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Old Dec 4, 2020 | 01:58 PM
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Will the panoramic (bird's eye view) cameras record and store footage during accidents like a dash cam will? If not, they should. We shouldn't have to install an additional, aftermarket camera for this purpose!
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That’s an awesome idea, but no. The cameras do not record. I have not heard of any manufacturer's standard systems that do this, but it makes some sense. I suspect the panoramic cameras have too wide a field of view to provide the detail required for “dash cam” purposes.
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It's a relatively new feature on a Tesla, so maybe in 10 years or so on Lexus.
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That’s an awesome idea, but no. The cameras do not record. I have not heard of any manufacturer's standard systems that do this, but it makes some sense. I suspect the panoramic cameras have too wide a field of view to provide the detail required for “dash cam” purposes.
Thanks for the answer to my question! Even if the camera system only recorded the front camera it would be helpful. I imagine this could be done relatively inexpensively as aftermarket dash cams are available in the $100 range.
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