Most Innovative Dashcams at SEMA 2023

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Your tireless coverage is invaluable and appreciated.

[@DanielWilliamIronside]

Appreciate all your hard work!!! My go-to dashcam reviewer by far.

[@VortexRadar]

🙏

[@albertkang1052]

Sony Starvis2 all the way! Thanks Ariel for your enthusiasm

[@nataliegrn17]

Yeah, the starfish is good!

[@PanzerPlatform]

Thanks for all your hard work.

[@jonathanparkinson9536]

Great overview thanks for uploading this for the community. I'm really glad that the AI is starting to come into these cams. What I would really like is to record the speed of the cars approaching me from behind recorded. If Nextbase had this then it would be a sure win. If this capability was in the Thinkware u3000 then I wouldn't even look at any other manufacturer! Just my thought....

[@Falcon5ive]

Still can't beat the Viofo 229 Pro with Starvis 2 on both front and rear, the front is 4K and rear is 2K, includes polarizer and 256 GB SD card, for £245, and another £18 for HK4 hardwire kit & fuses, no subscription, no cloud, all local storage, and the video quality blows away these £700+ dashcams.

[@marichelle2851]

Can I ask where you bought please. I saw £299

[@marichelle2851]

@@Falcon5ive Thank you.

[@MrWiseinheart]

Thank you for sharing, I'll look into this dash camera 👍

[@morpheus9274]

Does it have cloud capability?

[@panzer948]

Nice summary of the dash cams. I will check our your individual detailed vids soon. My biggest need is to finally get a dashcam system with reliable cloud/remote monitoring features. Companies like Blackvue would be better off perfecting their current cloud technology then send out newer models that are still buggy (who knows maybe they have finally done that). Regardless, I have one of their flagship models (970 with separate LTE box) that has been nothing but trouble so finally just disconnected it. I am anxious to replace it with one of these new models that actually works as advertised! Very curious what your favorite model this year is for reliable cloud (remote monitoring).

[@OneManOnFire]

I was hoping for more telephoto dash cameras like the cansonic z3

[@VortexRadar]

Apparently Viofo is developing one, like an alternative to an add-on interior cam, but with a telephoto instead.

[@OneManOnFire]

@@VortexRadar keep us posted

[@formetoknow540]

​@VortexRadar Yeah keep us posted I have the Viofo A139 * pro running and it's great 👍

[@TheLeereeve]

Great job! Thanks Ariel for the latest update!

[@MainADMlN]

Great content, great video. I love your channel. I got tired of the IQ solution. I opted for the Viofo with the second generation Starvis. While making the decision, I learned a great deal of why waiting wasn't worth it. Thanks man!

[@NextbaseUK]

Great video! Love to see it 😎

[@Xposthmous]

I've had the Nextbase 4k IQ for two weeks and it's the best dadh cam I've ever owned. Just got the backup camera today. If you want the best, you have to pay for it.

[@VortexRadar]

Could you share more?

[@deltabravo1257]

Thanks for the overview on new dash cams that are coming soon. I need one! That's pretty pathetic that someone who is supposed to be an "industry professional" (attending SEMA as an attendee) is going around trying to steal cell phones and stuff.

[@miguelgarcia-ck9br]

Awesome videos.what’s your recommendation for dash cam 4k front and rear 2k

[@berkeleyfuller-lewis3442]

His most recent recommendation, before this show, was the Viofo 129-Pro.

[@miguelgarcia-ck9br]

@@berkeleyfuller-lewis3442 thankyou

[@VortexRadar]

Some good options for that would be the Thinkware U3000 or the Viofo A229 Pro. The new Viofo is still ironing out some bugs though. The A129 Pro is a little outdated today, but was a good 4K dashcam in its time. Perhaps you were thinking A139 Pro? That’s a better option, but it’s only 1080p in the rear.

[@miguelgarcia-ck9br]

@@VortexRadar Thankyou

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

Would really like to see an evaluation on the Gentex Rear view mirror dash cam. This will be great for the off road community where the rear tire carrier with additional accessories block the standard rear view mirror. Hope the Gentex rear view mirror has the garage door feature found on many factory rear view mirrors. Thanks for sharing.

[@VortexRadar]

I won’t be testing them, but you can learn more about them here: www.voxxelectronics.com/search/?ks=Gentex

[@jasonbrindamour903]

ATTN: Vortex... How about a video highlighting your viewers installs for detectors, anti-lidar and dash cam systems. I think it could be a great series of videos. Currently I'm making custom brackets for my vehicle which will now have 6 cameras decently hidden. I'm very creative in how I do it and what I want from such things. I now have a Vantrue N4pro front which has rear cabin view, I have the Vantrue's rear camera facing my front cabin inside that can view all 3 front windows and dashboard/turn signal use. I still have a Garmin 65 running the rear window and a pair of the MT1 system running my side windows. At this point I feel like I'm very well covered without trusting cameras mounted on the exterior. It's also installed as stealth as I could on my own. I'd love to show my ideas I came up with to install as I bet other viewers have done something similar. Every vehicle could be simple or complicated...you can install temporarily or permanent hidden...to each their own. I'd love to see you ask for and highlight viewer installs. Rock on Vortex!

[@CaptainCJ97]

The nextbase one seems like another 4 channel option. I didnt hear if they're running the new sony starvis 2 that would be a big miss option. I understand compaines have to make money but nowadays they need to have the rear camera come with the front camera i say this because he nextbase one already pricy but to still charge for a rear is insane

[@Herblenny]

Dang... I had a car there and did not know you were there. I wish I could of met you.

