The product "KARKAM QX2" is an improved sample of 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 the registrar
Modern cities are overloaded with cars. Under such conditions, the likelihood of a traffic accident increases many times over. In this regard, the use of video gadgets has become as natural as washing and brushing your teeth in the morning.
Summary
Drivers use "KARKAM QX2" because of the larger (compared to DOD F900LHD) internal memory (224 MB), which allows copying and editing files. The gadget combines the positive qualities of the KARKAM model line: the ability to enlarge the image while viewing, mute the sound, protect files from deletion and overwriting.
The advantage of the KARKAM QX2 model is a high-quality 2.7 monitor capable of rotating in three planes. And the camera is freeturns towards the driver's window to record a conversation with a police officer or anyone who comes to the door.
Features
The video recorder "KARKAM QX2" is in demand among car enthusiasts, since it is this model that people come to in search of the optimal ratio of price and quality. The product has the following characteristics:
- 5MP 180° rotatable camera records at 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 848 x 480 resolutions.
- Monitor with a diagonal of 2.7".
- The recording speed is 30 frames per second. With the exception of 848 x 480 - in this resolution 60 fps.
- Wide lens. The viewing angle is 120° diagonally and 82° when shooting in 1920 x 1080. If with parameters 1280 x 720, then the angles are 140 and 100° respectively.
- 2.5" swivel monitor capable of 360° rotation. Thanks to this solution, it is possible to view files right at the accident site.
- 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 content is erased. Allows you not to monitor the amount of free space, but completely entrust this work to the gadget.
- A 32 GB memory card holds up to 9 hours of footage.
- There is an option in the menu that controls the ability to automatically turn the device on and off when power is applied and (respectively) disconnected.
- When recording video is overlaiddate and time stamp in the sub title line. Useful for recovering the details of a traffic accident and litigation.
- The design of the DVR allows you to install it upside down. This solution makes the device less noticeable, but the frames are not upside down.
- Files are saved in MOV format, playable by media players.
- Connect to a monitor or TV using 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 capable of providing 1.5 hours of battery life. The battery is not uncommon: Nokia 900 mAh format.
Recorder features
The product "KARKAM QX2" is sold for the Russian market. The main criteria due to which the model is in demand:
- Dark housing that makes the device invisible (especially at night).
- Internal memory of 224 MB, designed to record videos of 3 minutes 44 seconds in the highest resolution. Similar models do not have such extensive memory. For example, for DOD F900LHD it is from 8 to 14 MB.
- Protect files from being overwritten. Pressing the dedicated button will protect the current clip and the previous one.
- Cutting. You can extract the desired fragment from any video file to save it as a separate video.
- Copy. Saves material to the clipboard for backup on the memory card.
- Night mode. A special setting for filming at night: not catching light sources in dark areas, the gadget captures a brighter picture.
- Digital zoom. The small screen of the gadget is limited in the ability to view small details like the state. car numbers. The function allows you to enlarge the image to see everything.
- Screen off is a manually set option that turns off the display after a specified time. Convenient for energy saving and night driving.
- 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 react 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 extension of the video to increase the amount of footage.
Quick firmware
The DVR has some problems with loop recording. Interruptions of 1–3 seconds have been 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 dash cam, turn off the battery saver mode and turn off the standby function. The set will require a microSD flash drive, a card reader, a charger and an unzipped file.
Installation process
The firmware of the DVR is installed according to the following algorithm:
- pull out 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 charger;
- turn on the product and wait for the download to finish (about 5 minutes);
- turn off and remove the flash drive.
Process completed. It remains only to turn it on, calibrate the screen, set the previous settings and be sure to delete the firmware file before using the flash card in the gadget.
Positive Feedback
Customers 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 the shooting (even the numbers are readable), the well-functioning turning mechanism in case of communication with the police inspector, the user-friendly interface, the intuitive menu.
Recording occurs without breaks, files can be protected from erasure. Motorists who are driving mainly at night, focused on the high-quality image in night mode, a convenient screen and a secure device mount. It is stated that it does not shake while driving.
Negative reviews
Buyers note that the overall range of models is characterized by quality and reliability. However, the benchmark is not KARKAM QX2, but Q2. Most oftenthere are reviews that come across defective models 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 secure 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 only be recognized by close observation of the gadget screen, which is unacceptable, since the driver needs to watch the road. DVR battery draining fast.
Motorists note that this behavior of the model leads to negative, because freezes interfere with the recording of important details of a traffic accident. In addition, customers express dissatisfaction with 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. It will not be difficult for an experienced user to find a key, but a beginner will have to try if the gadget suddenly freezes.
Customers are also angry about the lack of necessary customer support. For example, a number of reviews indicate that drivers are denied replacement devices after they fail.
Verdict
Summarizing, it should be said that "KARKAM QX2" is not a kind of know-how of the domestic DVR market. Motorists tend to buy based on product reviews and reviews, personal finances and preferences.
In general, the "KARKAM" lineis in good demand, but consumers who are faced with video freezing situations at the time of a traffic accident are abandoning the QX2 and choosing more reliable gadgets. Often the choice falls on options with a built-in crash sensor (with a G-sensor or an electronic accelerometer), which automatically starts recording when the load on the car increases and places the file in a separate memory stack with overwrite protection.
Example - "KARKAM M1". The price is about twice as expensive as the QX2, 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 only then make a choice of a device that will last a long time and become a reliable assistant.
