Dashboard Camera's
WHAT IS A DASH CAM?
A dash-cam or dashboard camera is an on-board camera that continuously records the view through your vehicle's windscreen. Dash-cam's may provide video evidence in the event of an accident or incident. Dash cams can cost anywhere from £30 for low-end models to £200 for the top end good stuff!. They consist of a single or double lens digital camera that mounts via a suction cup, or adhiesive mount to your interior windscreen, they are powered through direct 12-volt wiring to your vehicle, batteries, or the cigarette lighter. As soon as you start your car, the camera records video directly to an SD card on a continuous loop, so it sees exactly what you see as the driver. Some record sound, some can record in night vision, and some even have built-in GPS so you know where something was recorded.
A dash-cam or dashboard camera is an on-board camera that continuously records the view through your vehicle's windscreen. Dash-cam's may provide video evidence in the event of an accident or incident. Dash cams can cost anywhere from £30 for low-end models to £200 for the top end good stuff!. They consist of a single or double lens digital camera that mounts via a suction cup, or adhiesive mount to your interior windscreen, they are powered through direct 12-volt wiring to your vehicle, batteries, or the cigarette lighter. As soon as you start your car, the camera records video directly to an SD card on a continuous loop, so it sees exactly what you see as the driver. Some record sound, some can record in night vision, and some even have built-in GPS so you know where something was recorded.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER GETTING A DASH CAM?
Getting into a car accident is one of the worst experiences imaginable. If no one is seriously injured, then the blame game starts. "You cut me off!" "You shouldn't have braked so hard!" "I'm calling my lawyer!"
No, no, and no. We want to avoid all of this nonsense. Installing a dashcam can prevent many post-accident legal headaches by recording the facts. Simple
Sometimes the most dangerous place for your car is whilst its parked in a car park. The car next to you might scrape yours when pulling out, or even worse, your ride could get vandalized.
When you leave your vehicle unattended—whether in a car park or your own driveway, you have no idea what could happen to it. The beauty of dash-cam's is that they don't have to stop recording when you park your car. Most decent models have a feature that when turned off from their 12v power source, they will start recording using their internal battery for power, when they sense movement around the car. Simple. Safe.
Getting into a car accident is one of the worst experiences imaginable. If no one is seriously injured, then the blame game starts. "You cut me off!" "You shouldn't have braked so hard!" "I'm calling my lawyer!"
No, no, and no. We want to avoid all of this nonsense. Installing a dashcam can prevent many post-accident legal headaches by recording the facts. Simple
Sometimes the most dangerous place for your car is whilst its parked in a car park. The car next to you might scrape yours when pulling out, or even worse, your ride could get vandalized.
When you leave your vehicle unattended—whether in a car park or your own driveway, you have no idea what could happen to it. The beauty of dash-cam's is that they don't have to stop recording when you park your car. Most decent models have a feature that when turned off from their 12v power source, they will start recording using their internal battery for power, when they sense movement around the car. Simple. Safe.
MWHICH FEATURES ARE IMPORTANT AND WHAT DO I NEED?
Dashboard Camera's come in all different shapes and sizes, and are packed with various features and functions. The good old saying "You get what you pay for.." still applies to dash cams, and some lesser-priced models may appear to have what you are looking for.. We have listed the important top features that are a must have when it comes to dash cams.
1. 1080p FULL High Definition recording - Captures any unexpected moment with perfect clarity
2. Loop Recording - This is an essential feature, that make sure your camera will record each and every instant while you are on road even the memory card reaches into full capacity.
3. GPS - Built-in GPS allows to accurately determine your location throughout a journey. This can be vital in the event of an accident.
4. Night Recording - A must have for any dash cam, without it your dash cam cannot capture any footage at night of dim light.
5. G-Shock Sensor - The G-sensor identifies sharp or unusual movements as a result of an impact. The in car camera then locks that file away so that it cannot be recorded over. Also this is a great feature for when the car is parked, the G-Shock Sensor is triggered the camera turns on and records the footage using the cameras internal battery power.
6. 32G SD Memory Card Slot and Capacity - An important point is that the camera can hold a Micro SD Memory card of up to 32G, as if you are recording footage at 1080p HD quality, a lesser capacity memory card will not hold much footage. Please bear in mind, most quality modern dash cams have the capacity to run memory cards up to 128GB. 32G is the standard practice for many users, however, a larger SD card could hold and store more footage.
Dashboard Camera's come in all different shapes and sizes, and are packed with various features and functions. The good old saying "You get what you pay for.." still applies to dash cams, and some lesser-priced models may appear to have what you are looking for.. We have listed the important top features that are a must have when it comes to dash cams.
1. 1080p FULL High Definition recording - Captures any unexpected moment with perfect clarity
2. Loop Recording - This is an essential feature, that make sure your camera will record each and every instant while you are on road even the memory card reaches into full capacity.
3. GPS - Built-in GPS allows to accurately determine your location throughout a journey. This can be vital in the event of an accident.
4. Night Recording - A must have for any dash cam, without it your dash cam cannot capture any footage at night of dim light.
5. G-Shock Sensor - The G-sensor identifies sharp or unusual movements as a result of an impact. The in car camera then locks that file away so that it cannot be recorded over. Also this is a great feature for when the car is parked, the G-Shock Sensor is triggered the camera turns on and records the footage using the cameras internal battery power.
6. 32G SD Memory Card Slot and Capacity - An important point is that the camera can hold a Micro SD Memory card of up to 32G, as if you are recording footage at 1080p HD quality, a lesser capacity memory card will not hold much footage. Please bear in mind, most quality modern dash cams have the capacity to run memory cards up to 128GB. 32G is the standard practice for many users, however, a larger SD card could hold and store more footage.
WHICH DASH CAM SHOULD I BUY? WHICH BRANDS TO TRUST?
As mentioned there are many dash cams on the market, all different shapes and sizes from a variety of brands. Ideally you have to decide what you would what from your dash cam? Front facing? Rear facing? Dual camera? We suggest when you have answered that question, stick to the features we have listed above and you cannot go far wrong.. The main contenders for the best branded dash cams on the market is fierce.. But, looking at the range as a whole, in our opinion there are a few brands that stand out for: Price, Features & Functionality. Which are: Nextbase, Mio, Trascend, Asus. Although our overall favorite choice would be Nextbase.
As mentioned there are many dash cams on the market, all different shapes and sizes from a variety of brands. Ideally you have to decide what you would what from your dash cam? Front facing? Rear facing? Dual camera? We suggest when you have answered that question, stick to the features we have listed above and you cannot go far wrong.. The main contenders for the best branded dash cams on the market is fierce.. But, looking at the range as a whole, in our opinion there are a few brands that stand out for: Price, Features & Functionality. Which are: Nextbase, Mio, Trascend, Asus. Although our overall favorite choice would be Nextbase.
For installation and fitting advise and instructions, including simple plug and play installation to a hard-wired professional install, please see the following link:
How to Install your Dash Cam
How to Install your Dash Cam
