[Cjnj]

Hey Everyone.

Anybody have suggestions for a "discrete" dashcam for the 2er. Something that is not permanently secured, etc.

Looking for something reasonably priced as well.

[MichalM240i]

Originally Posted by Cjnj

Hey Everyone.

Anybody have suggestions for a "discrete" dashcam for the 2er. Something that is not permanently secured, etc.

Looking for something reasonably priced as well.

Got BlackVue DR450-1CH in my mailbox today. It's quite cheap under 200usd in Czech republic, quality is good, comes with nice software for Mac/PC and the best part - doesn't have display so totally blinds-in the interior design. It's sticked with 3M tape and cable can be pushed under the plastics that come around windshield.

Edit: unfortunately I don't have any photo - I'm picking up car on Sat

[Deutsche-Broke]

+1 on Blackvue.. DR650 2CH.. Excellent unit...

[zenmaster]

Blackview cameras are not the smallest, nor have the best picture quality. However, they have the most features. A much more discrete camera is the Street Guardian sgzc12rc. Trade off is a large base unit to house processor and controls. But this could be placed in the glovebox. 2ch product coming around April '17.

Here's the SGZC12RC http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=19

[Glamdring]

Discrete? Mobius Actioncam tapped into rear view mirror. Passengers don't even notice it.

[Pigeon]

I don't have any experience with dash cams, but thewirecutter.com has a pretty comprehensive review of various models.

http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-dash-cam/

[MattUK]

I have the Transcend 200 unit for the front, used it for my journey this weekend, and actually came in handy last night with a drunk driver which allowed me to report it to the police after a minor issue.

The dealer wired it in nicely behind the mirror, and I've decided I'd like one for the back, so I've ordered the 220 to replace the front, as it has GPS and a battery, and I plan to move the 200 to the back, although I need to work out how best to cable that in.

Very pleased with it considering the cost.

[SerenVoX]

Originally Posted by MattUK

I have the Transcend 200 unit for the front, used it for my journey this weekend, and actually came in handy last night with a drunk driver which allowed me to report it to the police after a minor issue.

The dealer wired it in nicely behind the mirror, and I've decided I'd like one for the back, so I've ordered the 220 to replace the front, as it has GPS and a battery, and I plan to move the 200 to the back, although I need to work out how best to cable that in.

Very pleased with it considering the cost.

Looks like a good buy.. How is the nighttime video quality? Any complaints or minor qualms or things to know before pulling the trigger?

[MattUK]

Originally Posted by SerenVoX

Looks like a good buy.. How is the nighttime video quality? Any complaints or minor qualms or things to know before pulling the trigger?

The 200 footage is perfectly, great nighttime stuff, which came in useful recently at night and captured what I needed for the police perfectly.

I've yet to fit the 220, that has I believe the same quality, slightly lower degree of coverage, but has GPS so you can track speed and journey which is why i will fit that to the front.

Good buy in my book, very pleased with it, especially when BMW wanted over 600 for theirs

Happy to take some shots of it fitted if you want and ill pull off some footage at night if that helps you

[SerenVoX]

Originally Posted by MattUK

The 200 footage is perfectly, great nighttime stuff, which came in useful recently at night and captured what I needed for the police perfectly.

I've yet to fit the 220, that has I believe the same quality, slightly lower degree of coverage, but has GPS so you can track speed and journey which is why i will fit that to the front.

Good buy in my book, very pleased with it, especially when BMW wanted over 600 for theirs

Happy to take some shots of it fitted if you want and ill pull off some footage at night if that helps you

Yes, if you could post pics an a video that would be awesome!

[Boneman]

mobius, size of tic tac box and 70.00$

[bryan_G01]

Ive used many different ones.

Waylens is pretty cool, has an OBD dongle so you can have data overlay on your videos. expensive.

I have used 3x ebay $20 cams, 2 where complete shit, but one was decent.

Some of the garmins are pretty good, gps + data overlay put pricey.

Use a gopro, use an old cell phone with an app that overwrites video files.

Do your research and buy one within ur budget.

[malaki0612]

I use the FalconZero F170. I really like it - quality video, various recording options, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Zero-F...0hd%2B+dashcam

[lennyf]

Originally Posted by malaki0612

I use the FalconZero F170. I really like it - quality video, various recording options, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Zero-F...0hd%2B+dashcam

+1 LOVE MINE TOO !

[jmwilson125]

Hey guys just ordered the BlackSys CH-100B 2 Channel last night.

Had anyone been experiencing battery drain errors while having their cam hardwired?

[Theoneandonly]

BMW 2CH Advanced Car Eye

[BEM-S4]

Anyone try Goluk? The form factor is quite interesting for a stealth install I'm contemplating.

[bryan_G01]

Check out Novatek NT96650 G1W

For 35$, the video examples on youtube are pretty damn good.
Im going to buy 2x.

[BEM-S4]

I did see that one although I don't want a screen. Specifically want the smallest non screen option there is.

Running wires from roof in vert is a pain. I want something I can mount just ahead of the speaker grille and hopefully run the wire down there. Actually looking at push-push pistons so I could cut the tabs off the front of the grille and have it pop up an inch to expose camera then push down when not in use.

[jmwilson125]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I did see that one although I don't want a screen. Specifically want the smallest non screen option there is.

Running wires from roof in vert is a pain. I want something I can mount just ahead of the speaker grille and hopefully run the wire down there. Actually looking at push-push pistons so I could cut the tabs off the front of the grille and have it pop up an inch to expose camera then push down when not in use.

The BlackSys one I just ordered is getting delivered today. It is supposed the be the cheaper alternative to the blackvue, but just as feature rich if not more.

When I get home I could try to hold it up abouve the speaker grill and take a picture to give you an idea.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

The BlackSys one I just ordered is getting delivered today. It is supposed the be the cheaper alternative to the blackvue, but just as feature rich if not more.

When I get home I could try to hold it up abouve the speaker grill and take a picture to give you an idea.

That would be great, thanks. TBH my interest has waned a bit, my new obsession is fabricating a custom mount for my iPad mini to go in the cup holder area.

Anybody have a 3D printer???

[jmwilson125]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

That would be great, thanks. TBH my interest has waned a bit, my new obsession is fabricating a custom mount for my iPad mini to go in the cup holder area.

Anybody have a 3D printer???

I Also did that haha with a 3d printer. I did it for a tablet up to 7"