The S1000 DVR is a dash cam released in the summer of 2012. This camera can record at 1080p @ 30fps and 720p @ 60fps. Video quality during the day is good but unfortunately video quality at night is below average. The S1000 does not have GPS but does come with a G-sensor.
This camera is one of the few models that use an Ambarella A5 processor. The S1000 uses the Ambarella A5S30 processor. In comparison the Papago! P3 uses the A5S90 processor.
The Ambarella A2 processors have become very popular in Chinese dash cams even though the technology dates back to 2007. The A5 processors were introduced in 2009. Many had hoped for much improved video quality over the A2 cameras, but at least in this iteration, it is not the case.
Unlike the A2S60 cameras which has a wider angle at 720p and a narrower angle at 1080p, this A5s30 camera has the same viewing angle at both settings.
Feedback indicates that this camera boots up very quickly (less than 3 seconds) and there are no gaps between files. It includes 32mb of internal memory to record 10 seconds before an impact and 10 seconds after the impact, triggered by the G-sensor. The G-sensor has 3 sensitivity levels and cannot be turned off.
Note that the real version of this camera records in .MOV format. There appear to be fake versions available that record in .AVI version as well.
S1000 Models
This camera, like many Chinese cameras, has a number of different names:
- S1000
- SD-S1000
- ZEA-MD770 (records in AVI, fake)
Known problems
Since this is a relatively new camera and is not that popular, there have not been many reliability problems noted yet.
Mounting the camera
Standard mount
Disassembling the dash cam
Sample Videos
Day
Night
Should I Purchase?
The 2 main drawbacks of this camera are night time video quality and size. The price is reasonable at $100. However the F500LHD has better video quality and is cheaper making this camera not the greatest buy.
Firmware
Currently there is no publicly known way to extract or upgrade the firmware in these dash cams. There are 2 known firmware versions that have been sold:
- V20120528
- V20120706
Specifications
Detailed Specifications
| Read Review |  |
| Camera Type | Single Channel |
| Form Factor | Hanging - Rectangular |
| Country | China |
| Processor | Ambarella A5S30 |
| CMOS Front | Unknown |
| CMOS Rear | N/A |
| Channels | 1 |
| Screen | 2.8" |
| GPS | No |
| G-Sensor | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Parking Mode | No |
| Lock Files | Auto |
| Max Resolution Front | 1920×1080p |
| Front Frames Per Second | 30 |
| Max Bitrate Front (Mbps) | Unknown |
| Max Resolution Rear | N/A |
| Rear Frames Per Second | N/A |
| Max Bitrate Rear (Mbps) | N/A |
| Video Format | MOV |
| Compression | H.264 |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle Front | 120° |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle Rear | N/A |
| SD Card Type | MicroSD |
| Max Size (Spec) | 32GB |
| Max Size (User) | 32GB |
| Size Front (mm) | 107 x 54 x 33 |
| Size Rear (mm) | N/A |
| Mount | Suction |
| Power Supply | 5V |
| Operating Temp | Unknown |
| Battery | Battery - Unknown mAh |
| Error Notification | No |
| Apps | None |
| Cloud Connectivity | No |
| Release Date | Oct 2012 |
| Unique Features | None |
| Advantages | None |
| Disadvantages | Poor video quality Large size |
| Final Word | Avoid due to video quality and large size. The F500LHD is a better value in this price range. |
S1000 - DashCamTalk
The S1000 should be avoided due to video quality and large size. The F500LHD is a better value in this price range.
Product SKU: S1000
Product Brand: Generic
Product Currency: USD
Product Price: 100
Price Valid Until: 2023-01-01
Product In-Stock: SoldOut
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