I was only recording in 720p. It goes to 1080p but because it's a two-way dash cam it fills up the memory card pretty quick. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0147R9PDO

> There are some on eBay that claim 1080p and have night vision for as little as $15, are they all garbage?

Garbage, pure garbage.

> If so what's the cheapest one that's at least ok?

So it depends what you want, IR dash cams are like this:

There are Uber/Taxi cams in the dash cam build:

• Transcend 32GB Drive Pro 520 ($186.61 USD)
  
  This has an IR camera rear, so it can record the interior at night. It also shows you the weaknesses of an IR camera, limited IR light spread/brightness, distortion of color due to removing a filter (to be able to see IR light) ect.
  
  Examples of IR spread: Warning Uber drivers with bad customers: Uber driver #1 or Uber driver #2
  
  
• The BlackVue DR650S-2CH IR ($399.99 USD) has a much nicer spread
  
  
• Thinkware F770 2CH IR ($279.99 USD) + (IR cam $99.99 USD) is pretty great too.
  
  There are normal dash cams:
  
  Dashcam + Micro SD card + Hardwire kit = cost. Different vendors offer different things included/excluded.
  
  Discount code: Receive $10 off with "top5blackboxmycar" when shopping for a dash cam over $99.99 at BlackboxMyCar.com
  
  *Note: I pulled a lot of links from BlackboxMyCar.com, but look around for the best price, I just wanted you to be aware of the discount code.
  
  
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  Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, Good/Fair video quality:
  
  1 ch systems: These don't have wifi/cellphone app:
  
  
• Thinkware F50 1-CH ($69.99 USD) - Fair video quality, Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode. - Lacks a Wifi/cell phone app, but format free technology helps and reliability is top notch. - 1080P @ 30 FPS - ($69.99 USD) - 2nd vendor. ($90-110 USD) - 3rd vendor. - There is a coupon code for this one in the video description. Discount Code: blackboxmycarf50 to get $10 off from BlackboxMyCar.com
  
  
• BlackVue DR450-1CH ($119.99 USD) Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, lacks wifi, optional gps, lack of reviews. - 1080P @ 30 FPS Front
  
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  Lackluster parking mode, fair/poor build quality, Excellent video quality:
  
  
  
• Mobius ($80 USD) + USB Mini hardwire kit ($13 USD) + adhesive mount ($7.95 USD) + recommended but not required Super Capacitor ($7.95 USD) instead of lipo battery. - Good build quality, Good video quality, lackluster parking mode. - This dash cam comes from the RC/drone world, and it shows, it is almost endlessly modifiable, but you have to want to do all these things, and it is very hands on do it your self.
  
  
• A119 V2 ($80-100 USD) - V1 had minor flaws but is cheaper - V2 corrected some of those flaws and had firmware improvements. + Known problems of the A119 Excellent video quality day/good night/good shadow, good/fair build quality, lackluster parking mode. Discreet.
  
  
• A119S V2 ($100-120 USD) - This one has more potential but currently equal to the A119 due to lack of firmware improvements. - has parking mode now.
  
  True 4K:
  
  
• ThiEYE T5e 4K ($120 USD) - read the review on it, you give up a lot.
  
  So 4k has a lot of "marketing" around it, some are sold as 4k, but are not 4k dash cams. This one is one of the few actual 4k dash cams on the market, but you give up a lot, and you will require larger 128/256 GB MLC based High Endurance product Micro SD cards, that have error correction built in. They will eat up the cards quicker, and may not what you want in the end.
  
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  Or you could pick these:
  
  Example of poor build quality:
  
  
• G1W-C(B) ($50-60 USD) - Good video quality, poor parking mode (lackluster), poor build quality. - Does strange things, doesn't keep date/time, LED light generally gets painted over, or sharpied, or taped over since it randomly turns on and gives the driver night blindness. - It is the best of the cheap/bad dash cams. I have one, I wouldn't purchase again.
  
  
• Xiaomi Yi ($45 USD) - Known Problems Excellent video quality Day/night/shadow - Ultra wide lens fish eyes. No parking mode. Heat tolerance problems. Build quality below average/poor.
  
