In the spring of 2014, due to the appearance of free time, I decided to finally logically complete the driving lessons that had begun in the previous year and open, to the envy of enemies, category A.

Strange as it may seem, everything went quite quickly: documents for school, a couple of classes with an instructor at the traffic police site, and two weeks later the exam itself, by the way, was the first of that year. I remember it was cold, but the rain and wind did not improve the situation, it seemed the weather hinted that it was too early for you to become pioneers. But that day there wasn’t much that could interfere with me, except for the curved idle adjustment on a horse, but everything was in order with that: at idle, the EBR pulled like a diesel in a low gear. A couple of days later, I took the updated rights from the traffic police.

The next month I ordered a motorcycle and at the same time I thought that it would not be bad to buy a camera on the helmet in advance. The camera was needed not so much for recording impressions as as a registrar. Still, riding a motorcycle in Moscow (and not only in Moscow) is of a specific nature and it is somehow much easier to prove, in which case, that you are not a camel, with a video in your pocket.

Choice

What is on the market, from suitable for mounting on a helmet:
(1) Various versions of advanced moves (Go Pro):
+ quality of sound and video recording;
+ autonomy;
- wild price tag;
- inconvenient form factor (looks awkward and does not improve aerodynamics);
(2) Sony cameras: the facts, and especially the price, put an end to these options;
(3) Chinese cameras with Ali in the shape of a cut pipe (or cigar, whatever)

In general, one of the Chinese ordered. But, looking ahead, I will say that I was not destined to get it.

In parallel, in my opinion, on a bike post, there was a post for an auction of unprecedented generosity from a well-known store (see video). There, exactly what I needed was sold for half the cost of an average Chinese camera. In the capital, everything was already sold out, but there were still a couple of options in the Moscow region, one of which I managed to intercept.

There are a lot of reviews on this camera on the Internet, therefore, it makes no sense to list all the familiar characteristics, I would like to dwell on the qualities of the camera that I liked to use. There are not so many of them - about five:

(1) Dimensions and weight. The camera has very modest overall and weighty characteristics, which has a very positive effect on wearing it on a helmet, because when you have the modular itself weighing 1.5 kg, every extra 100 gr. already starting to be noticed.
Here is a comparison of MIO with Polaroid:

(2) Loop recording. The memory limit of most cameras is limited to support cards up to 32 GB. That's about 2.5 - 3 hours of FHD video, which isn't much overall. I have a regular road to the dacha, often takes so much time (with smoke breaks). And it turns out that on the way back I can’t take a video without the overwrite function, and it’s not possible to quickly clear the card on all cameras. So the loop recording function in all action cameras should be supported or the working capacity of the cards should be increased to 60 - 120 GB.

(3) Autonomy. Mio is one of the few action cameras that allows you to record when a power source is connected, which extends autonomy almost to infinity. You just need to buy a portable battery, connect it to the camera and throw it into your jacket pocket:

(4) The presence of several helmet mounts. The package comes with about 2 or 3 identical helmet mounts, which is very convenient if you have more than one helmet. In Polaroid, for example, one mount rides and if something happens to it, what to do is not clear. Not to mention the fact that you can already put it on another helmet.

(5) Water proof. In the sink, the IP68 protection class means immersion to a depth of up to 3 meters for up to 1 hour. I took the camera a couple of times at sea - everything is fine.

Total: MIO turned out to be a generally suitable camera for moto, video examples are below:

From the motorcycle camera:

Among the users of video cameras there is a whole layer that does not need all these buttons, toggle switches and levers. One button on the case, a maximum of two, which do not even require explanatory inscriptions - that's it, the ideal. First of all, we are talking about extremists, people involved in extreme sports (or non-sports) and who want to record their adventures on video. Secondly, more “boring” users can be included in this category, namely drivers of vehicles who are not racers. Ordinary car / motorcycle owners who need to keep a constant video recording of everything that happens on the road.

Today we will tell about one such “one and a half button” gadget.

Design, technical characteristics

The device comes in a sturdy, bright orange cardboard box. The enumeration of all available functions printed on the ends of the package is made in Russian and describes all the capabilities of the device in an accessible way.

You hardly expect that this small box, made to last, can contain, in addition to the Mio MiVue M300 DVR itself, so many accessories, namely:

• waterproof charger cable;
• mains charger;
• camera holder;
• motorcycle mount;
• USB charger with cigarette lighter adapter;
• USB cable with sealed end caps;
• base mount;
• tripod thread mount;
• universal fastening with a belt;
• wrist strap;
• user manual and CD with software and full manual.

