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PORMIDO Mirror Dash Cam 12" with Detached Front Camera,Anti Glare Full Touch Split Screen HD 1296P,Car Backup Rear View Mirror Camera Dual Lens with Sony Sensor,Super Night Vision,Parking Assistance
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Brand | PORMIDO |
Orientation | Front and Rear |
Vehicle Service Type | Car |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Loop Recording, G-Sensor, Night Vision |
Video Capture Resolution | 1296p |
Color | red, black |
Field Of View | 360 Degrees |
Control Method | Touch |
Product Dimensions | 2.75"D x 11.5"W x 0.6"H |
About this item
- 【Industry FIRST 12 inch Split Screen Mirror with DETACHED Front Cam】PORMIDO front lens is separated from the rearview mirror screen,comes with one-meter extension cable, so you can extend it to different areas of the windshield for flexible view. The front lens will NOT be blocked by visor or other devices, then eliminates more blind points of your front vision.
- 【ANTI Glare & Best Exposure】Different from most dashcams mirror screen, PORMIDO Full Laminated mirror performs perfectly in anti-glaring from sunlight, both front and rear car cameras are equipped with 6-layer glass sensor IMX335 at HDR technology, the image or video will NOT be overexposured by other headlights, so you can see every plate clearly in the night for safe driving.
- 【Adjustable Reverse Lines & Longer Rear Cam Cable 】You can adjust the parking lines to fit your vehicle for easy reversing. The included back cam cable is 33ft long enough for most models.Furthermore,you can order 49ft cable with us(not included) for big truck,trailer,RV,motorhome,pickup,van...etc, please contact us if the included back up camera cable is not long enough for you.
- 【Zoom Rear Image & ONE wire plug into Mirror】You can zoom in/out the rearview to adjust the rear image size based on actual distance.One wire design looks more tidy from the mirror.Other functions are also included: Loop Recording offers continuous recording even the storage is full,Front and back view displays simultaneously as Split Screen;G-sensor detects every collision and locks the emergency recordings for proof.
- 【Parking Monitoring with Protection of Battery】When parking,this hd mirror cam turns on automatically once it detects any collision,then turns off after locked a 30-second emergency video.In this way,the car battery will never be drained out even parked for long time,this should work with hardwire kit(not included).Whenever you have any questions about this digital rear view mirror system,please reach us via the service email in user manual,we'll reply within 24 hours.
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Touch Screen | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Camera quality | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Night vision | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | — | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | ATOZEDO | PRUVEEO USA | NikoMaku | WolfBox Direct | ATOZEDO | Swan of Global |
display type | — | LCD | — | IPS | — | LCD |
display size | 12 inches | — | 11 inches | — | 12 inches | 12 inches |
video resolution | 1296p | 1440P+1080P+1080P | 2160p | 2160p, 1440P,1080P | 1296p | Enhanced Night Vision 1080p |
mounting type | — | Rearview Mirror Mount | Windshield Mount | Rearview Mirror Mount | — | Rearview Mirror Mount, Center Console Mount |
auto part position | front | front | front | front | front inside, right outside | front inside, rear outside |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
real angle of view | 140 degrees | 170 degrees | 170 degrees | 170 degrees | 140 degrees | — |
Product Description
With years of experiences in car camera, PORMIDO is been listening to customers & working utmost to reduce their concerns in Mirror Dash Cam, Therefore comes up with this industry first item PR998, and meanwhile, we promise to stick to continuous high quality and responsive customer support as always.
WHAT we have Upgraded with PORMIDO PR998 - We aim to Bring You MORE Conveniences
- DETACHED Front Lens provides more flexibilities without any obstacle for front view
- ZOOM IN/OUT Rear View Image - Industry FIRST Newest Function (If you don't have this function, please reach us to get newest Firmware)
- ANTI GLARE Full Laminated Mirror Screen can display Front and Rear view simultaneously as Split Screen
- ANTI DAZZLING Night Vision with Sony sensor IMX335 under WDR/HDR Technology
- LONGER Extention Cable 33ft for Backup Camera (also have 49ft cable in store)
- Adjustable Parking Assistant Lines
- Switchable Mirroring/Straight Images in Rearview
- Supports Maximum Storage 128GB (32GB SD card included)
- High Temperature Resistant up to 190°F
- If you want to install the rear camera upside down, please reach us to get newest firmware, then the rearview image can be flipped upside down.
