FORD FOCUS Dash Cam Buying Guide – 2021

FORD FOCUS Dash Cam Buyers Guide

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 FORD

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 FORD, 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.

Rexing V360 dash cam

360° Panoramic View Design – unsurpassed monitoring of the entire car environment from every angle, Easily view side collisions, disputes inside your FORD FOCUS, producing more comprehensive evidence and ensuring security.

The Front camera records video at 1440×1440 resolution at 30 frames per second.

With WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE, the camera can perform optimally in all light scenarios by adjusting the exposure level for balanced images and footage.

Once the reverse gear is engaged, the dash cam screen automatically switches to reversing image.

This Rexing V360 dash cam has a 3-inch touch screen and displays information about the rear environment as well as parking guide-lines to prevent accidents.

A super wide angle fish-eye lens is built into the front camera, which captures both the road in front and passenger inside your FORD .Lenses can be adjusted to the front, to the right or to the left.

This dashboard camera records the front cabin and rear simultaneously and has a waterproof backup camera for your FORD FOCUS

In the event of a collision, the built-in gravity sensor locks the video, ensuring that important footage remains protected. Videos that have been locked will be protected from being overwritten. All videos are time-stamped.

Loop recording; After the memory card storage limit has been reached, new recordings will automatically overwrite older recordings.Supports UHS-I / Class 10 or higher Micro SD cards (up to 256GB). 

Recommended Micro SD card:

  • Kingston Canvas Go! Micro SD (pictured above)
  • Kingston Canvas React Micro SD
  • SanDisk High Endurance Micro SD

NOTE: Please don’t use SanDisk Ultra cards with Rexing V360 dash cam

What’s in the box!

  • Rexing V360 Dash Camera
  • Full HD Rear Camera + Rear Camera cable (20ft)
  • Car power connector (12ft) + USB computer cable
  • 3M adhesive mount
  • User manual
  • Rexing Mini-USB Hardwire Kit – B01LXC2329 (Optional)

Pros
  • 360 panoramic Fisheye view

    3-inch touch screen

    4 modes of recording

    Tech-support is fast and really good

Cons
  • Wi-Fi and GPS are not available

    License plates can be difficult to read in ball mode

‎Rexing V360 dash cam comes with one Lithium-ion battery and the built-in supercapacitor serves only to store emergency file backups.please always keep the dash cam plugged in.

It is possible that the USB port in the car will not provide enough power for the dash cam, so please use the car charger that comes with the dashcam, or use the Rexing hardwire kit (Sold separately).

Thinkware U1000

It has 4k 30fps Ultra HD to record high quality video and 2k 60 fps QHD to capture sharp images like license plates. You can switch between both of them according to your needs.

The improved 8.42 Megapixel Sony stravis image sensors get’s you super night vision and the best image quality in low light conditions like dim parking lots.

The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) can alert you of any potential forward collisions, lane departures, and front vehicle departure, so you can drive in your FORD securely.

Anti-file Corruption Technology will protect your video files from getting lost if ever the Thinkware memory card gets corrupted.

It records video files in 1 min(60 seconds) segments, so if your FOCUS ever get into an accident, the super capacitor will power the Thinkware U1000 dash cam for enough time to secure the footage into the Micro SD card.

Along with motion and impact detectionThinkware cloud 2.0 service is provided so you can view live footage and get altered about any impact around your FORD.

What’s in the box!

  • Main Unit,
  • 12 V power cable,
  • Hard-wiring cable,
  • CPL Filter,
  • 32 GB Micro SD Card
  • 2 K rear cam

Pros
  • Dual mode of video recording.
  • Anti-file Corruption Technology, records in 1min segments.
  • Built-in WiFi, GPS and mobile app services are provided.
  • ADAS – driver safety alerts.
Cons
  • LCD screen is not provided. (NOT a MUST to have).
  • Hotspot is necessary to use cloud services.
  • Once mounted, it is hard to readjust.( if you place it correctly in the first place and don’t want to touch it again then it’s fine).

FAQ's

Does Thinkware U1000 work if my glass already is tinted?

yes, you can increase the brightness if you are still unsatisfied (less likely), just erase the small area (dot) of the tinted glass where the dash cam views.

Is there any customer care services available, if so how good are they?

Premium dash cam company like Thinkware have very good support system so whenever you get stuck while using the unit, you can ask them and they are ready to help you.

You can contact Thinkware support system at :

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-844-865-9273

Will the voltage level detection system provided in Thinkware U1000 stop draining my car battery when it gets too low in park mode?

Yes , Thinkware U1000 is equipped with Voltage Cut Off, Record Timer and Wintertime Battery Protection system to protect your vehicle battery during the parking mode.

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