Installing Dash Cam on Rear View Car Mirror
cDash Cam Testing
Farmhouse Magic Blog’s video expert tested out a non specific dash cam on a short drive through the neighborhood.
The dash cam was used to record the front of the moving car and traffic in the opposite direction.
If you look closely at this photograph, you will see a small rectangle on this photograph which is recording the video footage.
Dash cams are great since they will record video if you are in a car accident.
They are also discreet and could possibly be used by private investigators.
The dash cam is easy to install. You need to insert your own video memory card into the top slot before clipping it on your mirror.
The dash cam requires a couple of plastic clips to keep it in place over the review mirror.
It is easy to tuck the wiring behind the window visor as this below photograph shows.
The dash cam is then plugged into the cigarette lighter for power and the trip begins.
Shopping Center with Dash Cam Recording
Dash Cam Wiring goes under the Visor
Observations on the Dash Cam:
Our video expert noticed that the dash did not give a readable video image of license plates.
He also noted that it did not record in a traditional frame rate and the rate seemed to be a little accelerated.
The dash cam’s date and time stamp were off. This needs to be reset.
There was also a time limit on how much video the dash cam can record. I believe the one we tested records for a two hour time frame.
Trip Taken with Dash Cam
To Sum Things Up . . .
Dash cams seems to be popular with people who spend a lot of time in their car.
Although it only shows a tiny video window, not sure if that would be consider obstructing the driver’s view. There is probably a way to turn off the view from the driver’s side.
As for legal issues, you would need to contact your local police regarding the use of dash cams.
To sum things up, this dash cam was a great free gift but the video was not of the best quality.