Can a Dash Cam Record the Side View?

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A dash cam cannot record the side view; it only captures the front of the vehicle. To record the side of the vehicle, a panoramic dash cam is required. Generally, dash cams have shooting angles such as 90 degrees, 100 degrees, 120 degrees, 140 degrees, 150 degrees, and 170 degrees. Mainstream single-lens dash cams are equipped with a wide-angle lens of either 120 degrees or 140 degrees. Currently, most dash cams on the market are single-lens models. Recording the side view relies on the wide-angle lens of the device or rotating the lens of the device to achieve side recording. Nowadays, there are 4-channel dash cams that can record the front, rear, left, and right directions of the vehicle. The single-lens angle is 90 degrees, commonly known as a 360-degree dash cam. However, this type of dash cam is more complex to install and is mostly factory-installed. A dash cam is not necessarily better with a wider angle. A wide-angle recorder exceeding 160 degrees may have distorted standards and significant distortion, making the screen appear dizzying and difficult to clearly capture target evidence. It is recommended not to blindly pursue a wide-angle lens when choosing a dash cam.