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Xiaomi 70mai Dashcam Pro English Version 1944p w/ GPS $61.39 US (~$88.45 AU) Priority Shipped @ Gearvita

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Another week, another Xiaomi deal. This time on the 70mai Dashcam Pro English Version with both the GPS and non-GPS variants on sale.

Features include resolutions up to 2592×1944 30fps (H.265), micro SD card support, WiFi, app connection including transfer of footage, emergency recording in collision, parking mode, ADAS (GPS Module) and thanks to the Nuance speech engine, voice commands including "Take picture", "Record video" and more. Under the hood it's using a Sony IMX335 sensor with a 140° wide angle f/1.8 aperture lens and a built-in battery for the parking mode.

I recommend watching this quick 5 minute review to see what it's capable of.

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  • Car just got written off in an incident where one of these may've saved me a fair bit of $.

    How good's this model?

    • Looking at the video I linked and some other samples around YouTube I think the quality is quite impressive including the wide angle resolutions. The collision detection would have definitely helped in your case I think too.

    • +1

      i had one but it broke due to the extreme heat we sometimes get. need to find one that can handle 45degree days

      • The Blackvue is good for extreme heat, but then again you pay for it.

        • My BlackVue DR650GW internal battery gave out after 1 year in the summer heat and it's now dead after 2 years sadly. However my Viofo A119 v2 is still going strong.

        • I would steer clear from Blackvue, my 650S loses focus under heat and recently started to restart itself from time to time just under 2 years of use. I second the guy above that my viofo A119 is still going strong.
          Got my Blackvue for 400 after discount, what a rip off.

          • @ntb: The 7 series are better I believe. I haven't had any issues with the 750, so far

        • +1

          I've had a blackvue (DG440W rings a bell)since Oct 2011. Still works perfect.

      • I've got the older version and it's been through 2 Sydney Summers and still working fine.

  • +9

    I can't comment on the quality of the camera itself but I would avoid dashcams with internal batteries in Australia. They can't handle our summer heat.

    Better off picking up a capacitor type and wiring it up for 24/7 power.

  • I think $15 for the GPS is worth it.
    Anyone used these on the rear windshield (station wagon)?
    Can you use it as a reverse camera in conjunction with your phone?

    Thanks

    • +1

      The issue sometimes with the GPS is if it measures your speed too; I've heard some people talk of insurance companies using it to get out of payment.

      • +1

        Good point!
        However I very seldom go over the limit (strange, I know) so I would rather have it show that I am under…

        • They can tell how fast you're going by measuring how long it takes you to pass some landmarks in the footage - like power poles etc. They can measure the distance using google maps and then work out your speed - cops do it as well as insurance companies ….

    • this gps doesn't work as gps

      • It does with the latest firmware update.

        • so it now logs/maps your location data and speed ?

          are you using one ? or mind to quote the source of your info ?

          • @dcep: Email from 70Mai:

            Hello everyone!

            The most requested features for 70mai finally come out! You can now see the real-time speed and GPS location on 70mai Dash Cam Pro videos, after updating the dash cam firmware to Version 1.0.5.

            [Instructions]

  • if only this had motion detection while parking, I never thought i needed that feature until someone scratched my car recently

    • +2

      doesn't it? In the specifications it says "parking mode"…

      • That only detects collision while parked I believe, that's what i saw in the youtube review OP posted

        • +2

          Got one in my car and yes, it picks up any "unusual shock" during parking and record as an emergency video and notify next time you turn the car switch on. Even when driving if the car come across a shock, say on a speed hump it could activate. Have been using for the last 3 months and found it great. Easy installation and app on iPhone works a treat.

          • @NishV: If it records as the shock happens, I'm assuming it won't show what happens leading up to the shock right? Is it important to have that feature too?

            • @aragornelessar: On parking i believe the camera is in passive mode and reacts to g-sensor to record an emergency video. So yes, imminent reason may not be recorded. Anyway on running mode videos are recorded in a loop and in case of a shock/impact, saves an emergency video as a separate file. Emergency videos will not get over-written and have to be deleted manually.

              • @NishV: Yeah I'm just wondering how often insurance requires the 'reason' for impact, or whether the recording of the aftermath of the incident is usually enough for them. Guess it depends on what happens but wondered if they reject it enough to have post-incident footage as useless?

          • @NishV: For a 64GB card, how many hours of video recording can it store?

            The specs say support up to 32 or 64GB SD card. Do you know if a 128 or 256GB card would work?

  • I have ordered one for the rear recording.
    Let's see what it can do.

  • How does it compare to this Xiaomi Mija Dashcam? https://gearvita.com/xiaomi-mijia-1080p-car-dvr-camera.html

    The specs say support up to 32 or 64GB SD card. I believe a 128 or 256GB card should work fine right?

    For a 64GB card, how many hours of video recording can it store? Thanks

  • -1

    Just a reminder. The Chinese Editions are the best editions of 70mai dash cams. Because in China manufacturers always use the best sensors and chips so one with inferior hardware will lose the competition.
    In other countries manufacturers all use shit hardware and sell them at whopping high prices. People still happy because they don’t know they can get much better result with 1/10 or even less money.
    70 mai dash cam have two models in China: 70 Mai dash cam and 70 Mai dashc Pro.
    70 Mai dash cam uses Sony IMX323 sensor and Mstar processing chip, it is still clear image but can never compare with the Pro. Sells for about 40AUD.
    70 Mai dash cam Pro uses Sony IMX335 sensor and Huawei Image Processing chip, support 1944P recording and image quality is much better. Sells for about 60AUD without GPU module. The GPS and car parking module are sold independently.
    This 70 Mai Pro is the overseas model with IMX323 and Mstar chip. So it is actually a 70mai basic model in a Pro enclosure. This is still much better than those using shit hardware. They still win the competition. However it is just not as good as the Chinese Edition.

