70mai A510 Dual Dashcam REVIEW: The Gamechanger! Get STARVIS-2 @₹9999! 😱 

Glad it was helpful!

Couldn't agree more!

Once the memory card storage is full, how does the recording happens.

The dashcam automatically deletes the oldest recorded file and saves the newest one. This is called 'loop recording'

@@traveltechyoutube thks. what memory card We should buy for 70mai 510a any specific brands, 128 or 256 gb?

Oh nice! Hope you had a good time in Hassan!

@@traveltechyoutube yeah, I did. Thanks

Thank you for your kind words and appreciation of my work. 👍🏻 Pause the video at 8:28 Here you can see the picture in picture view.

Oh yeah !! I missed it since it was shown for few secs ..

Thanks for watching!

If it was available, it would allow remote access, meaning live video streaming from anywhere.

Thanks for watching! 😊

Glad to be helpful!

At what price you bought?

​@@shortsworld3894 Dashcam, suction mount and 128gb memory card all comes around ₹15K.

Years of hard work is starting to pay off. And yes, benefitting my viewers is the ultimate goal.

Thanks a lot for your appreciation.

Noted! And yes, it has in built battery.

Thanks for watching! A810 is native 4K dashcam, which means it has a resolution of 2160P. The A510 supports max 1944P. That's the (only) major difference.

Currently no other brand has an answer to this. Hopefully this changes in the future.

Sure will do 👍🏻

Keep watching!

Thanks for watching!

What do you recommend then?

@@mayurahuja7955 I would recommend those dashcams with capacitor

Hi, what happens when battery is used.

@@TheAshwinskumar it may catch fire when it's temperature increases more than its capacity specially in high hot region like rajasthan.....

Definitely the A510. A500S is the older model with the older sensor. Doesn't seem logical to go with the older one when the upgraded model gives drastically better performance.

Awesome. All the best 👍🏻

I am using it from the last 4 days.. I can say it is the complete package and value for money at this price range.. I have got it for approx 17K which includes Hardware kit,CPL filter and 256gb memory card..

Good to know. Your experience will be helpful for many other users!

Yes, go with it. Its the best in its price range.

Agreed. Better to go with dual channel than front only.

Thanks

AWESOME!

Will try. It uses battery and doesn't have super capacitor. Although the battery usage is only to maintain time and not to run the dashcam.

I hope they do introduce similar products, but it turns out they are very slow in doing so.

@@traveltechyoutube yeah else we would have seen something in 4-6k range with starvis 2

Indeed

Yes this is a battery based dashcam. But, based on my personal experience, I haven't faced any issues with it since I am using a battery based dashcam since nearly 3 years and also parking outside in sunlight. I would say it's not a major concern.

No worries with regards to battery.

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A510 is better. Go with it! Purchase link in description

Definitely worth it. CPL filter reduces glare and dashboard reflections from sunlight during daytime and streetlight during night time giving you a crystal clear video quality.

These recordings are without CPL filter. The video will be even more clear in daytime with CPL filter. Service support for all 70mai dashcams is provided by Nexdigitron. They have a dedicated service center located in Pune. You can also get in touch with them via WhatsApp.

Buying separate rear camera will need separate memory card and separate power port. Also you cannot access both dashcams together. Each camera has to be accessed separately via app. The settings if needed to change have to be done separately. If all this extra work is okay for you, you can go ahead.

No you cannot pair your older rear camera with the new one. Ofcourse you can do it if the new one you are buying is the same as the old one.

It will record audio. Enable audio recording/mic via it's sound settings

@@traveltechyoutube Great, thanks for the response. Will make the setting change

256GB. Purchase link is in video description

Not a mjor concern. Dashcams run on DC power and not battery. The battery is used only for time keeping and to properly finish recording the last video file being recorded when power is suddenly disconnected (when you turn off the car). Hence not a MAJOR concern.

Yes. Best for the price range.

