The roads are full of tripods, speedometers and unmarked police cars. What can we say about other road users and the maneuvers they perform. A second's loss of vigilance can cost dearly. We're not just talking about money. It is also important to assess the stress experienced during car accidents.
Our customers, in order to protect themselves from unpleasant situations on the road, often ask: which recorder is the best video recorder ? Today we are ready to answer it in detail. Also, in this guide, we will briefly discuss the most popular models of recorders in our store, we will talk about radar detectors, hybrids, tripods and other important topics for vehicle drivers.
Without further ado, let's discuss the capabilities of video recorders.
The best video recorder: what to pay attention to when choosing
Review angle . The wider the viewing angle, the larger the area it will film. Our specialists recommend choosing a recorder with a viewing angle of at least 120-140 degrees. Such a video recorder will record not only the carriageway, but also the roadside and signs.
If the manufacturer says that the viewing angle of the video recorder reaches 170 degrees, do not rush to buy. Often this is an unreasonable temptation - as the viewing angle increases, the image in the recording becomes spherical, that is, "washed out".
Image resolution . How would you react if we told you that the quality of the recording plays a role in determining who is responsible for a traffic accident? Such situations happen. Usually, devices with Full HD image quality quite clearly capture situations that occurred at night or during the pouring rain, as well as car license plates.
This is why we recommend choosing Full HD or higher video quality. It is worth knowing that the quality of the video is influenced not only by the number of pixels (which cheaper manufacturers tend to boast about), but also by the type of matrix, sensitivity, video processor and optical lens system. For example, Neoline uses six lenses (as in expensive mobile phones), an Ambarella processor and a Sony Exmor matrix .
Memory . Our specialists recommend purchasing a 128 GB memory card, but not all devices support it. For example, memory cards larger than 128 GB are not supported by Neoline devices.
If you choose a video recorder that shoots in Full HD resolution, be aware that such a one-hour video will take up about 8 GB of space on the card. In addition, most registrars divide the card memory into three parts:
1) Recording while driving.
2) Recording during parking.
3) "Events" - videos from this folder are not deleted by the video recorder, but by the driver himself.
Filming while parked. Every user would really like the recorder in the car to record videos even when the car is stationary. This is a great prevention against long-fingered or unscrupulous drivers who leave after potentially damaging your vehicle.
An uncommon registrar can boast of this normally functioning feature for several reasons:
- The recorder must not discharge the battery, therefore it must be able to monitor the voltage and disconnect when the car battery reaches, for example, 11.8 V voltage.
- To prevent the video from being deleted before you return, the recorder must be able to start recording the image multiple times. When there is a moving object in the lens or if someone bumps into your car. The two-channel video recorder "Neoline G-tech X53" and the hybrid recorder "Xcop 9100S" cope best with this task.
Two-channel professional Neoline G-tech X53 video recorder with WiFi interface
CLP filter . This accessory helps to avoid various reflections from the windshield or sun flares in the video.
Frames per second. The higher this number, the smoother the image will be, but at the same time it will take up more space in the recording.
GPS antenna . Video recorders with a GPS antenna show the recorder's location and driving speed during filming. It can also detect average speed sections and stationary speed meters (if there is an integrated GPS database of speed meters). The GPS database of Neoline products is constantly maintained and updated. This makes Neoline recorders the best on the market.
Rear camera . It can be used in several ways. In the first case, it allows you to film both the front and the back of the vehicle. Then the rear camera comes in handy when parking the car in parking lots.
The second method: the image can be filmed both in front of the car and in the cabin. The latter functionality is useful for those who have encountered the theft of devices installed in car interiors.
Motion sensor . Speaking of long fingers, it's worth mentioning the motion sensor. This sensor reacts to movement in the sensor's coverage area and automatically starts recording the image. This way, you will have a video of the criminal activity without any effort.
Compact video recorder "Neoline Wide S31" with a sun reflection suppression filter
By the way, for those who want to protect themselves from theft, we recommend choosing a compact, less noticeable recorder. For example, Neoline Wide S31. In its price category, this device is one of the most profitable on the market. It is not for nothing that our customers speak favorably about it.
