Night Vision in Dash Cams - Why is it Important?

Night Vision is a software or firmware-based processing effect on the video to boost exposure in lower exposed areas.

At night time, with the reflection of headlights and the increase exposure, license plates would be whited-out in recording. Thus, we only recommend to turn night vision on during parking-mode recording.

Do note that there have been cases of overexposure when this feature is turned on during regular recording.

Super Night Vision is not a true infrared night vision, so if you park in a pitch black area like a closed garage with no lighting, it will not be able to pick anything up.

Note that Infrared is not a great solution for dash cams as it just creates distracting reflections on the glass. It would need to be an exterior mounted waterproof camera for traditional infrared night vision to work properly.

Similarly, if you park in a very bright area, you will not notice a difference with Super Night Vision on or off.

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