Chevrolet Impala Dash Cam Buying Guide – 2021

Chevrolet IMPALA Dash Cam Buyers Guide

BlackVue DR750X 2CH

Front and rear camera record at 4k, 60 fps Full HD.

View angles –

    • Front :
      1. Diagonal 139°,
      2. Horizontal 116°,
      3. Vertical 61°.
    • Rear :
      1. Diagonal 139°,
      2. Horizontal 116°,
      3. Vertical 61°

Sony STARVIS™ image sensors for night / low light condition.

Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, you can visualize the location and speed of your CAR during playback(can be turned off).

Native parking mode,helps to not drain your car battery.

Built in motion and impact detection automatically tags the video files seperately as Normal, Event, Parking mode motion or time lapse. This immensly helps you to eaily navigate and sort the videos.

You adjust the sensitivity of the impact detection sensors in the BlackVue app.

Micro-SD card alerts, in case if it ceases to function. so you can peacefully without the fear of not capturing essential footage.

With the free BlackVue Cloud service, you can check on your car from anywhere, anytime.

What’s in the box!

·         Camera

·         Cables

·         16 GB micro-SD card ( supports up to 128 GB Micro SD).

Pros
  • super stealthy, keep thieves at bay

    Ultra high build and image quality with Sony stravis image sensor

    Micro SD card alerts

    Adjust the sensitivity of impact/motion detection.

Cons
  • Need to buy power magic pro, power magic battery pack additionally

    Constant updates on the BlackVue app

FAQs;

Do i need internet connection to use the cloud feature?

YES, you need to have an internet connection in your car to use the cloud functionality but it is optional.

Does it record audio?

YES, BlackVue dash cam records audio inside your clearly. 

How long is the cable? will I be able to connect the rear camera in my CAR with that?

The cable provided is  6 meters(19.68 ft) long. I think it would be plenty enough to attach the rear cam in your car.

THINKWARE FA200

This Dual dash cam captures video at 1080p Full HD in front and 720p in rear. It uses 2.12MP CMOS Sensor(front) and 1.0MP CMOS Sensor(rear) for a distortion-free, crisp image quality.

Built-in WiFi lets you download and view footage on your smartphone via the official app.

THINKWARE FA200 built with Super Capacitors and Thermal sensor, suitable for extreme temperatures.

Operating Temperature:

  • 14°F – 140°F
  • -10°C – 60°C

Storage Temperature:

  • -4°F – 158°F
  • -20°C – 70°C

Red light camera and speed camera alerts through the TWA-SGM GPS Antenna [optional]

Thinkware’s Anti-File Corruption Technology helps against Data fragmentation and file corruption.

Additional features:

  • Parking surveillance mode
  • impact and motion detection, 
  • energy saving
  • time lapse mode

SD Card and Hardwiring kit is also included in the package.

This dash cam is recommended for users from the USA and CA only.

What’s in the box!

  • Cigarette Power Cable, 
  • THINKWARE 16GB MicroSD Card with SD Card Adapter,
  • Rear View Camera, 
  • CS Information, 
  • FA200 Main Dash Cam Unit, 
  • Rear Cam Quick Start Guide, 
  • Adhesive Cable Clips (3ea), 
  • Rear Cam Cable, 
  • Mount with Extra 3M Adhesive Tape, 
  • Quick Start Guide/Warranty

Pros
  • Discrete dash cam

    SD card failure warning

  • Super capacitors integrated with thermal sensors.
Cons
  • Hardwiring is bit complicated
  • File transfer rate through wifi is average.

VIOFO A129 PRO DUO

Viofo A129 equipped with Sony 8MP IMX317 Sensor in the front camera and Sony IMX 291 Sensor in the rear camera, you can be sure to capture street signs and licence plates without any hassle.

With Viofo A129 dash cam you not only will get sharp images but it also automatically balances the lighting at overly bright and dark areas using the upgraded 7-Glass F1.8 aperture lens and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) technology.

It comes with Buffered Parking Mode which detects the collision beforehand and starts capturing the event around your Chevrolet Impala.

To effectively use parking mode, it is better to buy VIOFO HK3 hardwire cable separately.

The Unique features about VIOFO A129 PRO DUO is it has got the dual band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) WiFi, which helps you transfer files fast without any wireless interference.

The built-in GPS will log the location, time (satellite synchronized) and the speed of your Impala, so if you ever get pulled over for speeding, you will have ample information about your driven path as evidence.

    • Dual dash cam, front (4k, 130°) and rear (1080p, 140°).
    • 8 MP Sony image sensors with perfect amount of wide view.
    • Built-in GPS and Dual band WiFi
    • Buffered parking mode,Loop recording, emergency recording, motion detection, time lapse.

The maximum SD card that can be used is on Viofo A129 is 256 GB.

Here is data on how long it will take before looping to the first video file.

256GB
HBR : 18.2 {18 H 12m)
LBR : 28.6 {28h 36mm}

128GB
HBR : 9.1 ( 9h 6m )
LBR : 14.1 (14H 6M)

64GB
HBR : 4.5 (4h 30m)
LBR : 7.1 ( 7H 6M)

[ HBR= high bit rate LBR= Low Bit rate]

What’s in the box!

  • 1* Front & Rear camera
  • 1* Car charger
  • 1* Rear camera cable
  • 1* Mini USB cable
  • 1* GPS mount
  • 1* Trim removal tool
  • 5* Clips
  • 2* Stickers for front & rear cam
  • 1* Mount for rear camera

  • 1* Card Reader adapter

Pros
  • This is the Budget option, you won’t find all these amazing features in this price point.

    2.0″ touchscreen is provided.

    Dual band WiFi

     Maximum of 256 GB microSD card supported.

Cons
  • MicroSD card and wiring kit not included.

    Having a screen may compromise the stealth.

FAQ's

Does Viofo A129 dash cam work if connected to OBD port?

No, native OBD port is not supported.

Can you use the screen and rear cam as a backup cam setup?

Not advised as the screen is too small to use as a backup camera.

It is of enough size to hold it in your hand and view the footage, so in case of emergency you don’t have to waste time transfering files to your system.

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