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Dash Cam owners: have you needed a CPL (polarizer)?
July 12, 2017, 07:32 PM
bald1Dash Cam owners: have you needed a CPL (polarizer)?
Been looking at acquiring a Dash Cam that I can move between cars. Being retired I'm not putting a heck of a lot of mileage on my vehicles but still having a dash cam seems like cheap insurance against those who aren't honest about their responsibilities or who run from accidents.
CPLs or polarizing filters are sold as accessories aimed at cutting windshield glare. Not sure how effective these are, hence this thread and my query.
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July 12, 2017, 07:33 PM
rduckworI do not. Haven't noted the need.
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July 12, 2017, 07:35 PM
dubdubuNope
July 12, 2017, 08:10 PM
tatortoddI bought one concurrently with my dash cam after viewing the comparison videos on the dash cam review website. When I was in Calgary, my commute was into sunrise and sunset.
It darkens night slightly, but license plates are still very legible.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. July 12, 2017, 08:15 PM
gibby29quote:
Originally posted by rduckwor:
I do not. Haven't noted the need.
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Same here. When viewing my driving on my playback window, the outside action is clear and easily viewable.
July 12, 2017, 08:18 PM
GaryBFI have not noticed any glare off the windshield. I do sometimes get a reflection of the defroster vents, but that has not affected the video.
July 12, 2017, 08:19 PM
Mars_AttacksMine works just fine.
In fact, I got a bully merger side swiping me today and when she found out I had a camera, her attitude changed completely. Second time I have been hit in a month by a woman not paying attention.
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July 13, 2017, 07:02 AM
Tailhook 84Don't have one and don't think I need one.
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0658I have one on my dash cam and found that it did make a difference. Worth the extra expense? I am not sure.
July 13, 2017, 10:40 AM
h2oysMy polarizer makes the day time videos look much better and there was very little clarity lost at night.
Was it worth the $10 - you bet!