IMPORTANT TIPS
- IMPORTANT - Please DO NOT POWER ON the Mirror Screen until BOTH cameras are well plugged, then front and rear camera can start with stable power/voltage perfectly, this is a MUST process for this Detached System.
- Please have the camera wire plug from LEFT side of the mirror - DO NOT flip over, then the rear camera can be well recognized by the mirror screen.
Memory Card
- 32GB SD card is included, please format it before using,and format it every one or two months to refresh the storage.
- Class 10 or above, 32~64GB SanDisk SD Card is most recommended.
Parking monitoring
- Please connect with hardwire kit to car battery,you can purchase the most compatible hardwire kit(B0CR63GZ6K) from our store, other hardwire kit may not work perfectly with this detached camera system.
- With Hardwire kit connected, the camera can switch to Parking Monitoring automatically when engine is off, then lock an emergency video once it detects any collision/vibration during parking, set up G-sensor as 'HIGH' if you want the camera to be most sensitive in detection.
- Please turn ON 'Time Lapse' in the menu setting if you'd like to record all the time during parking.
Extension Cable
- The package comes with a 33ft Rear extension cable, if it's not enough for you, we have another 49ft Rear cam cable(B08DXYCLL4), selling in store separately.
GPS Antenna
- It's a plus to add driving speed, routines, compass directions to your recorded file for later proof, please reach us to get it if you need.
- If your computer cannot display full recorded information, please reach us to get more compatible player to playback the recorded files.
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Both Front and Rear camera are equipped with lens sensor IMX335 F/2.0 aperture, captures HD footage even under low light. And the 6-glass lens in HDR technology can filter away the overexposure from other vehicle's headlights, so you can see plate number clearly in night vision for safe driving. |
The included cable is 33ft Long to fit most vehicles, we also prepared additional longer cord 49ft(not included) for big vehicle, such as truck,trailer,RV,motorhome,pickup,van,5th wheel…etc. If the included 33ft cable is not enough for you, you can purchase another 49ft cable from us (B08DXYCLL4). |
With latest firmware updated(reach us to get if you don't have), you can zoom out the rear view, then adjust the rear image based on actual distance behind, driving safer. The waterproof rear camera can be installed inside or outside, it can stand well outside even under extreme temperature during 4 °F to 190°F under various climates. |
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This dash camera overwrites the oldest footage with newest clips to release out the storage,so the SD card will not be fullfilled. G-sensor can auto detects a collision and lock the video for evidence - Locked emergency file will not be overwritten. |
With Hardwire kit connected during parking, the camera turns on automatically whenever it detects any collision, then lock a 30-second video and turn off. The hardwire kit can cut off power when it is low, so the car battery will never be drained out even parking for long time. |
The GPS Antenna(included) is used to record more information, such as the driving speed, Directions, Routines...etc to the recorded file as proof, you can just reach our service to get it. |
USD 199.99 | USD 259.99 | USD 399.99 | USD 149.99 | USD 189.99 | USD 19.99 | |
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Model Number | PR998 | D50 | PRD80 | PR996H | PR996K | PR08X |
Screen Size | 12 INCH | 12 INCH | 10 INCH | 12 INCH | 11 INCH | Fit PR998 2024 Version |
Resolution | 1296P(F)+1080P(R) | 1296P(F)+1080P(I)+1080P(R) | 2K(F)+1080P(R) | 2.5K(F)+1080P(R) | 4K(F)+1080P(R) | N/A |
Front Camera | Detached | Detached | Detached | Buit in Mirror | Buit in Mirror | N/A |
Item Dimension | 11.5×2.75×0.6 in | 11.5×2.75×0.6 in | 10.5×3.3 ×2 in | 11.5×2.75×0.6 in | 10.2×2.75×0.6 in | 11.5ft CABLE |
Power Interface | DC 5V/3.5A | DC 5V/3.5A | DC 5V/3A | DC 5V/3A | DC 5V/3A | DC 5V/3.5A |
Number of Lens | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A |
Mounting Type | Straps | Straps | Bracket | Straps | Straps |
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Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.76 pounds |
ASIN | B0987M9BRR |
Item model number | PR998S |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #85,561 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #79 in Car In-Mirror Mounted Video Players |
Connectivity technologies | USB |
Special features | Loop Recording, G-Sensor, Night Vision |
Display technology | LCD |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | red, black |
Manufacturer | PMD |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | June 29, 2021 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, performance, brightness, and image quality of the onboard camera. For example, they mention that everything feels well put together, it works great, and the firmware does a good job in how it presents the various functioning cameras.
