Is it possible to use an action camera instead of a DVR?

If a car for Russians has become a means of transportation, the presence in its passenger compartment of the autodisplay driver is not a luxury, but a reliable assistant in fixing the traffic situation. In the model lineup of many brands appeared such a device as an action camera with the function of the DVR. The use of such a device as an alternative to the classical instrument is of interest.

Advantages of the classic road "recorder"

DVR - a device used in the car to record during the movement of traffic. The device has a number of important features.

1. Automatic device start at engine start and shutdown at full stop.
2. In an emergency with a car, the device automatically blocks the cyclic overwrite and saves the last record from the accident to a protected folder.
3. Included with the device are convenient mounts for installing it on the windshield.

Some advanced models of DVRs can be equipped with useful on-the-road options: a motion stabilizer, a GPS module, GSM, a motion sensor, a rear-view camera, a microphone, and even a radar detector.

Standard equipment of the automobile registrar provides basic functions, and all additional options add convenience in use of the device.

Features Action Camera

A device capable of high-quality shooting in extreme conditions is called an action camera. It is characterized by excellent video and audio quality, excellent protection from mechanical damage, moisture and dust.

The registration of the traffic situation can be attributed to shooting in extreme conditions, so motorists, especially those who are keen on active leisure, hunting and fishing, began to adapt an action camera instead of a DVR. Manufacturers took into account this turn of events and offered consumers device with additional functionality, allowing for the car to use the action camera as a DVR.

Comparative characteristics of devices

Definitely the answer is that it is better to choose - an advanced DVR or action - a camera with advanced features, it is difficult. The choice depends on the needs, personal preferences and budget possibilities. The table presents the comparative characteristics of the video recorder and the action - camera.

The AdvoCam-FD Sport device - combination of two devices in one

Many firms specializing in the production of electronics have devices in their holder that combine the functions of an auto-recorder and an action camera as much as possible. Because of the substantial price in the domestic market, such models have not been fixed, especially when sold successfully. Russian sample of the device two in one under the name AdvoCam-FD Sport. The price of the model is on average about 8,000 rubles.

This gadget works equally well as a DVR, and also copes with shooting and broadcasting video over Wi-Fi in the format of quality Full HD. Complete with the device comes a hot box (up to 30 meters), various mounts and accessories for use during filming while taking summer and winter sports. The device is equipped with a 64 GB memory card and 2 replaceable batteries. Is different small size and weight, it is easily recustomized from one operating mode on another.