INNOVV K5 Dual Channel Motorcyle Motocam with 4K Ultra HD Resolution, WiFi, GPS, Parking Mode and IP67 Water Resistance (microSD Card not Included)

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Bit Rate – the (video) sampling Bit Rate (bits transmitted per second) is also selectable: Low, Normal, Height (High) and Maximum – the setting currently used. This setting has more of a resource bill, but (can) provide better overall video capture.

There is no doubt that the K5 is innovative and it is obviously different, at least when compared to the current INNOVV K2 product, and not just because it uses a 4K front camera but also because the 4K front lens is actually integrated with the DVR module. Cable lengths –in using three different styles of motorcycles for layout, working out median cable runs between (probable) positioning of the module that is both the front camera and the ‘go-to’ point for all component connections reveals that the current lengths can be just adequate or somewhat short, forcing installation compromises (see Change Summary below).The adaptation or compensation differences between the WDR and EV features of the other system when viewing video recorded on both systems travelling over the same terrain in almost exactly the same weather condition is most telling; the other camera shows virtually no transitions whereas the K5 copes, but the video is darker. Because what I found was, you know the odd bug here and there that would actually hit the lens would just kind of make a very tiny blurry spot, as the camera is focusing beyond that as opposed to the camera focusing on the bugs or having just a ton of grime right in front of that lens.

Up front, we need to identify that this review is based on a pre-release version of the coming-to-market INNOVV K5 that is identified as a Dash Cam, but in reality, should be called an “Action Cam” as it designed for and is specifically focused on the powersports market. DVR Module – top cover no longer separate piece, but integral part of the housing for increased strength, less seams, seals, and hardware for better elemental protection INNOVV continues to tweak or add enhancements to the INNOVV K5 system in preparation for its formal release and as such, a firmware update was anticipated and with the provided link action, now installed (FW IK5_20201204_V05.5hz). The steps below detail the process. Note – some Android devices may present a message like, “This WLAN network has no internet access. Connect anyway?” Just select ‘connect’ and all should be good… And don’t forget that both the network ID name and PW can be changed by the user under the App. The output harness is a sturdy shielded cable terminated with a 3-pin (F) waterproof connector. Note – a small Blue LED provides an ‘always-on’ indication that the 5.3V supply is good and as this power module is switched, parasitic drain will not or should not be an issue and I suspect that INNOVV has a minimum voltage shutoff threshold as well – its just not identified.Rear Lens/Camera – a separate component, like the ones used with the current C5 and K2 systems and featuring a ruggedized waterproof housing with sealed lens and integrated connection cable with 6-pin (F) waterproof connector.