![]() ![]() For us, it took about three minutes for the latest firmware to be downloaded and installed, then the dash cam did a quick reboot and we were good to go. This means first installing the free Dashcam Link app onto your smartphone (iPhone or Android) then powering up the camera, pressing the Wi-Fi button and connecting your phone to the dash cam’s network. Setting up the F200 Pro is just like other Thinkware dash cams. A microSD card slot sits on the bottom edge, making it easy to pop the card out when transferring footage to a computer – and on that note, a 32GB card and full-size SD adapter are included in the box. The camera only comes with a hardwiring kit by default, but Thinkware sells a 12V adapter separately. There are three connections on the F200 Pro, for hooking up a second, rear-facing camera, plugging in Thinkware’s GPS antenna (sold separately in this case) and for power. Instead, the rear only has buttons for Wi-Fi and manual recording. There’s no monitor for adjusting settings or viewing video, but we prefer this approach as it makes for a more compact and less distracting product. ![]() The size and shape of the F200 Pro mean it should fit neatly ahead of most central rear-view mirrors. A screw ensures the camera is held securely at exactly the right angle. This simple mount then attaches to the windscreen using an adhesive pad. The dash cam clicks securely onto a mount which offers a full 180 degrees of adjustment, so this camera will point in the right direction on any windscreen, from a steeply raked supercar to the near-vertical screens of old Land Rovers and Minis. It takes up more windscreen real estate than any member of the Garmin Dash Cam range, but we think it’s still satisfyingly compact. Build and handlingĪs we said in the intro, this is a fairly compact dash cam, at least by Thinkware’s standards. Both the front and rear cameras record in Full HD 1080p at 30 frames per second, and there’s integrated Wi-Fi for connecting to the Thinkware smartphone app, which is free for iOS and Android.Īlthough this is a hardwired dash cam by default, Thinkware sells a cable for powering it from your car’s 12V lighter socket, if preferred.Īs this particular configuration of F200 Pro doesn’t come with a GPS antenna, Thinkware’s driver assistance functions, like speed camera alerts and collision warnings, are not available. ![]() The F200 Pro’s compact design also helps it stand out, being considerably slimmer and more discreet than some of Thinkware’s other, larger dashcams. Or, you can buy it with a rear-facing camera too (which is the kit we’re reviewing here), and there’s also the option to add a GPS antenna to the bundle. (Image credit: Alistair Charlton/Digital Camera World)įlexibility is a key feature here, as the F200 Pro can be bought on its own as a single, front-facing camera. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |