Truck Driver Gear: Dash Cameras
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A dash camera can be a truck driver’s best friend and is the most accurate witness in an accident.
We’ve heard from several truck drivers who were cleared of tickets because they were able to provide dash camera footage of an accident or incident.
These days, there are so many dash camera options, it can be hard to choose. Here’s a quick list of our top picks.
G1W–
- Full 1080P HD Recording at a Smooth 30 FPS and 720P at 60 FPS with LED Night Vision and Automatic Motion Detection
- Authentic Black Box G1W: Using Exclusive Novatek NT96650 Chipset + Aptina AR0330 Lens – Provides Low Power Consumption, High Definition Video Compression and Smooth Image Processing
- Easy to Use and Setup: Auto-Start and On-Spot Play Back with a 2.7” HD Wide Screen LCD – Featuring WDR 140 Degree Wide Angle 4x Zoom Lens and 5.0 Megapixel Camera
- G-Sensor Enabled Recording Occurs as Soon as Any Sudden Braking, Impact, Rapid Acceleration or Sharp Cornering Occurs
- Innovative Swivel Ball Suction Mount Allows You to Attach Device to Any Flat Surface
$50.00
- 1296P Super HD – Records in 1296P Super HD or 1080P Full HD video
- Ambarella(TM) A7LA Chipset – Ensures the industry’s best image quality, night time performance, and advanced dynamic range
- Wi-Fi Enabled – Communicates with the Drive HD companion app for iOS or Android devices to view and share videos
- 2.0″ LCD Screen – Includes Micro HDMI output to directly play footage on your HD TV or computer (cable not included)
- Easy installation – Includes an 8GB MicroSD memory card so the unit is ready out-of-the-box
$104.00
- DR650GW-HD & REARVIEW CAMERA(2CH) with Power Magic Pro, 16GB SD Card included
- 2 megapixel CMOS sensor, 129 degree angle of view, Built-in microphone, High-Capacity Memory Card Support (up to 64GB)
- Various Recording Modes, Motion Detection in Parking Mode Recording, 360 rotation cylinder in sleek design, Full HD label
- Universal File Format: MP4, Video Playback on various devices, BlackVue App and Software(for PC), MyWay Viewer
- Built-in GPS and G-sensor, Internal Emergency battery, Voice Guide, 3-color LEDs, Video out, Resolved Heat Issue
$367.00
- Captures 1080P Videos Under Tough Lighting Conditions – Advanced wide dynamic range processing ensures video is recorded vividly and clearly even under strongly contrasted lighting.
- Can record your position/speed 5 times/second with the built in GPS.
- Sharp Image Quality. Low Noise. The f/1.6 aperture Japanese 6-Element glass lens ensures no details are lost. The large aperture increases light reaching the image sensor, improving clarity at night.
- 8 Hours of Recording Time – 64GB microSDXC cards can be used for a full workday recording.
- Two Convenient Mounts – Suction & Tape. Suction is easy to remove, Tape reduces vibrations and is harder to see.
$269.00
- Authentic Black Box B40 Stealth Premium Dash Cam: Using Exclusive Novatek NT96650 Chipset + Aptina AR0330 Lens – Provides Low Power Consumption, High Definition Video Compression and Smooth Image Processing
- Compact Covert Design – A Unique Form Factor Gives Our Newest Premium Dash Cam Makes it Extremely Reliable, Discreet, Multifunctional with Highest Heat Resistance of Any of Our Dash Cams
- Super Wide 170 Degree Angle 6G Lens – Full 1080P HD Recording at a Smooth 30 FPS and 720P at 60 FPS with Night Vision, WDR Technology and Automatic Motion Detection
- Easy to Use and Setup: Auto-Start and On-Spot Play Back – G-Sensor Enabled Recording Occurs as Soon as Any Sudden Braking, Impact, Rapid Acceleration or Sharp Cornering Occurs
- Innovative Dash Cam Design and Adhesive Mount and Bracket Accessory System Allow You to Discreetly Position Dash Cam in Multitude of Variations
$94.00