AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS: overview, specifications

Domestic company Videomax, which owns the brand AdvoCam, has recently launched the AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS car DVR. The device is really a flagship: it contains all the functions and options that you can expect from a top-end device.

DVR AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS shoots video in the maximum resolution of Super Full HD, which is 1.5 times better than the popular Full HD. The clarity of the video is also increased by one and a half times. The new model can record video in Full HD with HDR function at a frequency of 60 frames per second.

About AdvoCam brand

AdvoCam is one of a small number of domestic brands of video recorders, having its own development center. It is located in the Vladimir region, in the city of Alexandrov. The company-manufacturer AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS works in the same way that many other world brands work, including Apple. Simply put, the creation of new gadgets is carried out in its own center, but they are assembled at the capacities of Asian plants.

Separately it is worth noting that all the recorders produced at the factory in Alexandrov are developed taking into account the Russian operating conditions. All models are tested for resistance to low temperatures and the ability to withstand severe vibrations. DVRs of other brands can not boast of such characteristics.

Equipment

All AdvoCam devices are equipped with all the necessary accessories and even more. For example, in bundled with AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS, a 8 GB memory card is implemented, which is a competitive advantage of the model compared to the gadgets of other manufacturers. In fact, without this accessory, the DVR is not able to function properly and record video.

The scope of delivery of the FD8 recorder includes:

• Memory card MicroSD capacity of 8 GB.
• Plug-in car cigarette lighter charger with an additional USB-port for charging mobile devices.
• Mounting on a glass with a vacuum sucker.
• A cable for connecting a gadget to a computer.
• Instructions to the DVR.
• Disk with software.
• Instruction with advice and consistent actions in case of getting into an accident.
• Special hooks on a sticky basis, by means of which the wire of the charger is laid in the car's interior. Previously, such accessories were not supplied with the AdvoCam registrars.

Installing the recorder in the car

In conjunction with AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS, as already mentioned, a special mount is provided on the vacuum sucker. The GPS receiver is integrated into the latch knob, which improves the reception quality of the satellite signal. Both parts of the fastening are connected with each other by means of a hinge, thanks to which the recorder easily rotates from side to side. In reviews on AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS it is said about the compact dimensions of fastening that allows to hide the recorder behind the rear view mirror.

A useful feature of the fastening is the presence of a connector for connecting the charger: the recorder is powered by the vehicle's on-board network via a mounting bracket. Such a design solution allows you to quickly install and remove AdvoCam, without connecting and disconnecting the wire once again.

Video Recording Modes

In the instructions to the DVR there are several modes of starting / stopping video recording.

• The first mode is fully automatic. The recorder starts and starts recording immediately after starting the car engine, and after it is muted, the device stops recording and turns off.
• The second mode is manual. The above actions are followed by pressing the corresponding function keys.
• The third mode is motion sensor recording. If a moving object appears in the field of view of the DVR, it turns on and automatically activates the recording.

Shooting video

In the AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS, cyclic video recording is available: when the device memory is full, new clips are written over the old ones. This function allows the user to not manually clear the gadget's memory. The length of the video is selected in the settings of the recorder and can be from one to fifteen minutes. Also, a continuous recording mode is provided until the recorder's memory is full.

The manual marking of any video as important protects it from deletion during cyclic recording. The G-sensor automatically marks the places where the car was involved in an accident. The sensor detects sudden acceleration and braking, strikes, unexpected change of direction and other unusual actions, then marks the video as important, thus protecting it from overwriting. Sensitivity of the sensor is adjusted manually and is 7 levels.

LED lights

The DVR provides LED illumination for illumination of the instrument panel and nearby objects. The brightness of the LEDs is enough to ensure that the video recorded at night is clearly visible face of the traffic police officer, standing next to the driver's door. During the movement of the car to use the backlight is not worth it: for such actions it is not calculated.

