to your iPhone, just pull the memory card out of the Garmin and put it in the SD card adapter. Whenever I want to access the files on the Garmin dash cams I always pull the memory card.
Great video. Thanks. My 67W stopped alerting me of lane departures and red light cams etc. Tech support had me do a full factory reset/firmware update etc. Turns out the GPS part of it has died. No longer under warranty. I was offered a link to buy a "recertified" one at a discount and return my old one. Not sure what I will do at this point (maybe just keep it and use it strictly for a dash cam without any bells and whistles). Although, about a month ago I pulled the card and was surprised that the video I was looking for, while quite clear, I was unable to read a license plate of a truck that had run a stop sign coming the other direction. So now you see why I'm hesitant buying a refurb when I'm not impressed with captured video. I think I may have to consider a 4K cam. Suggestions??? Thanks!
License plate readability is not consistent with any dashcam I have tested to date, regardless of resolution. They are much better at capturing the action/event than smaller to read details no matter how critical they might be. Since this video viewers have convinced me that dash cam audio recording the best way to capture the license plate detail (read it out loud). My experience of Garmin after sales support has been generally good, I have had to return two watches out of warranty over the past 20 years and they have offered something similar to you, a deep discount for a replacement which in both cases was a new watch (even though they said it would be a refurb). However if you are not confident with the video quality you are getting maybe skip paying for a replacement 67W and look at alternatives.
The Garmin 57 does a better job of capturing detail than the 67W Resolution and wide angle of the lens are 2 factors that determine clarity of detail. The 67 has 1440 resolution and a 180º wide angle lens The 57 has 1440 resolution and a 140º wide angle lens The 180º has more area to record so the pixels are smaller, hence, less clarity of details like a license plate.
Looks like the 47 is roughly the same chassis with a different lens and maybe a few features missing. I was considering it and the kenwood. Is it fully functional without connecting to the app ever? I essentially want to get by with never installing an app on my phone. Not even one time for a start up procedure. Would this be a reasonable option with Garmin? Also, do you leave the camera in the car 24/7? Just curious how it holds up to extreme temperature changes. Here it gets insanely hot mid summer.
I do not use the Garmin Drive app, last time I opened the app was to make this video. I do have it on my phone however, in an accident it will be quicker to copy the footage off of the camera if the app is already set up. Other than that I think you can get away without needing it. My truck is in NC, gets super hot here, never noticed any issues.
Some after market Alarm systems have the GPS real time tracking capability, let you set if over certain mph, out of geo fencing, could work wonderfully with a dash cam. Majority of alarms from the vehicle manufacturer DO NOT do glass breakage, vehicle tilt as if it were being towed. We have such an Alarm system in our 2012 Ford Raptor with a cheap dash cam, sound off, turn it on IF we need it.
Sounds a good combination. There has been a lot of discussion here about the audio recording, it has been a good debate. How do you like the Raptor… is that a Gen 1 6.2?
I'm tempted to get the 67W based on a lot of the positives mentioned in this video. I have to ask though, what do people do when they would like a rear facing camera too?
I put a Mini 2 facing out the back of my truck, I published a follow up video about that, let me know if you can’t find it I’ll send you the link. I am not a fan of the Garmin Drive app, but it does allow you to create a video with front and rear footage included, when you need it.
I do not understand why the video recording of the camera is found in two folders. ? The 100EVENT and 105UNSVD folders. I have recordings where part of it is in one folder and the other in another. Difficult to find a recording afterwards. And all the videos have a number instead of a date.
I am a long-haul truck driver, I have the Garmin 55 currently I’ve had this one since 2019. Been using Garmin for over 10 years and they have gotten me out of 4 accidents without getting a ticket. Every accident I’ve been in the other party claimed I hit them and my Garmin has proven my innocence every time. I do agree, however, that the Garmin software would not be fun to use if I had to use it on a daily basis it’s kind of clunky like he says in the video I think, but for those emergencies it is reliable.
Sounds like it has paid for itself many times over. My truck has the more recent dash cams in it, my car has a Dash Cam 35 which is now 9 years old, no need to change it, still going strong (although the battery doesnt last long at all now). Thanks for sharing
I recently started using a Garmin Dash Cam 47. So far, I really like it. But I definitely agree on what was said about the Garmin Drive app. Its very.....wonky (?) and getting it to connect is super difficult. Like was said in the video, I just pull the sd card if I want to get any footage saved to my computer. I really wish they would improve the app because I really like my Garmin dash cam.
I have given up with the app. I connect it now only to change settings which does not happen very often. I get notifications about the Parking Guard being activated but it seems even a pedestrian walking on a path in front of my truck triggers the parking guard record function. Glad you like your Garmin 47, thanks for the comments
I tried the forward collision warning, it has more false positives than the system on my Ford, so I silenced it. If you have no other system in your car then it’s worth using.
If you have the mic on you may hear your car being hit when the camera doesn't see the car that hit you, on the sides of the car. For example, if you are on the highway and someone bumps the side of your car, you will be able to hear it even if you can't see it. Might help. I have seen videos on youtube where you can hear the car get hit but can't see the car that did it.
You turn on this video and instantly see an in focus image, well lit face and know this person is going to shed genuine knowledge on cameras. Thanks for your video ; it was refreshing after all the potato videos.
I am also a sucker for Garmin products here (N. AMerica) but also when I was in EU. I'm a truck driver so while I do understand your view point mine is a bid different. For me my dashcam was with all the options that it has (audio, timelapse while trucking is great, and even the app to show a police office that he was wrong) I do have to agree that the bloody app be it for the dashcam or for my truck gps sucks BIG TIME and slow AF. I do wish they would bring a 4k dashcam as atm I am using my phone with and app and it's a bit complicated for the phone to remain cool while doing all of that. I did try other dashcam for my trucking job but none came close to the field of view of the Garmin, after 5 years of ownership it more than made it's money worth.
I still hate the app… I have been taking footage off the cam for various YT videos and find it much easier just to pull the memory card and download from that. I don’t find I need the app for anything else. Thanks for sharing your story 👍
For a light truck definitely yes, the 180 degree view on this dash cam works well for the truck’s windshield. The footage on the video is from my ‘21 Raptor so that should give a good idea. If you are talking about a semi it will still be better than a regular dash cam that doesn’t have the 180 degree view, but I can’t say if the field of view will cover the full width of the hood and windshield. Hope this helps
What would the best dash cam for front and rear that you think will be good long term? I have a Honda Ridgeline pickup and keep reading reviews... confusing!!
It is a confusing marketplace right now with so many brands and models. Here are my thoughts. (1) There are some dash cams available that are a combined front & rear camera in one unit. This will be easier to install than two separate cameras which is the only real benefit, but you end up with a relatively large bulky unit mounted on your windshield. I do not recommend those units, mainly because of their size. (2) My suggestion is that you get two of the Garmin Dashcam Mini 2 units, they are $129 each at Amazon but sometimes on sale (not right now, I just checked). The brand and the build quality are excellent especially for the price. They are small, discrete and basic but thats all we really need in my view. The only important miss is GPS which may be useful in a situation where you need the video to confirm your location, but in most cases the image of the surroundings that the camera is recording can confirm the location. By having two cameras you will need two power cables installed. If I needed to replace any of my dash cams right now in trucks or cars, that is what I would do. Hope this helps
Hey Gulian, great videe btw.I have the 67W for few months now and reason why I'm here, is that I here you can use it (67W) with Mini 2 at the same time, like in the front and back scenario, just would to confim that they actually can sync together when let's say download an accident footage. Have you tried them together?, thanks
Hi - thanks for the feedback. That is the set up I have on my F150; th 67W up front and the Mini 2 facing out the rear window. I have a video in production right now with more info on this, should be posted later this week.
I had a 57W and upgraded to 67W mainly due to the poor resolution of the 57, which had no chance of reading license plates for oncoming vehicles. The 67 is better, but not amazing. Like you, I never use the app. It's clunky, and you only want to use it in an "event". All it would take for this entire dashcam market to disappear is for car manufacturers to leverage the camera sensors already built in and simply enable the ability to record to an external storage device like Tesla does. My car has 360 degree cameras, so why can't I simply plug in a removable storage device and record?
Agree with your idea - the ability to be able to record from 360 degree cameras that are already installed on your car/truck is a no brainer for everyone it seems except the auto manufacturers. Other than Tesla who have done a fantastic integration. Tesla’s system is helped by the significant battery capacity in their cars.
Get one without the 180 degree lens. The 140 degree has MUCH better video clarity. The wide versions (180 degree) are distorted and way too wide to capture license plates clearly.
my vehicle doesn't have a USB port, what are the installation options, is there another Garman dashcam that is available that connects to the 'lighter' socket?
I wish they made a dashcam that has the features I want. They are: 1. Small form factor for the camera so it isn't seen. 2. Brains and screen located elsewhere to keep it safe and facilitate 1 above. 3. A screen. I do not want to use my phone for everything and I've had issues with updating my phone and then apps don't work. 4. Waterproof rear camera for external mounting (I have a convertible). 5. Better external power supply capability, so as not to drain my car battery, (external power pack for instance, could be part of the unit in 2 above). 6. Reasonable price ($200 - $300). 7. High heat capability. I live in a hot climate. All of these features are available separately, but not in one unit as far as I can tell. I also don't need a lot of features. I don't need GPS or cloud storage I have to pay monthly for, although I understand the reasoning. There are several other features they keep adding, but it's the hardware I think that needs to updated, like the newer sensor that just came out.