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  There is a huge amount of buyers remorse in dash cams. What I can say is fully research the dash cams you want, and the dash cams you don't, so at least you understand your decisions. Picking Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, and good/fair video quality dash cams is a lot less hassle, above I listed only Excellent build quality, Excellent parking mode, good/Fair video quality dash cams, but there are Excellent video quality, Fair/poor build quality, lackluster parking mode dash cams out there that is worth knowing about. Anyways good luck in your decisions.
  
  *Edit: Prices change rapidly in the dash cam market, however, the copy pasta does not. I have seen prices rise rapidly, and fall just as fast, for no apparent reason, even as newer models have been released.
  
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  So If I was going to spend money, I would pick: The Transcend 32GB Drive pro 520 or if I wanted a better IR spread, BlackVue DR650S 2CH IR, or Thinkware F770 CH IR.
  
  If I was going for price, I would pick: the Xiaomi Yi Dash cam, it doesn't have IR, it should be taken out of the vehicle when not in use: Lipo batteries crack/leak/swell/ect and lens can spin around causing out of focus problem. There is no lack of problems with the Yi, heat problem, 165 ultra wide angle lens is too wide, causes fish eye, motion blur, and distorts distance/speed, build quality issues, not discreet. However if you take it out of the car when not in use, it is a runner. -
  
  You can apply: Paint, or apply shelf liner - do not cover the vents. This extra step may void warranty, and may reduce the lifespan of the dash camera it self - Black heats up quicker than silver.
  
  If I were to pick a dash cam for normal use: pointing towards the road: Thinkware F50 1CH or BlackVue DR4501 CH.
  
  If I wanted a dual camera: well I would have to list them, and I haven't yet, and I am at 8000+ characters out of 10,000 for this post.

Advice? Don't drive after 10pm. Dash cam... I'm really happy with this one - Transcend 520 drive pro

I'm 6'1, 215 lbs and I was almost assaulted by a very big drunk who was put in my car by his friend's. After 15min he thought I had kidnapped him.

They're all teens, so probably some program AAA did that had parents install both a dashcam and cabin cam to monitor the driving habits of teens. They also appear to have G-Sensors monitoring the vehicle, to show hard braking and/or crashes.

Edit: One thing I didn't think about, there are also dual-camera dashcams that record the road and the cabin in a single unit. You could also simply get a dual-channel (dual-camera) system and mount the second camera in the cabin facing back instead of in the rear window.

Give the Transcend DP520 a look, it has both front and backwards pointing camera towards the driver. The CF-100 while it is a great dual cam, is meant to point from the rear window, and isn't meant to provide an interior view.

For the best quality dual camera systems you will want one that records at 1080p both front and rear, and for that there doesn't seem to be anything presently available for under $200.

For under $200 and of lesser quality there are these:

http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Dashboard-Accident-Recording-Detection/dp/B00LAAVVOS

http://www.amazon.com/Z-Edge-Camera-Recorder-Vehicles-Included/dp/B010H0SL9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741278&sr=1-1&keywords=zero+edge+dual+lens+car+camera

http://www.amazon.com/AUTO-VOX-Rearview-Recorder-Micro-SD-Included/dp/B01B4EQQXA/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741380&sr=1-2&keywords=zero+edge+dual+lens+car+camera

http://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Zero-F360-HD-Mirror/dp/B00E56WY18/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741380&sr=1-3&keywords=zero+edge+dual+lens+car+camera

http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-TS32GDP520M-Drive-Recorder-Suction/dp/B0147R9PDO

http://www.amazon.com/Dreamkiller-Camera-Mirror-4-3-inch-Display/dp/B01ABEHKSO/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741748&sr=1-1&keywords=HD+CAR+DVR+Rear+View+Mirror

http://www.amazon.com/Toguard-G-Sensor-Reversing-Detection-Function/dp/B01DG8LL4Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741748&sr=1-3&keywords=HD+CAR+DVR+Rear+View+Mirror

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Mirror-Camera-Backup-Recording/dp/B00WR6ZQTK/ref=sr_1_4?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1464741748&sr=1-4&keywords=HD+CAR+DVR+Rear+View+Mirror

I have never had a dual cam setup so I would not know what to recommend. You can take a look at the options I've listed and decide for yourself. As you can see, most of them are rear view mirror type.

