The best parking mode I've seen was on a Goluk T3. It looks for motion only in the middle third of the bottom half of the field of view. I think it captures something like 15 seconds or so before the motion that triggered the recording and records till an equal amount of time after the motion is ended. Most times, activity more than about 30 feet from the T3 will not trigger recording, unless it is something very large.
Hi D C, great feedback! It's in our backlog of videos to tackle, and once we have enough data points to use, we will be creating an updated Thinkware vs. BlackVue video.
Question!, I have some crazy nieghbors and they park real close to my cars, found couple scratches and I just want a Parking Mode Dash cam ..for just overnight when I sleep. What's the best one out of those to use?
Hi BirbGanG, for parking mode dash cams, we always recommend Thinkware dash cams as they have the best parking mode sensors. If you're looking for something simple, try a Thinkware U1000 or a Q800PRO. Please contact our team at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we'll set you up!
With parking mode features this would imply there is some assurance that summer heat and winter Temps as low as -30c should be ok for the units. Do any of the manufacturers state the temperatures the units can function without damage? Both hot and cold.
What about a discreet parking camera so no one knows they are being recorded? Someone in my apt complex keeps putting nails under my tire. They switch up the tires so I never know
A powerbank keeps them in full power mode and recording until the powerbank dries up. Parking mode is low power and most of you already know it wont catch every accident or vandalism. 12 volt plug when car is running. Switch to the powerbank for parking. I fought with the idea of hardwiring for 2 months. Decided against it. Dont trust dead battery risk. Malfunctions can happen on the circuits.
LadyD Mike get the thinkware f800pro with the Cellink Neo hardwire that to the car and plug the cam into the Cellink you’ll have power all the time to the cam when the car is off it will run off the Cellink
Hi there! My car was keyed recently and I would like to invest in a dash cam that can catch someone in the act. Which would you recommend? Even better, please make a new video of your current suggestion for this as many people who commented are seeking the same info! Thanks in advance!
Great informative video someone recently came in the middle of the night and stole my license plate an attempted to steal my bumper are there any cameras that will pick up that sensitivity at night and record if so which do you recommend?
Hi Jay, it will depend on the sensitivity of your dash cam and your parking mode settings. If you have continuous recording on (or impact/motion detection), then it will definitely record the person stealing your bumper. Dash cams that we recommend offer Super Night Vision, so recording in the dark will be of no problem. We recommend looking into the latest Thinkware dash cams (like the Thinkware U1000 / Q800PRO depending on your budget). Give us a shout at info[at]blackboxmycar.com if you have any questions!
Hi Maya, unfortunately there are no good systems out there for 4-channels in one integration. However, if you were to have something that offers side views, we recommend taking 2 separate 2-channel systems and installing it so it covers the front & back & the side views. Here's how one of our influencers did it with 2 sets of VIOFO A129 Plus dash cams: ua-cam.com/video/f7LzzhQfOfw/v-deo.html We're happy to help you with that - please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
hello my car has been scratched several times on the bonnet. I'm looking for a discreet dash cam to catch the person in the act and be able to record for long periods of time. what would you recommend for this type of situation.
Hi there, we aren't a fan of the LCD screen Blackvue cameras right now. The regular DR650S-2CH is the best in our opinion. If you are looking for LCD screen I would recommend the Thinkware X550, better video quality but no wifi (with the screen WiFi isn't really needed though)
I am from Malaysia, a hot country, what kind of parking mode dash cam is good for a hot country? As temperature can get quite high in the country. Worry battery will face damages in hot weather.
Jeez. You're blazing through all the model names so fast I don't know what's what. It's confusing. It would help to highlight the ones you are talking about when you are showing all cameras at the same time.
Oh BTW, as for your budget recommendation Finevue CR500, it seems that it doesn't exist anymore (Even not available on Amazon or ebay. BlackVue s are going strong but still expensive and most top of the line budget cameras such as Yi or Viofo are not supporting parking mode. I guess this is a good time to update this review with a new list of best for 2018s.
my dashcam has a parking mode. If wied to constant on power source can I leave Parking Mode on in the dashcam or do I have to turn Parking mode off before I drive?
We would recommend a higher resolution, even up to 4K if it is within your budget. However, if we were to pick between those 2 options, we would go for 1440p :) Don't forget to just look beyond the resolution - other features should be considered as well, like the parking mode functionalities!
My car was keyed today on the passenger side. I would like to know if these cameras pick up side views. I would like a 360 view , any help would b greatly appreciated. I would also like to know which one would u consider to b the best for what I’m looking for. Thank u
Hi Mike, unfortunately, we do not offer a 4CH dash cam at the moment, but there will be one from Thinkware coming in Q2 of this year. We mostly offer 2CH dash cams at the moment, and if you're looking for the best parking mode dash cam, we would recommend trying out the Thinkware U1000. Please contact our team at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we'll be happy to answer any additional questions that you may have!
