I was wowed with the Thinkware F800 Pro dash cam[1] within minutes of using it.
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Consumer interest in dash cams[3] is rising in the US, growing at a rate of 35 percent over the last three months. Dash cams are becoming the go-to solution for those looking to ensure their loved ones are safeguarded -- one reason why the dash cam market is forecasted[4] to rise to $2.5 billion by 2025.
The Thinkware F800 is a clever dash cam[5] that does far more than other dash cams I have tested.
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Thinkware F800 Pro: Specifications
Previous dash cams have taken up screen real estate and complex buttons have distracted me. The F800 is far less obtrusive, and it does not obstruct my view. It sits behind the rear view mirror and does not interrupt the view.
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It is a small camera without a screen. Its Sony Exmor R Starvis CMOS 2.13M IMX291 140-degree wide angle cameras have a resolution of 1920 x 1080P at front and rear. The unit's dimensions are 107 x 60.5 x 32.5mm (4.2 x 2.4 x 1.18in), and it weighs 104.5g (0.23 pounds).
Thinkware F800 Pro: Features
It comes with a 32GB SD card, expandable up to 128GB. It records HD videos in one-minute loops from the moment the engine is switched on. The camera also has a button to manually record events, although I initially found this hard to find behind my mirror.
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