Autogarsas.lt customer reviews about "Neoline Wide S31" video recorder
Convenient use . A common video recorder has an automatic on and off function. What is it good for? It happens that drivers forget to turn on the recorder. If the recorder turns on as soon as the car moves from a place, and turns off when the engine stops, you won't have to worry anymore. Also, this functionality saves memory card space.
Integrated screen . Yes, this advantage may seem insignificant at first. However, practice shows that the integrated screen during a traffic accident allows you to quickly resolve the situation.
Night mode . If you spend a lot of time on the road in the dark, it is worth choosing a video recorder with this function.
Hybrids: two in one . It is a video recorder and radar detector in one device. Radars detect speedometers on the road using light and sound signals. Such anti-radar devices allow you to avoid a violation - you only need to reduce the speed to the permitted speed in a short period of time.
One of the most popular hybrid devices in our store is the Neoline X-COP 9100S. A few words will not be enough about Neoline production, so we will tell you a little more.
Neoline X-COP 9100S hybrid video recorder
Why don't we hide our admiration for Neoline products?
Completed "Neoline" products appeared on the Lithuanian market back in 2016. They have all the necessary European certifications, full technical support, and all products are manufactured in South Korea. Also, the company provides a two-year warranty for all products.
The "Neoline" range includes: video recorders, radar detectors (anti-radar), hybrid video recorders, voltage converters and active charging phone holders. We have already mentioned that hybrid devices have received the most attention. Such products have not been produced by any other manufacturer for some time. What makes them special? We will briefly discuss one of the most popular hybrids among our customers.
Neoline X-COP 9100S reports unmarked cars and other radars. This hybrid blocks false signals. By the way, the Z-type filter differs from others in that it does not block real police radars.
What's more, this video recorder-hybrid has a highly sensitive EXD Plus internal module. It detects K- and Ka-band and "back-firing" radars at maximum range.
What do you need to know about tripods?
Another very relevant question asked by customers: how to protect yourself from a tripod? In short, there is no way to protect yourself one hundred percent.
It should be understood that the existing "tripods" are laser meters. If the radar is focused along the road, it is realistic for the detector to capture them even 400-700 meters away. However, if the Poliscan-type laser radar is focused a little more intelligently, ie across the road or at the rear of the vehicle, then the detector will trigger too late or not at all.
In other words, anti-radar usually reports a tripod on the road too late, and may not report a rear radar at all.
Unmarked traffic police cars: can they be detected?
Another frequently asked question is: How do you protect yourself from unmarked police patrol cars?
To be brief, currently unmarked cars in Lithuania mostly use radio frequency radars operating in the "Ka" range. This allows them to be detected from a sufficient distance, sometimes even at a distance of two kilometers. However, it should be kept in mind that it is possible to turn on the radar right before the measurement - in such cases, the detectors cannot completely protect against unmarked cars.
Let's discuss the radars of unmarked traffic police cars in more detail. They can be of four types. Unfortunately, anti-radar cannot detect all of them.
The first type is a photo radar . This radar is mobile and, as the name suggests, mostly just takes pictures. They shoot while standing, so you should be able to detect them from a safe distance with a reliable anti-radar.
The second type is an integrated handheld radar . Such radars measure the speed of the car in all directions (both while driving and stationary) in approximately 0.3-3 seconds. Antiradar can detect it, but again, it's important to buy a quality product.
Some unmarked traffic police cars do not have radar. Instead, they have a camera connected to the speedometer (called Trip-Track ). This type is characterized by the fact that it measures the average speed (from point A to B) rather than instantaneous. Such a car usually follows from behind. The equipment is relatively imprecise, so for more accurate data, officers measure speed over a longer period of time (at least 15-30 seconds). Unfortunately, the radar detector does not detect this type of unmarked cars. The only way to protect yourself is to slow down if you notice the same car behind you for a while.
The fourth method of speed measurement is a manual laser meter . It has a camera, so it can read license plates, measure speed, distance, and saves the violation in its memory. By the way, not all offenders are stopped. Often they receive a letter.
So nowadays there are a number of reliable devices that make you feel safer on the road. On the other hand, we have made sure that in some cases they are not 100% effective. But who knows what Neoline and other well-known technology companies have in store for us. We know that new technologies enter the market with loud and unexpected force. Our customers will be the first to know about them.
By the way, we are wondering which DVR or hybrid you chose to buy anyway? Write in the comments.