dashcam make & model
post video here

1. Yes. the cam does not know where it is mounted, you may even use it to record inside the vehicle (altho, focal length & FOV may not be ideal).
2. Thus far, to my knowledge (I dont research, as I dont buy cars new) the solution provided by car manufacturers are inferior to established dashcam companies.

How clear the video is is also influenced by the environment in which it is operating in, including but not limited to clarity of windscreen, glare from other light sources, amount of useable light, etc. Just like your phone camera, on a sunny day outdoors it takes great pictures, but not so in dark & backlit or multiple light sources from behind your subject.

App wise, you dont need to monitor them constantly. I have 2 apps on my phone for both my cars which using different makes.

serious anal stuff there, but you can set a timeout for it to turn off...

Please report replies which you deem as trolling.

Just because replies are not a solution that you are looking for, means its trolling?

Then manufacturer also trolling by not having that features to completely disable the screen.

There are many comparison for these two models, and general brands. Just perform a simple search.

For me, its always capasitor rather than battery.

This post has been edited by Chrix: Jul 28 2023, 10:49 AM

record front and/or rear is not fancy, literally the sole purpose of this device.

as for mounting on flat surface, other than that surface possibly being damaged due to the adhesive, should be fine.

Depending on cam model, some design maybe can direct mount...some cant due to suction cup, but you can use suction cup as a means to mount it instead.

however, you may want to reconsider this method, as the low position of the cam may:
1. Wipers or other parts of windscreen blocking most of the useable FOV
2. Glare from sun due to the vast majority of the FOV will be sky
3. depending on type of vehicle, glare from dashboard

ddpai for example has models without screen......front & back.

never had my z40 drop from windscreen, i think your case is user problem.

nowdays almost non have direct output to external screen, thats what the app is for. thus this is a edge case

Buy what you can afford from reputable manufacturers, a dashcam is better than none at all.

If you find z40 is best you can get, then go for it.

i cant recall was it in this thread or other place, another user complaint of exact same problem.

best to perform a warranty claim with seller

Established brands already have slim models to choose from.

Heck even B1W is slim and its from years ago

If your really worried about it, find a model which has easily removeable mount.

I am using a dashcam in my 1984 car with manual locks.

Install cameras at the areas which you wish to record.

Practical: no
Possible: yes

Does not sound like an intended feature, is either:

user accidentally deleted the file
user did not manage to properly locate the file
collision detection turned off or wrong setting
issues with dashcam and/or memory card

I've never had that happen to any 3 of my dashcam since 2014, however I also have no been in such a collision as what you described, and also consumer products may have defects or issues.

At most the user can do now is to try replicate the incident (ofcourse not actual accident, rather impact the cam see if it triggers).

Personlly at times I trigger or press the record button as sanity check to ensure its functioning properly, same like how one would perform regular checks on a safety system.

This post has been edited by Chrix: Oct 13 2023, 08:05 AM

Let me get this straight:

you confessed bad experience with battery powered units, and you are aware of capasitor ones but still asking if battery units still viable?

So question is, Why do you eye those specific models which batterty & not other make/model with caps? Any underlying reason? (familiar with that brand apps, dont want change brand? , etc etc)

In my opinion, capasitor & battery units are priced similarly, alot are even similarly spec'ed & number of well know/reputable brands available. Why not just go with the cap ones?

I've only owned cap units G1W, B1W, Z40.

Can look at what ddpai has to offer, many form factors, single or dual cam.

find a place or custom simple mount/flat surface on rear seat rests/head rests

Case of user problem, failure to read user manual or understand how the product work.

read the manual, ensure you understand the product first.

alternatively, you can simulate an event by tapping on the unit to trigger it and see if it performs as intended.

A dashcam is not aware where it is installed. Any dashcam can be mounted at the rear.

But end up need power, seperate app, etc as its standalone.

https://dashcam.70mai.com/m300/
Isnt the m300 a single cam device?, how could it record both front & rear?
A what is called "2 channel" or "dual channel" or "front & rear" model is required if want to record 2 different views.

Typically, a hardwire would usually mean it has constant recording regardless if the vehicle is turned on, however it all depends on where the source of power is taken. Usually cig lighter is only active when vehicle is turned on (or ACC). But one can still hardwire without 24/7 recording if tap into an ACC source instead of constant/BATT.

A dashcam is not aware there it is placed, so yea. But a proper 2channel solution would be ideal. Only 1 power source, method of access, storage, etc.

Yes correct, and proper device would have a voltage cutoff to prevent completely draining the battery.