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Dratsab

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#322775 21-Sep-2025 18:39
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I have 2 channel dashcams in both my cars - both are Blackvue (DR750S-2CH LTE and DR750X-LTE Plus) and both have died. One appears to turn on but it's actually only the GPS LED coming on. Turns out I've been driving round for almost a month with nothing being recorded. The other one (which I've swapped to my main vehicle) shows nothing on the front camera other than hundreds of fine vertical lines of various colours. The rear camera works perfectly.

 

So, it's time for at least one new camera, the secondary car might not get one. What recommendations do you have for reliable (obviously not Blackvue) dashcams with cloud storage*, live view etc. that won't break the bank?

 

* Lack of this is not a deal breaker


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  #3417257 21-Sep-2025 21:01
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I’ve had a Blackvue do this too. 

 

Currently have a Blackvue DR590X in the Ora as I just like the small form factor. 





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  #3417259 21-Sep-2025 21:07
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I've had a good run with a Viofo A129 Pro Duo. Very clear & smooth images from front & rear cams, and the ability to somewhat easily get the footage onto a mobile device.

 

I got one quite discounted a few years ago, but I imagine anything from the Viofo lineup would also be of decent quality.


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  #3417295 22-Sep-2025 09:01
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Mehrts:

 

I've had a good run with a Viofo A129 Pro Duo. Very clear & smooth images from front & rear cams, and the ability to somewhat easily get the footage onto a mobile device.

 

I got one quite discounted a few years ago, but I imagine anything from the Viofo lineup would also be of decent quality.

 

 

I have the same camera and am very happy with it, though I just use a card reader when needed instead of the app/wifi.


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