Thats a good list, I too am not aware of anything that meets that spec list. The stuff they add is a lot of software driven features, so they can add 'value' in their minds to justify higher prices but at little to no additional hardware cost to them. I'll keep your list in mind as I check out new models as they are released. BTW enjoyed your microwave with a car jack video :-)
@@ThisIsJulianC Thanks. I feel the same way. Just add more 'features' that aren't really that substantial when considering the purpose of the device. Wow! You actually saw that microwave with a car jack video? LOL. Forgot I even made that.
Hello to you! 😁 My dashcam no longer seems to be recording. After a week, the 105UNSVD folder was empty. ? I changed the Micro SD card and the camera still isn't recording. I ended up resetting the camera. BINGO! the camera records very well. I think the problem is caused by an incorrect update. Now I won't take updates anymore. Garmin Express, indicates that I have version: 3.40
Question I don't have Dashcam now in vehicle. I'm planning on buying new vehicle next month or two. So want dashcam for insurance purposes if needed. So looking at this could use in new vehicle as well as old. Not really interested in parking feature mode. But the Dashcam would be taken out multiple times. So would Garmin 67w be better than the mini 2 in this instance?
The only real critical benefit the 67W has over the Mini 2 is the GPS data overlay on the video. I would not pay the extra for Parking Mode on the 67W and definitely would not pay for the monthly subscription. I like the GPS feature, and the wider angle lens of the 67W so I am happy with my choice. If you don't care for the GPS data overlay then I would get the Mini 2.
@juliancass Thanks I just moved out of city and owned my own cars for over 40yrs. Don't leave things in sight in vehicle. The dummies still break-in to ramble. My car was parked behind 7 foot tall fence most of the time. But last 4yrs I parked on street in front of my house often overnight. Nothing in sight. Now I will park in driveway in semi rural area. But wouldn't leave dashcam in plain sight overnight. So that's what mean removing from mount multiple times. Also do any of the Garman dashcam have ability to run a rear mounted additional cam to point from rear window?
@@fredmoss4540Yes thats possible, the Garmin Drive app can have two cameras set up for the same vehicle, say one for the front and one for the rear view. They can be set up as a picture-in-picture in the app too although I have not tried that. If you have a GPS enabled cam up front and then a Mini 2 (no GPS) for the rear the app will apply the GPS data to the combo of the two cameras.
my thoughts, Mini 2 as my rear camera, now my front camera? I want GPS but do I want 180 view? I know garmin has 47,57,67W and 67W is the one with wide view. For the small prive difference is it worth it in your opinion?
I like the wide field of view of the 67W because it is on my truck, and I get a full width view out of the windshield (just). The 47 and 57 are both just as good otherwise. My recommendation hasn't really changed - if you don't need GPS or don't want it then just get the Mini 2, front and rear.
@@ThisIsJulianC So what is the real reason we shouldn`t buy the Garmin 67W dash cam? You just want views with the click bait? but you only got very few views out of it. Dude
Thanks for the detailed review. Looks like your needs in dascam seems pretty specific. Importance of close either using your own smartphone hotspot or LTE is that if there is an incident and the other party is a seasoned criminal, they can just snatch your dascam and either take it away or crush it ( there goes your proof for insurance company or court). additional features does not mean more money spent, it’s just may be because they already have it in the video processing chipset and enabling it. I guess I can keep arguing for most of our points. Most customers are going to be people who don’t want to do professional wiring and pay 2 times the cost of dascam to some mechanic. That’s why wiring is simple plug and play and most won’t mind the visible wiring because they just don’t Wang some stupid mechanic to rip them of few hundred dollars and sometimes end up screwing the existing wires or do a wrong wire. Since you have a very specific use case, I guess this is not for you.
One point about the microphone inside the car most people miss. It is not about the cops, it is abut a fact you can aid the recording by saying out loud number plates of the other vehicle in case it wont be readable on the screen.
I bought a Garmin Tandem because of the 2 cameras and the great viewing angles. I didn't bother about too much about the app, but the camera itself stops recording randomly and it only shows a static image of its own last breath. I have seen many people complaining about this issue also so I just returned it to the store and asked for my money back. If you were thinking that Tandem would be a nice reliable (and expensive) camera that you would want to buy, that is wrong.
Did you install the two power cables yourself for having two separate cameras? If so, did you have to tap 4 different fuses? 2 constant power and 2 switches fuses? Plenty of videos on installing one power cable but haven’t seen anything on 2. Thank you for the review.
The front camera is on a Parking Guard cable connected to the fuse box in the passenger footwell. The rear camera, the Garmin Mini 2 is using the USB cable that came with it. I didn’t need a parking guard cable, the usb was long enough to route to the usb outlet in the F150 center console. There is a wiring video in editing right now, should be released in the next couple of days.
The problem with dashcams is that they don't work on cars still under warranty, unless the cable is visible. Making the connection and hiding the cable will invalidate the vehicle's warranty as the internal parts have already been removed and the electrical system has been tampered with. Any dashcam options that have a good internal battery?
@@ThisIsJulianC not the dashcam itself, but connecting it to the car battery or the OBD port invalidates it because it has tampered with the car's electrical part. but connecting the dashcam to the car's cigarette lighter leaves the cable exposed. I wanted to know if there is a dashcam with a good integrated battery?
Depends where you are. Using OBDII does not invalidate manufacturers warranties. Same for Add-A-Fuse - this does not require any modifications to the vehicle wiring. This is region dependent.
If you do not need/want GPS then my recommendation in this video is the Mini 2. It has all the features you need and nothing more. If you really want/need GPS then get the 67W. Hope this helps
@@ThisIsJulianC thank you very much for replying fast i need one with dual cam for taxi which isn't too expensive thank you very much in advance Julian
I have spent weeks now, trying to decide which dashcam to get, and honestly, thank you,i have an option of kenwood 501 with hardwore kit, gps and polarizer for 240 (bundle), and two vantrues e3 and n4 that require all stuff to be bought separately, running over 100 more expensive. Think im gonna go with kenwood, what so you think? 😊 12:21
I'm on my 5th dashcam (all different manufacturers) All overheated in the summer heat. I got the Garmin 66W two years ago. Not a single problem. I'm currently sitting in 100 degree direct Sun, and it just keeps on working. Never had a Kenwood, but Garmin has been good to me.
I have good experience with Kenwood auto audio but have not tried their dash cams. So long as they are developing their own dashcam products, and not just putting their brand name on a generic dashcam, then it has a good chance of being supported for as long as you own/use it. Like others have said here I have had multiple Garmin dash cams over the years; none of them have failed, they only get replaced to be upgraded. Let me know what you decide.
Hi Julian, I don’t want to put the dash cam on the glass. I want to put the dash cam in a different position: If I buy a 360 dash cam, I would put the dash cam among the front seats, on a headrest support (similar to action cam in really cars) If I buy a 180 dash cam, I would like to put on the rear seats, so the view is on the street and the sides. What do you think about it? Thanks (Sorry my English is not perfect)
Great video, Julian. Definitely weighing in your feedback now that I'm deciding on a dash cam. Thank you! Quick unrelated question-- what camera was this video (your narration) shot on? The quality is fantastic.
Thanks for the feedback and the comments. Which dashcam did you decide upon? I generally use my Sony A7C for video, audio is a Rode NTG mic positioned just out of shot.
Excellent video Julian. I'm considering buying a Garmin 57 dashcam for my 2020 Focus Titanium. The car has pre collision assist and Lane keeping capability as standard, so those features are redundant for me. I don't believe the extra 40 degree viewing angle on the 67W would make that much difference, and in reality that is the ONLY difference between the 2 but for £30 extra for the 67W here in the UK
I have the Garmin 66W in my vehicle. And I think the quality is superb, but I run mine at 1080p at 60fps. A good quality SD card rated for video helps. You always want to leave your audio on the dash cam, so you don't have to play words when it comes to talking to cops.
Good points and thanks for sharing. If you are at 60 fps are you finding clearer still images when you pull them from the footage? Might be more likely to get a clearer image of a license plate for example.
Audio is useful for a road rager coming up to your car, evidence you were aware, reading out number plates you camera can't see but you can (almost everything beyond 5 metres), Record sound of impact when someone denies impact and claims damage is already there. If you're experiencing a medical episode you can voice this prior to accident. If you're stuck in your car and likely to die, you can record last words for loved ones or that A-hole you never liked.
Thanks. After this video was published there was some terrific discussions on the audio topic in the comments ... which was quite compelling and led me to publicly u-turn on my opinion about dash cam audio. See this video that was published a month or two later ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
How about using GoPro as dash cam? App is superior. You could have 4k video or better. Pricewise is very similar. And if you are outdoor trailblazer you just grab it when hitting the trails. Any thoughts about that?
People do use GoPros instead of a dash cam, just set the recording to loop and it will operate the same way. A lot of motorcyclists will use GoPro's in this way too, either bike or helmet mounted. If you are running at 4K eventually it will overheat so I don't think you could use it for long multi hour journeys without it shutting down.