    • are you talking about [chinese version] VS [global english version] ?

      or, [70mai dash cam] VS [70mai dash cam PRO] ? They are completely different model

      • Read carefully and you will see. You must be jumping.
        70mai Pro non Chinese edition= 70mai Chinese edition

    • Chipset Manufacturer:Hi3556V

      https://gearvita.com/xiaomi-70mai-dash-cam-pro-with-gps-modu…

      I assume Hi3556V = Huawei Image Processing chip , NOT Mstar

      • Hi3556 google result —>Hisilicon —>

        HiSilicon Technologies Co., Ltd.
        Address: Huawei Industrial Base
        Bantian, Longgang
        Shenzhen 518129
        People's Republic of China
        Website: http://www.hisilicon.com
        Email: [email protected]

        • Then it is a combination: sensor from non-Pro and processing chip from Pro. Interesting.

          • @theabyss: international version showing :

            Image Sensor:SONY IMX335

            https://gearvita.com/xiaomi-70mai-dash-cam-pro-with-gps-modu…

            I am guessing it is the same as Chinese version, at least from gearvita, it is saying the same

            Display

            Display Size:<3"

            Camera Resolution:1920x1080

            Screen Ratio:4:3

            View angle:105°-140°

            Lens:6 Glasses 140 Degree Wide Angle

            Video Resolution:Full HD 1944p

            Pixels:500Mega

            Image Sensor:SONY IMX335

            Detail

            Number of Lenses:1

            Frames Per Second:30

            OSD Language:English

            Video Code:H.264

            GPS logger:External

            Chipset Manufacturer:Hi3556V

            Version:English Version

            Cable Length:3.5M

            Battery type:Li-polymer

            Video Format:MP4

            Flash:128MB

            Max External Memory:64G

            Battery:Built-in

            Capacity:500mAh

            Input:5V /2A

            RAM:512Mb

            Dimensions:87.5* 53 * 18mm

  • Would people recommend this or the Blueskysea B1W?

  • I received my one today and it didn't come with the GPS module even though I ordered the Dashcam with the GPS module. Sigh, now I will have to send them a ticket asking why they didn't send me one, wish me luck…

    • Hi,

      Sorry for your experience. Could you please send me your order number? I'll check it and reply to you asap.

      Regards

      • Same here. Can you please check my order too?

        • Hi,

          Please send me your order number. I'll check it and reply to you asap.

          Regards

      • Hi Gearvita,

        I did open a ticket, but here's my order number 00043068.

        I have private messaged you the order number as well!

        Kind regards,

        Wave

        • Did you get any replies from the ticket?
          How do you check on your ticket?

          • @cristtos: No replies from the ticket. Still waiting on GearVita to do an investigation with the order number I sent.

            Edit:
            Ok, they did reply back but it went into my Junk folder for Outlook…

            • @WaveZero: So? What is the resolution?

              • @cristtos: Nothing yet, they asked for more details about shipment and for me to take some photos.

                • @WaveZero: Thanks. The box they send me the unit in is not big enough to allow for an extra item anyway.

                  • @cristtos: Thanks @Gearvita they sent me a new GPS module!

  • Received nothing so far…

    • A box arrived today but I do not think is the right type (did not open it yet), opinions?
      https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/91538/70736/70mai.jpg
      I have ordered (ORDER # 000043051) and paid for a GPS enabled unit but I think this is just a simple one, correct?

      Did anyone actually get a GPS enabled unit?

      • Yeah, got delivered yesterday, has that box in your photo with a separate smaller/thinner box which says '70mai GPS Mount Holder' which is the GPS module

        • Thanks for the reply, no additional unit for me :(

          • @cristtos: So did they ever rectify not sending you the GPS module? I was thinking of buying but not if they don't do the right thing.

            • @soob: I got an email confirming that they did not ship the module (mistake) and that they will ship it separately
              Nothing yet though.

              • @cristtos: Thanks. I'll avoid them then. Found it cheaper on Banggood and Gearbest anyway, so not losing anything avoiding Gearvita.

                • @soob: make sure is the English speaking version (it actually talks to you)

      • I have received today the missing GPS module so, apart for the hassle, all good.

  • I have purchased this item but Gearvita failed to send the item (item was promised to be sent in 9 days for Australia)

  • Hello Team gearvita,
    When i am trying to place order, order value is going to $89.60 with au priority shipping and $88.63 with singapore air mail even after applying coupon 70MCamP. Can you check please and confirm the issue?
    I had takena snap of it but dont see the option to post it.

  • Please be careful about Gearvita. I purchased 1 unit with GPS module

    but it constantly freeze , and has to be reboot/unplug replug the power to be responsive. Otherwise not receiving voice control nor recording

    I tried to sent Gearvita support message, there is no acknowledgement and no response. Their website and customer service is terrible

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