You’ve invested tens of thousands of dollars into your vehicle. You’ve made hefty car payments, spent to keep your vehicle in peak running condition and regularly paid insurance premiums.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise how after your home, your car is probably the single most expensive item you own. Doesn’t it make sense to take every precaution to protect it?
While dash cams have long been essential equipment for law enforcement, driving instructors, taxi and truck drivers today it’s nearly commonplace to see a dash cam on a driver’s dashboard.
Like the smart home camera, a dash cam empowers you to take control of your car’s security, allowing you to record incidents like vandalism, collisions, surly passengers and theft. I will be reviewing one such dash cam the Z-Edge F1 Dual Dash Cam.
Buyer Description
Is this Dash Cam for you? It could be if…
- You want evidence that could contest traffic violations, for example, allegations you ran a red light?
- You want video evidence of a collision you were involved in?
- You’re a Lyft or Uber driver and want a visual record of your passenger’s behavior?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then the Z-Edge F1 Dash Cam is for you.
Features
According to Lifehack report, “Never Buy a Car Dash Camera If It Does Not Have These 5 Things (Features)”
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Feature |
Feature Description |
Z-EDGE F1 Dash Cam Feature |
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1. Loop Recording |
Enables the camera to overwrite on to the memory card over previously recorded videos. This feature means you don’t have to manually delete any footage to make more space for new recordings. |
Yes |
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2. High Resolution |
The capability to record video up to 1080p HD, 12MP resolution. This higher resolution means the camera can pick up more details such as road symbols and number plates more clearly. |
Yes; Dual Cameras: 1920x1080P 30FPS Front Camera Only: 2560x1440P 30FPS 2304x1296P 30FPS 1920x1080P 60FPS |
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3. Night Recording |
Of course, not everything you want to record will take place during the daylight hours, with a much higher statistic of car accidents occurring at night time when visibility is lower. |
Yes |
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4. Shaking Sensors |
Also called a “G-Sensor,” this piece of technology is essential in a dash cam. It automatically detects any sudden shaking or a collision and will make sure the footage isn’t overwritten. It has the intelligence to determine that what has been recorded might be useful, so it stops the loop recording from wiping it and recording over it. |
Yes |
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5. 24/7 Passionate Customer Support
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Dash cameras are generally expensive, and you should be able to get in touch with customer support instantly if something goes wrong. Companies have to stand behind their product and do whatever it takes to deliver value to you for the price you paid. |
Yes |
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Additional Z – Edge F1 Dash Cam Features |
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Feature |
Description |
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Front and Inside Car Camera |
Capture license plates and road signs as well as everything inside the vehicle. |
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Infrared Night Vision Dash Camera for Cars |
The camera performs in low light conditions and ensures quality video footage even when the interior is dark. |
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GPS |
The front camera GPS logs your car location, speed, and route. This data can be reviewed on Google Maps when footage is played back. |
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Super Capacitor |
Makes it more resistant to temperature extremes. Allows for a longer operational life and provides for reliable operation in hot summers and freezing winters. |
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Storage |
Can record up to maximum 256 GB |
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Dual 150° Wide Angle View
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Both the front and inside cameras capture the road in front and inside the car |
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Return Policy |
30-day hassle-free return policy |
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Warranty |
18 months long |
Additional Home Security
I installed it in my van which has an external power outlet that provides continuous power. I parked the van facing the street. The motion activated camera provided coverage of traffic and individuals approaching our driveway and property.
Installation
Here’s what comes in the box.
The dash cam was easy to set up and make operational. Recorded videos can be viewed directly on the dash cam or downloaded to your computer using the provided USB cable.
What Other User’s Said
This model dash cam went on the market in January 2019. As of 20 April, on Amazon, there were a total of 14 reviews. Here’s how the reviews broke out
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Rating |
Percentage |
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Five Star |
86% (12 reviews) |
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Four Star |
7% (1 review) |
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Three Star |
7% (1 review) |
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Two Star |
0% |
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One Star |
0% |
Most of the reviewers 93% (five and four stars) are satisfied with the dash cam. The three-star review felt it was a good camera but too expensive.
Although no longer reported a previous two-star reviewer had concerns regarding the mount and cabling. I was impressed with the earnestness of customer service to make things right for the customer.
This included finding out how the user mounted the dash cam and offering partial reimbursement for the additional materials purchased. The two-star reviewer probably became a 4 or 5-star reviewer.
No question, you can expect a high level of customer support.
What’s Next?
Click the ad to buy one.
In exchange for an unbiased and objective review, I received a free dash cam and memory card.