There are two recommendations in this video. If you don't need GPS then get the Dashcam Mini 2, which is the best option for most people. If you do want GPS then buy the 67W.
The Mini 2 is good, but as you say , no GPS. The 67W does have a 180 degree fish eye wide angle, which can be useful, although two mini-2 at each corner of the windscreen pointing outwards could capture even more angle !
@@ThisIsJulianC and on a Honda Jazz (Honda Fit in the USA) , the highly angled windscreen makes the 180 degree view a bit pointless ! It captures lots of dashboard and the central Honda camera section behind the rear view driving mirror. It might be good on the back window, because that's vertical. Trust me , I've just tried a 67W . I might keep it, and use it on the back window, but I'm currently thinking a 140 deg angle is better for the front wind screen, with as I said , one in each corner !
I love your video and the way you presented your experiences and thoughts. I know you said you don't use any of the vault or cloud features, but that's something that interests me about this camera specifically. I live in an area where carjacking is not uncommon, and I've experienced three attempted vehicle thefts of cars parked in front of my house in recent years, one of which resulted in the loss of my truck until police found it. I'm interested in getting the mini 2 and connecting it to my home wifi so that I could get alerts and footage if this happened again, or at least view a live feed from inside my home. Would this work adequately for remote viewing or should I look elsewhere?
I think I understand that you want to have it connected to the home Wi-Fi so it will alert you? That might work but I don’t think that’s how they designed it so it might be unreliable. Is the car visible from your home, can you maybe put a security camera at your home looking at the car? That might get a better angle too
@@ThisIsJulianC Yeah we have security cameras looking at where I normally park, but the angle is super wide and we can't get much detail there. I was referring to what Garmin calls the "remote live view" which is a feature of the mini 2/ 47/57/67W cameras but not earlier ones, which connects the camera to a wifi LAN to view remotely like a security cam. I also just learned that this current gen "parking guard" dropped person detection events so that almost entirely kills my use case for it :(
@@ThisIsJulianC Julian, may I make a question? I am interested in parking mode but somewhere on UA-cam I read that Garmin dash-cam detect only impact, and impact must be strong, they don’t detect motion. I want to know if someone during the night moves around my car, look inside, try to open the door without impact, you know what I mean? So really Garmin Dash Cam doesn’t have motion detection and they only detect impact?
Sound inside the vehicle.. Camera cant always get a tag.. You can just say. the tag is XYZ... you can describe other information that you cant write down.. all of it is being recorded automatically so you have it. I also dont think you have ever had a incident before.. what you say can help you remember things that you forget. If you are afraid of what it may capture of you speaking.. you may need to look at your conversation topics...
Yes you can, yes they will and yes, you only need GPS in one unit. Just make sure that the GPS is enabled and overlays are on, so the GPS info is on the recording.
My truck provides power to the USB port for about 45 minutes after engine shut off, so I get that amount of time of parking monitor, but I appreciate thats going to differ for every make & model of vehicle.
I had a great question in the comments on this video about the files on the micro SD card in this dash cam. The system that Garmin uses can be confusing if yuo need to get at the files... and one day you WILL need to get at them for sure. Here is the video: ua-cam.com/video/LdR2hrrN0hE/v-deo.html
In the event of a hit and run where it's quite possible the camera won't clearly show a license plate then having the audio recording on is beneficial as you can verbally say the plate number out loud. I can imagine myself quickly forgetting a plate number in this situation. Plus...how else are strangers supposed to know how good your taste in music is?!!
Ha ha yes! Music choice is important. A couple of month after this video was published I did a total U-turn on the dash cam audio topic, motivated entirely by the comments and discussions prompted by this video. You can find the update here ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
I apologize, Julian C., but I’ve had a very negative experience with Garmin dashcams. Over time, I’ve purchased multiple models, ranging from 45W to 67W, and all of them have malfunctioned or stopped working entirely. Despite their initial promise and features, these dashcams have proven unreliable and ultimately unsatisfactory. In my opinion, investing in Garmin dashcams has been a waste of money. Based on my experience, I strongly advise against buying them. This is meant to be honest and helpful advice for anyone considering their products.
Your experience is different to mine, I have had five Garmin dash cams in the past ten years or so (two Dash Cam 35's, two Dash Cam Mini II's, and one Dash Cam 67W). Other than an annoyingly difficult app to navigate I have found them super reliable.
a couple points to record sound might be to capture an impact the dashcam(s) did not see. I was side swiped on the highway doing about 60mph. I had video front and rear (2 cameras) of a silver 350z coming and going but not hitting me. I also had a sound to identify the modified exhaust. The sound highlighted the conscious, run part of the hit and run incident.
You raise some good points for sure, and more valuable because they are based on your direct experience. There have been a ton of discussions in these comments about the use of audio. Because of that I turned the audio option ‘on’ in my truck a few weeks ago. Thanks for sharing your story
I don’t like the fact that even though it’s supposedly recording it doesn’t save anything unless you manually save. If you have an accident you better press the button or do the voice command to save within 15 seconds.
That’s true but it doesn’t delete them that quickly. A solution is to have a large micro sd card, it will only overwrite the files when it is full and then rewrites over the top of them in order. So if you have a 64GB card or larger you will have more than enough time to pull the card or download the files before anything is overwritten.
Really good video! thank you for posting! I understand the argument to some of the features, and the app, being unnecessary at times. I think this could more of a user preference thing. The app seems to have a high overall review on the ios store. I was deciding on which dash cam to buy for my bmw I3 and even with the cons you pointed out, here in Europe, the 67W model is going for 159,00 euros which might be a good deal considering the reliability of the brand and what this particular model can offer.
I agree Garmin is a reliable brand for a dashcam. I do like my 67W a lot, I just think its overkill for most people. If you decide it is the one for you I do not think it will disappoint.
I enjoyed your commentary, but was a bit disappointed that when, near the end, you talked about the 'mini' dash cam, you said, 'it's got all the features I want,' you didn't mention even two of those features, like image quality, and ..... what else?
Main benefits of Mini 2 is how small it is, it’s very low cost and that it is a Garmin product which IMO means I can rely on it. The video resolution is not as high as 67W and it doesn’t have a screen or GPS. Unless you want GPS I think the Mini 2 is a great camera for most situations.
Why record sound inside car? Because it can help you. Besides, here is a commentary form under another video on dashcams: "My #1 rule with dashcams: go off the assumption that it didn't capture the license plate so leave the audio recording on and say the license plate."
There was a follow up to this video that covered audio recording and the reasons why it makes sense: Record SOUND with a Dash Cam - Garmin 67W & Garmin Mini 2 audio recording in a Ford F150 Raptor ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
You record audio because of this thing called "Fun", and you can't use a GoPro as a dashcam for a hyperlaspse video because they can't record for super long and they overheat
5:30. If you owned a business that had company vehicles. Sound recording would be a good way to keep tabs on your employees. It is your vehicle, you have the right to know what's going on inside it.
That can depend on local laws - some countries / states require one or more of the parties in the conversation to provide permission for that conversation to be recorded.
An easy one for audio recording is some prick starts shooting in your area, or you come across a chasing in progress, you can catch the sound and cross-examine it with some other footage based on time. very specific I know, but having seen some police activity videos, I happened to notice that, wether it was some neighboor's camera or some car passing by had it on it's dash cam, so yeah there's that.
Installed the mini 2 front and rear. After 2 years both stopped working just a few days past the 2 year warranty. I had a near miss so I checked the recorded videos, all were grainy and has either greenish/pink image. I've read a discussion having similar issue, they suggested to pry it open and tighten the T5 screws that fastens the camera lens. So I did and to my surprise it was working for a short while but when I installed it back to my car the problem reoccured. It has a small footprint but not having a screen means you can't have a quick look if it's still properly recording. The Garmin Drive app is rubbish when you try to connect it with your phone and generally doesn't work when Apple Carplay is connected. 2 mini's and 2 years later, dead.
I have this dashcam and the number plates are all illegible in all footage except when sometimes behind someone at traffic lights. For me that makes this not fit for purpose.
Yes there are worse spec cameras out there that produce legible footage. The extreme wide angle is partly responsible for an effectively lower resolution. It also the footage is grainy and choppy
The primary purpose of a dashcam is to capture the complete sequence of events during an incident, should one occur (although I sincerely hope it never does). That's why I always ensure the audio is turned on as well. By the way, when you extract or download a video from the dashcam, it's highly likely to be related to an incident, serving as crucial evidence. Hence, I prefer to keep the audio enabled. Furthermore, dashcams typically operate in loop mode, alleviating any concerns about storing unrelated conversations. In my case, within just two days, any previous video footage would have been automatically overwritten. Recording audio within my vehicle doesn't infringe upon anyone's rights. The car serves as my personal, private space, and when someone enters it, I automatically reserve the right to record audio or any other happenings within my private domain. If anyone objects, they are free to choose not to enter. Nevertheless, it's my personal code of ethics and moral compass that prevents me from revisiting those recordings. When I embark on journeys with my loved ones, sharing joyous moments, it's only natural to relish the opportunity to replay the scenic visuals and cherish the audio of their affectionate voices. These recordings serve as a precious way to preserve and revisit beautiful memories.
I think your insurance would like to hear in the video if you were using your turn signal, applying your horn, mashing the brake pedal, etc. prior to a collision. (Or, best case, the other driver admits fault on camera.)
