10 best dvrs for night shooting
There is a huge assortment of car DVRs on the domestic market, the price range and capabilities of which are so diverse that they allow any buyer to choose a product with optimal properties. At the same time, it is not so difficult to find a model with excellent parameters, but how the registrar will behave during night shooting, the owners usually find out after the fact, and are not always satisfied with the choice made.
The review presents the best video recorders for capturing events in limited lighting conditions. The models included in the rating have confirmed their characteristics in practice, demonstrating high quality recording in the dark.
TOP 10 best DVRs for night shooting
10 Stealth DVR ST 230
Despite the affordable price, the quality of night shooting of Stealth DVR ST 230 is significantly higher than similar models. The matrix works in full, without interpolation, Full HD format, which makes it possible to distinguish license plates even on the car DVR monitor. The lens is equipped with 4 glass lenses and has a viewing angle of 120 ° (confidently covers the entire space in front of the hood of the car).
On unlit sections of night roads, the image will be slightly worse, but when viewed on the monitor screen, all the necessary details can be seen. The fact is that the low noise level of the video recording, the absence of graininess makes it easy to enlarge the picture, while maintaining the clarity satisfactory for perception. Despite the cost, the quality of the case is good - all the parts are fitted, there is no fragility, and this despite the fact that inexpensive materials are used. In addition, the controls are simple and straightforward enough to master the DVR in a matter of minutes, without resorting to instructions.
9 Vizant 220
A leading Chinese manufacturer has released a compact car DVR with a modern software interface specifically for the international market. It allows using a wireless channel (Wi-Fi) to view saved records on the owner's smartphone (tablet) - just install a special application. The wide-angle lens, external camera and the ability to work in parking mode are obvious advantages of the model.
The high resolution 2880 X 2160 and the night view function ensure excellent picture quality in any conditions. The readability of the numbers on the record at night is simply excellent, slightly inferior to the image recorded in the daytime, but, in general, it allows you to accurately determine the required data. In addition, the built-in GPS sensor records the speed of the car (displayed on the video) and can inform about the approach to stationary control objects.
8 Inspector Storm
The DVR has a good viewing angle of 150 ° and a highly sensitive matrix that allows you to record video with a resolution of 2304 X 1296 (30 frames / sec). The "brain" center of the device is the high-performance Ambarella A7LA50D microchip. He confidently copes with tasks not only for image processing. The video recorder has a function of improving the quality of HDR (when shooting at night, license plates are read as if in the daytime), it has a built-in intelligent warning system when changing lanes (LDWS), and can work in parking mode.
Owners will undoubtedly benefit from such a useful option as anti-sleep. This gadget has a fairly compact size, and it can be placed in such a way that it does not interfere with the driver's view at all. Excellent performance, proven in practice by more than one owner, support for large memory cards, ergonomics and balanced cost make the Inspector Storm DVR one of the most worthy offers on the market.
7 AdvoCam FD8 Red-II
Excellent parameters for an affordable price are provided to motorists by the AdvoCam FD8 Red-II video recorder.It has a high resolution 2304x1296 at 30 fps, a wide-angle lens (120 degrees), and an extended illumination range. GPS and GLONASS receivers provide high positioning accuracy at night. Basic functions are controlled with one touch thanks to the technology "One Touch". A good processor and large light sensor ensure clear night shooting. For ease of use in the dark, there is an LED backlight. The device supports microSD memory cards (up to 128 GB), which is enough for recording in 1080p mode throughout the day.
Consumers speak positively about the quality of night shooting, affordable price, ease of installation. The disadvantages of the AdvoCam FD8 Red-II include a short battery life.
6 Prestigio RoadRunner Diamond
The latest Ambarella A12 processor easily handles 2304 x 1296 (SuperHD) video recording, while the Sony's high-sensitivity 2 million pixel camera sensor ensures crisp, flawless legibility even at night. A modern video recorder via Wi-Fi can be controlled from the owner's smartphone - viewing and deleting records, updating the firmware and much more is much more convenient with Prestigio RoadRunner Diamond.
Outwardly, the device looks just great - the metal case in perfect quality can be considered a designer model in the style of minimalism. Considering its small dimensions and weight, it will not be difficult to place it behind the rear-view mirror, where it will not interfere at all, distracting the driver's attention from the road. Built-in protection systems against overheating and power surges in the on-board network have a positive effect on the service life of this DVR.
