Front And Rear Dash Cam (Best Multi Channel 2Ch & 3Ch Cameras)

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One of the hot accessories people are adding to their car these days is a front and rear dash cam.

Camera rigs are cheap and you can buy one online for less than $50 with pretty good features.

The camera mount will attach to the windshield (front and rear), dashboard (front and rear), sun visor or rear view mirror.

Some dash cam rigs record the driver and the road simultaneously. I guess this works well for vloggers.

You can get a basic Dash Cam or one that is loaded with:

  • Full HD
  • Dual Cameras (front and rear)
  • G-Sensor
  • Infrared
  • microSD slot
  • Night Vision
  • Wide Angle
  • WiFi
  • Motion Detection
  • GPS
  • Phone Apps

And a lot more…

But don’t be too surprised if even the basic camera rig has more knobs and buttons than most people can figure out.

Hmm…

Can someone show me where the record button is?

Front and Rear Car Camera System

DIY Option #1
BlackVue DR590X-2CH with 32GB microSD Card | Full HD Wi-Fi Dashcam | Parking Mode Support
  • Dual Full HD (1920×1080 @30FPS) / View angle: 139 degrees. With the front camera’s Sony STARVIS imaging sensor, you get awesome image clarity day and night.
  • DR590X Series features built-in Wi-Fi to let you connect with the BlackVue App. A button lets you turn Wi-Fi on/off. Additionally, you can configure the Wi-Fi activation behavior in the settings (Auto Turn On, Auto Turn Off).
  • DR590X can be hardwired to your vehicle’s fuse panel for Parking Mode with the optional Hardwiring cable. The dashcam will switch to Parking Mode automatically when vehicle ignition is turned off. Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App.
  • The USB port lets you connect a GPS receiver or LTE-M and GPS receiver combo module.
  • Manage Videos Easily with the BlackVue App and Viewer. The BlackVue App (iOS/Android) and Viewer (Windows/Mac OS) are free to download and use.
DIY Option #2
BlackVue DR770X-2CH Truck 64GB | Dual Channel Dashcam for Trucks and Heavy Vehicles | Truck Dashcam Front and Water-Proof Rear
  • Rugged Waterproof Infrared Rear Camera
  • Waterproof Coaxial Cable
  • Seamless Pairing with the BlackVue App
  • GPS, Wi-Fi and Optional LTE
  • Native Parking Mode
DIY Option #3
BlackVue DR770X Box Truck 256GB | Triple-Channel FHD Dashcam with a Secure Recording Unit for Trucks | Truck Dashcam Front Rear and Inside
  • DR770X BOX TRUCK is a triple-channel Full HD camera system with a secure recording unit separate from the cameras. It features a waterproof rear camera with embedded infrared lights to fit externally on the back of trucks and most commercial vehicles.
  • Ultrawide Infrared Interior Camera
  • Rugged Waterproof Infrared Rear Camera
  • GPS, Wi-Fi and Optional LTE *LTE via optional CM100GLTE module(ASIN:B0BD6CG5LT)
  • Native Parking Mode(Hardwiring cable included)
DIY Option #4
BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus with 32GB microSD Card | 4K UHD Cloud Dashcam, front | Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Parking Mode Voltage Monitor | LTE and Mobile Hotspot via Optional LTE Module
  • Front camera: 8 megapixels CMOS sensor recording in 4K Ultra High Definition (3840x2160) at 30FPS. Rear camera: 2.1 megapixels Sony STARVIS recording in Full HD (1920x1080) at 30FPS.
  • The front camera’s ultra-wide 162-degree angle takes full advantage of the 4K UHD resolution. The rear camera records in Full HD at a 139-degree angle with outstanding low-light sensitivity.
  • Native Parking Mode with built-in voltage monitor to protect your vehicle battery (hardwiring cable included). With the free BlackVue Cloud service, check on your car from anywhere, anytime.
  • Simply connect to your dashcam without leaving the BlackVue App. With Seamless Pairing, setting up your dashcam is a breeze. Just power the dashcam, then easily connect from the BlackVue app and follow the simple instructions.
DIY Option #5
BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus with 64GB microSD Card | 4K UHD Cloud Dashcam | Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Parking Mode Voltage Monitor | LTE and Mobile Hotspot via Optional LTE Module
  • Front camera: 8 megapixels CMOS sensor recording in 4K Ultra High Definition (3840x2160) at 30FPS. Rear camera: 2.1 megapixels Sony STARVIS recording in Full HD (1920x1080) at 30FPS.
  • The front camera’s ultra-wide 162-degree angle takes full advantage of the 4K UHD resolution. The rear camera records in Full HD at a 139-degree angle with outstanding low-light sensitivity.
  • Native Parking Mode with built-in voltage monitor to protect your vehicle battery (hardwiring cable included). With the free BlackVue Cloud service, check on your car from anywhere, anytime.
  • Simply connect to your dashcam without leaving the BlackVue App. With Seamless Pairing, setting up your dashcam is a breeze. Just power the dashcam, then easily connect from the BlackVue app and follow the simple instructions.
  • The optional CM100LTE connects to your compatible BlackVue X Series dashcam to provide easy 4G LTE connectivity and and use your BlackVue as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices.
DIY Option #6
Vantrue N4 3 Channel 4K Dash Cam, 4K+1080P Front and Rear, 1440P+1440P Front and Inside, 1440P+1440P+1080P Three Way Triple Car Camera, IR Night Vision, 24 Hours Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max
  • 【Three Channel Front Inside Rear Dash Cam】The N4 is a triple channel dash cam which offers 155° front camera, 165° inside camera and 160° rear camera, it can simultaneously monitor the front, rear, and interior of your vehicle while providing audio at 1440P + 1440P + 1080P, protecting you from potential accidents and liability issues.