Hi there... great review... Question: Is there a parking mode dash cam that is hard wired to car's battery. Something that the battery power is build in the dash cam? Thank you
Hey there, all of our dash cams can be hardwired to the vehicle's battery. You just need to either use a hardwiring kit or using a dash cam battery pack! If you have more questions, don't hesitate to contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
hi, great video. Ive been hit and run 4 times parked at my school parking garage and the college police have done nothing to help. What would you recommend for a college student budget, for parking garage dash cam for the back?
In that case, Thinkware F50. This is the most affordable Korean dash cam that has parking mode by motion detection system. Starting around $100 USD. Check out our review: ua-cam.com/video/0fb4TB8FyE4/v-deo.html
But check because parking mode usually only is connected to the front camera. I found out that the hard way. The alternative is to reverse park and have the front of the car facing the road.
i have a dash cam in my truck and it records great when im driving. But i need a motion activated camera for when its parked overnight. Ive had 2 instances where it didnt record damage to my truck because there wasnt any impact. The first instance someone shot it with a bb gun and some other cars around it. And the second instance someone threw rocks at cars hitting mine. So i need a good motion activated camera to use when im not driving. Do you know of any good cameras available for that.
Hey toadsonytwo, what dash cam are you using? Depending on how you've installed it (we typically recommend hardwiring), your dash cam should already have motion activated parking mode enabled. If you are simply plugging your dash cam in via cigarette adapter, then you will not be able to have motion activated parking mode regardless of the dash cam that you're using. We'd recommend looking into Thinkware / BlackVue dash cams as they have really good parking mode capabilities. Check out our website for more information. If you have any questions, do let us know at info[at]blackboxmycar.com. Our team is ready to answer any questions that you may have.
Hi Vicky, if you're wanting the best BlackVue dash cam, do go for the BlackVue DR900X-2CH. We can help you! Please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
Hello Lisa, Thanks for the comment! Majority of the dashcams that we sell cover a wide temperature range. (-20 - 70°C) Depending on the camera you're looking at, they have temperature cut-offs.
What do you know about Cobra dash cams? I run them in my semi and they seem to work pretty good. 160degree wide view. I currently have the Cobra CDR855BT, It doesn’t have built-in GPS but they sell an add-on GPS receiver thing that’ll plug into it. I’m looking into getting a dash cam for my personal vehicle, I’m looking at the CDR895 unless the black view is better. If you haven’t done a review on these cams, would you? Thanks.
Hello - we don't carry Cobra anymore but we have some reviews found here: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/cobra-cdr-900-review, www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/cobra-dash-cam-comparison and www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/cobra-cdr-825e-review. For a Chinese-made dashcam, they worked decently but their parking-mode feature was subpar.
Hello please give me a quick advice in regards to choosing the right security car camera for me. My tyres have been slashed twice whenever I park it near the bus stop with everyone that parks it there. Now I found a nail on the side of my car. What would you advice I order as I want to order it while I leave my car parked for 11 hours while at work? Many Thanks.
Hello if parking mode is important for you, I would get a Cellink Battery B with Thinkware F770. Check out our video review of the F770 from Thinkware: ua-cam.com/video/3GQcCDTqo6s/v-deo.html
Hello friend, please recommend camera with best motion detection at night and long recording. I have people scratch my car at night when I park it, thank you.
Hi I wonder if you could advise me I am wanting a dash cam to cover a lockup without breaking the bank as some cctv costs a lot of money for decent gear just while I get the money together would this sort of stuff be good I am not bothered on wiping it off if it just recorded for the day then deleted its self? This would be great
Most BlackVue and Thinkware cameras have a rotating camera that can be adjusted when needed. If you reach out to our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com they will be able to help you find a dash cam that suits your needs
Hi SoluriZe, absolutely. You'll want to make sure that your dash cam is 4K capable, so you can catch their admiration of your really nice car in full details.
You will need a BlackVue Power Magic Pro hardwiring kit if you're looking to record people's reactions even when your car ignition is off :) The good thing is, we're currently running a special on our website where if you get a BlackVue DR900S-2CH, we'll throw in a Power Magic Pro for free.
Hi Siyavash, are you asking if a 4CH dash cam can provide you with 100% view? Typically a 4CH dash cam can record the sides, but for the average customer, a 2CH dash cam will be enough to record the front and the rear of your vehicle.
It would, yes. That's why we always recommend a dash cam battery pack, which offers longer parking-mode recording: www.blackboxmycar.com/blogs/news/the-cellink-neo-and-its-functions
+extreme604 This is a question I have too. Sounds like the battery pack setup that is not hard wired, but rather powered through the cigarette lighter could save the battery discharge to the point of exhaustion. so, if the car were not to be running for a week, the battery pack could run out during parking mode, and kill the camera. but you would still have a car that could start up when you turn the key. But maybe I am wrong.
Garacha222 there is a new version of the Celllink battery that can hardwire into your car but if the car is turned off the battery will not pull charge from the car battery it will just die, the next time you turn on your car it will re charge so you will never end up with a dead car battery but it will still be charged when the car is on
No they won’t unless you do a Mickey Mouse hard park if you get the original wires from the brand they have a box to help the car not drain the battery
Hi Vicky, the main difference is that the DR900X is now LTE enabled when you add on the LTE module. It's also got greater heat dissipation technology so it'll be more reliable in the Summer months.
