Collection: Car Cameras

Car cameras cover a dash camera that records while you drive and reversing cameras that show what's behind when parking. A dash cam provides footage if there's an incident; a reversing camera removes the blind spot behind the vehicle. Resolution, night performance and how the camera is powered are the main things to compare. Think about which problem you're solving, and check the recording and privacy considerations that apply in your state.

What type of car camera do you need?

They solve different problems:

• Dash cam: records the road ahead while driving, providing footage after an incident. Available as front-only or a front and rear dash cam.
• Reversing or backup camera: shows the area behind the vehicle on a screen when you select reverse, covering the blind spot.
• Parking monitor mode: a dash cam feature recording impacts or motion while the vehicle is parked, needing a hardwire kit.

What dash cam specifications matter?

Resolution decides whether footage is actually useful, because the difference between seeing a car and reading its numberplate is what matters after an incident. Higher resolution captures plate detail at distance where lower resolution shows only a blur. Night performance matters just as much, since many incidents happen in poor light and a camera that handles headlight glare and dark streets produces usable footage. Loop recording overwrites the oldest files automatically so the card never fills. A card of adequate capacity and endurance rating is worth having, since constant rewriting wears standard cards out.

What are the rules on recording in your car?

Dash cams recording video of public roads are generally accepted in Australia, but audio recording is treated more strictly than video under state and territory surveillance laws, and recording conversations without the knowledge of those involved can be an issue. Many people turn audio recording off for this reason. Mounting also matters — the camera must not obstruct your view of the road, and there are rules about what can be placed on the windscreen. Rules vary between states, so check your local requirements for both mounting position and audio recording.

Common questions

What resolution should a dash cam be?
High enough to read numberplates at distance, since that's what makes footage useful after an incident. Lower resolution may show a vehicle but not identify it.

Is dash cam footage legal in Australia?
Recording video of public roads is generally accepted, but audio recording is treated more strictly under state surveillance laws. Many people disable audio. Check your state's rules.

What is parking mode?
A feature that records impacts or motion while the car is parked and switched off. It needs a hardwire kit to draw power, since the accessory socket usually cuts out with the ignition.

Where can I mount a dash cam?
Where it doesn't obstruct your view of the road, typically high on the windscreen behind the mirror. There are rules on windscreen placement that vary by state, so check locally.

Can I pay for a car camera with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our car cameras start from $60, which is four fortnightly payments of $15.

Complete your fit-out

Car cameras work with the rest of your vehicle gear. Add car audio, lights, and CCTV for home.

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