10-29-2021, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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Hey guys, wanted to share this with you all who may or may not be looking for a dash camera.
I actually saw this camera posted somewhere on this forum and gave it a shot. www.fitcamx.com is the website. Whatsapp: +8615014767002 The communication from the seller is A+. I connected thru whatsapp and he always replies and answered all my questions. Includes a plastic pry tool, a 64gb microsd card and a usb to microsd adapter to load the videos to your computer if needed. Install was very straight forward, has a video to follow. The wire it came with was a little different than whats in the video, i'm guessing upgraded wiring. Entire install took me 10-15 minutes. Had to remove 3 plastic trims found behind the rear view mirror and replace the bottom 3rd one with this camera. The video quality is top notch. I can easily read license plates in the video. The app is also very good with no issues. Definitely recommend this Cam! |
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I saw that one on other threads. I agree that it looks good. However I want 360 degree or as close as I can get for the parking monitor too, not just what's in front
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10-30-2021, 09:48 PM | #4 |
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Wish it were true 4K and not interpolated video, but it serves it's purpose. The price was high enough that I was hopeful it would have a true 8MP CMOS (IMX415) but it doesn't- anyone looking should just get the 2.5k version and save your money.
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Very happy with it and in case anyone wondering, i'm not sponsored or anything by them. Just wanted to share with my G30 community. Ordered one for my other vehicle as well. |
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11-02-2021, 09:20 AM | #7 |
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Very interested in this product for my car, but ...
I will be grateful for your honest feedback and reply |
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To answer your questions. I reviewed footage from last night actually and its pretty clear and license plates are still visible within distance of course. I'm happy with the quality in both night and day driving. Once the car is turned off and all power is off, the camera also turns off. It wouldn't record if someone passes by or hits the vehicle unfortunately as its not getting a constant power source. Overall, I'm extremely happy with this camera, especially the OEM look of it. I hate having anything hanging from rear view mirrors or any wires so with this, its out of the way and barely comes under the rear view mirror. For the price, I'm good with it. The footage is really clear. I'm trying to figure out a way to upload without the videos compressing. Whenever I post to IG or send on text or whatsapp, it gets compressed and changes the quality. |
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11-03-2021, 10:34 AM | #9 |
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I am looking for a way to have full protection during parking and if this option was in this set, I would take it ...
In the current situation, I have this option of a more expensive solution, but full of parking protection, in fact my camera does not look as factory as yours but due to parking at work I must have parking security (front and rear) options. I can say that the installation is practically invisible from the inside ... I really appreciate your reply, Thank you Last edited by LuckyW; 11-03-2021 at 10:43 AM.. |
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11-24-2021, 04:22 AM | #10 |
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Got also an OEM looking Camera from AliExpress. Similar as the one above but "smaller" and cleaner look in my opinion. Installed it this weekend and works good. It is hooked up at the Rain sensor (not the mirror!). Clean look and for what I wanted to use it, it is OK. If you need to be able to always read the licence plate, then this is not the camera to go for especially in the dark. It also has Mic to record the sounds in the car.
Recording is done in 4k on a micro SD card. I set the video's to 5min (maximum) standard it is set to 1min. Settings are done using a wifi connection and an app. It does not provide the parking mode. However. When you have a 530e and plug it in the charger. For the time it charges, the camera will work! I'm also certain that if you do splice the wires you can hook it up to a permanent voltage. Other buyers even offer this kit with the parking option. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...53234c4dvKpScp |
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I know in my videos, i'm able to read license plate so i'm happy with that. Just glad theres options like this to give that integrated look. |
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Is there a dash cam out there that will allow me to activate it from an iPhone and see remotely what's going on? I'm guessing no unless the camera is connected to wifi which it most likely won't be for my purposes of activating it from, say a restaurant. I guess I could use the cars wifi but I'm not sure that's active when the car is off?
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12-28-2021, 09:59 AM | #17 |
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Question for you. I received one for Christmas. I have watch the instruction video. It does look easy, but I spent an hour trying to get the 1st trim out with no luck. Is there a trick to get it out?
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12-29-2021, 04:07 AM | #21 |
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Not all cameras use the same “tap” for the power.
In this video it is a mirror tap. Mine came with the rain sensor tap! This is located behind the one you see in the video and against the windscreen. Even more difficult to reach and to detach. |
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