Hello there, Many of our customers seek out a 2-Channel installation for added protection to their vehicles. However, vehicles can still be vulnerable to “door dings” and culprits can potentially get away with this side damage if they’re aren’t picked up by the cameras in the front and rear. Those seeking out the additional protection look for full 360-degree coverage that can be found in a 4-Channel setup.
We have our UA-cam video of the walkthrough here: ua-cam.com/video/J24svoGmxQs/v-deo.html Our 4 Channel listings are located here: www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/4-channel-dash-cams
@@ItMidnight Hi there, the best solution for this would be to combine one of our best parking mode systems with an external battery pack. For cameras, we recommend the Thinkware Q800PRO and Blackvue DR900S-2CH, and for battery packs, the Cellink NEO and Blackvue Power Magic Ultra B-124
En mi humilde opinión, creo que están perdiendo una gran cantidad de clientes que hablan español, que no entienden los detalles de sus productos, porque solo lo difundieron al canal de UA-cam en inglés ... gracias.
Great Channel ! Really well done. Do the rear camera offer motion detection too. For the best ‘parking mode’ anything else worth looking at (or is it between think ware 800 pro & BV 750/900) Cheers & BIG Thanks again
An infrared camera pointed outwards may be beneficial for you, if you're looking for recording under total darkness: www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/thinkware/products/thinkware-fa200?variant=12736075661367
if u get hit in a hit and run when park, and get caught on dash cam. Do i call the police or my insurance company to settle it. so the other person pays?
Typically it's enough just to go through the insurance company, they can go after the other party if you have the plate. If the other party is uninsured then it might become a police matter
at 3:15 you say that it is recommended to wire the cam to the fusebox in order to prevent the car battery from discharging to a point one can't start the car. but how can a dash cam plugged into to a 12V output drain the car battery when the car is turned off? when the car is turned off the dash cam can't draw any power from the battery because the 12V plug is .... "dead" (I don't have a better word for it...) there is no electricity going from the car battery to the dash cam...
My car got hit and lady parked opposite and buggered off. Unlucky for her, my mi-witness camera recorded the whole thing and the insurance and police have footage. Parking mode is just as important as driving, coz u wont be in the car and know who did it. Then as i was told by insurance, i would have suffered as i would of had liability, even though not my fault.
Thank you for your comment. We completely agree! We like to stress the importance of parking mode as much as possible to help avoid paying a deductible in situations when you are not at fault!
BlackboxMyCar highly agree. 👍. Tbh, i know from the past when i 1st got the camera, people would ask how much it cost. When you tell them a few hundred or so, with all the benefits, they overlook the benefits and say "oooooooow". But this knock was estimated around £1500 + as they wont know the full damage as they need to take the bumper off as the parking sensors are not working. So basically, they need to way up the 2 costs. Upto so many hundred for a decent camera with parking or possibly £1000s or even a right off. The difference is that the camera should be able to last a while and so it will serve you for more than 1 knock. But a knock without a cam will be a cost on yourself after every one, should you be so unlucky. This thing has paid for itself in my opinion. Ill never be without 1 EVER. 👍 now the people that have found out are a bit more wiser after they see footage. If only there was a way in the future that these devices were on more cars or insurance offered greater discounts, so we could sort out whos in the wrong more easily and punish the right people. Because our insurance always rises due to unknown fault claims, as i was told by my insurance. They told me there are so many claims where people were parked and get their car hit, scuffed, etc and never know who did it. So they are hit with liability, but its unfair. I was told i was very lucky to have had the cam at the right time. My friend just told me his dads car was in for a service and mot. He just paid and was driving home and had a drink driver hit his and 4 other cars. His dads cars been written off. But he didnt have a cam. ANYBODY UNSURE, DO YOUR RESEARCH AND DONT DELAY. you will kick yourself as it just takes 1 moment and u wont ever know if or when it could happen. 😉👍
Qweenzs High ive never used anything other than the mi witness as its not failed yet. Ive already heard from insurance saying the other party have admitted liability. I will have everything sorted and no fault claim, so it wont affect my insurance. Ive also been offered a free upgrade to a larger hire car free of charge, due to non fault claim. Normally they only give u a basic low cost car. All this was only sorted because of this device. Without, i would never have known who hit me.
Hi Wayne, all of the cameras featured have a rear camera variant. Please email us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we can help recommend one to you based on your needs!
BlackboxMyCar Thanks for the reply. I was asking if any rear cams will work in the parking mode..in case you get bumped from the rear..I thought when the front camera comes on the rear will as well.
Lets say if you are involved in an accident, you need to review your video right away. All you need is your cell phone and sync your phone with your dash cam to review your videos on site. You can also change your dash cam settings via WIFI.
I bought my car yesterday and this morning when I went to work I noticed a low life mother f***** 🤬 keyed my car. Can any of this cameras censer stuff like this?