I have two front and rear garmin dash cams and they are utter crap. Well like you say the dash cam are fine but the app and vault are awful . Never connecting , or losing connection. Going with Nextbase and selling my Garmin.
I never use the app - last time I did was to record a YT video on dash cam audio recording. I don’t have a need for the app on a regular basis. The cameras themselves are super robust and reliable which is what I am looking for in dash cams. Not familiar with Nextbase but they seem to be ok
i love my Garmin 67W its small and captures what i want and i move it between my cars. But you are right, the Garmin Drive SUCKS!!! i have yet to have a successful firmware update and ive had it for 3 years.
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There is an argument for recording audio on a dash cam too, I'll list a few.
If you get pulled over and the cop make false claims, which they later deny, you have a record of what was said.
If you witness a driver doing something wrong (maybe a hit and run) and they are too far away for the camera to make out their plate, you can always verbally read it out, and know you have those details recorded.
In an accident, you might have spotted the other person acting erratic while out of frame and you commented on it, you now have recorded evidence on their driving leading up to the accident. Plus, you get the noises of a crash, like screeching tires, impacts to other vehicles and things that weren't in your cameras field of view. The purpose of a dash cam is to record evidence, so use it's full capabilities.
Those are valid arguments. I'd add one more, potentially if you are turning and need to prove that the directionals were activated, the clicking sound of the directionals would be heard on the audio recording inside the vehicle which could be enough to prove that you had activated them. Both the 67W and the Mini 2 have audio capability, turning it on and off is very simple.
Personally I believe that the frequency of private conversations inside my truck (daily) far exceeds the frequency of conversations at the drivers window with cops that they later deny (that is yet to happen to me), so in my case audio remains off.
@@ThisIsJulianC I guess it comes down to the nature of your private conversations and who/how you think others might end up listening.
@@ThisIsJulianC The primary purpose of a dashcam is to capture the complete sequence of events during an incident, should one occur (although I sincerely hope it never does). That's why I always ensure the audio is turned on as well.
By the way, when you extract or download a video from the dashcam, it's highly likely to be related to an incident, serving as crucial evidence. Hence, I prefer to keep the audio enabled.
Furthermore, dashcams typically operate in loop mode, alleviating any concerns about storing unrelated conversations. Within just two days, any previous video footage would have been automatically overwritten.
Recording audio within my vehicle doesn't infringe upon anyone's rights. The car serves as my personal, private space, and when someone enters it, I automatically reserve the right to record audio or any other happenings within my private domain. If anyone objects, they are free to choose not to enter. Nevertheless, it's my personal code of ethics and moral compass that prevents me from revisiting those recordings.
When I embark on journeys with my loved ones, sharing joyous moments, it's only natural to relish the opportunity to replay the scenic visuals and cherish the audio of their affectionate voices. These recordings serve as a precious way to preserve and revisit beautiful memories.
@@ThisIsJulianCif you have your cell phone in your vehicle that private conversation theory does not exist.
@@thefpvlife7785 Ha yes! Probably tracking my movements too 😂
I've owned four different dashcams over the years. EVERY one of them would overheat and stop working. I finally got the 66W two years ago, and it has NEVER overheated or had any problems with it.
One thing I will NEVER buy again, is any dashcam with a 180 degree lense. (66W has it) All it does is get video of your dashboard and side panels. It has the usual fish-eye distortion and makes everything in front of you so small, you can barely see the license plates. Stick with 140 degree Garmin. MUCH better picture. My wife works in claims for an insurance company. She loves when claimants have dashcam footage, but hates the 180 degree ones. She says it's too hard to see anything.
Another tip. Use the SanDisk Extreme Pro micro SD. It is the fastest chip on the market. (Must say Pro). And I found that anything above 64g doesn't play back as well. Don't exactly know why, but my 128 and 256 never worked quite as well.
I recommend downloading the Drive app. It works fine, and you may need to download an incident out on the road one day.
As for the audio...I definitely turn it off. I curse like a sailor, I sing even worse and 80% of it would be filled with my wife yelling at me about my driving or not asking for directions.
Great video!
Thanks for the feedback. I like the wide angle of the 67W but I am not sure I would replace it with another wide angle model. it does become difficult to see details. I do like that it covers the entire field of view of the windshield however. Nice observation on the insurance opinion of wide cams, good to know.
I have recently turned on the audio recording on my camera, been convinced by some of the valid discussions on this video's comments. I switched to a smaller 32GB SD card to ensure that the audio recordings are overwritten frequently, which means no-one should be able to hear much of my singing if the card falls in to the wrong hands :-)
Not a fan of the drive app, probably because I am used to the Garmin Connect app for my watch, and that is one of the best non-apple apps on my iPhone. I think they could have used some of the same workflow etc on the Drive app as they did for Connect, but it feels like it was developed by a different company.
Really you will never buy again a 180 lens?
I am looking for it.
I never owned a dash cam and I suppose that a wide angle is better. Or not?😅
Anyway, this UA-camr criticize Garmin but I would never buy brand that comes from EAST SIDE…if you know what I mean.
I don’t trust them at all!
I (we) dont know what they do with our data, how their servers works, what’s their idea of privacy.
I am in Europe and I want European/american brands.
Nothing else.
@@viplivesmatter Stick with 140. So much better
@@Herbie11 ok thanks
This was the most worth while dash cam review that I’ve seen. Thanks for posting!
Glad it was helpful 👍
WTF "DO NOT BUY THIS" then in the description "I like this camera here's a link to buy it" 🙄
For most people the 67W is overkill, unless you need GPS. The Mini 2 is a better choice otherwise.
Great review. I appreciate the time you took to post.
Thanks - appreciate the feedback 👍
Thanks, I have a Garmin 45 and considering a 57. You have helped me to keep the 45
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I had an incident where I passed dump truck and several small stones came out of it and cracked my windshield, you could hear them hitting my windshield and it wasn't entirely evident it happened until you slowed down the video and could see the impacts, but you could definitely hear it. Needless to say I saved myself the cost of a new windshield, because the dump truck company's insurance covered all costs.
Another good reason to use dash cam audio thanks for sharing. I did a total U Turn on audio recording, see later video on the channel 👍
An excellent and very clear point of view. Your advice applies to most things tech - focus on buying the functionality that you really need rather than all of the whizz bang features that the marketers (and most tech reviewers) try to persuade you to want. I find it funny that most of the comments below are not about the video recording capabilities of dash cams, which s why most people buy them, but whether or not you should have the audio capture function permanently switched on. The Garmin Mini 2 happens to have an audio on/off switch on the side of the unit. So, if you really are that worried about trusting what the police will say, you have plenty of time to reach up and turn the audio on when you see the lights flashing behind you. Likewise. if you want to make an audio note of an erratic driver or of a number plate. I also agree that the Mini 2 is a good unit but, like you, I wonder why one of the world's leading GPS companies can't put a simple GPS function in the Mini 2 like my trusty Forerunner watch has.
The purpose of this video and others I am making is to present a real world view based on experience of using whatever the product is. I smile to myself when I read and watch marketing-driven content that is clearly designed to draw us in as potential purchasers. I believe Garmin left the GPS out of the Mini 2 in order to differentiate it and drive sales of the larger (ie more profitable) units for people who want GPS - which really should be everyone who wants a dash cam. On the subject of audio recording - I am enjoying the discussion and the comments have made me think more about the purpose of audio recording inside the vehicle... which is the purpose of the comments to create a discussion. Appreciate the feedback, more similar videos to come - thanks
LTE is great for a trucker like me that is always in the road, trust me it comes handy, thanks for sharing your experience
Great comments, thank you. I am about to buy a Garmin ^&W because the Garmin Mini has not such a great camera. In your opinion does this matter?
I agree with you about all the other rather superfluous features on the 67W, not required.
Having a quality camera is already the best solution and any of the Garmins provide that. You do get better video quality with the 67w (1440 60fps) vs the Mini 2 (1080 30fps) so if that’s important then go for the 67W. Hope this helps
You are a very good UA-camr and communicator, it’s so strange that you have only 3k followers.
You deserve much more.
Thank you! Every subscriber is greatly appreciated
I like the audio with the dash cam. I often watch old videos of my past drives and listen to the music I was playing at that time and my conversations with my partner. So, at least to me, it is a nice feature. In case of an accident, if you don't want your private conversion to be included, you can easily edit it.
I changed my mind and did a complete u-turn on the dashcam audio discussion - ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
Hi Julian, Thanks for your advice, I bought the Garmin 67W in the meantime. I also bought the parking mode attachment, as suggested by you. Without, it not would really be incomplete and the battery connection and parking alerts are important. I had the unit installed by an auto electrician. It worked well, however, it was installed in my Santa Fe too close to the 'blacked out area behind the center mirror/ many black dots on the windscreen". The videos/pictures had a part of the side screen not visible, due to its placement. This was rectified and now it is working well and showing a full screen view.
I found that the instructions were partly poorly written, as it did not tell you how to disengage the 'Driver Awareness Features and Alerts'. In my case they were not required, as the Hyundai had them built in already. I managed the deactivation later and now all is working fine.
