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What is the recording capacity of my memory card? How much can I record on my SD card?

To start, this can be a very complicated question to answer because there are a number of factors involved in properly estimating how much your memory card can record. These factors include the memory card capacity, number of channels (cameras), bitr

Do your dash cams allow continuous recording and overwrite the older videos by itself when the storage is full?

All of our dash cams have a feature known as loop recording, so yes, they do automatically delete older videos by itself once the storage runs out. However, our dash cams, especially BlackVue and Thinkware, do have a categorization feature where only

Why do dash cams record in clips, and not one long continuous file?

Dash cams record continuously as you drive and monitor occurrences on the road. These cameras record in video files that are, depending on the model, 1 to 10 minutes long. Customers have expressed their dismay that this format makes it more difficult

Can I use the rear camera to record inside the cabin?

Rear-facing cameras lack the infrared night vision that is needed to provide quality in-cabin recording. If you drive with the interior lights off or park in a pitch black area like a closed garage with no lighting, the rear-facing dash cam will pick

If IR cameras are better at capturing in total darkness, can I use them instead of standard rear cameras?

You could, but we would not recommend doing so in most cases. IR cameras are fitted with infrared LEDs, whose job is to illuminate the camera’s field of view with infrared light. If the IR camera is mounted up against the rear window (pointing throug

Is the footage in black & white when recording with an IR camera?

The IR camera footage isn't exactly black and white. The interior of your vehicle will appear less saturated (sometimes with a hint of green or purple) if it is unlit and the IR LEDs are active. However, if the interior is well lit, the footage will