Ziad
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Hello again,
This camera has flaws. While the quality of the video is impressive, there are defects in design that should be rectified. Manufacture website is also not helpful.
First and foremost generally when you are upgrading firmware a reputable device should be recognize if the firmware is for that model camera. In my case, the device attempted to update the firmware with the GT680 firmware. This deemed the camera function-less.
Second Problem: In an attempt to fix this i tried removing the sd card and putting it back in. That is the second design fault. The camera casing does not totally encapsulate the sd socket, consequently when i tried putting the sd card back in, it went in the cavity and fell inside the camera.
Third problem (manufacture Fault), while it was easy enough to remove the casing, i inspected the cameras internals, the mini usb socket had totally bad soldering. The solder was dull and brittle and on almost most pins they had pulled out. I guess that explains the led flickering colors (when operational) and pc camera function not working when arrived.
Fourth design fault, when the camera was operating, i managed to put the gps plug in the AV out. While this did not cause any long term problems, it turned the lcd off. As this device did not come with a comprehensive manual, it took me forever to figure out what was the problem. First, why would you use the same socket type and in the same general area?
Fifth, the manual is pointless based on the limited information you gain out of it. I had figure out what the colors mean from an internet forum and even that was not accurate. No mention or warnings about placement of certain files on the sd card, example .bin files that may render your device useless.
Truly this camera had failed me and although i did my best to research prior to purchase, no mention on these design faults was ever made. Hence i'm posting this thread to raise awareness.
Regards
This camera has flaws. While the quality of the video is impressive, there are defects in design that should be rectified. Manufacture website is also not helpful.
First and foremost generally when you are upgrading firmware a reputable device should be recognize if the firmware is for that model camera. In my case, the device attempted to update the firmware with the GT680 firmware. This deemed the camera function-less.
Second Problem: In an attempt to fix this i tried removing the sd card and putting it back in. That is the second design fault. The camera casing does not totally encapsulate the sd socket, consequently when i tried putting the sd card back in, it went in the cavity and fell inside the camera.
Third problem (manufacture Fault), while it was easy enough to remove the casing, i inspected the cameras internals, the mini usb socket had totally bad soldering. The solder was dull and brittle and on almost most pins they had pulled out. I guess that explains the led flickering colors (when operational) and pc camera function not working when arrived.
Fourth design fault, when the camera was operating, i managed to put the gps plug in the AV out. While this did not cause any long term problems, it turned the lcd off. As this device did not come with a comprehensive manual, it took me forever to figure out what was the problem. First, why would you use the same socket type and in the same general area?
Fifth, the manual is pointless based on the limited information you gain out of it. I had figure out what the colors mean from an internet forum and even that was not accurate. No mention or warnings about placement of certain files on the sd card, example .bin files that may render your device useless.
Truly this camera had failed me and although i did my best to research prior to purchase, no mention on these design faults was ever made. Hence i'm posting this thread to raise awareness.
Regards
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