Dashcams are extremely important and popular since they came out in the market simply because of their numerous features and benefits that can make any driver’s driving experience safer from fraud, accidents, or other crimes. So what are dashcams and why should you install one for your car?
Basically, dashcams are small cameras that you can mount on your windshield or rearview mirror. These tiny cameras can record your entire journey and give you the most accurate evidence if you were to be involved in an accident, fraud, or scams.
Dashcams are helpful during accidents especially when the other person would twist the truth and keep you accountable for what happened. With a dashcam, you can easily show the video footage to the authorities for clear evidence of what really happened.
Another reason why you should install one is for fraud or what we call “crash for cash” scams. This is when some people would stage an accident to profit from innocent drivers.
What Essential Features To Look For When Buying a Dash Camera
1. Looping Feature
A looping feature makes sure that your dashcam will continuously record even when your SD card is full. This overwrites the storage to allow the recording of newer footage. This way you no longer have to delete previous footage manually.
2. G sensor
When accidents happen you’re usually caught off guard and might take a moment before you can think properly on what to do in the citation, and that’s just normal. That’s okay. This is why Dashcams are very helpful when accidents happen.
A G Sensor feature in a dashcam can detect when a collision happens, and it automatically locks the recording clips to secure the data so you can look back to see how things
3. Motion Detection
The motion detection feature allows your dashcam to automatically start recording when movements are detected or things come closer to your car. This is especially useful when you’re parking your car in a public area.
4. Supercapacitor
If you’re planning to buy a dashcam I suggest you consider those that come with or uses supercapacitor batteries. Why? Because chances are you might park your car somewhere under the sun for a long period of time, and this can cause your dashcam’s battery to overheat.
Supercapacitor batteries are safe batteries that you can leave your cars with. These are heat resistant and will not overheat and explode when exposed to extreme temperatures.
5. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
A Wide Dynamic Range or WDR feature allows the camera to perform optimally in any lighting condition by adjusting the exposure to create a balanced image. This means that regardless of it’s too bright or dark, you can still record clear images and videos.
6.Night Vision
The problem with other dashcams is that they can’t capture details such as street signs and license plates at night. The Elinz 3" OLED 4K Ultra HD Dual Dash Cam is equipped with the latest WDR technology so you can clearly capture smaller details like neon lights, street signs, license plates even at night.
