STACK #210 Apr 2022

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What ’ s available?

A myriad of dash cams are available that are feature-packed with just about everything you’ll ever need, and then some. No different from buying any tech, our recommendation would be to go with a brand you can trust. You don’t go to a butcher’s shop to buy clothes, so look for a name with a track record in dash cam production. If you’re ready to jump in and buy one, we’ve outlined a few suggestions here in a good, better, best scenario that will cater to all needs and budgets.

Single - lens A single-lens dash cam will record footage whether it’s placed in the front of the vehicle or the rear. Extremely easy to install, single-lens dash cameras are the most popular choice and a great cost-saving option, but you can only record footage in one direction.

Double lens As the name suggests, a double lens dash cam features two cameras, one that is fixed to the windscreen and a second that attaches to the rear window. These can be run off a single 12V car battery and are easily connected using adaptors generally supplied in the box.

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Navman MiVue 140 GPS Tag Complete with GPS tagging, the MiVue 140 has in-built tech that records the location and speed of an impact and the direction. The footage is recorded in Full HD 1080p affording plenty of detail, and a wide-angle lens will capture it during the day and at night. Simplicity is the key here, with minimal buttons below the 2-inch LCD screen, making it perfect for technophobes.

Uniden iGo Cam 40 Smart Dash Cam Small and compact, the iGo Cam 40 comes with GPS geotagging to capture all the essential details. The camera has a wide 140-degree viewing angle and captures video in HD 1080p. The 2-inch screen also displays a large speedo for easy viewing for the lead-footed among us. A Parking Mode addition will start recording if a vibration is detected.

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