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4.0 out of 5 starsChecked off all my boxes.....
ByChartcheckeron April 23, 2017
Overall, I'm happy with thIs cam for it's parking mode and 'mount anywhere' rear camera, although it should really have illuminated night vision (i.e. not just image intensification) and a separate mode button. Be aware there are cameras with additional features such as lane departure and collision warning, but of course those are unnecessary if your vehicle already has that technology. Also, I noticed what appears to be the exact same cam elsewhere on Amazon under different brand names and several are 20-25% less than this one at the moment. If you search for "1080p dual lens 170° Dual 4 dash cam", you'll see what I mean.
PROS:
- Dual cameras. (Rear camera footage is shown in upper right of screen and stored with filenames ending in a 'B' on your SD card. Filenames ending in A are front camera footage.)
- 2nd camera is only about an inch square and can be mounted outside or inside.
- Parking mode function will detect motion or jolts after you've left your vehicle and record with cam's limited battery power
- Large screen
- Easy access buttons under screen
- English instructions included...not the most detailed but clear
- Good support: I did contact the seller, Facon ze, in my case (they are fufillled by Amazon) when having problems with my first mount. They were quick to respond. While their initial response was a generic and not helpful, their follow-up email resolved my issue.
- Suction cup mount (Note: My first camera was defective and would not screw onto the mount...the camera was missing the small metal piece at the top. Returned it and replacement camera mounts just fine
CONS:
- Video clarity ok when viewed on computer, only slightly choppy even with a fast video write U3/V30 SD card
- Screen quality is not great...limited viewing angle, washed-out, not the best resolution.
- No true night vision.
- No GPS recorder, lane departure/collision warning, etc. found on some cams
- No separate Mode button. Must press OK, then Menu button for multiple Long presses to get into video playback mode...annoying and counterintuitive.
- Heavier than others I've owned which can cause problems depending on your mounting needs. On a windwhield without tint mounted hanging downward as normal, it is fine.
- No mention of warranty here or anywhere in the box. You would have to purchase the 2 or 3 year warranty via Amazon.