The APEMAN C420 dashcam is an excellent value. Assuming you don't need any high-end advanced features, this little camera should definitely suffice. In fact, it makes it hard to justify buying anything better.
Pros:
- Small size compared to other, bulky dash cams.
- DOES accept 128 GB MicroSDXC card. (I went through the trouble of formatting to FAT32, but when I put it in the camera, it prompted me to format it. The camera formatted it to exFAT... So yeah, don't bother with FAT32.)
- JUST WORKS. You plug it in, and it just works. The top button lets you begin and pause recording, simple as that.
- Comes with both a short cable and a super long cable to make installation easier.
- Suction cup mount works really well.
Cons:
- For no apparent reason at all, the camera has a Mini USB port for connecting to a computer, and a Micro USB port for charging. Be aware, the supplied cables are MICRO USB, and do not fit in the Mini USB port.
- This product page says "Max 32GB Micro SD card", which is misleading. (I bought 32GB cards, thinking my 128 wouldn't work. Wasted money...)
- File size is large, due to the 1080p quality. My 33-minute commute created 11 files, totaling 4.05 GB. So if you use a 32 GB card, you're limited to about 4.5 hours of recording time. (A 128 GB card should increase that capacity to nearly 18 hours before the loop overwriting kicks in. In my case, that's nearly 16 days of driving history, as opposed to only 4 days with a 32 GB card).
Other:
- This camera records video in 3-minute chunks. I'm sure there's some technical reason for this, but it seems odd to me.
- The (long) supplied cable uses a 90-degree right angle on the Micro USB connector, which may not look particularly pretty, depending on your setup.
- Out of the box, the Date & Time was way off. Make sure you set it before taking your first drive or you'll be scratching your head when the timestamp on your mid-November commute says 04-17-2018 3:14:08 AM.
Conclusion: This little camera does exactly what it is supposed to. It has a few quirks and can be confusing if you aren't patient and paying attention, but thanks to the 128 GB Micro SDXC, and a $10-off lightning deal, I was able to grab the perfect dashcam for my needs for under $40. That said, even if you find it at $50, it's a steal.
Update: After messing around in the settings, I found options to record in 5-minute and 10-minute chunks as well. Again, I'm not sure about the practical implications of these options, but at least we aren't limited to 3-minute snippets.
Update 2: Be careful with your settings! Each recording reserves the same space on the micro SD card. So if you set it to record 10-minute chunks, and you record 11 minutes, that 1 minute becomes a new file and takes up 100% of the space a 10-minute recording would take. This is very inefficient so I switched back to 3-minute slices. That way less space is wasted on those "remainder" files. It's not a huge deal, but be careful so you don't cheat yourself out of disk space!
Works as advertised. The dash camera was very neatly packaged. The instructions are pretty simple, also in multiple languages. The cables included are long enough to run around the car neatly. The included charging cable has a built-in USB charging port
The 1080p quality is quite good and saves to your microSD card. The screen is clear and the recording clarity is amazing. Highly recommend!
When you enter the Format mode there APPEARS to be 4 options. Format, Delete all Data, Cancel, and Confirm. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't highlight "Format," or "Delete All Data" to either format the card, or delete all data." I think the problem was that "Format Delete All Data" is not an option, but a description. Then when you do highlight, and click "confirm" the format happens so fast, as the screen flashes "FORMATTING" that it almost goes unnoticed leaving you to wonder if anything happened. I hope this helps anybody who may have run into the same conundrum.
Feature Product
- 【1080P FULL HD & 170°WIDE ANGLE】 Excellent 1080P Full HD resolution with 170°wide angle lens provides you with an outstanding picture quality with a wider field of vision effectively reducing blind spots, true record of every driving process.
- 【SUPER NIGHT VISION】 Equipped with the Advanced Sensor and F1.8 wide aperture, gathers more light and eliminates the need for an auxiliary light source even in low-light environments, making it easy to obtain sharp, color-accurate images, brings you a brighter night without as much light. Can insure clarity of image, even in the evenings.