  • 【4K & 1080P Front and Rear Dual Dash Cam】When set to front and rear dual recording mode, the cam provides a 4K 2160P resolution front camera and a 1080P rear camera. The rear camera can be effortlessly adjusted up to a full 360° angle with its convenient 20ft extension cable, making it suitable for various vehicles such as cars, SUVs, jeeps, and trucks. The front camera can seamlessly record up to 4K when used alone, ensuring crystal-clear visibility of license plates and road signs.
  • 【1440P & 1440P Front and Inside Dual Dash Cam】You can configure the settings to record the front and interior of your whole cabin in 1440P + 1440P high resolution. The adjustable inside camera ensures more flexibility and better viewing, ideal for rideshare drivers that may need to present proof of activities within the vehicle.
  • 【Infrared Night Vision Car Camera for Drivers】With high-performance STARVIS CMOS sensor, a big F1.4 aperture 6-glass lens observing road front, F1.8 6-glass lens observing rear, this car camera is able to increase exposure automatically in dark situations for capture clear videos footage; 4 IR LED lights facing the car cabin, which can accurately capture the driver and passengers even when the cabin is completely dark, perfect for rideshare drivers such as Uber, Lyft and Taxi.
  • 【24 Hours Parking Mode】With low bitrate recording parking mode, the dash cam will keeps recording continuously and decreases the quality of the video to maximize the recording quantity. While the motion detection or collision detection parking mode allows the camera to automatically initiate recording when triggered by a motion or collision event. The 3 channel dash cam should be connected to the hardwire kit at all times (buy extra ASIN B083XB8T7T) or an external battery.
DIY Option #7
BlackVue DR970X-2CH 128GB | 4K/Full HD Dual-Channel Cloud Dashcam | Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Parking Mode Voltage Monitor | LTE and Mobile Hotspot via Optional LTE Module | Dashcam Front and Rear Camera
  • 4K Front and Full HD rear camera 2channel Cloud Dashcam Front: 8-megapixel CMOS Sensor Rear: STARVIS CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.1 M Pixel)
  • Seamless Pairing with the BlackVue App
  • Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS and Optional LTE
  • Native Parking Mode
  • BlackVue Cloud
DIY Option #8
BlackVue DR750X-2CH with 32GB microSD Card | Full HD Cloud Dashcam | Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Parking Mode Voltage Monitor | LTE via Optional CM100 LTE Module
  • Front cam: 2.1 megapixels STARVIS sensor / Full HD (1920×1080 @60FPS) / View angle: 139 degrees. Rear cam: 2.1 megapixels STARVIS sensor / Full HD (1920×1080 @30FPS) / View angle: 139 degrees.
  • DR750X Series can be hardwired to your vehicle’s fuse panel for Parking Mode, without requiring optional accessories. The dashcam will switch to Parking Mode automatically when vehicle ignition is turned off. Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App.
  • Enjoy remote Live View and Push Notifications to your phone. Back up important videos to the Cloud remotely. Play and download videos from your dashcam’s memory or the Cloud from anywhere.
  • The front camera records extra fluid videos at 60 frames per second, keeping all details sharp even in fast action. With 60fps, motion blur is much reduced compared to 30fps.
  • The optional CM100LTE connects to your compatible BlackVue X Series dashcam to provide easy 4G LTE connectivity. All you need is a valid Nano SIM card. The CM100LTE connects via the USB port of your dashcam.
DIY Option #9
BlackVue DR590X-2CH with 32GB microSD Card | Full HD Wi-Fi Dashcam | Parking Mode Support | Built-in Voltage Monitoring
  • Dual Full HD (1920×1080 @30FPS) / View angle: 139 degrees. With the front camera’s Sony STARVIS imaging sensor, you get awesome image clarity day and night.
  • DR590X Series features built-in Wi-Fi to let you connect with the BlackVue App. A button lets you turn Wi-Fi on/off. Additionally, you can configure the Wi-Fi activation behavior in the settings (Auto Turn On, Auto Turn Off).
  • DR590X can be hardwired to your vehicle’s fuse panel for Parking Mode with the Hardwiring cable included. The dashcam will switch to Parking Mode automatically when vehicle ignition is turned off. Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App.
  • The USB port lets you connect a GPS receiver.
  • Manage Videos Easily with the BlackVue App and Viewer. The BlackVue App (iOS/Android) and Viewer (Windows/Mac OS) are free to download and use.
DIY Option #10
BlackVue DR590X-1CH with 32GB microSD Card | Full HD Wi-Fi Dashcam | Parking Mode Support
  • Full HD (1920×1080 @60FPS) / View angle: 139 degrees. With the front camera’s Sony STARVIS imaging sensor, you get awesome image clarity day and night.
  • DR590X Series features built-in Wi-Fi to let you connect with the BlackVue App. A button lets you turn Wi-Fi on/off. Additionally, you can configure the Wi-Fi activation behavior in the settings (Auto Turn On, Auto Turn Off).
  • DR590X can be hardwired to your vehicle’s fuse panel for Parking Mode with the optional Hardwiring cable. The dashcam will switch to Parking Mode automatically when vehicle ignition is turned off. Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App.
  • The USB port lets you connect a GPS receiver or LTE-M and GPS receiver combo module.
  • Manage Videos Easily with the BlackVue App and Viewer. The BlackVue App (iOS/Android) and Viewer (Windows/Mac OS) are free to download and use.