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Customers like the quality of the onboard camera. They mention that everything feels well put together, the display looks good, and the mirror-screen is high quality. Customers also appreciate the sturdiness of the new rear camera and the design of the kit. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and reliability of the product.
"...So far, in two days without driving, it did not kill my battery. Great kit." Read more
"...Build quality and display are great. Everything feels well put together and high quality. Display looks good, even at night...." Read more
"...an awesome product, extremely well-suited to its intended purpose, well-crafted, Pormido support is excellent, etc. Glad I bought and installed it...." Read more
"...3. Rear camera really helps during day driving letting you see cars next to you.Dislike’s:1. No flip view for front camera.2...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the onboard camera. They say it works great, is useful, and is very happy with the results. They are impressed with the night time performance, and the firmware does a good job in how it presents the various functioning cameras. The support team is very helpful and is attentive, and it is a great system to have in your car, especially if you have obstructed rear view.
"...It is a great system to have in your car, especially if you have obstructed rear view mirror (truck cap, RV, etc.) and even if you don’t...." Read more
"...2.image quality (resolution) with no lag3.Useful/convenient programming features.4. Physical Design..." Read more
"...It has performed great and I am very satisfied. The cameras and display are solid and very well made...." Read more
"...the unit can be plugged in two different directions and one of them did not work properly (but didn't break anything)...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the onboard camera. They mention that it can see easily, the touch screen and settings are easy to use, and the rear view under low light was decent. The front camera is crystal clear and you can see excellent detail, and that the adjusted brightness it gives for night vision is amazing. The view is now much more realistic, and you're able to read license plates as long as the cars are close. The user interface has a large touch screen surface easily viewable at all times.
"...Glare from headlights is ok and you're able to read license plates as long as the cars are close.Parking monitor is nice to have...." Read more
"...YMMV. The images front and rear are both very good. The limitation I believe is the resolution of the mirror touchscreen itself, not the HD cameras...." Read more
"...Even though the front camera has good night vision it gives a fish eye view pushing everything into the distance...." Read more
"...the rest of the screen where the sun is not located is still very clear and in contrast...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the onboard camera to be easy. They mention that it is very straight forward, making it easier to set the mirror on top of the factory installed rearview. The ends of the wires are easy to connect to spare fuse locations, and the installation was timely. The ease of use, quality of the footage, and overall design are all appreciated by customers.
"...Installation was very easy, although would be nice to have a bit more wires. Works great with my dashcam...." Read more
"...Other than that, it's pretty straightforward. Install took a few hours, but I was taking my time to make sure I did things correctly...." Read more
"...images front and rear for whatever use you may have, its pretty easy to install, and the price is right...." Read more
"...built-in fuses on the ends of the wires, it was very easy to connect to spare fuse locations...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the onboard camera. They mention that the picture quality is good even at night, the video is good day and night, and the display is very crisp. They also appreciate the sturdiness of the product and the design of the camera.
