In Chapter 1A, “Traffic Accidents,” of the book Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2021, published by the National Crime Records Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs, it is stated: “In the country, there were 4,22,659 “Traffic Accidents” in 2021 compared to 3,68,828 in 2020. (From 0.45 in 2020 to 0.53 in 2021, the number of people killed in traffic accidents per thousand vehicles has similarly increased.)” Additionally, it states that in 2021, these traffic accidents resulted in 1,55,622, 16,431 and 1,807 fatalities, respectively, and included 4,03,116 road accidents, 17,993 rail accidents, and 1,550 accidents at railroad crossings.
Therefore, it is very obvious that there are a lot of road accidents in India and that their frequency is increasing. And it is not altogether surprising given how chaotic the country’s traffic is and how many drivers are not even aware of the most basic traffic laws, much less motivated to abide by them. A road collision is typically the result of one of the at least two parties involved making a mistake. Since everyone has a different account of what happened, which typically excuses their behaviour, disputes over what actually happened frequently follow. And this is when video evidence can be useful.
That important video is provided by a dashcam. It is a tiny electronic video camera that is installed on the dashboard or windscreen and continuously records a view over the hood into an SD card. The loop’s duration will depend on a variety of factors, but this is its main purpose.
Despite this, they differ greatly from one another and have a vast range of features and capacities, much like most other gadgets. But one must keep in mind that the video produced by this apparatus can be sliced both ways. Even though a dashcam can show that the driver of the car with the device was right in a given circumstance, it can also show that he was wrong. But more on that in a moment.
If the dashcam is good enough, in addition to recording evidence, it can also be used to record footage of travels. As a result, purchasing and installing it is about more than just providing security in the event of a dispute—which may or may not occur—but also about capturing memories in an era where video is everything.
DIFFERENT CAMERAS
A dashcam can now have a system of one, two, or three cameras instead of simply one. The first and most significant one is positioned above the bonnet and is located on the dashboard or inside the front windscreen. If a car is struck from behind, there may be a second one filming out of the rear glass. There is a chance of having a third one that observes and documents what occurs inside the passenger area. The inside camera is certainly a bit much in private vehicles—or perhaps any car. The two people peering out the window, however, are not. A microphone for the interior is another option, but it is probably superfluous and invasive to have one in a private vehicle.
FLAVOR QUALITY
Depending on the dashcam installed, there can be a big difference in the quality of the video that is recorded. While it typically runs at 1080p on the more affordable end, it can reach 4K on the more expensive end. The more details it will probably catch and the more likely it is that visual information may be extracted when necessary, the higher the resolution. A buyer may also take into account a few additional characteristics, such as polarised lenses, which can reduce glare and haze and offer sharper images and video. The fundamental concept is to obtain the most comprehensive and clear footage possible.
DISPLAY AND STORAGE
There are essentially three storage options. The first type stores the video in the dashcam’s internal memory. The second uses an SD card to store the loop of video and, when it completes the loop, continuously replacing older video with the most recent. The third type transfers the video to a drive using a cell phone connection. The second option is perhaps the most dependable because it doesn’t rely on wireless access to store footage, and because more footage can be stored on an SD card thanks to increased SD card storage capacity.
There are also others who have and don’t have displays. Those without use Bluetooth to play the video on the connected phone. The majority of those with displays are thicker. The goal should be to keep the item as discrete as possible to avoid obstructing visibility and to ensure that it remains securely secured, which is easier to achieve with lighter and smaller devices.
EXTRA FEATURES
Aside from this, dashcams frequently include other functionality. The G-sensor is one of them. It enables the camera to pick up any unexpected movement in or around your car, such jarring braking, shock from a collision, or even when someone crashes into the car while it is parked. It would be wise to have this.
The angle of view, which records what was happening around the car at the moment of an event, is also significant. Typically, it fluctuates between 130° and 170°. Nearly 140° may be a fair compromise between range of view and detail, however really wide angles may lose detail in the centre.
Night vision capabilities are available on some of the cameras. Another helpful feature for recording occurrences in the event that the area is dark is that.
Prices may vary greatly due to the large range of features that are offered. The least priced ones can be found for less than 2,000 rupees, while the most expensive ones cost more than ten times as much. Here are some of the ones in various price ranges that we liked. The majority of the manufacturers, with the exception of a couple like Garmin, are not ones you may be familiar with. However, that shouldn’t be alarming. There are now a few Indian-made products as well.
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GoMech Visual Pro 4K
Price of GOMECHANIC VISION PRO 4K: Rs. 2,199
GoMechanic.in is the source.
Given that it has high definition recording, WiFi compatibility, a G-sensor, emergency recording, and a 170-degree wide angle camera, this sounds like a really good offering for the money. It also captures images. Vibration activates the G-sensor, which records events, encrypts the file, and locks the file. During the loop, files saved under the G-SENSOR event will not be removed. A night vision recording option is also included. This dashcam can operate in a temperature range of -20 to 70°C and is made for the harsh Indian climate. If necessary, it also features a speaker and microphone. 2 m to infinity are the ranges where sharp photos are captured.
MINI5 4K CAR DASH CAMERA from DDPAI
Price: Rs 2,199 for the DDPAI MINI5 4K CAR DASH CAMERA
GoMechanic.in is the source.
Given that it has high definition recording, WiFi compatibility, a G-sensor, emergency recording, and a 170-degree wide angle camera, this sounds like a really good offering for the money. It also captures images. Vibration activates the G-sensor, which records events, encrypts the file, and locks the file. During the loop, files saved under the G-SENSOR event will not be removed. A night vision recording option is also included. This dashcam can operate in a temperature range of -20 to 70°C and is made for the harsh Indian climate. If necessary, it also features a speaker and microphone. 2 m to infinity are the ranges where sharp photos are captured.
GPS QUBO SMART DASHCAM
Price of the QUBO SMART DASHCAM PRO GPS is Rs 3,990.
from Amazon.in
The built-in GPS in the Qubo Dashcam Pro correctly records your driving location and speed. Once the vehicle has returned from the trip, you may use the QuboPro App to view your driving path and speed. However, this information cannot be viewed remotely and can only be synced when you are in your automobile. Additionally, it features a built-in time-lapse capability that enables users to capture lengthy films and roll them at a quicker rate than typical playing speed. Watching lengthy footage is practically made faster by this time-lapse function. It captures video in WDR (wide dynamic range) mode in 1080p. Qubo also produces the Dashcam Pro 4K, which captures in UHD, may provide significantly more resolution, and the footage is obviously better to view.
DASH CAM MINI by GARMIN
DASH CAM MINI by GARMIN
Rs 14,113 as the cost
the website ubuy.co.in
The dash camera is the size of a vehicle key, instals discretely behind the rearview mirror, is hardly noticeable, and automatically captures and saves 1080p video. With a broad 140-degree field of view and Garmin Clarity HDR optics, it captures video with fine detail both day and night. Additionally, it offers voice control that enables you to save video, begin/stop audio recording, snap still photographs, and more using spoken instructions in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Swedish. Wi-Fi-connected saved videos are instantly uploaded to the private online Vault where they can be viewed and shared. The Parking Guard feature, which requires continual power and an active Wi-Fi connection and can be accessed using the Garmin Drive app on a compatible smartphone, keeps an eye on activities near your parked car and sends you an alert if it notices anything suspicious.
Strong construction withstands challenging driving conditions, such as direct sunshine and high heat. provides drivers with a second USB charging connection by including a dual USB charger.