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1 HD 720P Dual Lens Models

2 DM300 Model
3 i1000L Model
4 Known problems
4.1 Runs Hot
4.2 Rear Camera records mirror
image
4.3 Rattling Buttons
4.4 G-sensor setting
5 Mounting the camera
The HD 720P Dual Lens Model camera has 6 Sample Videos
recently gained popularity.  This dual lens DVR can 7 Should I Purchase?
record 720p at 30fps for the front camera and 480p 8 Where to purchase for lowest price
for the rear camera.  The daytime video quality 9 Firmware
from the front camera is good and the rear camera 10 User Manual
is slightly below average.  Night quality is below 11 Ratings
average for the front camera and poor for the rear 11.1 Rating By Dimension
camera. 12 i1000 - Specs
12.1 Detailed Specifications
The rear camera is mounted separately on the rear
window  rather than being part of the main unit. 
This setup has better rear picture quality than the all-in-one dual cameras since it only
records what is happening outside the car rather than inside the car.

Most of the these dash cams are using the Allwinner F20 processor <
http://rhombus-tech.net/allwinner_f20/> as pictured below.

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There are a few models with the SQ909B-L processor as pictured below.

Like most Chinese cameras, there are many manufacturers with different specs.  Some of
the differences are as follows:

1. Low end models record in AVI format, high end in MOV format.  Avoid cameras with
the AVI format
2. Some models use a suction cup, others use 3M tape, some models come with both (3M
tape is preferred)

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3. Most cameras have the date / time on top left in hollow white letters (F20 processor). 
Some cameras have date / time in black letters on white background on the top /
middle (likely a Zoran processor),
4. Some have a rear camera with no LEDs, others have LEDs
5. Lower end models do not have a remote, higher end models have remote

HD 720P Dual Lens Models

This camera, like many Chinese cameras, has a number of different names:

HD 720P Dual Lens Dashboard Car vehicle Camera Video Recorder DVR CAM G-
sensor (Most popular, sold on ebay with this name)
F70 (A popular model name)
i1000 (Another popular brand name, many manufacturers)
X6 (Quite popular brand name but also the name of another dual lens camera)
NEI DVR232 (Not popular brand name, one manufacturer makes this)
Recordeye DC770 (this is only available in Russia)
B6 on Aliexpress (likely a “fake” version given the low price and AVI recording)
Flytec FT-101 (Primarily sold in Taiwan)
Crossover GoShot C1000 (Primarily sold in Korea)

DM300 Model
The DM300 (sometimes referred to as the K7000) is a similar camera that claims to have
1080p recording.  The DM300 apparently runs on the popular Ambarella A2S60
processor.  The camera typically sells for over $100 and has an HDMI port.  Note that
some of the DM300’s come with a low quality Novatek processor. Unfortunately it
appears that the DM300 is a single lens camera, not a dual lens camera.  It has a AV-Out
not an AV-In port.  See this eBay listing for the most popular DM300 sold to date and
notice it is only a single lens camera.  Some ads show the DM300 as a dual lens camera
but these ads appear to be misleading.

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DM300 HDMI port

versus the i1000 / F70 AV Out port

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We have not been able to verify the quality of the DM300 and there is very little
information available on this camera to date.

i1000L Model
There is another version of this camera that comes with a larger 2.7″ LCD screen instead
of the 2″ LCD screen.  As can be seen in the picture, the i1000L is larger than the
i1000/F70 model.

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Known problems
Since this is a relatively new camera, there have not been many reliability problems noted
yet.

Runs Hot
Some users have noted that this camera gets very warm / hot.  There have been no
reports of problems related to this yet though.

Rear Camera records mirror image

Some users indicate that the rear video is a mirror image.  There apparently is no way to
flip the image in the dash cam.

Rattling Buttons
Some complaints of rattling buttons in this dash cam.  This may be an isolated incident.

G-sensor setting
There is a report that the G-Sensor setting does not work.  When a G-sensor option is
selected (low, med, or high) the dash cam switches off.  When the dash cam is turned on,
the setting is back to OFF.  This may be an isolated incident.

Mounting the camera

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Ratings

i1000

$70
SKU: i1000
Brand: Generic < https://dashcamtalk.com/brand/generic/>
Category: Dash Cams < https://dashcamtalk.com/product-cat/dashcams/>
Add to Compare

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RATING BY DIMENSION
4.8

Video Day 6 / 10 Video Night 1 / 10

Reliability 4 / 10 Size / Discreetness 7 / 10

Price 10 / 10 Available Support 1 / 10

i1000 - Specs
Detailed Specifications 

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Camera Type Dual Channel
Form Factor Wedge
Country China
Processor Allwinner F20
CMOS Front
CMOS Rear
Channels 2
Screen 2"
GPS
GSensor
Wi-Fi
Parking Mode
Lock Files Auto
Max Resolution 1280 x 720p
Front
Front Frames Per 30
Second
Max Bitrate Front 7
Mbps)
Max Resolution 720480p
Rear
Rear Frames Per 30
Second
Max Bitrate Rear 2
Mbps)

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Video Format MOV

Compression H.264
Diagonal Viewing 120°
Angle Front
Diagonal Viewing 120°
Angle Rear
SD Card Type MicroSD
Max Size Spec) 32GB
Max Size User) 32GB
Size Front (mm) 91 x 63 x 28
Size Rear (mm)
Mount Adhesive
Power Supply 5V
Operating Temp 10°C to 60°C
Battery 800mAh
Error Notification
Release Date Jul 2012
Apps None
Cloud Connectivity
Unique Features None
Advantages Inexpensive
Disadvantages Poor video quality
Reliability is average at best
Final Word Affordable dual lens camera. Video quality, particularly
at night, is biggest drawback.

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Last Updated: Jan 22, 2013

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Sample Videos
Day Front Camera

HD 720P Dual Lens DVR F70 i1000 Front Camera Day Video.mp4

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Day Rear Camera

HD 720P Dual Lens DVR F70 i1000 Rear Camera Day Video.mp4

Night Front Camera

HD 720P Dual Lens DVR F70 i1000 Front Camera Night Video.mp4

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Night Rear Camera

HD 720P Dual Lens DVR F70 i1000 Rear Camera Night Video.mp4

Should I Purchase?
While the picture quality is not the greatest, this camera performs adequately for a dual
lens camera particularly in the day.  Poor night quality is the biggest drawback.  The size
of the camera is small and the price is very attractive.  If you are looking for a dual lens
camera and can live with the picture quality, this dash cam may be for you.

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Where to purchase for lowest price

The HD 720P Dual Lens Model DVR typically sells for approximately $60.  eBay and
Aliexpress are popular places to purchase from.

Shenzhen CG Electronics on Aliexpress < http://www.aliexpress.com/item/F70-

G-Sensor-HD1280x720-Car-Camera-Camcorder-w-H-264-2-0-TFT-LCD-TV-
Out/583007707.html>

Firmware
Currently there is no publicly known way to extract or upgrade the firmware in these dash
cams.  There are numerous known firmware versions that have been sold:

ver_20120509
F20_20120726
007 F20_201209277 (Note that this version appears to have the date / time stamp in
yellow)
V2.0.JXS120621

User Manual

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