Vehicle camera systems are now a trendy feature in automobiles. These are mainly categorized into two types: backup cameras, which assist the driver in reversing, and dash cameras (dash cams), which capture wide-angled videos from the rearview mirror.While backup cameras are often built-in features to some cars, dash cams would have to be purchased separately. Still, the dash camera is a handy add-on with features and benefits you could use to your advantage.
Features of a Good Dash Cam
Here are some of the features of a high-quality dash camera system:
- Has a full HD resolution of 1920×1080
- Starts recording as soon as the car moves
- Records automatically when the vehicle is parked and motion is detected
- Has a wide-angle recording view of 150-170 degrees to capture more detail
- Saves recording to a micro SD Card with loop interval recording, automatically overwriting old images as new data is recorded
- Has night-vision lenses for good recordings at night
- Features a wide dynamic range (WDR) to enhance image quality
- Has an HD photo capture mode which allows you to choose image
Purpose of a Dash Cam
The purpose of the vehicle camera system is that of protection.
This protection comes in varied ways, some of which are the following:- It may establish that you were not at fault in an accident.
- For insurance purposes, the video would provide evidence of what really occurred.
- It could determine cases of police abuse and help to bring these officers to justice.
- It could record robberies and other crimes committed against the occupants of a car or other people nearby.
- Through motion detection, it could record when cars have been broken into to help identify the culprits.
How a Dash Cam Works
When these dash cameras are first installed, they are directly wired into the vehicle’s 12V electrical system for power. If the sole intention is to record when the car is on, the power will be taken from a source which is only on when the ignition is in the accessory or run position. It will not, however, turn on the camera when the car is switched off and parked.If the dashcam’s use is for security purposes, including when the vehicle isn’t in use, then it should be powered by an electrical circuit that can be live and ready to record anytime.
Final Thoughts
Like other security systems, like the camera system in your home, having a dash cam system gives the vehicle owner a certain sense of security. It may not protect you from a robbery or accident, but it will provide evidence as to what occurred and help to resolve the situation.In today’s world of uncertainty, it is highly recommended that every vehicle is outfitted with such a system. These systems allow you to retrospectively look at what occurred around your car, at a wide angle, capturing things you may not have seen.
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