Finally Purchased this dashcam using it since 15 days. Thank you Travel tech for your reviews and guide. My thoughts on this. Pros. 1. Front camera picture clarity is excellent and number plate readability is good in both day and night condition. 2. It does capture fast moving vehicle number plate as well. 3. Rear camera quality is decent at close range. 4. Device and it's accessories quality feels good, it's lightweight. Did not found any issue of disconnect as of now. 5. App too works fine. Cons/ missing features- 1. Front camera in day time has Over-sharpened video quality. 2. G sensor doesn't seems to be working properly or calibration issue. Trigger of emergency videos on same potholes and rumble strips is inconsistent. 3. Does not have voice commands for hotspot stop/ start. Manually asking for taking snap/ video. 4. Auto HDR option or option to disable it based on time of the day is missing. 5. Should provide more resolution option and option to choose 60 fps in other resolutions. I think sensor is capable.

Congratulations! Best purchase decision!

For its budget segment, agreed.

Yes it is safe.

@@traveltechyoutube thanks 🙏🏽

The memory cards suggested in the description (Samsung Evo Plus) are compatible with dashcams and recommended by 70mai. They are cheapest available and hence recommended as not everyone wants to spend more on sdcards. You can also purchase higher read/write speeds SD cards such as Pro Plus and Pro Ultimate, which are even better. Here is the link: amzn.to/3XnsnN9

It's working well in my A510. Either there must be an issue with your unit or it might need a recalibration via factory reset.

@@traveltechyoutube good to know its working on your A510. Factory reset was attempted, the issue remained. the seller replaced my A510. But the second unit also does not record emergency vidieo while mioving fast on a speed breaker or on slamming the doors. Surprisingly my A500 works in the same conditions. Does your A510 record emergency video in these conditions? Thank You

I too faced this issue. It was working at start then from past couple of days I faced this issue, formatting the memory card helped. I think removing card and connecting to PC started this issue.

@@shrinivas7437 i had formated the memory card, did a factory reset, sent the unit for replacement. issue still remains for me. it has never recorded a single emergency video for over 2000 km of trip. My A500 has recorded so many emergency videos in the same routes.

​@@mmindia1234 then this is major issue, do you got any update from 70mai/nexdigitron for this issue? Which memory card you are using?

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Thanks

It shouldn't. Try to reset the camera via the settings.

Thank you!

Yep

I don't think so. Separate rear camera requires separate power port, separate memory card and separate app setup. Downloading videos and syncing them to the front camera is another extra work. I find all this inconvenient.

You can get a compatible OBD2 connector directly from Nexdigitron. Get in touch with them on their whatsapp number

@@traveltechyoutube I can buy any obd connector that match the input power of the camera right.? Obd connector for 70mai is not listed in nexdigitron website

It's not listed officially. You can get via request in their WhatsApp number.

Yes it will, but only with suction mount. It won't fit or align well with vertical windshields straight out of the box. If you want to know more about suction mounts, watch this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pOqSMjTT4U0.htmlsi=Rv0KyETT19Ac7hRg

If you have the budget, Yes it makes complete sense to go with A810 because the 4K + Starvis2 combination is top of the line. In terms of getting the possible video resolution and quality from a dashcam, you will have the best possible hardware.

Correct

@@traveltechyoutube can we do this configuration as suggested by Prabhu ? I have a Nexon top variant where I have an additional power socket near the rear seat which can power the dashcam .. correct me if I am wrong, we need to configure both the cameras separately in the app with 2 additional memory cards and data storage which can be cumbersome process ..

Yes. Two separate cams automatically means two separate power ports, two separate memory cards, two separate app connections. Also transferring videos and syncing them is extra work. It's just too much work so I don't recommend it just because it's not convenient. Nothing wrong in it though.

