KENWOOD DRV-A601W Dash Cam & KCA-R200 Rear View Camera Bundle

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Colors are well represented, while exposures are well balanced and glare is kept to a minimum. In very bright conditions you might see some sun spots - particularly from the rear view camera, but otherwise, the image quality is fantastic. As a result, the company pushes the optional hard-wiring kit that plugs into the vehicle’s main power supply and allows the camera to run even when the engine is off. It’s sufficiently clever to not drain the battery, but it will record 30 seconds of footage if the built-in 3-axis G Sensor recognizes a collision or impact. Anyone who has some experience with car maintenance should be able to fit the kit in around 30 minutes, but it could be worth seeking out an auto electrician if need be.

The DRV-A601W includes a Polariser Filter. This reduces such things as dashboard reflection on the windscreen, which may appear in certain positions or due to weather conditions, and helps to lessen glare on sunny days, making it possible to record clear outside images. With its 8.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, DRV-A601W captures 4K video at 30fps,more then 2 times as many pixels as Wide Quad HD, making super-high resolution recording and replay possible. The DRV-A601W supports 4K Ultra HD recording (8.3M: 3840 x 2160), which is 4 times the resolution of Full HD (2.0M: 1920 x 1080). It clearly reproduces the part invisible in Full HD video such as license plates. * By connecting the optional rear camera (KCA-R200) it is possible to record front and rear directions simultaneously.Detail is very well represented even when shooting at less than 4K. It is perfectly possible to read number plates and so on at the 2560k setting if you’re using the rear and front camera in combination, but it would make sense to switch to 4K for the best detail if you only have the front-facing camera.

Overall, the footage is also steady with very little jumping or jolting around, providing the camera stays securely in the holder. You might consider using the camera to make more in-depth recordings of your journeys if you’re particularly interesting in documenting them, but it seems likely a dedicated action camera would be a better performer for that job. When your vehicle is parked and turned off, the Smart Parking Mode becomes active. If your vehicle is subject to a collision or other physical impacts, your dash cam powers on thanks to the built-in G-Sensor and automatically records 30 seconds of video. The hardwire kit CA-DR1030 (optional accessory) is required for permanent power. Front & Rear Dash Camera Bundle - This bundle includes the DRV-A601W front dash cam and the KCA-R200 rear view camera. This enables 2 recordings of footage from the front and rear camera. The optional Kenwood KCA-R200 turns the DRV-A601W into a front and rear dash cam (Image credit: Amy Davies/Digital Camera World) CA-DR1030 hardwire kit - There is nothing worse than parking your car and going shopping, only to find when you return that someone has damaged your vehicle and left the scene without leaving a message! The hardwire kit adds Smart Parking Mode features and provides permanent power when installed. No more messy cable by using the cigar adapter supplied with the DRV-A601W dash cam.

Auto Express Recommended 2023 product DRV-A601W 4K Ultra HD dash cam. Auto Express said: "KENWOOD's DRV-A601W unit has some features that we really like from a dash cam. Chief among these is a magnetic mount, making it much easier to remove the camera to keep it safe or swap between cars. KENWOOD's online and smartphone viewing apps are also the easiest and most intuitive to use. In terms of footage, the KENWOOD's daytime video is exceptional when it's on smoother roads, as you'd expect from a 4K camera, and it copes well with rapidly changing light conditions." DRV-A601W - Ultra HD 4K Dash Cam with Built-in Wireless LAN - Optional Rear View Dash Cam KCA-R200 and Smart Parking Mode when Fitted with Hardwire Kit CA-DR1030