Thanks once again and kind regards, George
Glad it was helpful 👍
I used the sound recorded in a wreck back in February 2023. The claim adjuster said I was able to hear your turn signal get clicked on and was clicking before the rear end crash. So yea want to record sound. In other words my speed was recorded as I was turning in the alley and the person in back of me had adequate warning I was turning.
That reads like a true real-world example of what many of us have been discussing in the comments on this video. Thanks for sharing
Very useful. Exactly the perspective I wanted to hear, confirming a bare bones camera does the job. I will likely place the Mini 3 front and rear in all my vehicles.
Good deal - glad it helped 👍
Audio is actually super important. For example if your worried about not capturing license plates you can simply read them aloud for the camera
Agree - there was a lot of discussion on the subject of dash cam audio in the weeks after I published this video. Those discussions caused me to u-turn on my opinion about recording audio with a dash cam. There was a follow up video - sorry for the shameless plug but its here if you want to take a look: ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.htmlsi=Lr5L5SYc6jXstQTx
@@ThisIsJulianC I will definitely check out the follow up video. I found your review very helpful and educational! I’ve never owned a dash cam before so brand reliability is important to me and I love garmin products. I agree with all your points. For the price garmin is asking I wish they would have better hardware like 4K capable sensors instead of more “features”. I trust garmin as a company but they can do much better. Has your car battery ever died after having parking mode on with the parking mode hard wired to your fuse box? I’m really worried about that. Garmin said the $35 harness attempts to prevent the battery from dying and turns off 10 mins before it sense a low battery
@@29CLOUDZMy battery has never died but I have set a time limit on Parking Guard in the camera options, it operates for 8 hours and then shuts off so the chance that it would kill my battery, even if the cable was monitoring the battery level, is very low. I put a Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 in the rear of my truck a couple of months ago, if you don’t need the GPS honestly the Mini 2 is a terrific camera, you get the lower price point and still get the rock solid Garmin brand reputation.
As a truck driver, I find the app to download the footage very helpful. In the moment, you need to be able to get the information right away. Pulling out the memory card and a laptop and starting everything up takes too long. It's easier to pull it off the windshield and open up an app.
Thats a really good point - thanks for sharing #thumbsup
U want the camera to record audio just in case ur pulled over by the cops
Good point!
You can activate sound recording IF you need it couldn't you?
@@sarejen6868 yes correct, you can activate it in the menu on the unit and also in the app.
@@sarejen6868hello officer, please wait until I fumbled on the mini screen, I'll be right back for you
You can just do it on your phone too
Thank you so much for the information! I appreciate your opinion!
You are so welcome - glad it was helpful!
Would a workflow be something like: Garmin 67W on dash, capturing video, then if you're in an accident, you use your USB-C to SD adapter plugged into your phone 15 pro (for example)to pull up your footage? Would an iPhone be able to read the card right out of the Garmin unit to handle this? I've never used the adapter with an iPhone 15 pro, and you can use the lightning version for older iPhone models, but this workflow would make sense to avoid the app all together while maintaining a real-time pull of the footage to first responders/police at the accident scene.
I have not tried the direct connection method, the 67W uses Micro USB so you would need a USB-C to Micro USB cable to do that, even then I am not sure if an iPhone would be able to access the files. The first option you mentioned would work, a USB-C to SD adapter plugged in to your iPhone, just pull the memory card out of the Garmin and put it in the SD card adapter. Whenever I want to access the files on the Garmin dash cams I always pull the memory card.
Great video. Thanks. My 67W stopped alerting me of lane departures and red light cams etc. Tech support had me do a full factory reset/firmware update etc. Turns out the GPS part of it has died. No longer under warranty. I was offered a link to buy a "recertified" one at a discount and return my old one. Not sure what I will do at this point (maybe just keep it and use it strictly for a dash cam without any bells and whistles). Although, about a month ago I pulled the card and was surprised that the video I was looking for, while quite clear, I was unable to read a license plate of a truck that had run a stop sign coming the other direction. So now you see why I'm hesitant buying a refurb when I'm not impressed with captured video. I think I may have to consider a 4K cam. Suggestions??? Thanks!
License plate readability is not consistent with any dashcam I have tested to date, regardless of resolution. They are much better at capturing the action/event than smaller to read details no matter how critical they might be. Since this video viewers have convinced me that dash cam audio recording the best way to capture the license plate detail (read it out loud).
My experience of Garmin after sales support has been generally good, I have had to return two watches out of warranty over the past 20 years and they have offered something similar to you, a deep discount for a replacement which in both cases was a new watch (even though they said it would be a refurb). However if you are not confident with the video quality you are getting maybe skip paying for a replacement 67W and look at alternatives.
@@ThisIsJulianC Thanks for the feed back. Any suggestions for a replacement to consider?
The Garmin 57 does a better job of capturing detail than the 67W
Resolution and wide angle of the lens are 2 factors that determine clarity of detail.
The 67 has 1440 resolution and a 180º wide angle lens
The 57 has 1440 resolution and a 140º wide angle lens
The 180º has more area to record so the pixels are smaller, hence, less clarity of details like a license plate.
Looks like the 47 is roughly the same chassis with a different lens and maybe a few features missing. I was considering it and the kenwood. Is it fully functional without connecting to the app ever? I essentially want to get by with never installing an app on my phone. Not even one time for a start up procedure. Would this be a reasonable option with Garmin? Also, do you leave the camera in the car 24/7? Just curious how it holds up to extreme temperature changes. Here it gets insanely hot mid summer.
I do not use the Garmin Drive app, last time I opened the app was to make this video. I do have it on my phone however, in an accident it will be quicker to copy the footage off of the camera if the app is already set up. Other than that I think you can get away without needing it. My truck is in NC, gets super hot here, never noticed any issues.
Some after market Alarm systems have the GPS real time tracking capability, let you set if over certain mph, out of geo fencing, could work wonderfully with a dash cam. Majority of alarms from the vehicle manufacturer DO NOT do glass breakage, vehicle tilt as if it were being towed. We have such an Alarm system in our 2012 Ford Raptor with a cheap dash cam, sound off, turn it on IF we need it.
Sounds a good combination. There has been a lot of discussion here about the audio recording, it has been a good debate. How do you like the Raptor… is that a Gen 1 6.2?
The best reason is for safety purposes on rough areas. So that’s why it’s necessary.
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I'm tempted to get the 67W based on a lot of the positives mentioned in this video. I have to ask though, what do people do when they would like a rear facing camera too?
I put a Mini 2 facing out the back of my truck, I published a follow up video about that, let me know if you can’t find it I’ll send you the link.
I am not a fan of the Garmin Drive app, but it does allow you to create a video with front and rear footage included, when you need it.
I do not understand why the video recording of the camera is found in two folders. ? The 100EVENT and 105UNSVD folders.
I have recordings where part of it is in one folder and the other in another.
Difficult to find a recording afterwards.
And all the videos have a number instead of a date.
Take a look at this video - it explains the file locations and what they are for. Hope this helps
ua-cam.com/video/LdR2hrrN0hE/v-deo.html
I am a long-haul truck driver, I have the Garmin 55 currently I’ve had this one since 2019. Been using Garmin for over 10 years and they have gotten me out of 4 accidents without getting a ticket. Every accident I’ve been in the other party claimed I hit them and my Garmin has proven my innocence every time.
I do agree, however, that the Garmin software would not be fun to use if I had to use it on a daily basis it’s kind of clunky like he says in the video I think, but for those emergencies it is reliable.
Sounds like it has paid for itself many times over. My truck has the more recent dash cams in it, my car has a Dash Cam 35 which is now 9 years old, no need to change it, still going strong (although the battery doesnt last long at all now). Thanks for sharing
I recently started using a Garmin Dash Cam 47. So far, I really like it. But I definitely agree on what was said about the Garmin Drive app. Its very.....wonky (?) and getting it to connect is super difficult. Like was said in the video, I just pull the sd card if I want to get any footage saved to my computer. I really wish they would improve the app because I really like my Garmin dash cam.
I have given up with the app. I connect it now only to change settings which does not happen very often. I get notifications about the Parking Guard being activated but it seems even a pedestrian walking on a path in front of my truck triggers the parking guard record function. Glad you like your Garmin 47, thanks for the comments
What about the drive assist features? Worthwhile for an older vehicle?
I tried the forward collision warning, it has more false positives than the system on my Ford, so I silenced it. If you have no other system in your car then it’s worth using.
Not my idea but - say aloud the LICENSE PLATE NUMBER in case (as is likely) the camera isn't clear enough.
Good idea 👍 …. Is this from experience have you had to do that at some time?
I did a video about this audio recording discussion here: ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
If you have the mic on you may hear your car being hit when the camera doesn't see the car that hit you, on the sides of the car. For example, if you are on the highway and someone bumps the side of your car, you will be able to hear it even if you can't see it. Might help. I have seen videos on youtube where you can hear the car get hit but can't see the car that did it.
See this follow up video for a major U-turn on dash cam audio... ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
You turn on this video and instantly see an in focus image, well lit face and know this person is going to shed genuine knowledge on cameras. Thanks for your video ; it was refreshing after all the potato videos.
