INSPECTOR company launches a non-signature COMBO device (for those who do not know it is a "3-in-1" - video recorder + radar detector + GPS informant) called BARRACUDA. The resolution of the gadget is fixed on FULL HD, the "iron component" for me is not known yet, and also the price list less than 10 000 rubles. I've already gone for a few days with this COMBO and I have something to say.
By the way, this device is very similar to INSPECTOR MARLIN S in its case, you can say one in one, only in iron on the "minimums". Hence the price, which is almost 3000-4000 rubles lower. So whether BARRACUDA will pull out or not, let's sort it out.
COMPLEX
COMBO itself:
- Suction on the windshield
- Cigarette lighter charger
- User manual and warranty card
- Warranty and instructions
There's nothing else in the package. Not even a card-reader, economy! However, the box is made in blue and black tones, with colored prints, as it usually happens in "INSPECTOR".
Packaging. It looks 100% for a gift.
EXTERNAL LOOK AND DISTRIBUTIONS
The front end. Polished plastic, main lens, and radar detector horn.
Front part
Upper part. Fastening platform, loudspeaker.
Right side. Main microphone + recording key.
Left side. Power slot, memory card slot, RESET key.
Rear part. 2.4-inch main lens and navigation keys, there is a small visor that removes unnecessary glare from the screen
There's nothing in the lower plane, except for the cooling slots. It's not the first time I've done a review of INSPECTOR automotive electronics, and I'd like to point out that their quality is always on top. No backlashes or creaks are noticed.
Lower plane
Also, in this review, I want to note that the device in the back is small in size. If you look at it in the display - it does not cover most of the windshield. Although the body itself is elongated.
MAIN MENU
The "BARRACUDA" menu is called up with the "M" key to the left of the screen. If you press once, the clips that have been filmed appear immediately, i.e. they can be viewed immediately. Press again and fall into the main menu.
It is divided into 4 main zones:
RD (Radar Detector) - here you can set up the main modes (CITY, CITY1, TRACSA, etc.), speed threshold, auto-mute and many other settings.
Radar detector
BP (Video Recorder) - here you can set the resolution, video quality, recording cycle, exposure, government number, etc.
Video recorder
Database (GPS database) - basic settings related to GPS - GLONASS notification, distance, "object will pass", etc.
GPS - GLONASS
SETTINGS (gears icon) - Disables the screen, screensaver, language, clock, card format, etc.
Settings
More information about the menu will be in the feedback video below, you can see. In general, everything is intuitive, I would even say - a well-designed list of menus, which everyone can understand without any problems.
POSSIBILITIES and Iron
As is customary, the next step in the review is the discussion of the technical component.
The processor is the iCatch SPCA6350M (450MHz) from the Taiwanese manufacturer. This is the average price segment, which can be found mainly in budget video surveillance systems and video recorders
Female - SOI JX-F22 (2M, 1/2.7″). Honestly, I haven't ever encountered such a manufacturer, but judging by the feedback from the Internet, it is mainly used in entry-level video surveillance systems, that is, the budget option.
Resolution - one Full HD (1920X1080), the other can not be set.
Video bitrate - 18/16/12 Mbps
View angle - 135 degrees (wide angle)
Video Recording Format - AVI
Loop recording - 1.3.5 minutes
Battery - 520 mAh, enough for about 10 - 15 minutes of battery life
Memory card support - up to 256 GB. It is desirable to take a minimum of 10 class.
Features
I couldn't find the frame rate, but if you look at the footage, it's 30 frames per second. It is worth noting that there are no systems like HDR or WDR here.
Well, as usual in my reviews, let's talk about how Inspector Barracuda shoots.
DAY: Generally speaking, not bad for budget iron. However, in bright sunlight, there can be "lights" of license plates (HDR shortage affects). In the daytime the rooms are read from about 8 meters, then goes soap. The manufacturer tried to raise the clarity of the picture programmatically, so sometimes there can be easily noticeable noise if you look at the picture.
To be continued in next part https://zen.yandex.ru/media/id/5d934fbd8d5b5f00b14d5a38/inspector-barracuda-combo-video-recorder-part-2-5d94862d04af1f00aff9384e