IM5/6 Dashcam

[Sloucher]

I am aware that the IM5 (and presumably the IM6) use a camera in the windscreen sensor cover to record to a DVR as per a normal dashcam, but does anyone know if recordings are also recorded from the rear view camera?
If not, I wonder if NextBase have a product that may be compatible with the car's DVR

 

[NikLiverpool]

I believe that all cameras are recording? Not far off from Tesla's application.
Not sure about sentry mode though.

 

[Sloucher]

I wasn't able to check that aspect during my test drive as, until I downloaded the Owner's Manual, neither I, or the salesman, knew where to find the micro-sd slot (it's in the arm rest storage box, next to the 12v power socket apparently) at the time. Oh, that and we didn't have an sd card about our persons!
I think I'll give the dealer a call and get them to check that out.

 

[MikeJS]

I wasn't able to check that aspect during my test drive as, until I downloaded the Owner's Manual, neither I, or the salesman, knew where to find the micro-sd slot (it's in the arm rest storage box, next to the 12v power socket apparently) at the time. Oh, that and we didn't have an sd card about our persons!
I think I'll give the dealer a call and get them to check that out.

I find it strange that an SD card that would cost them less than £10 is not included! Then again there is no parcel shelf either!!

 

[Sloucher]

To be fair, when I bought the NextBase 422GW front and rear cameras I'm currently using in the MG4, I had to purchase an SD card separately. They only guarantee the card if it bears their brand as well.

 

[Vipar]

£10 for an SD card I paid less than a pound you only need a 2GB I believe

 

[MikeJS]

£10 for an SD card I paid less than a pound you only need a 2GB I believe

I think they say 64 GB min…..

 

[Vipar]

Wow that a big difference from the ZS and MG4 er

 

[Vipar]

I have a couple of 64 GB from my old camera days

 

[Sloucher]

Quote from the Owner's Manual:

If there is excessive user data (not used by DVR) in the memory card, the DVR may not recognize the card. This DVR is compatible with a high speed Micro SD card, and the recommended capacity is 64GB and above.​

It seems the DVR can also play movies from the SD card as well apparently, hence this quote also:

DO NOT operate the digital video recorder (DVR) whilst traveling. It is illegal to watch any form of video whilst driving, this will effect (sic) driving safety.​