Hey there - sorry to hear that :( Yes, someone keying your car should trigger motion or impact detection, which will enable recording. Check these out: ua-cam.com/video/dGWGX1t8DU0/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/vN8WayYvM4M/v-deo.html
Someone keeps writing on me and my girlfriends car between 1:00am and 5:00am in a fairly well lit parking lot. If I mount a single cam on my dash I can see both of our vehicles. Last night they left beer bottles on my girlfriends car. Can someone help?
Hi Mac, Sounds like one of our parking mode dash cams would be a good fit for you. If you can email us at info@blackboxmycar.com and let us know what car it is that you plan on installing in and we can reply you with some suggestions!
Hello Nick, Unless the thief has a heat gun and some tools, the cameras are generally harder to remove from the windshield. This wouldn't be a smash and grab, I hope that helps!
As with anything left in a vehicle, yes, there is a chance of theft. However, dash cams are very discreet and most people do not recognize there is anything there. For example, we have a customer submitted footage where the vehicle was broken into but the cameras were left untouched as the thief did not notice: ua-cam.com/video/iknugKfZvQE/v-deo.html
@@blackboxmycar is there any system by which i can see live recording of camera placed inside my car via any application or sends directly into my phone
@@sam00747 For various other reasons Shalem, your home security camera will not have a lot of the safety features available, ie. parking mode, loop recording, etc. But honestly, feel free to give it a shot if you'd like and let us know what you find!
But question is if anyone breaking your car window and stolen camera how to get footage I think if blackvue when parking mood going to recoding only cloud rather than sd card should be good idea only parking mood could recoding and journey time sd recording I hope you understand
The Blackvue will not automatically back up to cloud, so even in that case the stolen camera = no footage. Cloud isn't a practical way to address the issue, unless it's non-stop recording to the cloud but the bandwidth/cellular data needed to support that is unfeasible.
Truly Parking mode and motion detector are some of the most important features I consider, in buy in another cam. That is learning thought mistakes!
The best parking mode I've seen was on a Goluk T3. It looks for motion only in the middle third of the bottom half of the field of view. I think it captures something like 15 seconds or so before the motion that triggered the recording and records till an equal amount of time after the motion is ended. Most times, activity more than about 30 feet from the T3 will not trigger recording, unless it is something very large.
Thank you for this video, Exactly what a needed.
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Simple and informative... thank you
Great explanation
Glad it was helpful!
Will be good if you show it working... theory doesn't work.
couldn't agree more!
Can you make an updated video for this? I'd like to see differences between Thinkware vs Blackvue.
Hi D C, great feedback! It's in our backlog of videos to tackle, and once we have enough data points to use, we will be creating an updated Thinkware vs. BlackVue video.
Question!, I have some crazy nieghbors and they park real close to my cars, found couple scratches and I just want a Parking Mode Dash cam ..for just overnight when I sleep. What's the best one out of those to use?
Hi BirbGanG, for parking mode dash cams, we always recommend Thinkware dash cams as they have the best parking mode sensors. If you're looking for something simple, try a Thinkware U1000 or a Q800PRO. Please contact our team at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we'll set you up!
The issue with most high end dash cams, they don’t have a mount that swivels and rotatable mount
With parking mode features this would imply there is some assurance that summer heat and winter Temps as low as -30c should be ok for the units.
Do any of the manufacturers state the temperatures the units can function without damage? Both hot and cold.
Speedfreak740 This channel tests all of their suggested cameras by putting them in ovens at the max temperature.
What about a discreet parking camera so no one knows they are being recorded? Someone in my apt complex keeps putting nails under my tire. They switch up the tires so I never know
is there a difference between recording 24/7 and using parking mode
Dru B so if I drive a nice car and I just wanna see people reactions or catch them looking at my car will that work?
A powerbank keeps them in full power mode and recording until the powerbank dries up. Parking mode is low power and most of you already know it wont catch every accident or vandalism. 12 volt plug when car is running. Switch to the powerbank for parking. I fought with the idea of hardwiring for 2 months. Decided against it. Dont trust dead battery risk. Malfunctions can happen on the circuits.
Will this pick up people walking up to your car to scratches it?
I guess not since no one replied
The Thinkware f800 pro sure can
@@spectatorofallthings6587 will check it out cuz that's what i need. Very morning, there's a new scratch on our car.
LadyD Mike get the thinkware f800pro with the Cellink Neo hardwire that to the car and plug the cam into the Cellink you’ll have power all the time to the cam when the car is off it will run off the Cellink
@@spectatorofallthings6587 thank you will check that
Hello i have bmw F11 and i need dual dash cam not to big with parking mode and wifi under 100 $ ..? Please can u help me what to bay.. thanks
Hi there! My car was keyed recently and I would like to invest in a dash cam that can catch someone in the act. Which would you recommend? Even better, please make a new video of your current suggestion for this as many people who commented are seeking the same info! Thanks in advance!
Hello there,
This video is quite old now.
