donsmith
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Don
- Joined
- Feb 26, 2022
- Threads
- 7
- Messages
- 62
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- 116
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Vehicle(s)
- 2022 Ranger Lariat
- Occupation
- Television cameraman and video editor
Did you notice that you can't read the license plate in the night shot above? I have the Veement T70X dash cam (also called model A8 on small print on the box), and for $70 on Amazon, I'm very happy with it. It's a forward camera and a cabin (not a remote bumper view) camera. Shoot with both cameras and you get UHD on the front camera but not true 4k. It's 4k almost. But, to my point about not reading the license plate in the night shot above... The numbers on the plate are blown out in the night picture above. The dash cam I'm using allows you to set the exposure in steps. I set the exposure all the way negative and, while the overall video is dark, I can read the license plates in the night shot. Bring the video into the computer and I can brighten shots nicely to use all shots, night or day, in editing. But, at least you got the plate number should you need it. If you locate it on Amazon, don't be tricked into clicking the 'newer model' at the bottom; its second camera is not a cabin camera but a separate rear view camera to wire to the back of your vehicle. I'm sure it's fine, just be sure whether you want a cabin camera or a back bumper camera.-No I didn't unhook the battery.
-Airbag wasn't an issue. Just tuck the wire in the A pillar gently.
- If I weren't living here in AZ I would've saved the extra money and went with the 4K Viofo. The heat rating is the only reason I went with the Thinkware.
-The OBD cable plugs right into the Thinkware power supply.
I think getting the 4K dual camera is worth the extra money. The main reason to get a dash cam is to be able to capture images clearly. The cheaper ones might capture them while still but tend to be very grainy while moving.
Here's some shots from mine both night and day.
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