Quote Originally Posted by Morz View Post
Repost form another thread: Interesting free android app I downloaded and used recently on my roadtrip. CamOnRoad, it makes use of your phone camera as a virtual Dashcam while overlayed with Map direction from Google map. Very good feature and resolution will depend on your Phone camera. There was one drawback through, My phone frequently overheats due to sunlight exposure on the winshield and constant charging. Looking to relocate the phone on the aircon vent next time once i get a mount for that. Otherwise its quite a good app. Have anyone tried this?
It's not the resolution that's the problem, but the field of view. Phones only have 60 degree FOVs, while dashcams have 150-170. You can't see the fenders of your car with a phone, but you can with a dashcam.