Top priorities:
1. Auxiliary output, so I can view real-time image on a separate & larger screen, from an arbitrary mfr.
2. Capture legible license plates at typical/realistic highway speeds & between-car distances. I've read from one mfr's site that this is more dependent on frame-rate than resolution. Highest I've seen is 60fps. If legible LP requires post-processing on PC, that's fine. Also, I've read that police-style LP imaging from moving patrol-car is partly due to "painting" target vehicle with strong IR (which modern LPs are designed to reflect clearly) -- ideas for implementing this are welcome.
BTW, I've heard the argument, "After an accident, you'll be exchanging info, so don't need plate on video" -- suffice it to say, accidents not my concern, need LPs for other reasons.
3. Beyond those 2 items, would be really nice to have (as-is or separately purchased) a lens separate from the recording mechanism (or auxiliary input), to allow an absolutely minimal profile.
1. Auxiliary output, so I can view real-time image on a separate & larger screen, from an arbitrary mfr.
2. Capture legible license plates at typical/realistic highway speeds & between-car distances. I've read from one mfr's site that this is more dependent on frame-rate than resolution. Highest I've seen is 60fps. If legible LP requires post-processing on PC, that's fine. Also, I've read that police-style LP imaging from moving patrol-car is partly due to "painting" target vehicle with strong IR (which modern LPs are designed to reflect clearly) -- ideas for implementing this are welcome.
BTW, I've heard the argument, "After an accident, you'll be exchanging info, so don't need plate on video" -- suffice it to say, accidents not my concern, need LPs for other reasons.
3. Beyond those 2 items, would be really nice to have (as-is or separately purchased) a lens separate from the recording mechanism (or auxiliary input), to allow an absolutely minimal profile.