Ha! Potato videos - love it 🤣
I am also a sucker for Garmin products here (N. AMerica) but also when I was in EU. I'm a truck driver so while I do understand your view point mine is a bid different. For me my dashcam was with all the options that it has (audio, timelapse while trucking is great, and even the app to show a police office that he was wrong) I do have to agree that the bloody app be it for the dashcam or for my truck gps sucks BIG TIME and slow AF. I do wish they would bring a 4k dashcam as atm I am using my phone with and app and it's a bit complicated for the phone to remain cool while doing all of that. I did try other dashcam for my trucking job but none came close to the field of view of the Garmin, after 5 years of ownership it more than made it's money worth.
I still hate the app… I have been taking footage off the cam for various YT videos and find it much easier just to pull the memory card and download from that. I don’t find I need the app for anything else. Thanks for sharing your story 👍
I’m a truck driver, would you recommend this dash cam?
For a light truck definitely yes, the 180 degree view on this dash cam works well for the truck’s windshield. The footage on the video is from my ‘21 Raptor so that should give a good idea. If you are talking about a semi it will still be better than a regular dash cam that doesn’t have the 180 degree view, but I can’t say if the field of view will cover the full width of the hood and windshield. Hope this helps
I have the same model camera but first generation (2018) on my Volvo VNL 670 and love it. In the middle of the windshield it captures all of it
@@CaramidaruAndreiBogdan That helps a lot - thanks!
What would the best dash cam for front and rear that you think will be good long term? I have a Honda Ridgeline pickup and keep reading reviews... confusing!!
It is a confusing marketplace right now with so many brands and models. Here are my thoughts.
(1) There are some dash cams available that are a combined front & rear camera in one unit. This will be easier to install than two separate cameras which is the only real benefit, but you end up with a relatively large bulky unit mounted on your windshield. I do not recommend those units, mainly because of their size.
(2) My suggestion is that you get two of the Garmin Dashcam Mini 2 units, they are $129 each at Amazon but sometimes on sale (not right now, I just checked). The brand and the build quality are excellent especially for the price. They are small, discrete and basic but thats all we really need in my view. The only important miss is GPS which may be useful in a situation where you need the video to confirm your location, but in most cases the image of the surroundings that the camera is recording can confirm the location. By having two cameras you will need two power cables installed.
If I needed to replace any of my dash cams right now in trucks or cars, that is what I would do.
Hope this helps
Wrt hyper-lapse and publishing to SoMe, you could easily provide video stabilization in post processing.
Good point - thanks
Hey Gulian, great videe btw.I have the 67W for few months now and reason why I'm here, is that I here you can use it (67W) with Mini 2 at the same time, like in the front and back scenario, just would to confim that they actually can sync together when let's say download an accident footage. Have you tried them together?, thanks
Hi - thanks for the feedback. That is the set up I have on my F150; th 67W up front and the Mini 2 facing out the rear window. I have a video in production right now with more info on this, should be posted later this week.
I had a 57W and upgraded to 67W mainly due to the poor resolution of the 57, which had no chance of reading license plates for oncoming vehicles. The 67 is better, but not amazing. Like you, I never use the app. It's clunky, and you only want to use it in an "event". All it would take for this entire dashcam market to disappear is for car manufacturers to leverage the camera sensors already built in and simply enable the ability to record to an external storage device like Tesla does. My car has 360 degree cameras, so why can't I simply plug in a removable storage device and record?
Agree with your idea - the ability to be able to record from 360 degree cameras that are already installed on your car/truck is a no brainer for everyone it seems except the auto manufacturers. Other than Tesla who have done a fantastic integration. Tesla’s system is helped by the significant battery capacity in their cars.
Get one without the 180 degree lens. The 140 degree has MUCH better video clarity. The wide versions (180 degree) are distorted and way too wide to capture license plates clearly.
my vehicle doesn't have a USB port, what are the installation options, is there another Garman dashcam that is available that connects to the 'lighter' socket?
I wish they made a dashcam that has the features I want. They are:
1. Small form factor for the camera so it isn't seen.
2. Brains and screen located elsewhere to keep it safe and facilitate 1 above.
3. A screen. I do not want to use my phone for everything and I've had issues with updating my phone and then apps don't work.
4. Waterproof rear camera for external mounting (I have a convertible).
5. Better external power supply capability, so as not to drain my car battery, (external power pack for instance, could be part of the unit in 2 above).
6. Reasonable price ($200 - $300).
7. High heat capability. I live in a hot climate.
All of these features are available separately, but not in one unit as far as I can tell. I also don't need a lot of features. I don't need GPS or cloud storage I have to pay monthly for, although I understand the reasoning. There are several other features they keep adding, but it's the hardware I think that needs to updated, like the newer sensor that just came out.
Thats a good list, I too am not aware of anything that meets that spec list. The stuff they add is a lot of software driven features, so they can add 'value' in their minds to justify higher prices but at little to no additional hardware cost to them. I'll keep your list in mind as I check out new models as they are released. BTW enjoyed your microwave with a car jack video :-)
@@ThisIsJulianC Thanks. I feel the same way. Just add more 'features' that aren't really that substantial when considering the purpose of the device. Wow! You actually saw that microwave with a car jack video? LOL. Forgot I even made that.
Hello to you! 😁
My dashcam no longer seems to be recording. After a week, the 105UNSVD folder was empty. ?
I changed the Micro SD card and the camera still isn't recording.
I ended up resetting the camera.
BINGO! the camera records very well. I think the problem is caused by an incorrect update.
Now I won't take updates anymore.
Garmin Express, indicates that I have version: 3.40
Generally Garmin updates are solid but I don’t update my dash cams at all, no reason to.
Thanks for your straight up information.
You are welcome thanks for the feedback
Question I don't have Dashcam now in vehicle. I'm planning on buying new vehicle next month or two.
So want dashcam for insurance purposes if needed.
So looking at this could use in new vehicle as well as old.
Not really interested in parking feature mode. But the Dashcam would be taken out multiple times.
So would Garmin 67w be better than the mini 2 in this instance?
The only real critical benefit the 67W has over the Mini 2 is the GPS data overlay on the video. I would not pay the extra for Parking Mode on the 67W and definitely would not pay for the monthly subscription. I like the GPS feature, and the wider angle lens of the 67W so I am happy with my choice. If you don't care for the GPS data overlay then I would get the Mini 2.
@juliancass Thanks
I just moved out of city and owned my own cars for over 40yrs. Don't leave things in sight in vehicle. The dummies still break-in to ramble. My car was parked behind 7 foot tall fence most of the time. But last 4yrs I parked on street in front of my house often overnight. Nothing in sight.
Now I will park in driveway in semi rural area. But wouldn't leave dashcam in plain sight overnight. So that's what mean removing from mount multiple times.
Also do any of the Garman dashcam have ability to run a rear mounted additional cam to point from rear window?
@@fredmoss4540Yes thats possible, the Garmin Drive app can have two cameras set up for the same vehicle, say one for the front and one for the rear view. They can be set up as a picture-in-picture in the app too although I have not tried that. If you have a GPS enabled cam up front and then a Mini 2 (no GPS) for the rear the app will apply the GPS data to the combo of the two cameras.
good clear honest video, thank you
Thanks for the feedback 👍👍
my thoughts, Mini 2 as my rear camera, now my front camera? I want GPS but do I want 180 view? I know garmin has 47,57,67W and 67W is the one with wide view. For the small prive difference is it worth it in your opinion?
I like the wide field of view of the 67W because it is on my truck, and I get a full width view out of the windshield (just). The 47 and 57 are both just as good otherwise. My recommendation hasn't really changed - if you don't need GPS or don't want it then just get the Mini 2, front and rear.
@@ThisIsJulianC So what is the real reason we shouldn`t buy the Garmin 67W dash cam? You just want views with the click bait? but you only got very few views out of it. Dude
Thanks for the detailed review. Looks like your needs in dascam seems pretty specific. Importance of close either using your own smartphone hotspot or LTE is that if there is an incident and the other party is a seasoned criminal, they can just snatch your dascam and either take it away or crush it ( there goes your proof for insurance company or court). additional features does not mean more money spent, it’s just may be because they already have it in the video processing chipset and enabling it. I guess I can keep arguing for most of our points. Most customers are going to be people who don’t want to do professional wiring and pay 2 times the cost of dascam to some mechanic. That’s why wiring is simple plug and play and most won’t mind the visible wiring because they just don’t Wang some stupid mechanic to rip them of few hundred dollars and sometimes end up screwing the existing wires or do a wrong wire. Since you have a very specific use case, I guess this is not for you.
Glad you liked it 👍
One point about the microphone inside the car most people miss. It is not about the cops, it is abut a fact you can aid the recording by saying out loud number plates of the other vehicle in case it wont be readable on the screen.
Take a look at this follow up video - its an update on this dash cam audio discussion - ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
I bought a Garmin Tandem because of the 2 cameras and the great viewing angles. I didn't bother about too much about the app, but the camera itself stops recording randomly and it only shows a static image of its own last breath. I have seen many people complaining about this issue also so I just returned it to the store and asked for my money back. If you were thinking that Tandem would be a nice reliable (and expensive) camera that you would want to buy, that is wrong.
Doesn't sound a good experience. I have not tried the Tandem, I have never liked the idea of a visible bulky camera.
Very useful thank you 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Did you install the two power cables yourself for having two separate cameras? If so, did you have to tap 4 different fuses? 2 constant power and 2 switches fuses? Plenty of videos on installing one power cable but haven’t seen anything on 2. Thank you for the review.