The case of the device is made of impact-resistant plastic; the parts that form the structure are tightly tightened with screws. The two buttons on the top of the case serve the obvious roles of turning the camera on/off and start/stop recording. Next to the power button, which is closer to the lens, are LED indicators for power and camera status. It is unlikely that you will accidentally turn the camera on or off, for this you need to press and hold the power button.

The lens of the device is protected by durable glass, resistant to scratches. The fact that the glass is recessed into the body by three millimeters only increases the security of the lens.

The back screw cap has an eyelet for threading a wrist strap. This cover, being screwed into the camera body, reliably ensures the tightness of the device. Under the cover you can see the panel where are located:

• microSD memory card slot;
• LED indicator that changes color depending on the camera's operating mode;
• Mini-USB connector;
• recess in which the reset button is hidden;
• camera mode switch (camcorder / camera).

The microphone is located at the bottom of the camera, it hides in a long groove that runs along the entire length of the body. Looking ahead, we note: this microphone should not be considered an analogue of video camera microphones. Not only is it protected by a membrane; when water enters the microphone hole, the recorded sound is almost completely muffled.

Now let's talk about the important, but invisible in the photo. The chamber has a vibration motor. As in mobile phones or smartphones. This vibration is perfectly felt even through a thick glove. Probably, it is not worth explaining for what, or rather for whom, this function is intended. Of course, for motorcyclists who do not have the opportunity to look at the LEDs that indicate the mode of operation of the camera - after all, at this time, it is quite possible that it is attached to the helmet. It is easy to remember how the vibration response works: turning on the power of the camera, starting and stopping recording are accompanied by three vibrations, and turning off the camera - once.

Let's briefly talk about accessories. Let's start with the main thing: the power adapter. This adapter plugs into a cigarette lighter socket (see below). The included USB cable is screwed to the adapter at one end. It is screwed, ensuring complete tightness of the connection between the adapter and the cable.

The USB cable connected to the camera (or rather, screwed in) also ensures water resistance.

And this is an “ordinary” adapter powered by a household power outlet:

As you can see in the photo, it consists of two components that are separated in a cunning way.

The following photo shows two mounts. They look the same, but they're not. The fixture on the right is for attaching directly to the camera body. For reliable fastening, a threaded lock is also provided: such a design, being fixed on the camera, simply cannot bounce or fly off. Unless as a result of a very strong blow, after which only chips will remain from the fastening. Another mount, located on the left in the photo, is a regular retainer for putting on a steering wheel or any other tubular base. After it is fixed on the steering wheel, the camera snaps into it with its mounting pad. The reliability of the connection of the two parts is enhanced by a bent latch tail.

The kit also includes several mounts with similar camera mounting pads: two with a sticky base and one for screwing onto a tripod with standard threads.

This versatile strap mount can be used to attach the camera to some bulky items; for tightening the belt there is a carabiner with latches.

This is how the camera with the mount attached to the tripod mount looks like:

The built-in battery has a capacity of 650 mAh and allows continuous video recording for 105 minutes. A little. However, this is still more of a registrar than an action camera.

The main technical characteristics of the video camera are shown in the following table:

Video/photography

The device in question is not a video camera. It's just a harmless video recorder. Unfortunately, the device does not have a video output. Actually, all his skills are limited to only one: the model allows you to fix what is happening. The settings in the camera, of course, are present, however, to change them, you will need a computer, as well as technical documentation. Moreover, one that is intended for the developer, since the information offered to the user in the instruction manual is extremely scarce. In order not to torment the reader, let's reveal the meaning of all that has been said: the camera settings are stored in a text file located on the memory card. Here he is:

EV:6
CTST:100
SAT:100
AWB:0
SHARPNESS:100
AudioVol:1
QUALITY:0
LIGHTFREQ:0
AE:0
RTCDisplay:1
LoopRecording:1
RecordTime:1

Each time the device is turned on, it reads this file and adjusts its internal settings according to those specified in it. Let's analyze a short example from the comment to the settings:

White Balance(AWB)
0 ~ 3, def:0, 0(auto), 1(Daylight), 2(Cloudy), 3(Fluorescent)

It seems that everything is clear here. This option (one of many) adjusts the white balance in the camera. 0 is autobalance, 1 is daylight, 2 is cloudy, and 3 is fluorescent. However, before making any corrections, you should think - is it necessary? After all, next time, if you need to change the white balance, you will have to connect the camera to the computer, open this configuration file in a text editor and type in the desired number. Fortunately, the default settings are set to automatic white balance - let them stay that way.