- 【G-SENSOR & EMERGENCY ACCIDENT LOCK】 The built-in G-sensor technology automatically save footage in the emergency events for you, when collision or crash happens, preventing the authentic video sources from deleting. You can rest assured that your dash cam will capture critical details whether you are driving or letting it monitor your parked vehicle.
- 【LOOP RECORDING & MOTION DETECTION】 Intimate functions insure the SD card will never fill up and you will always be able to capture the latest footage, auto record and lock the video files if a collision or shaking to vehicle movement is detected, this takes away the worry of manually deleting files and saves important evidence in the case of an insurance claim.
- 【MINI SIZE & EASY TO USE】C420 Dash Cam equipped with a 2.0''TFT-LCD screen,compact button design makes for easier operation, with the smaller size it is more aesthetically pleasing while also avoid blocking line of sight through both the windscreen and rear view mirror making it a more safer option whilst driving. Installation is about 2 minutes from box to window.
Description
APEMAN FHD 1080P DASH CAMERA
APEMAN C420 is newly launched dash cam by apeman, featuring exquisite appearance, easy operation, and powerful function. Combined with fluent 1080p FHD videos, 170°Ultra Wide Angle, WDR, Parking Monitor and Loop Recording, APEMAN C420 will allow you "Drive without fear, your trip is under control"
Ultra-Wide View
170-degree field of view captures more of the environment, including cross traffic.
1080P FHD & 3 Inch LCD Screen
1080P Full HD and large screen display the road condition in real time, providing you the best visual experience.
WDR & HDR Technology
This creates clear videos with artistic qualities even in backlight or low-light situations.
Emergency Accident Lock
Automatically captures unexpected driving incidents and save the video during collision.
Continuous Recording
Overwrites the oldest footage to prevent the recording from stopping when the memory card is full.
24 hours Parking Monitoring
Parking mode monitors your car's surroundings while your car is parked and the engine is not running.
Easy to Set Up
Simple installation and operation, will immediately make this dash cam becomes your loyal driving protector.
Package Contents
APEMAN C420 Dash Cam Car Charger 3M Adhesive Mount User Manual
Warm Tips
APEMAN C420 supports a Class 10 Micro SD card(Not Included), maximum 32 GB. Please format it on the camera before use.
If you have any questions or needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
APEMAN official email: support@apemans.com
The dash cam came in a nice packaging with instructions. Pretty easy to use, just put a micro SD card into the dash cam and the thing will turn on and start recording when you start your car. Works 64GB micro SD card in FAT32 format. Great small size not blocking the view. Great 1080P quality.
I'm really pleased with this dash cam and after a lot of research this is the one that is best suited to my car, driving conditions, and ease of use/installation.
The manufacturer/seller has been prompt and very helpful with additional instructions, solutions, and suggestions.
While the manual is helpful, check out the attached pic of what each icon/symbol means on the Apeman C420 screen. This was really helpful from the seller.
I also used the - REARMASTER Universal OBD Power Cable for Dash Camera,24 Hours Surveillance/Acc Mode with Switch Button - (search Amz for listing) to quickly/easily connect this dash cam to my OBDII connector so that I can have power to the came 24/7 or just with the ACC mode.
Great quality camera for price paid! I am surprisingly happy with this little thing! These days you can never be to safe so I had been looking into getting one of these for my vehicle. This one is small and can be installed under the rear view mirror so it is pretty discreet and not in the way while driving. Keep in mind you will have to purchase a separate micro SD card for storage for this. That is one thing I wish I would have realized when I ordered this so I could have ordered one of those at the same time but no big deal! The picture quality seems to be pretty good on this device. Overall happy with the product and hopefully it lasts me many years to come!
Before I received my dashcam, I received an email from Apeman support with tips on how to get started using it and advice on the proper micro-SD card to use, and to format it in the device before using the device. When I received the dashcam, which arrived in two days, it was carefully packed and included a card with instructions how to contact the manufacturer for support along with a detailed instructions book. My only concern is will it hold up in the heat of a Tucson summer (115F in the summer). I have two other dashcams from other manufacturers that failed in the heat when the plastic cases warped and opened, destroying the device. We shall see next June.
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