The front camera is on a Parking Guard cable connected to the fuse box in the passenger footwell. The rear camera, the Garmin Mini 2 is using the USB cable that came with it. I didn’t need a parking guard cable, the usb was long enough to route to the usb outlet in the F150 center console. There is a wiring video in editing right now, should be released in the next couple of days.
The problem with dashcams is that they don't work on cars still under warranty, unless the cable is visible. Making the connection and hiding the cable will invalidate the vehicle's warranty as the internal parts have already been removed and the electrical system has been tampered with. Any dashcam options that have a good internal battery?
Depending on the region you are in, generally installing a dashcam does not invalidate a vehicles warranty.
@@ThisIsJulianC not the dashcam itself, but connecting it to the car battery or the OBD port invalidates it because it has tampered with the car's electrical part. but connecting the dashcam to the car's cigarette lighter leaves the cable exposed. I wanted to know if there is a dashcam with a good integrated battery?
Depends where you are. Using OBDII does not invalidate manufacturers warranties. Same for Add-A-Fuse - this does not require any modifications to the vehicle wiring. This is region dependent.
Hey great video but what should xe buy than?
If you do not need/want GPS then my recommendation in this video is the Mini 2. It has all the features you need and nothing more. If you really want/need GPS then get the 67W. Hope this helps
@@ThisIsJulianC thank you very much for replying fast i need one with dual cam for taxi which isn't too expensive thank you very much in advance Julian
I have spent weeks now, trying to decide which dashcam to get, and honestly, thank you,i have an option of kenwood 501 with hardwore kit, gps and polarizer for 240 (bundle), and two vantrues e3 and n4 that require all stuff to be bought separately, running over 100 more expensive. Think im gonna go with kenwood, what so you think? 😊 12:21
I'm on my 5th dashcam (all different manufacturers) All overheated in the summer heat. I got the Garmin 66W two years ago. Not a single problem. I'm currently sitting in 100 degree direct Sun, and it just keeps on working. Never had a Kenwood, but Garmin has been good to me.
I have good experience with Kenwood auto audio but have not tried their dash cams. So long as they are developing their own dashcam products, and not just putting their brand name on a generic dashcam, then it has a good chance of being supported for as long as you own/use it.
Like others have said here I have had multiple Garmin dash cams over the years; none of them have failed, they only get replaced to be upgraded. Let me know what you decide.
Hi Julian, I don’t want to put the dash cam on the glass.
I want to put the dash cam in a different position:
If I buy a 360 dash cam,
I would put the dash cam among the front seats, on a headrest support (similar to action cam in really cars)
If I buy a 180 dash cam,
I would like to put on the rear seats, so the view is on the street and the sides.
What do you think about it?
Thanks
(Sorry my English is not perfect)
If you want to avoid putting the dash cam on the glass I would look at one that mounts on the rear view mirror. I am not familiar with 360 dash cams.
@@ThisIsJulianC ok thanks ❤️
Great video, Julian. Definitely weighing in your feedback now that I'm deciding on a dash cam. Thank you!
Quick unrelated question-- what camera was this video (your narration) shot on? The quality is fantastic.
Thanks for the feedback and the comments. Which dashcam did you decide upon?
I generally use my Sony A7C for video, audio is a Rode NTG mic positioned just out of shot.
Excellent video Julian. I'm considering buying a Garmin 57 dashcam for my 2020 Focus Titanium. The car has pre collision assist and Lane keeping capability as standard, so those features are redundant for me. I don't believe the extra 40 degree viewing angle on the 67W would make that much difference, and in reality that is the ONLY difference between the 2 but for £30 extra for the 67W here in the UK
Thanks. The 57 is a great dash cam, I do not think you will miss the wider FOV of the 67W at all.
I just got it on Amazon for $150 with card. Lightning Black Friday deal. Is it worth the price?
Yes that sounds good
I have the Garmin 66W in my vehicle. And I think the quality is superb, but I run mine at 1080p at 60fps. A good quality SD card rated for video helps. You always want to leave your audio on the dash cam, so you don't have to play words when it comes to talking to cops.
Good points and thanks for sharing. If you are at 60 fps are you finding clearer still images when you pull them from the footage? Might be more likely to get a clearer image of a license plate for example.
@@ThisIsJulianC Yes, I get better clearer still images
@@scottpenrod5386 OK thanks... I'll go make the change on mine
Audio is useful for a road rager coming up to your car, evidence you were aware, reading out number plates you camera can't see but you can (almost everything beyond 5 metres),
Record sound of impact when someone denies impact and claims damage is already there.
If you're experiencing a medical episode you can voice this prior to accident.
If you're stuck in your car and likely to die, you can record last words for loved ones or that A-hole you never liked.
Thanks. After this video was published there was some terrific discussions on the audio topic in the comments ... which was quite compelling and led me to publicly u-turn on my opinion about dash cam audio. See this video that was published a month or two later ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
How about using GoPro as dash cam? App is superior. You could have 4k video or better. Pricewise is very similar. And if you are outdoor trailblazer you just grab it when hitting the trails. Any thoughts about that?
People do use GoPros instead of a dash cam, just set the recording to loop and it will operate the same way. A lot of motorcyclists will use GoPro's in this way too, either bike or helmet mounted. If you are running at 4K eventually it will overheat so I don't think you could use it for long multi hour journeys without it shutting down.
@@ThisIsJulianC
People will break into your 🚗 to steal your GoPro 📸
Thank you for sharing 😊
My pleasure 😊
Can I plug the dash cam in to one of the Garmin Navigators for power? Just ordered an 890…
I have spent time looking for any info on this and cannot find any - sorry!
Good honest review
Glad you liked it
So if you don’t recommend this garmin !! What should I get ?
There are two recommendations in this video. If you don't need GPS then get the Dashcam Mini 2, which is the best option for most people. If you do want GPS then buy the 67W.
Ok thank you. Just ordered mini 2.
The Mini 2 is good, but as you say , no GPS.
The 67W does have a 180 degree fish eye wide angle, which can be useful, although two mini-2 at each corner of the windscreen pointing outwards could capture even more angle !
True 👍
@@ThisIsJulianC and on a Honda Jazz (Honda Fit in the USA) , the highly angled windscreen makes the 180 degree view a bit pointless ! It captures lots of dashboard and the central Honda camera section behind the rear view driving mirror.
It might be good on the back window, because that's vertical.
Trust me , I've just tried a 67W . I might keep it, and use it on the back window, but I'm currently thinking a 140 deg angle is better for the front wind screen, with as I said , one in each corner !
why stop at 2
Great review. Thank you.
You are welcome… glad you liked it!
Absolutely correct
I'd love to have one that I can check while someone's using my jeep to see where they are.
Then you need this Garmin Dash Cam - this one has always on LTE: amzn.to/3PrAnI6
I love your video and the way you presented your experiences and thoughts.
I know you said you don't use any of the vault or cloud features, but that's something that interests me about this camera specifically.
I live in an area where carjacking is not uncommon, and I've experienced three attempted vehicle thefts of cars parked in front of my house in recent years, one of which resulted in the loss of my truck until police found it.
I'm interested in getting the mini 2 and connecting it to my home wifi so that I could get alerts and footage if this happened again, or at least view a live feed from inside my home.
Would this work adequately for remote viewing or should I look elsewhere?
I think I understand that you want to have it connected to the home Wi-Fi so it will alert you? That might work but I don’t think that’s how they designed it so it might be unreliable. Is the car visible from your home, can you maybe put a security camera at your home looking at the car? That might get a better angle too
@@ThisIsJulianC Yeah we have security cameras looking at where I normally park, but the angle is super wide and we can't get much detail there. I was referring to what Garmin calls the "remote live view" which is a feature of the mini 2/ 47/57/67W cameras but not earlier ones, which connects the camera to a wifi LAN to view remotely like a security cam. I also just learned that this current gen "parking guard" dropped person detection events so that almost entirely kills my use case for it :(
1:38 Garmin
5:18 sound inside vehicle
7:45 Garmin app
11:25 vs Mini 2
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@@ThisIsJulianC Julian, may I make a question? I am interested in parking mode but somewhere on UA-cam I read that Garmin dash-cam detect only impact, and impact must be strong, they don’t detect motion.
I want to know if someone during the night moves around my car, look inside, try to open the door without impact, you know what I mean?
So really Garmin Dash Cam doesn’t have motion detection and they only detect impact?
Sound inside the vehicle.. Camera cant always get a tag.. You can just say. the tag is XYZ... you can describe other information that you cant write down.. all of it is being recorded automatically so you have it. I also dont think you have ever had a incident before.. what you say can help you remember things that you forget. If you are afraid of what it may capture of you speaking.. you may need to look at your conversation topics...
See follow up video regarding audio recording. Turn ON Garmin Dash Cam AUDIO Recording!
ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
Thinkware motorcycle cam has separate brain box thus keeping it away from extreme windshield heat which seems to kill dash cams 🔥
Good to know
what do you recommend
If you watch the video my recommendation is there.
@@ThisIsJulianC i did, i dont know still
@@brobiv2452if you want GPS then get the 67W. If you don’t need GPS (most people don’t) then save your money and get the Mini 2.