However, we have 2018 Top Cameras video here:
ua-cam.com/video/hwpyd4nfS8U/v-deo.html
Great informative video someone recently came in the middle of the night and stole my license plate an attempted to steal my bumper are there any cameras that will pick up that sensitivity at night and record if so which do you recommend?
Hi Jay, it will depend on the sensitivity of your dash cam and your parking mode settings. If you have continuous recording on (or impact/motion detection), then it will definitely record the person stealing your bumper.
Dash cams that we recommend offer Super Night Vision, so recording in the dark will be of no problem. We recommend looking into the latest Thinkware dash cams (like the Thinkware U1000 / Q800PRO depending on your budget). Give us a shout at info[at]blackboxmycar.com if you have any questions!
Any dash cam can have side views? Someone hit me at the right side back when I was parking
Hi Maya, unfortunately there are no good systems out there for 4-channels in one integration. However, if you were to have something that offers side views, we recommend taking 2 separate 2-channel systems and installing it so it covers the front & back & the side views. Here's how one of our influencers did it with 2 sets of VIOFO A129 Plus dash cams: ua-cam.com/video/f7LzzhQfOfw/v-deo.html
We're happy to help you with that - please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
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hello my car has been scratched several times on the bonnet. I'm looking for a discreet dash cam to catch the person in the act and be able to record for long periods of time. what would you recommend for this type of situation.
Hi there! This video is a little old, nowadays I would check out the Thinkware dash cams for parking mode recording (Thinkware F770, Thinkware F50)
I have the same situation. I’m getting the thinkware f800 pro
@Blancas Blacc Did you find a good camera for that?
Can you recommend a Blackvue camera with an lcd display?
Hi there, we aren't a fan of the LCD screen Blackvue cameras right now. The regular DR650S-2CH is the best in our opinion. If you are looking for LCD screen I would recommend the Thinkware X550, better video quality but no wifi (with the screen WiFi isn't really needed though)
Looking for a dash cam with motion detection/parking mode, night recording, loop recording, WiFi(app/iso compatible)
Hello Trayson,
That sounds like all of our parking mode dashcams, what is your budget around?
www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/parking-mode-dash-cams
I am from Malaysia, a hot country, what kind of parking mode dash cam is good for a hot country? As temperature can get quite high in the country. Worry battery will face damages in hot weather.
What do you think of the Thinkware F770's motion detection compared to the dash cams on this video?
Very well done, professional video !
thank you, we appreciate it!
Jeez. You're blazing through all the model names so fast I don't know what's what. It's confusing. It would help to highlight the ones you are talking about when you are showing all cameras at the same time.
UA-cam has a rewind feature right on the screen.
Keep up
Is there parking mode dashcam with wifi and forward to email feature?
motion detect plus, no
So what does parking mode really mean? Records non stop? Will it over right old footage? Will a power bank work?
Check this out: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/parking-mode
A dash cam battery pack will work: www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/battery-packs/
Oh BTW, as for your budget recommendation Finevue CR500, it seems that it doesn't exist anymore (Even not available on Amazon or ebay. BlackVue s are going strong but still expensive and most top of the line budget cameras such as Yi or Viofo are not supporting parking mode. I guess this is a good time to update this review with a new list of best for 2018s.
Hi Sam, thanks for the feedback! Absolutely. Please stay tuned as our marketing/media team are busy at work to provide up-to-date content and reviews!
my dashcam has a parking mode. If wied to constant on power source can I leave Parking Mode on in the dashcam or do I have to turn Parking mode off before I drive?
Nope, you don't have to. Depends on your dash cam however.
great video...thank you
Do you recommend 1080p or 1440p resolution for a dashcam?
We would recommend a higher resolution, even up to 4K if it is within your budget. However, if we were to pick between those 2 options, we would go for 1440p :)
Don't forget to just look beyond the resolution - other features should be considered as well, like the parking mode functionalities!
My car was keyed today on the passenger side. I would like to know if these cameras pick up side views. I would like a 360 view , any help would b greatly appreciated. I would also like to know which one would u consider to b the best for what I’m looking for. Thank u
Hi Mike, unfortunately, we do not offer a 4CH dash cam at the moment, but there will be one from Thinkware coming in Q2 of this year. We mostly offer 2CH dash cams at the moment, and if you're looking for the best parking mode dash cam, we would recommend trying out the Thinkware U1000. Please contact our team at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we'll be happy to answer any additional questions that you may have!
Hi there... great review... Question: Is there a parking mode dash cam that is hard wired to car's battery. Something that the battery power is build in the dash cam? Thank you
Hey there, all of our dash cams can be hardwired to the vehicle's battery. You just need to either use a hardwiring kit or using a dash cam battery pack! If you have more questions, don't hesitate to contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
hi, great video. Ive been hit and run 4 times parked at my school parking garage and the college police have done nothing to help. What would you recommend for a college student budget, for parking garage dash cam for the back?