I have a Transcend Drivepro 520. It has the "cabin" camera as well as the front facing one. Good if you want to drive rideshare. Also, the cabin camera rotates independent of the front facing camera so if you get pulled over, you just twist it and catch the interaction on video. It's not perfect (getting the video off the camera takes forever over wifi, for example, but you could pop the SD card out instead if you wanted) but it's done the job for me.

Screw Lyft and whatever policy they may have about it (they don't) this is your vehicle and your security. You are a private contractor according to them, they can't tell you what kind of hammer to use.

I use this with a 128gb card and have been happy with it:
https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550783504&sr=8-3&keywords=transcend+520

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO/

Get a decent dashcam. I have two of these in my car.

Road incidents are part of why I decided to order a /r/dashcam . More evidence for liability, and gives me a personal incentive to be a better driver and not lose my shit at people since it's recording me too. I personally ordered this one since it has a front and rear cam.

Now, if only Amazon would ship the damn thing already; it's already in the delivery window.

I use the Transcend DP520 and it works great! Also has good night vision. It's a bit pricey, but WELL worth it.

Hey buddy. I'm fairly new here just started driving for uber. Take a look at the recommendations they make on the right side bar here at /dashcam. I've been looking for a good one since last night. The transcend seems to be my favorite (obviously most expensive)@ $200 but I firmly believe you get what you pay. I wish there was a physical location to pick it up from other than Walmart (two that I've gone to have been completely sold out of all dash cams, not sure if I'm just unlucky) If you do decide to go online amazon has it for the low @ $149 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0147R9PDO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Unfortunately next day shipping is $25 but that is still better than what reddit says and what Walmart is

Also, heres a review on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4HfYizRHiw. Please take into consideration that to upload the video the creator of the content had to sacrifice a little resolution, but it's still a very sharp image that you can expect to be even better when in your own personal use.

I have a Transcend Drive Pro 520 and like it quite a bit.

I take it this is the one you bought?

I just purchased a Transcend 32GB Drive Pro 520 Car Video Recorder with Suction Mount (TS32GDP520M) a couple of weeks ago. So far I am well pleased with it, it's on Amazon for $148.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0147R9PDO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[here you go] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0147R9PDO/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

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Cheapest: G1W-C(B) ($56 USD)

Best value: Xiaomi Yi Dashcam ($70 USD)

Discreet: A119 ($90 USD)

Versatile: Mobius ($75 USD)

Budget Dual Cam: BlackSys CF-100 ($95 USD)

Discrete Dual Cam: Blackvue DR650GW-2CH ($355 USD)

Night vision: Street Guardian SG9665GC ($209.95 USD)

Taxi/Uber Cam: Transcend DP520 ($195 USD)

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You didn't mention a range you consider inexpensive

I have heard good things about the Drive Pro 520 it is $186 USD

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO

Yeah just shop around to find a dashcam that would work good for you. I use a Transcend DrivePro 520

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO

Then plug it in and suction cup to your window and you're good to go. Make sure you read reviews before making your purchase.

$150, but totally worth it.
https://smile.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521819910&sr=8-3&keywords=transcend+520+pro

I bought the Transcend DP520 and tried it for the first time last night. Worked way better than expected. I normally tend to drive at night and the video inside and out looked pretty good.

Transcend 32GB Drive Pro 520 Car Video Recorder with Suction Mount (TS32GDP520M) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0147R9PDO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CZVNzbVT75BP1

Thank you again for your time and help with this. It looks like I will have to compromise some features. The car is sometimes left in the garage days at a time. Perhaps a dual camera setup like cabs/ubers have would catch the sides of the cars so at least I could identify the vehicle type.

The Transcend DP520 that is recommended at the right looks almost perfect, but the interior facing camera is only 110 degrees, so it might not capture what I want. https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO/

https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Drive-Recorder-Suction-TS32GDP520M/dp/B0147R9PDO

Transcend 520.

There are cheaper cams for sure, but most don't have the in-car video. I actually bought a more expensive one than this Transcend, but it doesn't do in car video so looking to replace it with this one...