I have an extra Thinkware dashcam available. You think it would be worth it to install it in the 3 or should I just take the factory one since they point at pretty much the same place. I guess the resolution on the f800 is better, but that’s it. I have duplicate dash cam on my x, but I had it before the dash cam and the unit records 24/7
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Additional dash cam?
- Thread starter mattack4000
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Watts_Up
Well-Known Member
I have a Blackvue HD 900, better resolution can be helpful to be able to read a license plate.
Also I can access Blackvue content on the cloud when I received a Tesla alert.
Redundancy is always preferable, also you might have sound recording with your dash cam.
As a bonus, when Sentry is on, the auxiliary plug stays on allowing to have your dashcam recording.
Also I can access Blackvue content on the cloud when I received a Tesla alert.
Redundancy is always preferable, also you might have sound recording with your dash cam.
As a bonus, when Sentry is on, the auxiliary plug stays on allowing to have your dashcam recording.
sduck
Mr. Duck
I don't know what features your thinkware has, but like watts_up I have a blackvue installed, back from before they offered the dashcam option, and it has enough great features that I keep it installed and running. The blackvue (and possibly the thinkware) is a well-evolved, full featured product, unlike the tesla implementation, which might be ok eventually, but currently is very much a work in progress.
gcmak
Member
It's a good idea. TeslaCam is mostly reliable, however, in a more severe incident, such as one that involves airbag deployment, we've seen time and time again that the final file is corrupt. An external cam that is not tied to core car systems won't suffer from that issue, specifically.
gcmak
Member
Double edged sword but if you're never in the "wrong", then the additional data will help you.
gcmak
Member
If it's a single cam, and you've done installs before, you'll get it done in 30 minutes or less.
Dan203
Active Member
The quality of the Tesla cams isn't great either. They have this weird green tinge to everything. Probably something that helps the AI see better, but makes it look worse to us.
I got an older Blackvue dual channel dashcam during a sale about half a year ago, in anticipation of getting a new vehicle (wasn't 100% on the Model 3 at the time). I always thought of installing it for redundancy purposes, but never did. The included dashcam seems to work fine for me for the most part, not really sure if I should install it or not...
Dan203
Active Member
Not a ton. 1-2% per hour. People have left their cars at the airport for weeks and come back and they're still fine.