In that case, Thinkware F50. This is the most affordable Korean dash cam that has parking mode by motion detection system. Starting around $100 USD. Check out our review: ua-cam.com/video/0fb4TB8FyE4/v-deo.html
But check because parking mode usually only is connected to the front camera. I found out that the hard way. The alternative is to reverse park and have the front of the car facing the road.
i have a dash cam in my truck and it records great when im driving. But i need a motion activated camera for when its parked overnight. Ive had 2 instances where it didnt record damage to my truck because there wasnt any impact. The first instance someone shot it with a bb gun and some other cars around it. And the second instance someone threw rocks at cars hitting mine. So i need a good motion activated camera to use when im not driving. Do you know of any good cameras available for that.
Hey toadsonytwo, what dash cam are you using? Depending on how you've installed it (we typically recommend hardwiring), your dash cam should already have motion activated parking mode enabled. If you are simply plugging your dash cam in via cigarette adapter, then you will not be able to have motion activated parking mode regardless of the dash cam that you're using.
We'd recommend looking into Thinkware / BlackVue dash cams as they have really good parking mode capabilities. Check out our website for more information. If you have any questions, do let us know at info[at]blackboxmycar.com. Our team is ready to answer any questions that you may have.
What is the best black Vue dual dash cam you could recommend to me...
Vandalism is in my area
Hi Vicky, if you're wanting the best BlackVue dash cam, do go for the BlackVue DR900X-2CH. We can help you! Please contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com.
How do outdoor temps affect these cameras? It can get both very hot and humid , as well as very cold where I live.
Hello Lisa,
Thanks for the comment!
Majority of the dashcams that we sell cover a wide temperature range. (-20 - 70°C)
Depending on the camera you're looking at, they have temperature cut-offs.
What do you know about Cobra dash cams? I run them in my semi and they seem to work pretty good. 160degree wide view. I currently have the Cobra CDR855BT, It doesn’t have built-in GPS but they sell an add-on GPS receiver thing that’ll plug into it. I’m looking into getting a dash cam for my personal vehicle, I’m looking at the CDR895 unless the black view is better.
If you haven’t done a review on these cams, would you?
Thanks.
Hello - we don't carry Cobra anymore but we have some reviews found here: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/cobra-cdr-900-review, www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/cobra-dash-cam-comparison and www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/cobra-cdr-825e-review. For a Chinese-made dashcam, they worked decently but their parking-mode feature was subpar.
Hello please give me a quick advice in regards to choosing the right security car camera for me. My tyres have been slashed twice whenever I park it near the bus stop with everyone that parks it there. Now I found a nail on the side of my car. What would you advice I order as I want to order it while I leave my car parked for 11 hours while at work? Many Thanks.
Hello if parking mode is important for you, I would get a Cellink Battery B with Thinkware F770. Check out our video review of the F770 from Thinkware: ua-cam.com/video/3GQcCDTqo6s/v-deo.html
Hello friend, please recommend camera with best motion detection at night and long recording. I have people scratch my car at night when I park it, thank you.
For parking mode, it would have to be the Thinkware F800 PRO. Thinkware has memory partitioning that is great for long recording during the night.
Hi I wonder if you could advise me I am wanting a dash cam to cover a lockup without breaking the bank as some cctv costs a lot of money for decent gear just while I get the money together would this sort of stuff be good I am not bothered on wiping it off if it just recorded for the day then deleted its self? This would be great
Hi there, absolutely - can you contact us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com? Let us know what your budget is and we can work within it.
I need a dash camera that I can put on my back windshield and aim towards the balcony because I need finding weird stains on my car
Most BlackVue and Thinkware cameras have a rotating camera that can be adjusted when needed. If you reach out to our support team at info[@]blackboxmycar.com they will be able to help you find a dash cam that suits your needs
Should talk about iroad and thinkware
I drive a nice car and I just wanna see people’s reactions or catch them looking at my car. Will these dash cams do that ?
Hi SoluriZe, absolutely. You'll want to make sure that your dash cam is 4K capable, so you can catch their admiration of your really nice car in full details.
BlackboxMyCar will I need a black magic pro ?
You will need a BlackVue Power Magic Pro hardwiring kit if you're looking to record people's reactions even when your car ignition is off :) The good thing is, we're currently running a special on our website where if you get a BlackVue DR900S-2CH, we'll throw in a Power Magic Pro for free.
Does it cover 100% view. or needed 4 of them to install to cove 100% view?
Hi Siyavash, are you asking if a 4CH dash cam can provide you with 100% view? Typically a 4CH dash cam can record the sides, but for the average customer, a 2CH dash cam will be enough to record the front and the rear of your vehicle.
I have to parallel park everyday. And cars will pass by on the side. Won't that cause it to record 24/7?
It would, yes. That's why we always recommend a dash cam battery pack, which offers longer parking-mode recording: www.blackboxmycar.com/blogs/news/the-cellink-neo-and-its-functions
What is the name of the battery we have to buy for the dash cam because we don't want to put on the car battery please tell me thank u
Cellink B
Can they drain the car battery
+extreme604 This is a question I have too. Sounds like the battery pack setup that is not hard wired, but rather powered through the cigarette lighter could save the battery discharge to the point of exhaustion. so, if the car were not to be running for a week, the battery pack could run out during parking mode, and kill the camera. but you would still have a car that could start up when you turn the key. But maybe I am wrong.