"...The image is perfect in a bright sunny day – the tint helps to remove glare...." Read more
"...Everything feels well put together and high quality. Display looks good, even at night...." Read more
"...It records high quality images front and rear for whatever use you may have, its pretty easy to install, and the price is right...." Read more
"...Likes:1. Both cameras produce a sharp image.2. Mirror screen went on with the elastic straps with no problem...." Read more
Customers like the size of the onboard camera. They say it's a better size screen than the built-in from Ford, and it fits their vehicle perfectly. The mirror unit isn't too big, and the camera captures a larger view than is shown, making it easier to adjust the camera. Some are impressed with the large touch screen mirror display.
"...3. Easy to install by any user;4. Nicely fit my existing mirror;5...." Read more
"Overall the one camera that fits my vehicle perfectly with all of the features I was looking for...." Read more
"...Indeed, everything appears smaller and further away than they are or would appear in a traditional mirror...." Read more
"...yet to report on all operating conditions but I am very impressed with the large display and camera quality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the reflection of the onboard camera. They mention that it has a crisp clear display, limited glare and reflections, and helps to eliminate the blind spots. The anti-glare film is included in the package and is easy to install. It provides great night vision and is reliable. Overall, customers are happy with the product's reflection and recommend it to others.
"...The image is perfect in a bright sunny day – the tint helps to remove glare...." Read more
"...Glare from headlights is ok and you're able to read license plates as long as the cars are close.Parking monitor is nice to have...." Read more
"...It does help me see past the oncoming headlights at night and verify my lanes. Front magnification would be better!..." Read more
"...you can place the front camera lens closer to the window thus reducing glare, move it to any position you want and when installing the unit over..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the visibility of the onboard camera. Some mention that the view display is so clear and the viewing angle really wide, while others say that it's very hard to see image in bright sunlight, the view is much farther than reality, and the night vision is good. The sensors were okay, but the vision is not particularly good.
"...Even though the front camera has good night vision it gives a fish eye view pushing everything into the distance...." Read more
"...No need to adjust the camera! There is also no need to adjust horizontal view – the field of view of the rear cam is 150°, you can even see the..." Read more
"...does have a reflective glare during daylight,and sometimes cant see the camera image. But its not a big issue for the driver." Read more
"...does look slightly farther than my side mirrors, but I love that the wide angle allows to see on both sides eliminating any blind spots...." Read more
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I have been using dash cams on my vehicles for the last 12 years, moving up and upgrading to newer and better products as they come to the market. Not that I really need them, just LOVE the technology.
Recently I was looking for a rear view camera and a small (7”) monitor screen. I did see mirror dash cams on Amazon, but they all had the front cameras integrated with the mirror screen. That limited the options for me. …And then I found PORMIDO PR998.
The PORMIDO PR998 has answered all my needs so far. It is a great system to have in your car, especially if you have obstructed rear view mirror (truck cap, RV, etc.) and even if you don’t.
Here is what I like about Pormido PR998 mirror dash cam:
1. The front camera is separate from the mirror, therefore it can be placed anywhere (and not only on the windshield).
2. Both cameras have SONY HD (1296P) lenses with WDR.
3. The 12” mirror screen has brightness adjustment and on-screen menu. To access the menu just touch the screen with your finger – the menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. From there you can:
a. Switch cameras view from back to front or see them both on the split screen;
b. Take a snapshot from any camera – just touch the snapshot icon;
c. Start or stop recording;
d. Lock or unlock currently recording file;
e. Play back a file;
f. Enter the settings (you will need to stop the recording first).
4. I absolutely love the ability to adjust the view in the mirror for either camera just by sliding your finger up or down on the screen. No need to adjust the camera! There is also no need to adjust horizontal view – the field of view of the rear cam is 150°, you can even see the blind spots.
5. The rear camera.
a. If you are using it as a back-up camera, it has adjustable guide lines. Just touch the end of each line on the screen with your finger and move it to where it works for YOUR vehicle.
b. If you use it as a rear view camera it can be installed up or down and the image can be flipped over in the settings. (updated firmware is required for that);
c. I have tinting on my rear window (5% - limo black) and the camera is located inside – the view during the day is actually better than it was in my OEM mirror! At night, not so much.
