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I have used several different cameras. I have settled on the Garmin Mini for all my vehicles. It is very small and easy to use. It has no screen as it uses an app on your phone. Get the parking power cord so you can make it a permanent installation.
I did not want a screen so I chose a Wifi camera so that it was smaller and more easily hidden behind the mirror. Also the app is well supported because of the Garmin brand.
You need to be able to download footage quickly at the scene if ever you have an accident. If the camera stores so much data that it is impossible to find the file you need VERY quickly, it is worthless. Also note that most of these cameras are terrible at knowing the current time and they store files in chronological order. The file you want could be burried as one among hundreds.
Some pointers:
1. If you are in an accident, you don't want 20 hours of video stored on your memory card. Smaller cards are better. How you were driving 2 hours before the incident is nobody's business.
2. The police will confiscate the card as evidence on the scene, if they know you have it, so download the data ASAP so you have a copy for your attorney.
3. Don't tell anyone you have a recording unless asked specifically. Don't lie, but don't volunteer either. If you have to, review the video with your attorney and have the attorney provide the evidence to the court.
4. Audio is very important. However, some states prohibit audio recording unless EVERYONE agrees to be recorded ahead of time. This is why you want to be in control of the memory card.
5. Hardwire the camera to the battery. Heaven forbid, but if you are in an accident you want it to continue recording the recovery and your rescue. You, or your family, may need that data after the fact.
I did not want a screen so I chose a Wifi camera so that it was smaller and more easily hidden behind the mirror. Also the app is well supported because of the Garmin brand.
You need to be able to download footage quickly at the scene if ever you have an accident. If the camera stores so much data that it is impossible to find the file you need VERY quickly, it is worthless. Also note that most of these cameras are terrible at knowing the current time and they store files in chronological order. The file you want could be burried as one among hundreds.
Some pointers:
1. If you are in an accident, you don't want 20 hours of video stored on your memory card. Smaller cards are better. How you were driving 2 hours before the incident is nobody's business.
2. The police will confiscate the card as evidence on the scene, if they know you have it, so download the data ASAP so you have a copy for your attorney.
3. Don't tell anyone you have a recording unless asked specifically. Don't lie, but don't volunteer either. If you have to, review the video with your attorney and have the attorney provide the evidence to the court.
4. Audio is very important. However, some states prohibit audio recording unless EVERYONE agrees to be recorded ahead of time. This is why you want to be in control of the memory card.
5. Hardwire the camera to the battery. Heaven forbid, but if you are in an accident you want it to continue recording the recovery and your rescue. You, or your family, may need that data after the fact.
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