The cameras are powered by plugging in directly to the 12v accessory jack, a rechargeable battery, and some have a capacitor.

Many cameras are also heat-resistant, which makes sense if you have your rig attached to a windshield in Phoenix.

I’m sure on a hot summer day, the basic camera would get cooked!

Why are people buying front and rear dash cams for their cars?

I think people are buying dash cameras for 5 reasons.

#1. For recording their trips with family while on vacation. You can actually find dashcam videos on YouTube. I saw a funny video of a dad driving in a rainstorm and scaring his kids.

A dash cam is definitely safer than using a cell phone camera to record with. I’m guilty of driving while shooting video with my cell phone. You can find the video here of me recording a monsoon storm.

A dash cam is definitely safer than using a cell phone camera to record with. I’m guilty of driving while shooting video with my cell phone. You can find the video here of me recording a monsoon storm. I don’t recommend using a cell phone to record videos while driving on the road. It is dangerous and those who do it increase their accident risk by 20%, according to a study by Carnegie Mellon University.

#2. For recording in case, they are in an accident. Somehow we all think we are better off if we have a video of the accident. But think twice because the video might also work against you.

I saw a video of a car accident where the guy sounded like he was clearly at fault. But in the end, it showed that because his car was blocking the view, no one could see who actually started the crash. Make sure to turn off your dashcam when you are involved in an accident just for this reason. It is really not helpful if you have a video of an accident you caused.

#3. In case we are pulled over by law enforcement. Unfortunately, recently there has been a rash of videos posted showing less than professional behavior by public servants (I’ll leave this one there).

So many people are thinking that having a video of their encounter with an officer will keep them safe.