The same applies to other settings. The developer made sure that the "default" parameters satisfy the majority who are going to use the camera. So, for example, the default video quality is set to High, the audio level is medium, the saturation is medium, and so on. Simply put, the default settings are set to optimal parameters that should not be touched. The quality of shooting with these parameters is consistent with the optical part of the camera and its matrix.

Here is an example of shooting in good light, taken both on land and underwater:

What conclusions can be drawn? They are obvious: such a camera can most likely be used as a regular recorder. And even necessary, since not every device is able to work under water. It is work in any conditions that is, perhaps, the only plus of the gadget in question. Other characteristics of the camera, primarily related to video quality, are unlikely to suit a picky user (however, we should not forget that we still have a regular DVR).

• Indistinct microphone performance. It picks up only those sounds, the source of which is a few centimeters from the camera.
• About the lack of a stabilizer It's rather strange to say, after all, this is a DVR, not a video camera. But nevertheless, if we compare our material with the video received by a conventional video camera, you should remember: the picture will always be trembling, no matter how carefully you hold the recorder (it's no secret that a huge layer of users have no idea about such a thing as image stabilization , optical or software). A stable picture using the camera in question can be obtained only by placing it on a tripod.
• Encoding defects. These defects, sometimes referred to as artifacts, can occur in complex scenes (such as a waterfall) due to a lack of bitrate or due to the use of a poorly optimized codec.
• Rolling shutter. It can be concluded that the camera uses a rather slow matrix, which removes information from the lines at a speed insufficient to obtain an undistorted picture (for more information about rolling shutter, see the material Rolling Shutter in the video).

Speaking of rolling shutter. The following video will help to more clearly assess its degree:

Other features of the video recorded by the camera in question can be safely left out of the brackets: once again, we have a registrar in front of us. And the developers of the device did not have the goal of obtaining a cinematic picture.

By the way, while watching such an underwater video, it may seem to someone that this camera has a flat lens that compensates for the refraction of water and eliminates the zoom. This is not so, the following video will show that the lens here is the most common:

Shooting in low light was a little surprising: every single gadget designed for active shooting or registration is usually blind in the dark. Unlike most similar cameras, the device in question has a higher sensitivity, which allows you to see even small details in the night cabin of an aircraft:

Of course, as the light level decreases, so does the resolution of the camera. By the way, let's talk a little about her. There is only one way to find out the resolution of the camera: by removing the test table. But to do this in the absence of a screen on the camera, and even more so a video output, turned out to be quite difficult. However, shooting blind, we chose one of the most "correct" shots.

Having studied it, we can conclude that the resolution of the camera is approximately 800 lines. This result can by no means be called very low - rather, it is typical for "full-fledged" camcorders of the middle and lower price segment.

But what about the auto / motor recorder mode, for which, in fact, this camera is intended? Here the apparatus will suit not everyone, certainly a motorist - for sure. The fact is that the camera does not turn on automatically when power is applied, as most car recording devices can do. To start recording, you must press the corresponding button. But there is a plus: the camera is able to simultaneously record and recharge the battery. The duration of the clips into which the recording will be divided is regulated in the settings and can be from one to five minutes. The resolution of the camera is enough to see the license plates of cars that are quite far from the camera.

The same applies to night shooting in the registrar mode: license plates are usually backlit, thanks to which they are quite distinguishable even at a great distance.

Fortunately - and this is what the device in question can boast of - there is no pause between the videos being created. This fact can be verified literally frame by frame.

Unfortunately, we did not have a motorcycle helmet on hand to which we could attach a camera. And there was no motorcycle either. However, the car is fine too. Especially on the street now is the most suitable, vile weather. Cold with light rain and dirty puddles on the road, but the camera in question does not care about such conditions.

By the way, after watching this video, any attentive reader will note one small flaw made by the designers. Have you noticed how dirty liquid gradually accumulates on the lens glass? This is the result of the lens glass being flat. Moreover, it is also recessed into the case, representing a kind of saucer bottom. Now, if there were a couple of outlet channels in the edge of the body surrounding the lens, then, perhaps, the accumulation of liquid on the lens glass could be avoided.

The photos that the camera creates are close in quality to the pictures that can be taken with a modern smartphone. The image size is 2592×1944 pixels. Recall: to switch to camera mode, you need to move the mode slider, which is hidden under the screw-down back cover.

