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Old Mar 18, 2021 | 10:54 PM
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This is the closest topic board I could find for this question. I have dash cams in all my vehicles and wanna equip my Road King with a 360 degree, auto on/off HD cam on it. Is there a better option than the Insta360 ONE X2? I want something low-key and stealthy. Any real-life experience here? Maybe even tips on installation?

 
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I cannot think of one as all of the automotive cameras require a reverse switch to the auto on/off functions.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 10:27 AM
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The THINKWARE Sports M1 Dash Cam looks like it has everything I want and it's actually cheaper than most at $350.


 
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Originally Posted by Zanthamos
I cannot think of one as all of the automotive cameras require a reverse switch to the auto on/off functions.
Just curious is all because electrical mods and inventing solutions are fun (unlike solving electrical gremlin problems) Anyway if the auto on/ feature was needed full time on any camera. full time, why not just pigtail the 2 wires from the camera that get the reverse signal? Just curious
 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 10:24 PM
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Going to try this one. Good reviews and very affordable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5TBLRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_3DQRDPF8SKZVAZRH68YP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5TBLRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_3DQRDPF8SKZVAZRH68YP
 
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I was thinking of backup camera, not GoPro type or dash cam type.
 
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Originally Posted by Zanthamos
I was thinking of backup camera, not GoPro type or dash cam type.
Got it 👍
 
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Got the cams mounted atop the headlight and next to the tail light. Also upgraded the headlights to J.W. Speaker Model 8790 Adaptive 2 LED headlights (3) and LED Tail lights and turn signals by Custom Dynamics.










 
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Going to try this one. Good reviews and very affordable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5TBLRW...F8SKZVAZRH68YP
First videos..need to tweak the video angles but so far I like what I see. HD 1080 front and back.


 
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