This is actually the most dangerous reason to buy a dash cam because it makes you feel like you can fight or argue with law enforcement. Please don’t ever do this because there’s no way you will win against an armed police officer especially when he has no video to prove his side of the story.

I’m afraid that you might just be creating another video for YouTube. If you have a dashcam and are pulled over, turn it off.

#4. To use it as evidence in case they are accused of a hit-and-run accident. Or any sort of car accident where they want proof that they weren’t at fault. Unfortunately, so many people do this these days and they try to scare the other party into accepting liability. You can find a ton of videos where people try this and end up arguing in public and then either both parties get in an accident or one person is forced to accept fault when they really aren’t at fault. Pay attention to your memory cards and only use it when you need it because if you misuse it, it can become a problem.

#5. For security purposes. We want to record people hanging out around your car. You can buy a camera that has motion detection so the camera will start recording if anything moves near the sensor. My doorbell camera often records bugs flying around my light…

That’s five reasons but I’m sure there are plenty more if we really start to look for them.

I don’t have a dash camera in any of my cars but I’m sure one is coming this Christmas.

Yup, that will be another car accessory that I can plug into my 12v accessory jack.

#6 For the insurance companies so they can see who is at fault in an accident if you have one.

This is the number one reason why people are buying dash cams. I was surprised to learn that many insurance companies offer discounts on car insurance when you buy a front and rear dash cam. Check with your auto insurance company to see if they provide discounts for installing a dashcam.

Dash Cam Radar Detector Combo

Before you run out and buy a dash cam, you might want to check if your radar detector already has a camera.

Or better yet, you may want to buy a GPS, radar detector and dash camera combo. That way you can have 2 car accessories running off the same power. And maybe save a few bucks in the process.

Burning Cars… 

If you’re still not sure if you should buy a dash cam then imagine this.

You and your family decide to leave the Phoenix heat for the weekend and drive up to Flagstaff.

You pack up the car, kids, and spouse and off you go.

But before leaving the driveway, you click on your dash cam and start recording to trip.

At 9 AM the temperature is already above 90 degrees and the car A/C is on max cold.

The kids are playing video games or watching movies on the video display you mounted on the back of the front seats. Yup, more car accessories plugged into you 12v car jacks.

The music is playing low and you are thinking about the first thing you will do when you arrive in Flag.

As you are leaving Phoenix up around the 101, you can see smoke bellowing out of a car up ahead.

The kids and wife ask, “where’s all the smoke coming from?”

As you drive closer you can see multiple cars on fire and people are starting to slow down.

The line of cars is growing and you don’t want to be stuck so you decide to keep moving.

As soon as you are safely past the burning cars – BOOM, one of the cars explodes!

Then BOOM, the other car explodes!

You just made it in time…

As you arrive in Flagstaff you decide to pull the recording and watch it.

There on the screen, you can see the footage from the rear camera as the 2 cars explode.

Wow, you caught it all on video…

The end.

This seems like an extreme but amazing dash cam videos have been caught by people who were just commuting to work.

If anything, wouldn’t it be handy having your camera record footage of the license plate of the hit-and-run car that bumps your parked car at the mall?

Look:

A dash cam is just another way people are accessorizing their cars.

We used to be happy with a good car stereo, now we need:

  • Car stereo with HD digital display
  • Premium speaker system and amplifiers
  • Video displays for the front and rear seats
  • Radar detectors with GPS tracking
  • Dash camera for the front, rear, and internal recording
  • On-board computer systems that have conversations
  • Car security systems with motion detection and GP tracking
  • Built-in WiFi for the mobile office

Yup and most of these gadgets are powered by your car’s 12v system.

Almost forgot…

Let’s not forget the car computer that keeps the vehicle systems working. That’s right, engine, transmission, and even tire pressure all talk to the on-board car computer.

If you love gadgets, then for no other reason, you need a dash cam for your car because it’s a gadget!

Wrap up…

What dashcam should you buy?

We covered car accessories, specifically dash cameras.

Don’t get any crazy ideas…

It’s your call if you think you need one, or two, i.e. front and rear dash cam.

What I’ve found during my research is dash cameras are easy to install and operate and can come in handy for personal or professional use.

For more information about multiple channel dashcams, here is a link about dash cameras for VLogging.

*Options last updated on 2024-02-24 at 00:46.

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