GPS Receiver

The functionality of the AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS is greatly enhanced by the built-in GPS satellite navigation module. The receiver allows you to automatically set the correct date and time, which is very important for videotapes taken by the registrar: if the information is inconsistent, the entry may not be accepted as evidence in court for the investigation of a traffic violation or an accident.

The GPS module automatically determines the coordinates of the vehicle and the speed of its movement, which can also be superimposed on a video recording in the form of a stamp.

AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS firmware allows you to record a track of the movement of the machine, which can then be viewed simultaneously with the playback of the captured video.

In the memory of the DVR contains the base of coordinates, along which the traffic police posts and radars fixing the speed of vehicles, including the coordinates of such complexes as "Avtodoria" and "Strelka-ST" are located. The driver when alerted to a similar device is notified by means of a sound signal.

LDWS system

In this review AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS, it is worth mentioning the very widespread in DVR system LDWS. The main function of this system is the tracking of traffic along the lanes. It is designed to reduce the number of accidents that occur due to drivers asleep behind the wheel. The principle of the function is to monitor the DVR of other cars and alert the driver when the vehicle is moved to the oncoming lane or to the roadside. For the correct operation of the LDWS system, a high-quality roadbed with well-visible markings not covered with snow, ice or dust is required.

Autonomous work

The AdvoCam DVR is equipped with a 280 mAh battery. The device can be removed from the battery in the format of Super Full HD for 15-20 minutes. If after this time the AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS does not turn on, then it must be charged or connected to the vehicle's on-board network.

Design and construction

The appearance of the FD8 is practically the same as the previous FD8 Profi GPS Red, except for the insert on the front panel of the case. The design of the device is classic: a rectangular shape with rounded edges, for making the case we used black velvety high-quality plastic soft-touch.

The front of the DVR is surrounded by a silvery lens ring, around which is a gold color insert. Not far from it are placed LED backlight, on the lower side - a grill speaker.

The AdvoCam FD8 gadget with a 2.7-inch diagonal is located on the rear panel. On each side of it are paired hardware buttons.

Two more control keys are located on the top panel of the DVR. There is also a contact pad for fixing, a miniUSB connector and an AV output. On the right side there is an HDMI port, with which the recorder can be connected to the TV. There is a memory card slot on the left side. The maximum capacity of microSD is 64 GB.

Video Capture

AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS is, in fact, an updated version of the previous model - the car registrar AdvoCam FD8 Profi GPS Red. The novelty has been made some changes:

This is a unique list:

• Gold is equipped with a more efficient Ambarella A7LA70 processor, while the Red used Ambarella A7LA50 processor.
• The 3-megapixel Aptina matrix used in the previous AdvoCam model, in Gold, was replaced by a 4-megapixel OmniVision matrix.
• The lens, mounted in Red, had a viewing angle of 120 degrees and was equipped with 5 lenses of clarified glass; In Gold, the angle of view of the lens increased to 170 degrees and another lens was added.

All the innovations introduced into the FD8 Gold GPS model were aimed at improving the quality of the recorded video. As an added advantage, new modes were added: for example, the shooting frequency in the Full HD 1080 p resolution increased to 60 frames per second instead of the standard 30 frames per second. From this parameter depends the clarity of the image: the number of the car, passing by at high speed, at a rate of 60 frames per second will be perfectly visible.

The AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS also got a Full HD shooting mode with HDR / WDR. This function allows you to create a high-quality and uniformly illuminated video with 30-frame stream from 60 exposures shot with different settings. The resolution of video recording in the recorder is Super Full HD 1296p - maximum available among all models of modern DVRs.

Results

The average price for AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS is 9,500 rubles. For a good amount of consumer receives a high-quality, feature-rich modern DVR, recording video in high quality and Super Full HD-resolution. An additional advantage is the availability of various options and functions, adaptation of the device to work in the harsh conditions of the Russian climate, high-quality assembly and attractive appearance. The above advantages of the device justify its cost. DVR AdvoCam FD8 Gold GPS belongs to the average price category, but its functionality can give odds to many expensive competitors.