5 Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro Midrive D02
The modern video recorder Xiaomi 70mai Dash Cam Pro Midrive D02 is of high quality. Designed for the European market, this gadget offers the owner all modern technological solutions in this matter. The absence of its own monitor made it possible to combine the miniature size of the device and high quality of recording. The 2560 X 1440 format, the 5 million pixel sensitivity of the matrix and the wide viewing angle (140 °) made it possible to achieve excellent results when conducting night photography.
The absence of glare, deep drawing of the picture, even in areas without lighting, and confident readability of numbers - this is the only reason why the car DVR can be considered one of the best in the rating. And then there is voice control, an intelligent system with prompts that tracks events on the road and much more. The attractive price set for this model is more than fair, since the capabilities of this DVR are definitely worth the money.
4 Street Storm CVR-N9220-G
The best DVR for night shooting with two cameras in our review was the Street Storm CVR-N9220-G model. The device is equipped with a Novatek 96655 processor and a high light-sensitive matrix, glass lenses with 170 ° and 140 ° viewing angles. These options improve the quality of night photography. WDR function helps in poor visibility conditions. The device is equipped with options such as a motion sensor and a G-sensor. You can store video footage of night shooting on memory cards up to 32 GB. The device can be powered from the vehicle's on-board network or from the built-in 250 mAh battery. The presence of a GPS receiver allows you to accurately record the speed of movement, determine the route and direction of movement, which is important in dark conditions.
Motorists praise such characteristics of the Street Storm CVR-N9220-G as 2 high-quality video cameras, a built-in battery, and an excellent GPS module. You can only find fault with the quality of fastening in severe frost conditions.
3 TrendVision MR-700GP
The TrendVision MR-700GP DVR has all the necessary options for high-quality shooting at night. The device is equipped with a powerful processor, large sensor and glass lens. To achieve the best picture in poor visibility conditions, a wide dynamic range HDR is applied.A removable polarizing filter helps eliminate glare from the windshield. A distinctive feature of the device is a unique housing developed by TrendVision engineers. Its thickness is only 14 mm, it has increased rigidity, comfortable fastening. When the recorder is turned off, it is no different from a regular overhead mirror. The device has the ability to connect 2 memory cards and an additional rear camera.
Motorists are pleased with the quality of night shooting, design, the presence of a motion sensor and a polarizing filter. Among the shortcomings in the reviews, inconvenient menu navigation is often mentioned.
2 ACV GX5000
The ACV GX5000 car DVR is powered by the Ambarella A7LA70D processor, which has proven itself exclusively on the positive side, standing out from the competitors in reliability and better performance. The objective lenses are made of glass and have a 170 ° angle of coverage. The camera works in Super HD and FullHD (60 frames per second). The OmniVision OV4689 sensor delivers unmatched nighttime performance. Car numbers, markings, signs, in a word, all the details of the road are recorded as clearly and correctly with a low noise level.
Due to the high resolution of the picture, an HDMI interface is provided for transferring video to a PC or broadcasting on a TV (monitor). Along with the overlay image, parameters such as time, date, direction of movement and speed are saved (there is a built-in GPS receiver). The satellite sensor ensures the operation of the video recorder and as an informer, warning of approaching control points from the regularly updated base of stationary radars and cameras.
1 BlackVue DR900S-1CH
Traditionally, BlackVue products are highly reliable and have the longest service life. Top-end DVR DR900S-1CH is no exception - it is one of the best video recorders in the world. Only this model has Ultra HD (3840 X 2160) format in our review. The 8-megapixel matrix is capable of capturing events in great detail. In addition, the level of illumination does not affect the quality of the recording at all. When shooting at night, there is no glare from oncoming headlights, the numbers can be seen clearly and from afar, especially since the recording format allows you to enlarge the image several times during viewing.
The BlackVue DR900S-1CH car recorder is one of the most compact devices and does not have its own display. Instead, several solutions are offered, one of which is transferring and storing data on a cloud server. In order for the BlackVue over the cloud mode to function, another gadget is needed in the car that distributes the Internet via Wi-Fi. This technology allows you to view video from anywhere in the world and keep the data from the DVR no matter what. An excellent viewing angle (162 °), a GPS sensor and even a backup battery (high-capacity capacitor, allows you to record a file when the power is turned off) seem to be the most common functions against this background.
