Looking to replace my blackvue 500 now my son's nabbed it and given my old 400 he also recycled to my daughter - cost me a fortune buying dash cams

So done a load of research but not keen on all the recommended dash cams with sucker mounts and bulky bodies as I prefer the less visible blackvue style and I want front and rear camera now too

So looking for opinions especially from owners of 650 as to reliability and quality  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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Hi Paul,
This camera is new on the market... http://www.mi-witness.co.uk/

I'm not sure how good it is. Bit pricey though.

Cheers Ady

They are only 720 HD whereas BV is 1080 HD so unsure if it's as good and it's slightly dearer  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I've got the blackvue dr650 2 channel. Had it about 18 months now. I only had 1 problem where it wouldn't receive a gps signal. After leaving it disconnected from the power magic for 3 days, this allowed the gps battery to fully drain and it's been superb since. No problems. Good picture quality doesn't get hot and it's on 24/7 so no complaints here  

Cheers Tayaste

Had same problem with 500 and hids4u swapped it under warranty. My old 400 has been temperamental in sons car too shutting down so bit worried about buying BV again

They're highly rated on these forums though so thinking give them another go  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Yep, no problems after resetting the gps (Touch wood) and it's been running non-stop for 18 months at least, connected to the power magic.

And the 2 channel works well, although the rear is only 720p 

Have a look at the eprance ones.....very good value. I have the 0801 and its superb for the cost. I think there are newer versions now (0806). Amazon is best place to buy.....
Reviews: http://www.techmoan.com/blog/category/car-dvr-dashcams * Current: 2024 D350 Defender 90 on coils!
* Current: 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE: 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* 1949 80" in family since 1975
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent specialist!

That looks good spec and value but appears to be front camera only and I really want synced front and rear  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Not got a Blackvue, but know many on here do, but recently got a Thinkware 750 (front and rear) for my BM. Great piece of kit, not as slimline as the Blackvue, but has the added bonus of built in 'accident hot spot areas'
Still tucks away behind the rear view mirror and is virtually unnoticeable from outside. Also has parallel recording for the rear camera which piggy backs the front uni and is very compact. As with all these days, very easy to configure from an iPhone and even download footage.
Definitely worth a look if you're in the market for a new one.
Cheapest place I found was Amazon, £270 for both I think  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Cheers BC

This looks good and 1080 rear compared to BV 720

Looking at hardwired kit but unsure how to protect battery against discharge - is it built in  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

It's a pity that you can't find a piece of kit that lets you use/record via the vehicle built in camera's. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Found out it's built in

Quote:

During parking mode, a voltage sensor in the main unit monitors the voltage level and automatically shuts off to prevent draining the vehicle battery

SRE wrote:

It's a pity that you can't find a piece of kit that lets you use/record via the vehicle built in camera's.

Agree - I have front and rear cameras built in DS but no means of recording

According to discosportforum the quality would be rubbish anyway though  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Ok - based on issues with 2 previous BVs, 1080 rear vs 720 and BC recommendation just cancelled order with Amazon for BV and ordering Thinkware F750

BC if it's a load of I will find you



 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I've managed to avoid you till now, I'm sure I can continue that

It's ok, it's a good piece of kit, so good in fact I'm ordering a second for the Disco (to be moved to the Merc) and as most will know, I'm not one to part with nearly £300 lightly.....must be the Yorkshire rubbing off on me (and no I don't mean Ady rubbing off on me ) ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

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