[@Exchange_IDs]

Yada dashcam eats up sd cards. Looping videos causes problems. Can that be fixed?

[@2gnospam]

Thanks!!

[@K03sport]

looking at a 2ch (front & rear glass)... would you do a 2ch kit (like that BV970box) or 2-1ch cameras? what, if any advantage does the 2ch setup have over 2-1ch cameras? setup will be hardwired in...

[@aggienjneer]

Is it best to test without any objects in front (ie not parked in garage)

[@v8soarer1991]

Still using Sony Starvis 2 sensor. 4yrs old now. 1080p anything higher is a software enhanced.

[@travelasia2023]

@Votex Radar which dashcam are you using now in your car?

[@VortexRadar]

Now? A139 Pro, A229 Pro, U3000, DR970X Plus, and a few others for additional angles.

[@travelasia2023]

@@VortexRadar For parking mode, do you prefer the A139 Pro over the A229 Pro?

[@ericjansen9042]

If I want a dash cam for a truck that mostly stays parked in the front of my house to detect license plates / people checking doors, what would you recommend? I'm looking for something that's 'always on' with a low power draw that maybe only records motion, when parked. We have out of state gangs that canvas probably once a quarter and sadly a lot of people leave their doors unlocked. It'd be a quasi surveillance truck to see what the home security cameras can't quite make out.

[@K03sport]

...if you have a tree nearby, you can also install a trail cam to catch motion. some are even 4lte so they send alerts to your phone...I too am looking for a 2ch w/sentry mode.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

Check his best of 2023 vid, he had a camera that lasted for weeks on there

[@texasgrillchef8581]

I have yet to see the perfect camera system. Personally I would like 8k camera system, that is outside 360. Sees in every direction as well as an internal camera. I want it to record gps location, date, time, speed and direction of vehicle. Including other info such as if lights were on or off, when brakes were applied/released. If turn signals are on or off and which one. As well as the amount of steering wheel turn. Full “black box” information. However for as long as we have had cameras out, and the fact we have cameras installed by the car makers for other reasons. Why haven’t car makers added video recording capability to the cameras we all ready have as an option?

[@ambesa1]

those expensive cameras better come with some secure mounting HW.

[@bdogplayz6984]

Rear cam of Nextbase IQ isn't working and needs a software update to repair it :(

[@travelasia2023]

Many of these I cannot find for sale anywhere.

[@VortexRadar]

Of course not. Lots of this stuff is new and yet to be released. SEMA is a place where companies like to announce stuff they’re working on and might be (not guaranteed) coming down the line.

[@chauffeurmarco]

I like my DR750 2ch LTE with good resolution but, but I don't like it when I can't get the licence when the cars are moving. It just sucks.

[@sogent56]

Viofo??

[@VortexRadar]

They need to start coming to these shows too :)

[@outofthecommonphotography5503]

When these dashcams can actually show a license plate clearly (even in low light or night) then I'll be interested. Otherwise it's all fluff to me. I mean why have 4k if it still can't show a license plate clearly?

[@michaelrussell6824]

And the most expensive ..

[@formetoknow540]

​​@@phillipbanes5484I think dash cameras need to be reliable and provide excellent & high quality video in situations where it beats the competition

[@formetoknow540]

​@@phillipbanes5484the A139pro isn't that expensive and dose both of these things

[@row0111]

People breaking into cars specifically to steal dash cams is rare, chance of theft is higher for belongings or looking for cash etc.. at least in my country@@phillipbanes5484

[@LUC66631]

2023 : They better start making a biker dashcam that is : waterproof , wireless , 5 hours recordtime minimum , front and back , and no 1000 $ 😁😁👍👍

[@asterixky]

I see Blackvue uses H265 (HVEC). This is good for memory space but very bad for sharing. H265 is proprietary, not like H264 (AVC), and is very hard to find the right converter for us to convert H265 files to MP4, and be able to send the files to your insurance company or the cops.

[@shubinternet]

H.265 is a standard, just like H.264 is a standard. Nothing proprietary with either of them. The issue is that fewer programs support H.265, even though it is a standard that has existed for years and gives you better quality video with smaller file sizes, and that's really important when we talk about things like 4K dashcams.

[@VortexRadar]

It supports both codecs so if you’re worried about compatibility you can run H264, albeit at a reduced bitrate.

[@asterixky]

@@shubinternet If it's a standard that has been out for some time, you would think every converter would support H265. I have a home security system with H265, and had to download many programs that say to convert H265, but were incapable of doing it. Wasted some money in the process. Please Google "is h265 proprietary". Manufacturers like Blackvue should offer the converter program with there product.

[@beigefox6579]

You sure your insurance company not looking for excuse to not accept your video clips? VLC player plays all those codecs without any complex installation. Sounds weird that insurance company/cops won't know how to handle H265 codec.

[@andrewkamoha4666]

*Next:* Most Innovative Hidden BodyCams !!!!

[@VortexRadar]

That's not something I cover or am interested in.

[@matsudakodo]

The heck is 1K and 2K in this context. Someone please reign in these marketing departments. 3840x2160 = 4K (approx) 1920x1080 = 2K 1024x768 = 1K? I guess but it's pointless assigning these things in retrospect. There has never been a "K" designation for 2560x1440 but if there were it would be 2.5K.

[@VortexRadar]

lol yeah, the whole thing is getting kinda silly