Thanks.. makes sense 👍

I've also seen that any camera with rear cam included is not providing good quality rear cam so we should use two different camera without combo

Help maadakke nav iradu! POWER/BATTERY: 1. The battery is only for maintaining the time and to properly finish recording the last file being recorded the moment dashcam gets disconnected from its power source (12v). Hence once disconnected from power, it cannot record for extra duration. 2. Primarily, battery is more unsafe in smartphones, EV's than in dashcams, because EV's and smartphone's run directly on battery power, whereas dashcams run on DC power(even battery based ones). There is no recorded history (as per my knowledge) of dashcams blowing up or burning out (whereas you can read about an incident every single day in the newspaper about EV battery catching fire or smartphone battery swelling up). Battery based dashcams are being sold since many years and there is no direct evidence of these dashcams causing any issues. Secondly, I have been using a battery based dashcam since 2+ years, parking in direct sunlight most of the time and I haven't faced any issues yet. So based on these aspects I can conclude that there is nothing to be extremely concerned about this aspect. 3. Yes it will continue to record if connected to a power bank, provided the power bank provides the proper voltage required to run the dashcam. BUT, power banks are more susceptible to heat in the car (closed windows and doors and parked in direct sunlight) and may damage the power bank or cause fire. Hence not recommended. STORAGE: 1. The image/video processing algorithm in the system probably upscales the image causing it to have a similar bitrate as a normal recorded video for equal/balanced performance. 2. Higher storage is not 'always' better. Increased storage capacity requires hardware level changes. This depends on company policy. No workaround for this. CONFUSION: Between Nexdigitron Prime, Qubo 3K and 70mai A510 Dual, I would blindly go with A510. Primary reason being the Starvis 2 sensor. When it comes down to core point of 'why do you have a dashcam?'. The simple answer is: to have video evidence of any incident/accident that might happen to you or someone else in front/rear of you. This evidence helps in insurance claims and legal cases if the need arises. Now, comes the next aspect. Is just any evidence enough or the 'quality' of the evidence matters? Having a Starvis 2 dashcam ensures you get the best possible video quality and clarity and number plate readability at night. This ensures that on your part, you had the best hardware available in your arsenal to collect the best possible 'quality' of evidence to be collected which can hep you save yourself later when the need arises. And when you ever face any situation where the dashcam footage was needed, no one is going to ask if you dashcam supports 1TB card or 256GB card. They will ask if the video is clear enough to identify number plates/nameboards/faces etc. I hope you get this clears your confusion.

@@traveltechyoutube I agree with your take on going for better quality cam as it can be crucial in a time of dispute, etc. I guess I can still get 18hrs of recording with a 256gb card. So for my city use I'll probably get week's worth of recording... So should be manageable. My budget was 10k max. Stretching it to 13k is difficult but I'm thinking of doing it because of your suggestion. Thanks for answering all my questions!

Yes it's worth stretching the budget a bit. Go for it.

It comes with battery. There is no other camera in the world at the same price with starvis 2 sensor.

It has in built battery and not super capacitor

Noted. If I hardwire it, should I still be concerned about the type of battery used ?

Nope.

Yes you can

Battery is only for time keeping and to finish storing the last video file being recorded when power is suddenly disconnected (when you turn off the car). It doesn't work for recording shock and emergency clips. You need hardwire kit for that.

@@traveltechyoutube thanks for the reply. oh i see is there anyway to turn on parking surveillance mode via 12 volt socket or powerbank? like in my virtus 12v socket is always on do we have any adapter for auto cut feature under low voltage? How to get it work without hardwiring?

No way turn on parking monitoring without hardwire kit. Although in your virtus, it wil continue to record normal video even after car is off. To turn off the dashcam after a set period of time you can use this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TedRC9Wu3ZE.htmlsi=RbHhLS48yfxrDnG3 Or this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SQ-n1Zp3qhs.htmlsi=CdCiwoU8KioYa4e2

No

Based on my testing, yes it is safe to buy. All dashcams heat up and that's normal, nothing to be concerned about

A quite important observation... Been completely overlooked by 70mai... Thanks for highlighting it 👍🏻🙏🏻

No you cannot pair with it. But you can use it separately as rear camera.

Each setup needs 10watts. 2 seperate setup would require two USB ports totally using 20watts power.