Software

We have already described the firmware of the camera, it is actually absent, and all control is carried out by making changes to the text file located on the memory card (by the way, the current date and time are entered in the same way).

However, this is not the end of this chapter. The fact is that the camera comes with a CD, which, in addition to the manual in Russian in PDF format, also has a proprietary application - MiVue Manager.

Unfortunately, this application didn’t want to run in our country, well, not at all, stubbornly demanding the preliminary installation of some codecs.

Hmm, all the necessary codecs are already in the operating system - I mean Windows 7 and younger. Well, you need codecs - you will get them! FFDSHOW didn't help. Even installing the hated K-Lite packs did not fix the situation!

However, here technical support came to the rescue, which shared a link to the latest version of the program. And voila.

This program resembles many applications that are equipped with car DVRs, including those equipped with GPS. To view these same geo-location tags, there is a special window where a Google map is displayed. Unfortunately, our camera is not equipped with a GPS receiver (there is one in the M388, but this is no longer an action recorder). Thus, all the benefits that can be obtained from this application are quick navigation through the dates of shooting in the calendar field, quick viewing of selected videos, creating freeze frames, and uploading the selected video to YouTube or Facebook.

conclusions

You can express dissatisfaction with the quality of video encoding, the high level of rolling shutter, unintelligible sound ... But before doing this, you need to remember that we did not consider a video camera at all, but a simple DVR, which, unlike many other DVRs, is more than fully equipped , which will allow you to fix it on virtually any surface.

In addition, the camera is both shock and water resistant.

The latter circumstance turned out to be extremely useful during testing, when it was lucky to swim in the ocean. It was here that the camera helped to capture rare moments, albeit not with cinematic quality.

Danger on the road can lie in wait from absolutely any direction, and if we cannot prevent it, then at least we need to fix the chronology of events. This problem is perfectly solved by a car DVR. But he shoots only what is happening ahead, and this is sometimes not enough. Owners of DVRs from Mio can now solve this problem. Recently, a rear view camera entered our market. Mio MiVue A30, which is compatible with most of the company's latest line of registrars

Specifications :

• Manufacturer: Mio
• Device Type: Optional Rear View Camera.
• Matrix: SONY IMX323, 2 MPix, f/1.8;
• Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080;
• Video Format:MP4;
• Viewing angle: 140 degrees;
• Screen: absent;
• Ports: micro USB;
• Slot for memory cards: none, the memory of the main recorder is used;
• Mounting:double-sided adhesive tape;
• Compatible recorders: Mio MiVue С380D, 765, 785, 786, 788;
• Size: 46x42x32mm;
• Weight: 48.5 grams.

Packaging and equipment

The camera is delivered in a colorful and informative box; a little more modest than the packaging of the DVRs of this company, but still quite presentable. There is a lot of information on the box: a description of features, characteristics, and so on.

Inside the box, in addition to the rear view camera itself, there is a set of cables for connection (Y-shaped with three connectors and MicroUSB 5 meters long), as well as a user manual. As you can see, the equipment is not rich, but what else can be put with such a camera is also quite difficult to come up with.

Appearance and features

The camera itself is quite compact, several times smaller than the registrar to which it is connected. It consists of two parts: the camera itself and the mount, which we will consider a little later. The camera body is made of very high-quality plastic, even at the first inspection, the impression of a quality product is created. The body feels monolithic, the assembly is excellent, no squeaks or backlashes were found.

The peephole of the camera is carefully sealed with a transport film, do not forget to peel it off before using it, otherwise we will be surprised at the blue video.

There are practically no elements on the case, no screens, no buttons, only the Mio logo on one of the sides and a MicroUSB port for connecting to the main DVR on the back of the case.

It is noteworthy that the manufacturer supplied this camera with an L-shaped cable, which greatly simplifies the laying of this very cable under the roof lining and leading it directly to the camera on the rear window of the car.

Let's say a few words about fastening. In our opinion, it was possible to make a small suction cup, as is implemented on most Mio DVRs, but the manufacturer had a different opinion on this matter and he made double-sided tape for fastening. If you do not plan to change the position of the camera, move it somewhere or reinstall it in another car, then such a mount will suit you, otherwise you will have to use a new tape every time, which is not included in the kit. There are no questions about the reliability of fastening, after installing the camera we drove with it for almost a month, there was no hint of peeling off, although the roads in places leave much to be desired. Also note that the arm is movable, which will allow you to adjust the angle of inclination for better coverage.