@@ThisIsJulianC do i need to buy any additional cables with the mini 2, or is what comes with the box good enough
@@brobiv2452depends what you are doing. Mini 2 comes with a long USB cable. I used that to connect Mini 2 to my truck, no other cabling needed.
Can i run a 66w and a mini and will they both talk to the app (one front one rear)? Only really need GPS on one unit
Yes you can, yes they will and yes, you only need GPS in one unit. Just make sure that the GPS is enabled and overlays are on, so the GPS info is on the recording.
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Hello Bulgaria 🇧🇬 👍😀
I'd buy the mini 2, but wish it was 4k.
Yeah the Mini 2 doesn't do that. The 67W is only 1440 too.
Imam Garmin 47 nedavno sam je kupio i jako sam zadovoljan kamerom.
One thing the Mini 2 is missing also is an internal battery. So no (30 min) parking monitor.
My truck provides power to the USB port for about 45 minutes after engine shut off, so I get that amount of time of parking monitor, but I appreciate thats going to differ for every make & model of vehicle.
I had a great question in the comments on this video about the files on the micro SD card in this dash cam. The system that Garmin uses can be confusing if yuo need to get at the files... and one day you WILL need to get at them for sure. Here is the video:
ua-cam.com/video/LdR2hrrN0hE/v-deo.html
In the event of a hit and run where it's quite possible the camera won't clearly show a license plate then having the audio recording on is beneficial as you can verbally say the plate number out loud.
I can imagine myself quickly forgetting a plate number in this situation.
Plus...how else are strangers supposed to know how good your taste in music is?!!
Ha ha yes! Music choice is important.
A couple of month after this video was published I did a total U-turn on the dash cam audio topic, motivated entirely by the comments and discussions prompted by this video. You can find the update here ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
I apologize, Julian C., but I’ve had a very negative experience with Garmin dashcams. Over time, I’ve purchased multiple models, ranging from 45W to 67W, and all of them have malfunctioned or stopped working entirely. Despite their initial promise and features, these dashcams have proven unreliable and ultimately unsatisfactory. In my opinion, investing in Garmin dashcams has been a waste of money. Based on my experience, I strongly advise against buying them. This is meant to be honest and helpful advice for anyone considering their products.
Your experience is different to mine, I have had five Garmin dash cams in the past ten years or so (two Dash Cam 35's, two Dash Cam Mini II's, and one Dash Cam 67W). Other than an annoyingly difficult app to navigate I have found them super reliable.
a couple points to record sound might be to capture an impact the dashcam(s) did not see. I was side swiped on the highway doing about 60mph. I had video front and rear (2 cameras) of a silver 350z coming and going but not hitting me. I also had a sound to identify the modified exhaust. The sound highlighted the conscious, run part of the hit and run incident.
You raise some good points for sure, and more valuable because they are based on your direct experience. There have been a ton of discussions in these comments about the use of audio. Because of that I turned the audio option ‘on’ in my truck a few weeks ago. Thanks for sharing your story
I did a video about this audio recording discussion here: ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
I don’t like the fact that even though it’s supposedly recording it doesn’t save anything unless you manually save. If you have an accident you better press the button or do the voice command to save within 15 seconds.
That’s true but it doesn’t delete them that quickly. A solution is to have a large micro sd card, it will only overwrite the files when it is full and then rewrites over the top of them in order. So if you have a 64GB card or larger you will have more than enough time to pull the card or download the files before anything is overwritten.
Really good video! thank you for posting! I understand the argument to some of the features, and the app, being unnecessary at times.
I think this could more of a user preference thing. The app seems to have a high overall review on the ios store.
I was deciding on which dash cam to buy for my bmw I3 and even with the cons you pointed out, here in Europe, the 67W model is going for 159,00 euros which might be a good deal considering the reliability of the brand and what this particular model can offer.
I agree Garmin is a reliable brand for a dashcam. I do like my 67W a lot, I just think its overkill for most people. If you decide it is the one for you I do not think it will disappoint.
I enjoyed your commentary, but was a bit disappointed that when, near the end, you talked about the 'mini' dash cam, you said, 'it's got all the features I want,' you didn't mention even two of those features, like image quality, and ..... what else?
Main benefits of Mini 2 is how small it is, it’s very low cost and that it is a Garmin product which IMO means I can rely on it. The video resolution is not as high as 67W and it doesn’t have a screen or GPS. Unless you want GPS I think the Mini 2 is a great camera for most situations.
Why record sound inside car? Because it can help you. Besides, here is a commentary form under another video on dashcams: "My #1 rule with dashcams: go off the assumption that it didn't capture the license plate so leave the audio recording on and say the license plate."
There was a follow up to this video that covered audio recording and the reasons why it makes sense:
Record SOUND with a Dash Cam - Garmin 67W & Garmin Mini 2 audio recording in a Ford F150 Raptor
ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
You record audio because of this thing called "Fun", and you can't use a GoPro as a dashcam for a hyperlaspse video because they can't record for super long and they overheat
I haven’t heard of dash cam audio being recorded for fun before 😁
I do use GoPros for hyperlapses while driving, I have never had one overheat though.
5:30. If you owned a business that had company vehicles. Sound recording would be a good way to keep tabs on your employees. It is your vehicle, you have the right to know what's going on inside it.
That can depend on local laws - some countries / states require one or more of the parties in the conversation to provide permission for that conversation to be recorded.
An easy one for audio recording is some prick starts shooting in your area, or you come across a chasing in progress, you can catch the sound and cross-examine it with some other footage based on time. very specific I know, but having seen some police activity videos, I happened to notice that, wether it was some neighboor's camera or some car passing by had it on it's dash cam, so yeah there's that.
I turned my audio recording on a few weeks ago, the comments on this video make a good case for audio recording.
I did a video about this audio recording discussion here: ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
Installed the mini 2 front and rear. After 2 years both stopped working just a few days past the 2 year warranty. I had a near miss so I checked the recorded videos, all were grainy and has either greenish/pink image. I've read a discussion having similar issue, they suggested to pry it open and tighten the T5 screws that fastens the camera lens. So I did and to my surprise it was working for a short while but when I installed it back to my car the problem reoccured. It has a small footprint but not having a screen means you can't have a quick look if it's still properly recording. The Garmin Drive app is rubbish when you try to connect it with your phone and generally doesn't work when Apple Carplay is connected. 2 mini's and 2 years later, dead.
Great video Julian! I have the 67W & the Mini 2, have had them both for two years.Great products!👍👍🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thanks for your feedback! Do you have them in two vehicles or is the Mini 2 facing out the back?
@@ThisIsJulianC one in each vehicle.The 67w in our main vehicle & the Mini2 in my little Fiesta. Think they are really good dash cams.
@@hackney7106 if you could only buy one, which garmin would you choose?
What happened? Garmin hurt your feelings?
Not as long as they keep making awesome products like these
👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
I have this dashcam and the number plates are all illegible in all footage except when sometimes behind someone at traffic lights. For me that makes this not fit for purpose.
It is only 1440 resolution
Yes there are worse spec cameras out there that produce legible footage. The extreme wide angle is partly responsible for an effectively lower resolution. It also the footage is grainy and choppy
The primary purpose of a dashcam is to capture the complete sequence of events during an incident, should one occur (although I sincerely hope it never does). That's why I always ensure the audio is turned on as well.
By the way, when you extract or download a video from the dashcam, it's highly likely to be related to an incident, serving as crucial evidence. Hence, I prefer to keep the audio enabled.
Furthermore, dashcams typically operate in loop mode, alleviating any concerns about storing unrelated conversations. In my case, within just two days, any previous video footage would have been automatically overwritten.
Recording audio within my vehicle doesn't infringe upon anyone's rights. The car serves as my personal, private space, and when someone enters it, I automatically reserve the right to record audio or any other happenings within my private domain. If anyone objects, they are free to choose not to enter. Nevertheless, it's my personal code of ethics and moral compass that prevents me from revisiting those recordings.
When I embark on journeys with my loved ones, sharing joyous moments, it's only natural to relish the opportunity to replay the scenic visuals and cherish the audio of their affectionate voices. These recordings serve as a precious way to preserve and revisit beautiful memories.
Good points thanks for sharing 👍
The point recording sound inside the vehicle it’s for Uber and Lyft drivers …
See this follow up video for a major U-turn on dash cam audio... ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
I think your insurance would like to hear in the video if you were using your turn signal, applying your horn, mashing the brake pedal, etc. prior to a collision.
(Or, best case, the other driver admits fault on camera.)
I did a U-Turn on dashcam audio recording:
Why you should use Dash Cam AUDIO Recording!
ua-cam.com/video/5vKzIJizb9A/v-deo.html
I have two front and rear garmin dash cams and they are utter crap. Well like you say the dash cam are fine but the app and vault are awful . Never connecting , or losing connection.
Going with Nextbase and selling my Garmin.
I never use the app - last time I did was to record a YT video on dash cam audio recording. I don’t have a need for the app on a regular basis. The cameras themselves are super robust and reliable which is what I am looking for in dash cams.
Not familiar with Nextbase but they seem to be ok
i love my Garmin 67W its small and captures what i want and i move it between my cars. But you are right, the Garmin Drive SUCKS!!! i have yet to have a successful firmware update and ive had it for 3 years.
I have had mine now for almost two years and do not recall a successful firmware update either.