Hi guys. I am interested in the F500LHD - 2nd or 3rd version. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... 0361071483 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dl ... 0672647481 both sold by estore009 on eBay. I have asked the vendor to provide me with a user manual, but after having a flick through, I have my doubts that this camera does everything that most proper dash-cams do. The link to the manual I was given: http://l13.yunpan.cn/lk/QvSrjMexZSxQL
I have a few questions in relation to this... unfortunately the vendor wasn't all that helpful (maybe it's the language barrier)... You may answer with reference to the question numbers if that makes it easier
1) Is this really supposed to be a "car dashcam" or is it just a portable video/photo camera that can be used as a dashcam?
2) What happens when you connect it to the cigarette lighter? Does it power up automatically and start recording? Does it shut down automatically as soon as power to the cigarette lighter shuts off?
3) The vendor told me that the LCD screen stays on all the time. Really? That would be annoying, especially at night.
4) The plate that attaches to the camera (to connect to the windscreen bracket/tripod), can it be attached to either side, or just on one side? Which side?
5) I was thinking about not using the windscreen bracket/tripod, and instead attach it to the windscreen itself. If I was to stick the 'plate' onto the windscreen using special silicone or double-sided tape (that can handle high temperature; you can buy that stuff), would that allow me to attach/remove the camera easily (from/to the plate), or is this impossible?
6) Are there any LED indicators on the camera, or is absolutely everything communicated via the LCD screen?
7) With reference to the 2 vendor links above, do you believe these cams are real or fake? What about the Firmware? Will I experience issues with the picture quality if it's upside-down with this version?
Sorry, I'm full of questions!!!! I've been through 3 dash cams already over the last 1 or 2 years and have had some issues, so I'm doing more homework this time!
I have a few questions in relation to this... unfortunately the vendor wasn't all that helpful (maybe it's the language barrier)... You may answer with reference to the question numbers if that makes it easier
1) Is this really supposed to be a "car dashcam" or is it just a portable video/photo camera that can be used as a dashcam?
2) What happens when you connect it to the cigarette lighter? Does it power up automatically and start recording? Does it shut down automatically as soon as power to the cigarette lighter shuts off?
3) The vendor told me that the LCD screen stays on all the time. Really? That would be annoying, especially at night.
4) The plate that attaches to the camera (to connect to the windscreen bracket/tripod), can it be attached to either side, or just on one side? Which side?
5) I was thinking about not using the windscreen bracket/tripod, and instead attach it to the windscreen itself. If I was to stick the 'plate' onto the windscreen using special silicone or double-sided tape (that can handle high temperature; you can buy that stuff), would that allow me to attach/remove the camera easily (from/to the plate), or is this impossible?
6) Are there any LED indicators on the camera, or is absolutely everything communicated via the LCD screen?
7) With reference to the 2 vendor links above, do you believe these cams are real or fake? What about the Firmware? Will I experience issues with the picture quality if it's upside-down with this version?
Sorry, I'm full of questions!!!! I've been through 3 dash cams already over the last 1 or 2 years and have had some issues, so I'm doing more homework this time!
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