Vantrue S1 Pro Max - Dual STARVIS 2 IMX678 with Waterproof 4K Rear camera - Unboxing & First Impressions Europe
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I was without a phone in the pocket from around 1999 to 2009, and during that time i can not say i missed it, but of course this was regular phone not the smart stuff.
Thank you very much for your suggestion. Our website team will update and improve the information on that page within this week.
Regarding the RC18: it is our newly redesigned 2K cylindrical rear camera. This model is not waterproof and is intended for interior installation only. Since some users experienced shaking with the previous waterproof rear camera when it wasn’t mounted perfectly, our design team created this new model based on customer feedback.
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Thanks for taking care of this!
Will just the design be different?
Same lens, FOV, etc?
RC18 is compatible with N4S, N4 Pro S and S1 Pro Max
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Sorry, I mixed up the model numbers of the rear cameras earlier. In fact, the RC17 is the new 4K cylindrical rear camera. Compared with the previous 4K rear camera, the specs are exactly the same and only the exterior design has changed, and it’s not waterproof so it can only be installed inside the car. The RC18, on the other hand, is the new 2K cylindrical non-waterproof rear camera.
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Thanks a lot for your attention to our new firmware updates! I just wanted to point out one small correction regarding the models:
RC18 = redesigned 2K rear camera (not waterproof)
RC17 = redesigned 4K rear camera (not waterproof)
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RC17 4k rear camera is only for S1 Pro Max and RC18 2K rear camera is for N4 Pro S/N4S/S1 Pro Max
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I want to update this thread after using the S1 Pro Max for nearly 6 months.
From my testing, the S1 Pro Max is very reliable.
I tested Vantrue SD cards and even different Samsung SD cards. All of them worked without issues.
High temperatures of 35°C or cold temperatures of -10°C were no issue either. It always starts to record without any problems.
The G sensor is on the sensitive side. To avoid unnecessary events, I lowered the settings for the front/rear and left/right down to 2.
Up/down is down to 0.
This will eliminate most false positives caused by bad roads or sharp braking.
The included power supply did not cause any issues. I was afraid that it could become loose and cause issues because it has a tapered shape, unlike the older power supplies from Vantrue.
After these months, I can confidently recommend it for anyone who is looking for a dual 4K dashcam.
From my testing, the S1 Pro Max is very reliable.
I tested Vantrue SD cards and even different Samsung SD cards. All of them worked without issues.
High temperatures of 35°C or cold temperatures of -10°C were no issue either. It always starts to record without any problems.
The G sensor is on the sensitive side. To avoid unnecessary events, I lowered the settings for the front/rear and left/right down to 2.
Up/down is down to 0.
This will eliminate most false positives caused by bad roads or sharp braking.
The included power supply did not cause any issues. I was afraid that it could become loose and cause issues because it has a tapered shape, unlike the older power supplies from Vantrue.
After these months, I can confidently recommend it for anyone who is looking for a dual 4K dashcam.
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The front unit looks quiet large Julian.
I do think that N4 series were on the large physical size, so what do you think in comparison?
I do think that N4 series were on the large physical size, so what do you think in comparison?
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The front unit is a bit thicker than other wedge shaped cameras that we know.
But the footprint isn't much larger.
I think it only seems like it.
I can take a few pictures of the N4 Pro S, S1 Pro Max and mabye a Viofo to compare the sizes.
Edit: Fixed typo
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Might be an interesting, dont go to great lengths though, i trust your words.
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