Garacha222 there is a new version of the Celllink battery that can hardwire into your car but if the car is turned off the battery will not pull charge from the car battery it will just die, the next time you turn on your car it will re charge so you will never end up with a dead car battery but it will still be charged when the car is on
You are right! Check out our Cellink review here: ua-cam.com/video/rwl5AE9xpe8/v-deo.html
No they won’t unless you do a Mickey Mouse hard park if you get the original wires from the brand they have a box to help the car not drain the battery
What is the difference between the dr900s and the 900x?
Hi Vicky, the main difference is that the DR900X is now LTE enabled when you add on the LTE module. It's also got greater heat dissipation technology so it'll be more reliable in the Summer months.
ya convieniently you record some guy backs into the front end of your car. What about somebody spitting or vandalizing the side of your vehicle
Hello there,
Many of our customers seek out a 2-Channel installation for added protection to their vehicles. However, vehicles can still be vulnerable to “door dings” and culprits can potentially get away with this side damage if they’re aren’t picked up by the cameras in the front and rear. Those seeking out the additional protection look for full 360-degree coverage that can be found in a 4-Channel setup.
whats an example of a 4 channel set up that i can look up to see prices and specs, how they look after they're installed etc. thanks.
We have our UA-cam video of the walkthrough here: ua-cam.com/video/J24svoGmxQs/v-deo.html
Our 4 Channel listings are located here: www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/4-channel-dash-cams
what to recc for motion detection dash cams for when my car is parked at night for 8+ hours
max 8ish hours
@@ItMidnight Hi there, the best solution for this would be to combine one of our best parking mode systems with an external battery pack. For cameras, we recommend the Thinkware Q800PRO and Blackvue DR900S-2CH, and for battery packs, the Cellink NEO and Blackvue Power Magic Ultra B-124
I want recording everything continuously while parking
What's the name of the camera on the top left? I wanna order something similar to that.
That's the FineVu CR500HD but it's been discontinued now. We still have some on clearance though
BlackboxMyCar Dang! I really wanted it. Thanks for the update though!
En mi humilde opinión, creo que están perdiendo una gran cantidad de clientes que hablan español, que no entienden los detalles de sus productos, porque solo lo difundieron al canal de UA-cam en inglés ... gracias.
If u don’t have a xtra battery how long with the Park Mode record last on the hard wired 650 2 channel ?
A regular vehicle's battery provides anywhere from 6-10 hours of parking-mode recording before the voltage cutoff protection kicks in.
Great Channel !
Really well done. Do the rear camera offer motion detection too. For the best ‘parking mode’ anything else worth looking at (or is it between think ware 800 pro & BV 750/900)
Cheers & BIG Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words! The best parking-mode would be the Thinkware F800 Pro, BlackVue DR750S/900S or the BlackSys CH-200 :)
I need a night time motion only, my car is in a parking gps would be cool too
An infrared camera pointed outwards may be beneficial for you, if you're looking for recording under total darkness: www.blackboxmycar.com/collections/thinkware/products/thinkware-fa200?variant=12736075661367
everybody talkin but why no one makes a demonstration for motion sensor org sensor etc
Hi Eddie, we do have a parking mode video coming out very soon, so stay tuned ;)
if u get hit in a hit and run when park, and get caught on dash cam. Do i call the police or my insurance company to settle it. so the other person pays?
Typically it's enough just to go through the insurance company, they can go after the other party if you have the plate. If the other party is uninsured then it might become a police matter
Both. If one is inappropriate for the situation then they will tell you.
at 3:15 you say that it is recommended to wire the cam to the fusebox in order to prevent the car battery from discharging to a point one can't start the car.
but how can a dash cam plugged into to a 12V output drain the car battery when the car is turned off?
when the car is turned off the dash cam can't draw any power from the battery because the 12V plug is .... "dead" (I don't have a better word for it...)
there is no electricity going from the car battery to the dash cam...
Kirsi Laholer I wired mine through my car speakers .
My car got hit and lady parked opposite and buggered off. Unlucky for her, my mi-witness camera recorded the whole thing and the insurance and police have footage. Parking mode is just as important as driving, coz u wont be in the car and know who did it. Then as i was told by insurance, i would have suffered as i would of had liability, even though not my fault.
Thank you for your comment. We completely agree! We like to stress the importance of parking mode as much as possible to help avoid paying a deductible in situations when you are not at fault!
BlackboxMyCar highly agree. 👍. Tbh, i know from the past when i 1st got the camera, people would ask how much it cost. When you tell them a few hundred or so, with all the benefits, they overlook the benefits and say "oooooooow".
But this knock was estimated around £1500 + as they wont know the full damage as they need to take the bumper off as the parking sensors are not working.
