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      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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      10-29-2021, 04:42 PM   #3
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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
They have a rear cam add on also but i didn't get it.
Love the OEM look of this one.
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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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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.
I was just watching videos on youtube over the weekend for something like this and saw their brand come up. Thanks for the info!
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      11-01-2021, 12:24 PM   #6
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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.
I was just watching videos on youtube over the weekend for something like this and saw their brand come up. Thanks for the info!
No problem!

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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Very interested in this product for my car, but ...
  • Is the system active non-stop even when the car is in the parking lot and protects it during any parking events???
  • What is the risk for the car's battery, which in this case may be sucked to zero???
  • What are your impressions after installation and whether the recording quality during the day and night is actually satisfactory and useful in terms of a possible court case or insurance company???

I will be grateful for your honest feedback and reply
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Very interested in this product for my car, but ...
  • Is the system active non-stop even when the car is in the parking lot and protects it during any parking events???
  • What is the risk for the car's battery, which in this case may be sucked to zero???
  • What are your impressions after installation and whether the recording quality during the day and night is actually satisfactory and useful in terms of a possible court case or insurance company???

I will be grateful for your honest feedback and reply
Hey,

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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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
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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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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
Nice. It installs the same way as the one I posted. It looks a little shorter than my OP.

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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Pictures of my setup.
Before and after.
Last picture is a picture taken with the picture option (button) on the camera.
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      12-11-2021, 07:36 AM   #13
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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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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?
you mean this:


original 360 retrofit I think…
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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?
you mean this:


original 360 retrofit I think…
Yeah, that but not looking for an involved and expensive retrofit. Next Bimmer will have this though.
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Originally Posted by I3LaZeN View Post
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.

https://fitcamx.com?sca_ref=1347118.GKzbwMFcaZ is the website.

Its also on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3FJ58M...TGGKA9P8HVH2E6

Whatsapp: +8615014767002

The communication from the seller is A+. I connected thru whatsapp and he always replies and answered all my questions.

The dash cam came quicker than stated on amazon which was a Plus . 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!

I left an amazon review including a video clip recorded from the camera to show the quality.

Check it out. You can tell the guy Steven sent you!
I also ordered one for my Benz SUV, waiting for it to arrive.
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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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.
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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This is the video I watched to see how to remove the trim. The hardest part for me was removing the plug to tap into the wires.

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This is the video I watched to see how to remove the trim. The hardest part for me was removing the plug to tap into the wires.

Thanks, I will have to try again tonight.
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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.
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?
The first piece as the big piece? That slid upwards of the windshield towards the roof kinda... I also followed the vid and it came out pretty easy.
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Thanks, I will have to try again tonight.
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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Your camera looks like real OEM. Very nice ! What make and type?
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