6. The tech support is just wonderful. I had multiple questions (there was nothing wrong with the product, I always have specific questions about new items) and they replied within a few hours, considering the time difference, of course.
I have had this system for a few days only, but I am already loving it. This is the system I was looking for. If you need (or want) dual channel system with big, 12” display (vs. 2.5”) that you can actually see – PORMIDO PR 998 is the one to get. The price is very reasonable too (plus $30 off coupon).
I highly recommend it.
I am including some detailed pictures of the components of the system for those who need them. I know, I was looking for the details BEFORE I purchased it, but couldn't find them.
Update: in the new FW update they added zoom on the rear view camera (for those who use it as such). Not big zoom, because you start loosing the view angle, but zoom nevertheless.
Also, my unit has a separate GPS receptacle (3.5 mm)
UPDATE 2/22/22
I have had this system for a few months now and I STILL LOVE IT! In the beginning the mirror screen was a bit distracting (I kept glancing at it enjoying the clear and wide picture behind me) but now I am used to it. I am not going back to OEM mirror. I have also installed a cap (camper shell) on my truck. Now this system became an essential addition to my vehicle. The rear camera is located inside of the cap behind lightly tinted glass door. The image is perfect in a bright sunny day – the tint helps to remove glare. In the overcast the image is still great – the tint does not effect it.
Night image on lit streets not perfect, but it is good enough to know what’s behind you and the wide view, IMO, compensates for a little darkness. On the dark roads the view is exactly the same as it would be in OEM mirror – dark .
I still highly recommend this system.
I also purchased a hardwire kit for my PR998 (2 cameras). This kit provide power to the cameras when the engine is off and G-sensor activated (e.g. someone hits your parked vehicle). Installation was very easy, although would be nice to have a bit more wires. Works great with my dashcam. I tested it myself just bumping into my car to see how much impact is needed to activate the sensor. So far, in two days without driving, it did not kill my battery. Great kit.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021
I have been using dash cams on my vehicles for the last 12 years, moving up and upgrading to newer and better products as they come to the market. Not that I really need them, just LOVE the technology.
Recently I was looking for a rear view camera and a small (7”) monitor screen. I did see mirror dash cams on Amazon, but they all had the front cameras integrated with the mirror screen. That limited the options for me. …And then I found PORMIDO PR998.
The PORMIDO PR998 has answered all my needs so far. It is a great system to have in your car, especially if you have obstructed rear view mirror (truck cap, RV, etc.) and even if you don’t.
Here is what I like about Pormido PR998 mirror dash cam:
1. The front camera is separate from the mirror, therefore it can be placed anywhere (and not only on the windshield).
2. Both cameras have SONY HD (1296P) lenses with WDR.
3. The 12” mirror screen has brightness adjustment and on-screen menu. To access the menu just touch the screen with your finger – the menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. From there you can:
a. Switch cameras view from back to front or see them both on the split screen;
b. Take a snapshot from any camera – just touch the snapshot icon;
c. Start or stop recording;
d. Lock or unlock currently recording file;
e. Play back a file;
f. Enter the settings (you will need to stop the recording first).
4. I absolutely love the ability to adjust the view in the mirror for either camera just by sliding your finger up or down on the screen. No need to adjust the camera! There is also no need to adjust horizontal view – the field of view of the rear cam is 150°, you can even see the blind spots.
5. The rear camera.
a. If you are using it as a back-up camera, it has adjustable guide lines. Just touch the end of each line on the screen with your finger and move it to where it works for YOUR vehicle.
b. If you use it as a rear view camera it can be installed up or down and the image can be flipped over in the settings. (updated firmware is required for that);
c. I have tinting on my rear window (5% - limo black) and the camera is located inside – the view during the day is actually better than it was in my OEM mirror! At night, not so much.
6. The tech support is just wonderful. I had multiple questions (there was nothing wrong with the product, I always have specific questions about new items) and they replied within a few hours, considering the time difference, of course.
