Garmin Dash Cam 47 Full Review w/Sample Footage [Chaptered]

[@TubeEsq]

Great detailed review. The most important thing in a Dash Cam Reviews are to show how well they capture license plates during the day and night.

[@JP1050x]

I have Garmin Dash Cam 57 and Mini 2 cameras. They’re really nice. I like the extra resolution of the 57 for capturing road trips, like the epic snow we got this last season. The 2K resolution does provide enough detail for license plates. The Mini 2 is nice too, for my other cars where they are hidden behind my rear view mirrors and they disappear. The lower 1080p is still nice, but license plates can only really be read when a vehicle is closer to the center of the camera, and in closer proximity. One accessory I really like is the Garmin polarized lens. It cuts down any reflections from the windshield, and adds a bit of clarity to the image.

[@misrble]

can you disable the alert feature? no alert for collision and lane

[@michaelking42]

Very nice and concise review, thank you. I may have missed it, but I'm sure the audio alerts (traffic moved off, red light camera and forward collision alert) can all be switched off, right?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Yes, everything can be turned off easily

[@godisgr8466]

Great review, Sir! Please I'm looking for a dash cam that starts recording anytime at my request in my stationary truck (without necessarily starting the engine. Which dash cam brand would you recommend?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

If you want continues recording, and your truck can provide battery power to the 12v outlet, the Garmin Dash Cams can be programed to record 24/7 even if you don't start the engine.

[@juanjtorres6162]

Good review! Does the drive safety features require a monthly subscription?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

It does not, but it’s not very accurate either

[@TSTatum]

How did you keep the camera on the whole time you were driving

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Plug it into USB port on your car

[@TSTatum]

I do but it cuts off after 30 seconds or so ,the red light stays on so it's on. Thanks for the reply

[@TheGizmoGarage]

@@TSTatum Something is not right, your adapter may not be charging the cam properly.

[@terrywaters6186]

Good sound quality. Sounds like you have a bad wheel bearing by the way.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

You are correct, tires were bad, I changed all after the review.

[@vicorjh4520]

Good point re: location and windshield wipers.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

A polarizer filter would also helps greatly in sunny locations.

[@1724nine]

Very good review!👍👍

[@bill-nj6fc]

can the recorded video be played back on the camera it self, say like if you were in a accident and you want to show police on scene

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Yes, it can, you can also pair with your mobile phone and download any clips you select.

[@bill-nj6fc]

ok thx

[@misrble]

can you remove the alerts that it gives you as warnings for collision and more?

[@apuertorican1773]

Yes

[@K4GPB]

what software did you use to view videos on the PC? TIA!

[@TheGizmoGarage]

It's standard .mp4 file, so on the PC, windows media player can play it directly.

[@TatianaRietkerk]

How do you adjust the forward collision warning?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

In settings there is an option to adjust the distance, or disable it.

[@ndragon88]

How did you find it for reading number plates?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

close and in well lit area good, darker situations and if cars are bit further away, may be better with a higher resolution camera like the Garmin Dashcam 57

[@deborahann5552]

How did you keep the wire in place around the windshield?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

tuck on top of windshield,, behind the top lining of the car, and just use a piece of tape or something else to prevent the wires from popping out.

[@bacsi8337]

DO NOT PLUG THE DASH CAM POWER CORD INTO YOUR COMPUTER USB PORT TO DURING THE SETUP PROCESS. While the power cord is connected to it, the computer will not allow you to format the memory chip and it will not allow you to pair the Dash Cam with your phone. I cannot guarantee this problem is related to the Garmin Dash Cam 47, but it is a major problem with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2. It wouldn’t be a problem at all if the package included a note that warned the customer.

[@Raydawg]

Those alerts can be turned off?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Yes

[@samu2673]

It record and saved only 30sec how you could saved such long videos?

[@makskk6spm275]

the only problem that I hate in garmin's dash cams - the camera asks for initial setup every time when unable to see satellites. just freaking me out.... but the camera is great.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Are you sure it's not because the camera was dead from running on battery and lost all settings?

[@makskk6spm275]

@@TheGizmoGarage No. The battery was fine and the camera as well. It happened couple of times and I googled that and people confirmed the same issue.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

@@makskk6spm275 Gotcha, good to know, thanks.

[@badriaalqahtani2336]

Dose it have an inside camera?

[@TheGizmoGarage]

No it doesn't

[@misrble]

can i disable the alert feature

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Yes very easily

[@chuck176]

@@TheGizmoGarageAmazing review!! Just bought one on Amazon the other day for $119👍 going to install it soon!

[@audiwankenobi361]

Within 1 minute you said "uh" 7 times! Go back and see for yourself.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Sorry!

[@MrPontiac005]

So?

[@audiwankenobi361]

@MrPontiac005 Matters to me and if he wants to get better at his productions it should matter to him as well....No one wants to listen to someone who constantly uses fillers while talking.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

@@tadowsky3488

[@TheGizmoGarage]

I agree, I get annoyed when other people say uh, sadly I also say a lot of uh when I talk@@audiwankenobi361

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

The plural of footage is footage.

[@TheGizmoGarage]

Thank you

[@rogerkarlinski3779]

Video is too long. Sorry. Bloggers need to learn how to move it along and make shorter videos.

[@coachrobwille4176]

Some of us like the longer videos. You viewers need to learn to appreciate the longer videos

[@R3DB3ARD92]

Tiktok brain 🤣

[@walker6750]

'Promo sm'

[@TheGizmoGarage]

No one paid me anything... Good product deserves to be recognized :)