NEW GEAR DASH CAM ROUND-UP
24 TRUCKING Summer 2019 http://www.truckingmag.co.ukROUND UP
Want some video back-up on the road
without breaking the bank? The latest
consumer dashboard cameras are
a good first step
By Andy Stewart
PHOTOGRAPHY VARIOUSF
or truck operators and drivers looking to safeguard
themselves against fraudulent insurance claims,
installing a dashboard camera should be a high
priority. In the event of an accident, the sad truth
is that lorry drivers are usually the first to cop the blame
– but having the ability to produce recorded footage of
what happened can mean the difference between a lengthy
battle and a swift resolution.
Dash cams come in a variety of flavours depending on
what features you require. Truck-specific devices can offer
a load of clever functionality including full telematics
integration, hard-wiring and multi-camera options – but for
many drivers, a cheaper consumer-level camera may be a
good first step. Just stick it in windscreen, plug it into the
fag lighter and you’re good to go.
Here, we highlight some of the more interesting devices
currently on the market...DVR PRO HD
Manufacturer:Snooper
Distributor:Performance Products
Web:https://gb.snooper.eu
Price:£279.99
Snooper’s DVR-PRO HD packs a load of high-tech bells and whistles into
a slimline form factor. Designed to record crystal-clear 1080p footage, the
camera measures just 170 x 65 x 65 mm and includes a high-precision
GPS sensor to ensure captured footage is matched to accurate location
and speed data. Video captured by the 165-degree wide-angle lens is
stored on a MicroSD card (sadly not included), which can be locked into
the device to reduce the risk of tampering. It also offers built-in WIFI,
automatic switch-on, and automatic accident and event recording.DX1000
Manufacturer:Aguri
Web:https://aguriworld.co.uk
Price:£159.99
Truck sat-nav manufacturer Aguri has recently released this DX1000 dash
cam which also offers built-in speed trap detection for added peace of
mind. Incorporating a full colour 2.7-inch LCD, 1296p video recording,
automatic accident and event recording and built-in GPS tracking, this
camera packs a lot in. Plus, it comes pre-loaded with Aguri’s Speedshield
speed trap location database, which is regularly updated for free (and no
subscription is necessary). Drivers are also given clear audible and visual
warnings when approaching a speed trap.24 TRUCKING Summer 2019camera packs a lot in. Plus, it comes pre-loaded with Aguri’s Speedshield
speed trap location database, which is regularly updated for free (and no
subscription is necessary). Drivers are also given clear audible and visual
warnings when approaching a speed trap.DASH
CAM
DVR PRO HD
Truck sat-nav manufacturer Aguri has recently released this DX1000 dash Truck sat-nav manufacturer Aguri has recently released this DX1000 dash
cam which also offers built-in speed trap detection for added peace of
mind. Incorporating a full colour 2.7-inch LCD, 1296p video recording,
automatic accident and event recording and built-in GPS tracking, this
camera packs a lot in. Plus, it comes pre-loaded with Aguri’s Speedshield camera packs a lot in. Plus, it comes pre-loaded with Aguri’s Speedshield
speed trap location database, which is regularly updated for free (and no
subscription is necessary). Drivers are also given clear audible and visual