What is a Moto Dash Cam?

What is a Moto Dash Cam?

Moto Dash Cam is a video camera mounted in a motorcycle. These cameras are sometimes called Motorbike Drive Recorders, Motorcycle Cameras. 

Dashcam continuously record video and audio as well as other information such as speed, location, date and time directly to a memory card, in most cases, a MicroSD card. Most Dash Cams have continuous recording. This means once the available storage is filled, the oldest footage is recorded over.

Why you need a Moto Dash Cam?

There are many reasons why a Dash Cam is a good idea. Here are just a few.

Evidence in case of an accident

When an accident happens, a Dash Cam will provide real proof of what took place. No need to worry about the other party’s version of events. In cases where the other party has an eyewitness in the form of a friend/passenger, they could easily collaborate any old story to pass blame on to you. With a Dashcam, you have video as your witness, and video does not lie.

Insurance fraud

There are some unscrupulous people who will purposely cause an accident then blame the other party. They may try to extort money from the victim or fake injuries to collect payment from insurance companies. It is very easy for someone to back into your vehicle, and then attempt to extort money from you. Without a Dash Cam, you would have no way to prove that you were the victim.

Vehicle abuse and misuse

Do you ever worry when other people drive your vehicle? When handing over your keys to a valet or mechanic, you will know exactly how your vehicle was treated. If your kids drive the car, you can see how they have been driving. Dash Cams with GPS will even provide the route and speed.

Report bad drivers

With roads getting busier, it seems that the number of bad drivers is increasing. Video evidence from a Dash Cam can be used to report hoons, dangerous drivers and road rage incidents. Dash Cam video provides real proof of what happened.

There’s so many Dash Cams on the market, how do you choose?

These days, a Dash Cam can be purchased for as low as $60, but like many things in this world, you get what you pay for. Cheap Dash Cams are often unreliable, are of poor build quality and record very poor video quality. There is no point trying to use Dash Cam footage as evidence if you cannot even read the offenders licence plate number. Websites such as eBay and Alibaba are flooded with these poor quality budget Dashcams. These cheap Dash Cams may seem like a good idea at the time due to low cost, but if the video is not usable, then they are not such a great deal after all. In fact, it could end up costing you.

Here is what you should look for:

Video quality

This typically is the number one criteria when selecting a Moto Dash Cam. When purchasing a Moto Dash Cam, it is important to get one that records high-resolution video. Some vendors are not truthful regarding video quality and advertise their Dashcams as HD when in fact they are only Standard Resolution or 720p. Even though 720p is technically HD, this can be deceiving as consumers think they are Full HD 1080p. 720p HD Dash Cams are still be very disappointing in regards to video quality, particularly at night or in poor light conditions when needed most.t is important to keep in mind, Full HD video of an accident or other incident, is clearer and details like licence plates are easier to read. This could be the determining factor in an insurance or court case.

Low light video quality and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Along with Full HD quality, another important thing to look for in a Dash Cam is the quality of video recorded at night or in low light situations. If a Dash Cam is not capable of recording decent, visible video during the hours of darkness, it is as good as useless. Many serious accidents and hit and runs take place at night.

Dash Cams with Wide Dynamic Range can record greater scene details, from shadows to highlights. WDR improves video quality when light intensity is widely different. When filming both dark and light locations at the same time most cameras can only reproduce details from one area but not both simultaneously, WDR makes it possible to record more detail in these contrasting areas. WDR increases the capacity to view license plates at night. Plates are often reflective and in combination with dark streets make for a challenging scenario without WDR

Screen display

Some smaller Dash Cams do not have a screen to display the current footage. A screen is not absolutely necessary, the camera will still provide the same level of protection. However, a screen display can be quite useful in the event of an accident. The Dash Cam can be removed from the vehicle (battery life usually lasts 1-2 hours) and used to show other parties (including Police) at the scene, exactly what has occurred.

A screen display is also very useful in setting up the Dash Cam to make sure it is level, there is nothing obscuring the lens and to see the exact view to be recorded.

Heat Resistance

Heat resistance is an often-overlooked feature of a quality Dash Cam, however it is extremely important to be aware of. Most Dash Cam sit between the windscreen and the rearview mirror. In this position, the camera is exposed to not only harsh sunlight, but to the heat created by the greenhouse effect inside of the car. These extreme temperatures can cause the electronic components of the camera to fail and cause cracked housings. In a short period of time, a perfectly fine camera might wind up as a piece of junk. Many cheap, budget cameras do not feature heat tolerant parts.

Conclusion

Many drivers are realising that a Dash Cam is a useful tool. While a number of insurance and court cases have been resolved and even avoided with Dash Cam footage, some lawmakers are thinking that they should be more prevalent among drivers. Some people are even attempting to use Dash Cam footage to mitigate speeding fines. Whatever people use them for, Dash Cams grow in popularity each day. We hope this guide has been useful to you and given you a solid understanding of which features are best and how you use them. Arzin, definately your first choice of Moto Dash Cam.