The KARKAM QX2 product is an advanced example of the DOD F900LHD. The registrar is focused on the Russian market and is equipped with a number of additional features compared to the original. You will learn more about the model from this review.
About Registrar
Modern cities are overloaded with cars. In such conditions, the probability of a traffic accident increases many times. In this regard, the use of video gadgets has become as natural as washing and brushing your teeth in the morning.
Short review
Drivers use KARKAM QX2 because of the larger (compared to DOD F900LHD) internal memory (224 MB) that allows you to copy and edit files. The gadget combines the positive qualities of the "CARCAM" model line: the ability to enlarge the picture when viewing, mute, protect files from deletion and overwriting.
The advantage of the KARKAM QX2 model is a high-quality 2.7 "monitor that can rotate in three planes. And the camera rotates freely towards the driver’s window to record a conversation with a police officer or anyone who approaches the door.
Specifications
The KARKAM QX2 video recorder is in demand among car enthusiasts, since it is to this model that they come in search of the best value for money. The product has the following characteristics:
- The 5 megapixel camera, rotated 180 °, provides recording in such resolutions as: 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 848 x 480.
- Monitor with a diagonal of 2.7 ".
- The recording speed is 30 frames per second. With the exception of 848 x 480 - at this resolution 60 fps.
- Wide lens. The viewing angle is 120 ° diagonally and 82 ° when shooting in the extension 1920 x 1080. If with the parameters 1280 x 720, then the angles are 140 and 100 °, respectively.
- A 2.5 ”swivel monitor that can rotate 360 °. Thanks to this solution, it is possible to view files directly at the scene of an accident.
- Video recording is cyclical. You can set the recording duration from 1 to 45 minutes. If there is no free space on the memory card, old materials are erased. It allows you not to monitor the amount of free space, but to entrust this work to the gadget completely.
- A 32 GB memory card holds up to 9 hours of video material.
- The menu has an option that regulates the ability to automatically turn the device on and off when power is supplied and (respectively) disconnected.
- When recording a video, the date and time stamp in the subtitle line is superimposed. Useful for restoring the details of a traffic accident and reviewing materials in court.
- The design of the DVR allows you to set it upside down. Such a solution makes the device less noticeable, but frames are not obtained upside down.
- Files are saved in the MOV format played by media players.
- Connecting to a monitor or TV is done using the AV and HDMI outputs.
- The recorder has a motion detector in the frame. Thanks to the option, it is possible to start recording after fixing movements in front of the lens.
- The battery for the product is able to provide 1.5 hours of battery life. Battery life is not uncommon: the Nokia 900 mAh format.
Registrar Features
The KARKAM QX2 product is sold for the Russian market. The main criteria due to which the model is in demand:
- A dark case that makes the device invisible (especially at night).
- An internal memory of 224 MB, designed to record clips in 3 minutes 44 seconds in the highest resolution. Similar models do not have such an extensive memory. For example, the DOD F900LHD has it from 8 to 14 MB.
- Protect files from overwriting. Pressing a special button activates the protection of the current clip and the previous one.
- Cutting out. From any video file, you can extract the desired fragment to save as a separate clip.
- Copying. Saves material to the clipboard to create a backup on the memory card.
- Night mode. A special setting for shooting in the dark: not catching light sources in dark areas, the gadget captures a lighter picture.
- Digital zoom. The small screen of the gadget is limited in the ability to view small details like state. car numbers. The function allows you to enlarge the image to consider everything.
- Turning off the screen is a manually adjustable option that turns off the display after the specified time. Convenient for energy saving and when driving at night.
- It is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the motion detector in the gadget. It is used, for example, so that the product does not respond to small actions in the frame.
- Information overlay - an option that displays the name of the owner and state on the screen. car number.
- Quality adjustment. Allows you to reduce the expansion of the video to increase the number of footage.
Fast firmware
The DVR has some problems with loop recording. Interruptions of 1-3 seconds were observed. The issue is solved by installing files that are downloaded from the official website of the company.
Before installation, you need to fully charge the battery for the DVR, turn off the battery saving mode and the standby function. From the set you will need a microSD flash drive, a card reader, a charger and an unzipped file.
Installation process
Installing the DVR firmware occurs according to the following algorithm:
- remove the microSD card from the gadget;
- insert into the card reader, format and transfer the file to it;
- return the card back to the registrar;
- connect the charger;
- turn on the product and wait for the download to finish (about 5 minutes);
- turn off and remove the flash drive.
The process is completed. It remains only to turn on, do the screen calibration, set the previous settings and be sure to delete the firmware file before using the flash card in the gadget.
Positive reviews
Buyers note that the device is so good that it can be used as a full-fledged video camera. In particular, according to the comments, customers like the high quality of shooting (even numbers are read), a well-functioning turning mechanism in case of communication with the police inspector, a user-friendly interface, and an intuitive menu.
Recording occurs without breaks, files can be protected from erasure. Motorists who are driving mainly in the dark, focused on high-quality image in night mode, a convenient screen and reliable mounting of the device. It is indicated that it does not shake when driving.
Negative reviews
Buyers note that in general, the line of models is characterized by quality and reliability. However, the benchmark is not QC2 CARCAM, but Q2. Most often there are reviews that defective models come across and it is not always possible to replace them.
A number of buyers noted that the first negative impression arose due to the bracket that quickly failed: the mount is not as reliable as stated. In addition, the product fails or freezes after two years of use. It should be noted that the problem is very serious, because the freezing of the image can be recognized only by careful observation of the gadget's screen, which is unacceptable, since the driver needs to watch the road. The battery for the DVR quickly sits down.
Car enthusiasts note that such model behavior leads to negativity, because freezes interfere with the recording of important details of a traffic accident. In addition, customers complain about the external design of the product: the reset button is located in a very inconvenient place. This causes difficulties during the initial operation of the product. An experienced user will not have difficulty finding a key, but a beginner will have to try if the gadget suddenly freezes.
Buyers are indignant because of the lack of necessary customer support. For example, a number of reviews indicate that drivers are denied the replacement of devices after they fail.
Verdict
Summing up, it should be said that KARKAM QX2 is not a certain know-how of the domestic market of video recorders. Motorists are inclined to buy, based on reviews and reviews about the product, personal finances and preferences.
In general, the KARKAM line is in good demand, but consumers who encounter situations of video recording freezing at the time of a traffic accident refuse QX2 and choose more reliable gadgets. Often the choice falls on the options with a built-in accident sensor (with a G-sensor or an electronic accelerometer), which automatically starts recording when the load on the car increases and puts the file on a separate memory stack with overwrite protection.
An example is KARKAM M1. At a price that comes out more expensive, the QX2 is roughly doubled, but it fully justifies its money. Therefore, you should decide on the functions that are required from the DVR, decide how much it is convenient to spend, and after that make a choice of a device that will last a long time and become a reliable assistant.