Can a Dash Cam Use an 8GB Memory Card?
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Yes, it can. Most dash cams use loop recording, where the recorded videos are stored on the memory card for a certain period, ranging from 1 minute to 3 minutes, or 5 minutes to 10 minutes. When the memory card is full, new recordings will overwrite the old video clips (except for locked videos). The advantage of this mechanism is that it prevents the dash cam from stopping recording due to insufficient storage space. However, an 8GB card has relatively small capacity. If there are no specific requirements for video quality, clip duration, or time span, an 8GB card is sufficient for daily driving. Nevertheless, it is recommended to purchase a memory card with a larger capacity. The larger the memory, the more videos can be stored, and the longer the recording time. Taking 1080P video as an example, an 8GB memory card can typically record about 60 minutes of video, while a 16GB card can record 100 minutes, a 32GB card can record 200 minutes, and a 64GB card can record 400 minutes.