So basically, they need to way up the 2 costs. Upto so many hundred for a decent camera with parking or possibly £1000s or even a right off. The difference is that the camera should be able to last a while and so it will serve you for more than 1 knock. But a knock without a cam will be a cost on yourself after every one, should you be so unlucky. This thing has paid for itself in my opinion. Ill never be without 1 EVER. 👍 now the people that have found out are a bit more wiser after they see footage.
If only there was a way in the future that these devices were on more cars or insurance offered greater discounts, so we could sort out whos in the wrong more easily and punish the right people. Because our insurance always rises due to unknown fault claims, as i was told by my insurance. They told me there are so many claims where people were parked and get their car hit, scuffed, etc and never know who did it. So they are hit with liability, but its unfair. I was told i was very lucky to have had the cam at the right time.
My friend just told me his dads car was in for a service and mot. He just paid and was driving home and had a drink driver hit his and 4 other cars. His dads cars been written off. But he didnt have a cam.
ANYBODY UNSURE, DO YOUR RESEARCH AND DONT DELAY. you will kick yourself as it just takes 1 moment and u wont ever know if or when it could happen. 😉👍
Would the Vantrue x3 be better than the Goluk T3?
Qweenzs High ive never used anything other than the mi witness as its not failed yet.
Ive already heard from insurance saying the other party have admitted liability. I will have everything sorted and no fault claim, so it wont affect my insurance. Ive also been offered a free upgrade to a larger hire car free of charge, due to non fault claim. Normally they only give u a basic low cost car.
All this was only sorted because of this device. Without, i would never have known who hit me.
Does your miwitness come with parking mode? If so how much did u spend on it?
Will any work with rear camera?
Hi Wayne, all of the cameras featured have a rear camera variant. Please email us at info[at]blackboxmycar.com and we can help recommend one to you based on your needs!
BlackboxMyCar Thanks for the reply. I was asking if any rear cams will work in the parking mode..in case you get bumped from the rear..I thought when the front camera comes on the rear will as well.
Hi Wayne, gotcha. Yes, rear cameras work with parking mode to confirm!
what is the wifi used for?
Lets say if you are involved in an accident, you need to review your video right away. All you need is your cell phone and sync your phone with your dash cam to review your videos on site. You can also change your dash cam settings via WIFI.
I bought my car yesterday and this morning when I went to work I noticed a low life mother f***** 🤬 keyed my car. Can any of this cameras censer stuff like this?
Hey there - sorry to hear that :( Yes, someone keying your car should trigger motion or impact detection, which will enable recording. Check these out: ua-cam.com/video/dGWGX1t8DU0/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/vN8WayYvM4M/v-deo.html
Silva Girls sams here
I got my car keyed last night 😡😡
Have you got any dash cam install ? I’m trying to find reviews on which one is the best
@@andrewreyna742 For parking-mode recording, we recommend the Thinkware F800 Pro!
@@decibal7532 what's the best one
@@decibal7532 I was tempted on the rexing v3, vantrue n2, and thinkware q800 pro
Someone keeps writing on me and my girlfriends car between 1:00am and 5:00am in a fairly well lit parking lot. If I mount a single cam on my dash I can see both of our vehicles. Last night they left beer bottles on my girlfriends car. Can someone help?
Hi Mac, Sounds like one of our parking mode dash cams would be a good fit for you. If you can email us at info@blackboxmycar.com and let us know what car it is that you plan on installing in and we can reply you with some suggestions!
What if they break in and steal the camera??
Hello Nick,
Unless the thief has a heat gun and some tools, the cameras are generally harder to remove from the windshield.
This wouldn't be a smash and grab, I hope that helps!
If someone broken the mirror and stolen the camera, how can we have any image/track of that intruder.
As with anything left in a vehicle, yes, there is a chance of theft. However, dash cams are very discreet and most people do not recognize there is anything there. For example, we have a customer submitted footage where the vehicle was broken into but the cameras were left untouched as the thief did not notice: ua-cam.com/video/iknugKfZvQE/v-deo.html
@@blackboxmycar is there any system by which i can see live recording of camera placed inside my car via any application or sends directly into my phone
@@malwindersidhu9890 Yes, you would be looking to use the BlackVue Cloud, which is accessible with the DR900S or DR750S models.
do these cams record also when driving or just in park mode?
They do both
Can I use mi home security camera basic instead of dash cam🤑🤑
We wouldn't recommend it. Your home security camera isn't designed to stand up to the heat from your car.
@@blackboxmycar ok any other issues,
Bcs mi clam to The suitable operating temperature range for this product is between -14 °F and 122 °F.
@@sam00747 For various other reasons Shalem, your home security camera will not have a lot of the safety features available, ie. parking mode, loop recording, etc. But honestly, feel free to give it a shot if you'd like and let us know what you find!
But question is if anyone breaking your car window and stolen camera how to get footage I think if blackvue when parking mood going to recoding only cloud rather than sd card should be good idea only parking mood could recoding and journey time sd recording I hope you understand
The Blackvue will not automatically back up to cloud, so even in that case the stolen camera = no footage. Cloud isn't a practical way to address the issue, unless it's non-stop recording to the cloud but the bandwidth/cellular data needed to support that is unfeasible.