I have had this system for a few days only, but I am already loving it. This is the system I was looking for. If you need (or want) dual channel system with big, 12” display (vs. 2.5”) that you can actually see – PORMIDO PR 998 is the one to get. The price is very reasonable too (plus $30 off coupon).
I highly recommend it.
I am including some detailed pictures of the components of the system for those who need them. I know, I was looking for the details BEFORE I purchased it, but couldn't find them.
Update: in the new FW update they added zoom on the rear view camera (for those who use it as such). Not big zoom, because you start loosing the view angle, but zoom nevertheless.
Also, my unit has a separate GPS receptacle (3.5 mm)
UPDATE 2/22/22
I have had this system for a few months now and I STILL LOVE IT! In the beginning the mirror screen was a bit distracting (I kept glancing at it enjoying the clear and wide picture behind me) but now I am used to it. I am not going back to OEM mirror. I have also installed a cap (camper shell) on my truck. Now this system became an essential addition to my vehicle. The rear camera is located inside of the cap behind lightly tinted glass door. The image is perfect in a bright sunny day – the tint helps to remove glare. In the overcast the image is still great – the tint does not effect it.
Night image on lit streets not perfect, but it is good enough to know what’s behind you and the wide view, IMO, compensates for a little darkness. On the dark roads the view is exactly the same as it would be in OEM mirror – dark .
I still highly recommend this system.
I also purchased a hardwire kit for my PR998 (2 cameras). This kit provide power to the cameras when the engine is off and G-sensor activated (e.g. someone hits your parked vehicle). Installation was very easy, although would be nice to have a bit more wires. Works great with my dashcam. I tested it myself just bumping into my car to see how much impact is needed to activate the sensor. So far, in two days without driving, it did not kill my battery. Great kit.
Plan your install ahead of time. Make sure you know which fuses to use and how you'll route your wires. Other than that, it's pretty straightforward. Install took a few hours, but I was taking my time to make sure I did things correctly.
Build quality and display are great. Everything feels well put together and high quality. Display looks good, even at night. The only time it struggles is if you're in a place without streetlights. Glare from headlights is ok and you're able to read license plates as long as the cars are close.
Parking monitor is nice to have. You'll have to play with the sensitivity but it's nice to know that it will kick on if something happens while parked. I've had no trouble with this feature draining the battery.
Customer service has been really good as well. Very communicative and easy to work with.
Other issues:
The way the rear view camera is physically constructed is such that it will most easily and effectively be mounted under a ledge above your license plate - if your vehicle is so-equipped - with the flat side up. But, this means you’re pretty much using the camera as a parking aid. Fine for most target consumers of this device I guess and probably what the designers had in mind. But I already have a parking-assist camera and a 7” screen on my dash for that. I wanted a rear-view camera which could give me a commanding view of the road behind my small cargo van with its door frame obstructions and small, tinted rear windows. I was hoping to mount it on top of the third-brake-light outside at the middle of the rear of the roof with the flat side down. Alas, try this and you discover the image is fixed and appears upside-down with no way to correct in software. So I ended up cobbling a bracket and mounting the cam inside the vehicle on the back door with a view through the tinted glass. This allowed the proper rear-view and the camera will be safer, less exposed. The tinted glass does have a bit of an impact but, surprisingly small and very acceptable. I included a night-time shot to show how bright and clear the camera image is compared to the naked eye at night.
I’m trying to reconcile turning the g-sensor off in Settings because while driving, setting it to Low, Medium or High Sensitivity has no discernible effect. Bumps and potholes create many “file locked” events unnecessarily. There is a separate setting for the “Parking Mode” which I would assume uses the same g-sensor, so this is reassuring that its so sensitive while the the car is still and that setting can be left on. But if I have to shut the g-shock feature off while driving, I won’t have an automatically saved capture of an accident should that occur. Hmmm. Well, I hope I have the presence of mind to manually save the current file quickly enough in the event of an accident.