Agreed

The rear camera is not dust proof and water proof. Hence installing it outside will eventually damage it. Also there is a high chance of someone tampering with it or stealing the camera.

@@traveltechyoutube Makes sense . So is 70mai S500 good choice in this case ? As i saw in your video it has camera outside the car

For specific needs of having a reverse assist camera and guide lines, yes. But if your car already has a reverse camera, not so much. Also, the 70mai S500's rear camera is installed outside the car and hence, chances of someone damaging it or stealing it will always be there.

@@traveltechyoutube Ya right , have you tried this a510 rear dashcam with a 70% tinted rear glass ? If not can you please try and make a video or let me know because i am bit worried about investing money because of the tinted glass

Tinted glass is not going to bring a major difference in the video quality. Ive used rear cameras with tint in the rear windshield. Nothing to be so worried about.

Soon

If you require parking monitoring, then use a hardwire kit. If not, the regular usb type c cable will work fine. In case of hardwire kit, it has battery protection feature built into it, which will turn off the dashcam once the pre set voltage is reached. Hence avoiding excessive battery drain.

@@traveltechyoutube thanks for the info. My 12V socket in Virtus is always on so I guess it should be possible to get parking monitoring through that as well?

In Volkswagen cars such as Virtus, the 12V socket remains always on irrespective of the car engine is on or off. This means the dashcam cannot recognise if the the car is on or off (when connected via 12V socket). This will cause the dashcam to stay on and record normally even after the car turns off leading to excess power usage and leading to complete battery drain. To circumvent this problem, all new 70mai dashcams including A510 have a feature called 'auto off after stop'. In this option you can select the duration for which you want the dashcam to remain on after you turn off the car staring from 5min, 10min, and 20minutes. This ensures that the dashcam turns off after the pre set duration, hence saving battery from draining out completely.

That's a proper match to this. But the mini 2 comes @15K. The A510 front only comes @10K. So big price difference, making the A510 more value for money. What works for Mini 2 is is super small form factor and versatile recording options along with exceptionally good parking modes.

@@traveltechyoutube thank you. I also see lots of ppl not going for any 70mai cameras due to the battery instead of the super capacitor? Any thoughts on this. Thank you.

I've replied in detail in one of the comments about the battery issue. So check it.

OBD2 kit is not yet officially available from 70mai. Although you can contact Nexdigitron via whatsapp and request one

Thanks 👍🏻

All the best 👍🏻

From where you bought for that price?

From Amazon using HSBC credit card

The difference is in the megapixels. A510 has a 5MP sensor. A810 has 8MP sensor. The maximum resolution push possible to record in 5mp is 1944p. The maximum possible resolution to record in 8mp is 4K (2160p) That's the only difference. The sensor is the same.

@@traveltechyoutube thank you

Uff yes finally!

Well, continuous water flow will definitely block the view as the camera is placed behind the windshield.

I will check the road story filter in my dashcam and get back to you.

If you want to use parking mode, only then hardwire kit is required. Otherwise not.

Please provide purchase link for parking mode kit

Purchase link is in video description

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Nexdigitron is the official service partner for 70mai and they have a service centre at Pune.

Due to wide field of view

You can turn off adas whenever you don't want it.

For comparison between A810 and A510, watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PMLw4UtSiZ4.htmlsi=vVS0Cj6TdJmbKvv9

Yup..I have seen that video..want your personal opinion about which one to go for.redtiger or 70mai?

Nahi

Budget constraints. Company policy. Higher resolution will increase price of the dashcam.

It's a separate wiring kit for the dashcam which you have to purchase separately in order to enable parking monitoring features of the dashcam.

Yes, most value for money

Definitely the A510 is the better choice. The price difference is worth it

Link is in description

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No it can't rotate 360 degrees.

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Sure 👍

The dashcam doesn't run on battery. It runs only on 12v charger. The battery is used only to maintain time and to finish recording files when the power is suddenly cut off.

@@traveltechyoutube all right so in this case supercapacitor could have been better