Best Dash Cams for W205's
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2015 C400
Best Dash Cams for W205's
Just wanted to know if anyone could provide feedback on what are some of the best dashcams that 'fit well' on the w205 windshield...
Anyone have any experience with different brands?
Anyone have any experience with different brands?
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From: BNE, Australia
W205 C250BT
The Blackvue is certainly popular. I've been happy with my previous two units (albeit with minor tweaks). There was a good thread on this here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...dash-cams.html
Also..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...installed.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...e-install.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...dash-cams.html
Also..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...installed.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...e-install.html
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S205 C200 Sport
Another vote for the Blackvue DR650GW-2CH from me. Been really pleased with it since I had it installed back in March.
Just avoid the 2.0 firmware they've just released until they smooth it out.
Just avoid the 2.0 firmware they've just released until they smooth it out.
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2016 C450 AMG
Is there an easy route for the cables in the W205 for both the front and rear camera?
Difficulty for self install?
That blackvue seems interesting...
EDIT: Found a thread with an easy route. Thanks
Difficulty for self install?
That blackvue seems interesting...
EDIT: Found a thread with an easy route. Thanks
Last edited by nvestr; Dec 9, 2015 at 08:38 AM.
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C220 Sport Premium Plus (W205)
I installed a Mini 0806 a few months ago.
This is the most recent version which has followed on from the Mini 0803 and 0805 that preceded it.
They've had a mixed press, which I think is due to some of the early models being of questionable quality.
I have to say that mine is superb - it's extremely compact & discreet, video resolution up to 2304x1296, recording quality is excellent, it has dual memory card slots and has GPS stamping. All of this, plus a hard-wire kit for around GBP90 (EUR 125, US$135)
I will say that there is a widely reported firmware bug which effects the dual card switching. Basically it doesn't !
In my case, after around 12 hours of driving (which at my chosen video resolution is typically just over a week) the card is full and recording stops, rather than switching to the other card. For the time being I therefore have to scroll through the menu and wipe the card and start again. Hopefully a firmware update will correct this in due course.
If it's of interest, I posted a reply to a thread recently, detailing how I wired it up using USB power, rather than hard wiring to the fuseboard :-
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...cam-radar.html
If you buy from a reputable source and avoid rip-off copies, they're a good option !
This is the most recent version which has followed on from the Mini 0803 and 0805 that preceded it.
They've had a mixed press, which I think is due to some of the early models being of questionable quality.
I have to say that mine is superb - it's extremely compact & discreet, video resolution up to 2304x1296, recording quality is excellent, it has dual memory card slots and has GPS stamping. All of this, plus a hard-wire kit for around GBP90 (EUR 125, US$135)
I will say that there is a widely reported firmware bug which effects the dual card switching. Basically it doesn't !
In my case, after around 12 hours of driving (which at my chosen video resolution is typically just over a week) the card is full and recording stops, rather than switching to the other card. For the time being I therefore have to scroll through the menu and wipe the card and start again. Hopefully a firmware update will correct this in due course.
If it's of interest, I posted a reply to a thread recently, detailing how I wired it up using USB power, rather than hard wiring to the fuseboard :-
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...cam-radar.html
If you buy from a reputable source and avoid rip-off copies, they're a good option !
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From: New York, NY
2015 C400
The Blackvue is certainly popular. I've been happy with my previous two units (albeit with minor tweaks). There was a good thread on this here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...dash-cams.html
Also..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...installed.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...e-install.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...dash-cams.html
Also..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...installed.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...e-install.html
My only question is it never mentions about its night time vision. Can you guys tell me how it does in the night?
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W205 C250BT
The app is good - certainly handy to link play segments. No issues with night usage. Check out YouTube, there's plenty of examples online.
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Does this come ready to set up as is? I saw something about power magic pro, is that required?
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W205 C250BT
With the powermagic the camera keeps getting power for a user defined amount of time after the ignition is turned off.
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I really appreciate that feedback. Thank you
I decided a week ago that I didnt need a dashcam until yesterday where a POS in a POS civic got road rage and threw a bottle at my car..now its imperitive because even though I called the cops, there was no proof
I decided a week ago that I didnt need a dashcam until yesterday where a POS in a POS civic got road rage and threw a bottle at my car..now its imperitive because even though I called the cops, there was no proof
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W205 C250BT & R320cdi-L V251 (sold c220 cdi Elegance)
Has anyone had issues with the Power Magic Pro with the stop start in their w205?
Also, who long does the car battery last when parked whilst in holidays?
Thanks
Also, who long does the car battery last when parked whilst in holidays?
Thanks
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W205 C250BT
The starter battery in the 205 is quite large. We left the car untouched whilst on a month long vacation and had no issues starting when we came back.
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2018 E63S: Former cars 2016 C450, 2013 C350, 2009 C300
I have a BlackVue and was hoping it would be the best thing since apple pie. The reality is the quality is great, but the app is a mess.
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The phone app is just not intuitive at all. My qr code did not work to sync up to the cloud and instead of being able to manually set it up I had to wait a week for tech support to send me a "special code" don't get me wrong it's a great camera and I'm sure it will be fixed down the road but out of the box the phone app isn't great. For example any setting that you need to change will require a restart of the unit. Meaning you have to make one change wait for a restart make another change wait for a restart and so on.
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W205 C250BT
The phone app is just not intuitive at all. My qr code did not work to sync up to the cloud and instead of being able to manually set it up I had to wait a week for tech support to send me a "special code" don't get me wrong it's a great camera and I'm sure it will be fixed down the road but out of the box the phone app isn't great. For example any setting that you need to change will require a restart of the unit. Meaning you have to make one change wait for a restart make another change wait for a restart and so on.
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W205 C250BT & R320cdi-L V251 (sold c220 cdi Elegance)
Fantastic! Did you have it in parking mode, so it would record movements etc?
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W205 C250BT
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W205 C250BT & R320cdi-L V251 (sold c220 cdi Elegance)
Thanks, instead of the Power Magic Pro I'm tempted by the Lukas LK290 or LK350 which has a better 12.4v power cut off rather thank the lower Powermagic Pro cut off that may push the C250 battery into deep cycle when used for extended periods.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks
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The battery will last in cold weather from 3 days to 10 days. this i heard from taxi drivers. My friend has his car in the garage and it will drain in 2 weeks.