I had purchased the hard-wire kit - no unsightly tangle of wires for my console thank you very much - which is working out well except I had to perform surgery on the mini-fuse connectors and the plastic structure around the empty fuse locations at my fuse box. The prongs could not be inserted at all unless I cut enough plastic away from these. Worth it though afterward - a nice clean install.
Be careful to order the right GPS Antenna if you want or need that, the one from Pormido is specifically for this Model PR998 because it includes a mini-usb dongle - there’s no separate receptacle on this unit for the GPS to plug into. It shares the mini-usb with your power connection.
Amazon’s link for this item is PORMIDO GPS Antenna for Mirror Dash Cam PR998U ONLY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FB6KK12/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f3PwFbWH7CK65
So in conclusion, I still think this is an awesome product, extremely well-suited to its intended purpose, well-crafted, Pormido support is excellent, etc. Glad I bought and installed it. I think I may not have realized how my needs were not perfectly matched by this unit’s rear-view camera. Its a “backup camera” more than a rear-view mirror upgrade. It records high quality images front and rear for whatever use you may have, its pretty easy to install, and the price is right. For myself, I think I will seek a more robust solution so I can spot that smokey pacing me 1/10 mile back and two lanes over;-)
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Good brightness (at or near max setting). Nice, clean look to the mirror. Fits nicely over a standard Chevy Volt mirror, with about 1 cm additional size around it. Rubber straps hold it in place well around the OEM mirror. Best thing is having the front camera be separate, otherwise you either can't place the mirror centered over the original, or you do but then have the camera sticking out to the left and blocking some of your view (with the other one-piece models). With this one, you just hide the front camera behind your mirror, and it's not affected when you move/adjust the mirror screen.
Amazing night vision, unless it's almost pitch black out. My stock rearview camera has a little more gain (or perhaps benefits from the white reverse lights), but with the littlest available light, the PORMIDO camera shows as if the scene is well-lit. The night time view (rear or front) looks much nicer than the real life view (better lighting on-screen and more comfortable contrast, rather than complete darkness and complete brightness of headlights as you see out the window).
Very wide view. If camera is mounted near the top (closer to the roof line) of your rear window, the view is so wide it even shows you your left/right blindspots. But be careful because objects (even directly behind you) appear much farther away than they actually are. Like, farther than the right mirror even shows. This is probably due to the very wide angle view and because I've mounted my camera near the roof/window line of my rear window, not like a backup camera at the license plate. But I did that so I could see the widest view rather than just the bumper of the car behind me.
Good touch controls. Can easily switch between rear/front view, or split-screen combination view. The rear/front views only show the middle horizontal slice of the picture (since the mirror screen is so wide). You can slide up/down to adjust which "slice" of the picture you want to see. The split screen view shows the full video frame, slightly vertically squished. I wish there was a way to choose which was on the left and which on the right (it shows the front on the left), and to make it display more of a slice like the full mirror view, since often the full picture has some unnecessary area.
Wires come out the top neatly. They can be routed into the headliner of your car and around the door weatherstripping. A handy tool is provided to help with this.
The GPS works nicely for speed and direction, but it occasionally loses signal. However, I find the lane picture beside the compass and speed kind of non-beneficial (it just covers up part of the picture, and appears very bright in full white at night). I wish I could choose to display only the direction and speed text without the extra graphics. I don't know if it's related to the lane keeping assist, which doesn't seem to work. However, the entire speed/direction/graphic can be turned on/off in the menu. The speed limit warning does work, if selected.
The menu system is nice. Everything is clearly legible and is controlled through the full touch screen. It's a text-based menu where you scroll up/down through a few pages of settings, each page having about 4 lines. You must pause the recording before going into the menu, though. But if you forget to start it afterwards, the system will automatically start it after a few seconds which is good.
Note that if you plan to use the in-room camera (not included), you will have to manually contact the seller and get a link to do a firmware upgrade. Then, even if it's disconnected, you will still always see 3 spaces in the split screen view. I would have liked the ability to choose which 2 to see, or to see all 3, and choose the order.
Video played in standard Windows 10 media player no problem. It has a folder for the Front and one for the Rear. The files are timestamped (if you've set the time, or have the GPS antenna connected), so it should be easy to match them.
