No one saw you pick up. If only you had a way of providing irrefutable evidence. Suffice to say that the above is an extreme use case of a dash cam. A dash cam in most cases is used for protection. There are different types of dash cams out there and it all depends on where you are using it and how you want to use it.
There is no ‘best’ dash cam, just as there is ‘best’ phone to have. Different manufacturers focus on different parts of a phone. So it all depends on the preference of the consumer and the conditions in which he is going to use them. Also, the budget of the buyer is a great factor. The following are some of the best Dash Cams out there in no particular order.
Vantrue N2 ProZenfox T3 3CHGarmin Dash Cam TandemViofo A129 Duo
The three main factors to consider when buying a dash cam are:
Coverage: Before you buy a dash cam, you have to determine the angles and positions you want it to cover. Some dash cams cover only the drivers, some can cover only the passengers, while some can cover both the drivers and the passengers Recording Quality: The quality of your recorded video is very important. How clear your video is will determine its usability in a court of law. Dash cams with full HD(1080p) cameras are recommended. There should also be a Night vision property for nighttime driving and recording. Of course, this might not be pertinent if you do not plan to work at night. Storage Capacity: The storage capacity of the setup will determine how many hours of recording you can take. After all, what is the use of having a dash cam, and then something happens you won’t be able to present the recording as evidence.
The Vantrue N2 Pro
The Vantrue record both inside the car and in front of it simultaneously. Both cameras record in full 1080P HD which is more than enough for a clear video. The interior dash cash covers an angle of 140 degrees which is enough for both the passenger and the driver while the front camera covers an angle of 170 degrees. The setup comes with 4 infrared lights which help to give a clear recording at night. With all these features, the design of the camera is compact so it won’t take up unnecessary space on your dashboard. It has a feature called loop recording, where it overwrites old videos to save space so it can continue recording for a long time. Also, it has a sensor that detects collisions and saves the clip automatically so it cannot be overwritten.
Zenfox T3 3CH
The Zenfox T3 is an absolute beast of a dash cam. Not only does it allow you to cover the front and interior of the car, but it also covers the rear. The interior and rear cam can record at 1080p and cover an angle of 140 degrees while the front camera records at 1440p at can cover a 160-degree angle. All the cameras work great at night. It also has a built-in Wifi and an accompanying app that you can use to view live videos, and download recordings. It has a GPS system that records your driving route, speed, and location.
Garmin Dash Cam Tandem
The Garmin dash cam can record 360 degrees. It has a front and interior cam, and both can record 180 degrees simultaneously. The front camera records in 1440p while the interior cam records in 720p and both work well in low light. The design of the camera is very compact and it has a built-in GPS to monitor and record speed and location. It also has a Wifi system and a smartphone app. It comes pre-installed with a micro SD card and it has voice control!
Viofo A129 Duo
The selling point of the Viofo A129 Duo is its three parking mode options. Auto Event Detection uses the sensor to detect any motion and starts recording immediately. Time Lapse is continuously recording at low frames. Low Bitrate keeps recording continuously in mini file size. The camera only records the front and rear of the car at 1080p. Both cameras can record at an angle of 140 degrees. It also comes with a Wifi system and GPS tracking. The dash cam shell has a high-temperature resistant material that can ensure the cam is working efficiently at extreme temperatures of 5F and 149F.
Conclusion:
According to the bye-laws of Uber, there is nothing wrong with using a dash cam, you just need to check with the laws of the city you are working in. Almost all cities in the US allow the use of dash cams but to be on the safe side, you should put up a sticker that would inform your passengers that you have a dash cam and their ride will be recorded. It is not advisable to record audio unless it is important.
Where is the best position for a dash cam?
It is best to put a dash cam as close to the middle of the car as possible in front of the car and as high as possible.
Will using a dash cam reduce your profit?
Not necessarily, most passengers would understand that it is for their safety as well as yours and would not mind.
