6 Reasons You Should Own a Dashcam

[jokiin]

ok, 1 km away then after a hit and run, then get good image of how many wrinkles on the face of the driver that hit and run and colour of his eyes.

and under $100 yeah?

 

[wozzzzza]

hmmm, maybe under $1000, make it your high end cam with 90fps as well.

 

[CheckYourLights]

and under $100 yeah?

Only 5 easy payments of $19.95

 

[jokiin]

you'll know they're mainstream once they're selling on the TV shopping channel

 

[CheckYourLights]

you'll know they're mainstream once they're selling on the TV shopping channel

I just found out by chance that QVC and The Sharper Image are already there complete with video. No longer for sale.

 

[jokiin]

looks like a high spec unit too, no wonder they're sold out

 

[irononreverse]

looks like a high spec unit too, no wonder they're sold out

I thought you were serious, then I saw the camera. Now I'm not so sure...

 

[Dashmellow]

pretty much everyone expects you should be able to read number plates from 100 meters away already

We may never have high end classified government level imaging technology in our dash cams but there are some very interesting cutting edge imaging technologies in the works that will likely be introduced to the consumer market before too long.

One interesting technology with a lot of potential is Invisage's Quantum Film sensor. It uses Quantum Dots on a surface similar to conventional film that avoids the use of silicone, can capture four-times better sensitivity with vastly higher resolutions than current sensors and are cheaper to manufacture. See also: Quantum film threatens to replace CMOS image chips.

 

[CheckYourLights]

I thought you were serious, then I saw the camera. Now I'm not so sure...

Heh. I have to give the guy a little credit though. I don't think he used the word HD once. Some sellers of these kinds of cameras that's the first thing that comes out of their mouth.

 

[wozzzzza]

jokiins cam with the billion pixel sensor.

 

[jokiin]

I thought you were serious, then I saw the camera. Now I'm not so sure...

very much tongue in cheek, forgot to put the there for clarity

 

[jokiin]

We may never have high end classified government level imaging technology in our dash cams but there are some very interesting cutting edge imaging technologies in the works that will likely be introduced to the consumer market before too long.

One interesting technology with a lot of potential is Invisage's Quantum Film sensor. It uses Quantum Dots on a surface similar to conventional film that avoids the use of silicone, can capture four-times better sensitivity with vastly higher resolutions than current sensors and are cheaper to manufacture. See also: Quantum film threatens to replace CMOS image chips.

technology changes quickly so hard to say what may be possible just a little while down the track, better options are always becoming available though