Great quality product. Very presentable gift box as well. Must buy!
It is very easy to use with all the controls and menus being on the touch screen and self explanatory.
Whilst I could run it all off of the cigar lighter kit provided with no problems I desired to go the extra mile and have the GPS kit and the hard wire kit connected which were extra but well worth the money.
With the GPS sensor fitted when the camera is in record mode it tracks the cars Direction,speed,date,time and Lat/Lon position Globally and the information is also transferred to the Micro Sd card and appears with all details on playback. You can fit a micro SD card up to 128gb and it works perfectly.
Although the cameras front and rear are only 1080p they are both Wide screen high quality Sony devices with very good low light properties and anti dazzle feature which helps protect against headlight glare.
If you have a 4k tv with a USB input it will do its best to upscale the playback footage from the micro sd card to near native 4k and the detail I can tell you is excellent.
Both cameras see in wide screen and therefore capture much more information than a conventional camera can (if you are using it as a rear view mirror which is ideal) when driving and sees a much wider view front and rear than your door mirrors can at a glance and thus eliminates blind spots and loiter time with your eyes off the view in front looking at door mirrors. A plus point is the rear view camera is behind all passengers and therefore eliminates any distractions in car behind the driver.
If there is one thing I would note is that the rear view through this mirror makes things look further back than they actually are in the door mirrors so that must be made allowance for when changing lanes or overtaking but the extra width info gained is in my opinion a good trade off.
When I first fitted the GPS Sensor there was a speed tracking fault on recorded playback but after a quick email to Pormido Service they very quickly sent me a Firmware update which cured the problem.
The Customer Service at Pormido is excellent and their speed to make things right quickly is second to none. Email them with confidence that your problem will be solved.
I had a few problems wiring up the Hard wire kit myself and had to get my garage tech to identify the right connections in the end and fit it as my car (Volvo XC90 ) has 5 fuse boxes and beat me in the end as to the best take off points but it was worth it.
With every thing working properly you can set both cameras to work front and rear recording your journey in real time and when the car is parked and locked up with you away from the vehicle in parking monitor mode, if the car is driven into or knocked it records 30 seconds of the accident instantly and protects the recording.
There is even the ability to record 12/24 surveillance mode with this combo secretly and without anybody knowing (Dead handy say for instance in motorway service stations when you come back to your car and find someones bashed a car door on your colour co-ordinated rubbing strip)the only limitation being how good your car battery is.....
Worried about a drained battery?...Dont worry they've thought of that as well as you can select three different voltages to switch things off long before the voltage drops too low to start your car again.
The front camera is not stuck on the back of the mirror like a lot of other model mirror cams on the market and is unique to my knowledge at the moment in that it can be stuck anywhere on the front screen for best performance and even maneuvered 360 degrees to obtain best view.
That alone in my opinion makes it a class leader.
You can even wire the rear camera to act as a reversing mirror when you reverse with adjustable reversing lines via the touch screen.
There's even a take off wire off of the rear camera wiring that you can fit to one of the reversing bulbs to allow you to do this.
All in all this is a fantastic piece of kit and you should buy it with confidence ....you will not be disappointed.
Really PORMIDO 10 /10 for this is your best effort yet.
UPDATE 2022.
I have had this superb piece of kit for just over a year now and am so impressed with it and what it has captured when out and about that we have decided to buy another for my wife's car.
It has been fault free and I cannot imagine being without it now.
I think one of my favourite features of it is when your coming off of a slip road onto a duel carriage way or motor way, the rear view camera is so wide view that you can see back into the lane your going into before you have even left the slip road which makes for greater safety and gives you the confidence to pull out without your eye's loitering on your wing mirror for too long or straining your neck to see back up the lane before you pull out which adds to the time your not looking forward and your eyes are off forward vision where they should be.
I still a year later have found nothing to match this product for quality and usability and still Pormido....Well done.... 10/10 .....a truly excellent product.
Buy with confidence ....you will not be disappointed.