Garmin
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Lineup profile (8 documented models): Starvis 2 on 0, capacitor-powered 5, front+rear or more 0, parking mode 7. Undocumented specs are not counted.
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Easy to set up, low power, not obtrusive. App is great, never had an issue recording.
I personally just got the Garmin 47 for the front and Garmin mini 2 for the rear.
Garmin Mini 2. Very small and unobtrusive, if you position it by your rear view.
It's tiny, reliable, good enough picture quality, and easy to operate.
I just got the Garmin Mini 3 for the front. It’s been great so far.
There are a lot of options, my favorite is Garmin.
excellent camera and interfaces well with iPhone.
i highly recommend Garmin's Mini Dash Cam 2.
tiny, wide field of vision and well made.
Garmin makes some high quality stuff.
It’s like $100 and super compact.
Front and rear synced in the app.
Super easy, great video.
it’s great.
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I have a Garmin Mini 2 and the Hachi Electronics harness kit, no issues, both work perfectly.
Stick with one of the brands that has a good long history like Garmin, VIOFO, Blackvue, etc.
I’m running that with a Garmin mini 2 which is no frills and very small. I like it.
Garmin 47. Hardwired it to the dimming rearview with dongar technologies adaptor.
The Garmin Mini 2 is pretty good, I like that it’s small and inconspicuous.
I have a Garmin Mini 2 and I have no real qualms with the camera itself.
I have a Garmin, with the dongle that connects to the rearview mirror.
It's small and discreet, only think about it when there's an incident.
Garmin mini 2. Small and can easily be connected to run all the time.
It seems to work well enough though it is only forward facing.
Stick with one of the brands that has a good long history.
I've been overall happy with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2.
I have a Garmin 57 in one car and a viofo in the other.
Pricey but very compact and only consumes 1.2 to 1.8W.
I have Garmin mini fitted front and rear, hard wired.
I run the Garmin 57 in my Prime and I really like it.
Garmin Mini 2. Can be wired into the mirror for power
Garmin + dongar adapter to wire into the rearview.
Immediately went to Best Buy for a Garmin Mini 3.
No issues. Like that is the size of a matchbox.
Garmin Mini 2, in my 2024 Outback Touring XT.
Garmin Mini 2 dashcam is highly regarded too
Having good luck with the Garmin Mini3.
Garmin mini 2, great little camera.
use the garmin mini 2 for the rear.
very small and was easy to install.
I have the Mini 2 and it is great.
It follows me between vehicles.
are a bit pricey though.
I like my Garmin Mini.
a pretty good combo.
Love my garmin mini.
it’s very nice.
I like it.
Garmin.
maybe?