Choosing the Right Dashcam
Dashcams are becoming increasingly popular for drivers looking to enhance road safety and capture critical moments. If you're in the market for a new dashcam, here’s what you need to know:
Image Quality
Opt for a large sensor and wide field of view (130°-160°).
Image Sensor
The image sensor captures the light coming in through the lens to form a digital image. The larger the image sensor, the greater number of pixels it contains, meaning the more light it receives to produce clearer images with less noise.
- Day time - Watch video
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- Night time - Watch video
Field of View
The most common field of view found among dashcams is 130 degrees to 160 degrees. While a larger field of view means more imagery is captured, this comes at the cost of distortion and decreased resolution, particularly around the edges. Therefore, a wider angular field of view isn't necessarily better.
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Resolution & Frame Rate
Resolution
Resolution determines image clarity. At a minimum, 1080P Full HD is recommended to ensure that details, such as license plates, are captured clearly. High resolution is also useful for better clarity of zoom-in images. Watch resolution example.
Frame Rate
Frame rate, commonly referred to as frames per second (FPS), indicates the number of frames or images taken per second to make up a video. Shooting at 60fps means you can zoom in on any shot and easily make out crucial details, such as license plates. A rate of 30fps or faster is sufficient for smooth video; 20fps or lower has noticeable flicker or choppiness. Watch frame rate example.
Key Features
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Finding the Right Memory Card for Your Dashcam
Road safety is critical. Dash cameras and security cameras tend to be write-intensive and require high-endurance memory cards. Make sure you choose a memory card reliable enough that your dashcam or security camera investments are worthwhile.
Transcend's High Endurance memory cards – 350V are designed to meet the demands of intensive monitoring applications. Extensively tested under harsh conditions, these memory cards will help keep you safe on the road.
Conclusion
With these features in mind, you can confidently choose a dashcam that suits your driving needs. Whether for security or convenience, having the right dashcam can provide peace of mind on the road. For a more in-depth guide, check out Transcend’s dashcam article. For more details, check out Transcend’s full dashcam and microSD card offerings on Umart:
DashCam - https://www.msy.com.au/search.php?cat_id=&keywords=Transcend+DashCam
micro SD Cards - https://www.msy.com.au/search.php?cat_id=&keywords=Transcend+MicroSD+cards
