Ta2dwez Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 So i got a cheap dash cam off of eBay and iv'e installed it and hidden cables etc. I thought i would check the footage and its definitely unusable if i were to have an accident it looks like the camera is focusing on the heater elements on the windscreen causing it to be blurry. All the edges of the footage are clear and Number pates etc are readable. just in the centre of frame is unreadable. Would putting the camera closer to the screen help or make it worse? TIA Wez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 It would probably help as the lens might not be able to auto focus so close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjay1 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 dash cams are usually fixed focus. if that is the case it may be faulty requiring repair or replacement. what is the focus like when not pointed through the windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 As Chris said it would be quite unusual for it to have variable focus. It's not something simple like a dirty lens is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace1969 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I should say its something on the camera like setting as a lot on here have heated front screen and cams and never heard this problem before,mine is fine. Do you have a picture or a small video clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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