The Dash Cam have spread very quickly in our country, ending with the enriching of utility and fun many of our activities. In this sector, Dash Cam cars have also spread , which, as you can well imagine, are nothing more than ordinary Dash Cams which, however, are installed in the passenger compartment of our vehicle.
But what are they? And how do they work?
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1 What is an auto Dash Cam?
2 How does a car Dash Cam work?
3 What are the advantages of the Auto Dash Cam?
4 Are Auto Dash Cams Legal?
5 Do auto Dash Cams record at night?
6 Do Car Dash Cams work when the car is parked?
7 Where are the Dash Cam car footage stored?
8 How many videos can a 16GB SD card hold?
9 How many videos can a 32GB SD card hold?
What is an auto Dash Cam?
The Dash Cam auto is a small camera mounted on the windshield, and capable of recording everything in front of and, in some cases, even behind the driver. It can therefore be used to document what happened when we end up being involved in an accident.
Most Dash Cams also feature parking mode and can act as a deterrent against theft and damage while away from your vehicle.
How does a car Dash Cam work?
A dash cam car is mounted on the windshield and start recording what happens on the road when driving. It is powered via the cigarette lighter cable or – alternatively – can be connected to the fuse box. The Dash Cam typically starts recording automatically when you turn the ignition key, in a continuous loop, with each clip filmed over a short 3 minute segment on a micro SD card.
What are the advantages of the car Dash Cam?
Car Dash Cams can bring many benefits to their users , such as:
- assistance during parking;
- swift resolution of disputes arising from accidents;
- stimulation of a better and more virtuous guide;
- protection against theft and vandal damage.
Are car Dash Cams legal?
Using a dash cam on the dashboard is legal as long as it does not restrict the driver’s view and is not used to interfere with someone’s privacy.
Do auto Dash Cams record at night?
All modern dash cam cars are equipped to record even at night, thanks to technologies that help create greater clarity in night vision.
Do Car Dash Cams work when the car is parked?
Some car Dash Cams also work when the vehicle is parked . To record when not driving, the Dash Cam will need power from a wired installation or from its battery if it has Intelligent Parking Mode. However, some models are equipped with an intelligent parking mode, and therefore a complete wired installation is not required to record, when the vehicle is parked.
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Where are the car Dash Cam footage stored?
Car Dash Cam footage is recorded on a micro SD card. When this card is full, the camera automatically loops and automatically records the file older than 3 minutes. The footage can then be transferred to a computer, phone or tablet and thus stored permanently.
How many videos can a 16GB SD card hold?
An auto Dash Cam can produce approximately two hours of recording on a 16GB Micro SD card before overwriting older recordings, if the video is set to 1080p HD on average with 30 frames per second recording.
How many videos can a 32GB SD card hold?
A 32GB card can hold up to four hours of Dash Cam footage when recording at 720p HD, or 1080p HD at 30 frames per second. Instead, it records about two hours of footage when recording at 1440p Quad HD.