The camera measures 46 x 42 x 32 mm and weighs just under 50 grams. As you can see, in comparison with a coin, the camera is really very tiny, you won’t even immediately notice it on the rear window of a car.

Installation and connection

So, this is the most interesting part. At first glance, installing and connecting the camera looks rather complicated, but in practice the whole process takes no more than half an hour. You have two cables available: one long for laying through the car interior and the second Y-shaped for connecting two cameras to the power supply at the same time.

First of all, stick the pad on the glass and install the camera on it.

Next, lay a five-meter cable from the rear view camera to the main DVR. By the way, we used the previously tested one, the review of which is also worth reading. In general, there are as many as six DVRs in the list of compatible ones (Mio MiVue С380D, 765, 785, 786, 788). After laying the cable through the cabin, we have about a meter left. This part had to be tightened with ties and hidden under the panel next to the front glass. After pulling the cable, a Y-shaped cable comes into play, which combines a rear view camera and a DVR, and also has a slot for connecting power from the car's on-board network. To do this, use the standard cable supplied with the DVR. Then you hide all this bundle of wires either under the roof lining or under the front panel. Note that this is not so easy, because the Y-shaped cable has a very thick section, it practically does not bend and climbs into small gaps between the panels with great difficulty.

At the final stage of installation, you connect all this to the registrar and to the cigarette lighter, start the car and see that instead of one picture on the screen of the registrar, there are now two of them. And by pressing, you can choose which will be the main one - from the front camera or from the back. By the way, if your car does not have parking sensors or a parking camera, as an alternative, you can use the image from the Mio rear view camera.

Testing

Mio MiVue A30 camera records video in 1920 x 180 resolution at 30 frames per second. The quality is not perfect, but quite good. In clear weather during the day, car numbers are distinguishable from 10-15 meters, which will be enough for most situations.

At night the situation is worse. Rooms can be distinguished from 5 meters with difficulty.

Another important point. Since the camera does not have its own memory, and also lacks a slot for a card, we recommend using the most capacious memory card in the main recorder. Since the video will be recorded in two streams, a small card is hardly enough for an hour of driving, and then the videos will be overwritten, which is not at all good.

Eventually

The Mio MiVue A30 rear view camera is definitely a useful accessory for a motorist. The road can sometimes be very unpredictable, and an additional tool with which to restore the whole situation will never hurt. The camera itself performed well. The picture is decent, especially during the day. Installation is simple, you just need to successfully lay all the cables; if you have the skill, then this will not be difficult for you.

The price of Mio MiVue A30 is about 5000 rubles. Agree, this is quite expensive, especially considering that the registrar itself is not much more expensive, but it has a screen and a more advanced mount, and the picture is often noticeably better. But there are no alternatives to this camera, so if you want additional protection, you will have to pay.

pros:

• Excellent quality of materials and assembly;
• Fairly simple installation and connection;
• Good picture in the daytime;
• Very compact dimensions.

Minuses:

• Thick and rigid Y-cable;
• Pretty high price.

The majority of road traffic accidents are rear-end collisions.

With an increase in the number of inattentive drivers using phones while driving, the number of such accidents is growing. It looks like you need an extra pair of eyes to keep an eye on what's going on behind the car. Fortunately, the MiVue™ A30's rear view camera can provide additional control on the road.

The MiVue™ A30 Rear View Camera is discreetly mounted on the rear windshield. Video recording is in Full HD 1080p resolution and is high quality thanks to the presence of Sony's sensor. Angle of view is 130 °. With two cameras of the MiVue™* series dash cams, you can be sure that everything that happens both in front and behind the car is recorded.

Main characteristics:

Full HD 1080p 30 fps - High definition video recording using H.264 codec to save files in a small format

High-quality Sony's sensor - excellent video quality both day and night

Wide 130° viewing angle - allows you to get a complete picture of what is happening on the road

F1.8 aperture - brighter and clearer videos even in low light conditions

7-stop E/V exposure control - adjustable independently from the main DVR, manual brightness level adjustment

Metal housing - durable, compact and lightweight

Double sided tape mount - easy installation

* Compatible models with MiVue™ A30 camera - MiVue™ 765, MiVue™ 788

Designed for connection to c340, c765, c786 and c788 recorders of the same manufacturer. The device will allow you to synchronize recording from two cameras at once. Usually they are installed in front and behind the vehicle.

Peculiarities rear view camera Mio MiVue A30:

• F1.8 aperture and exposure setting (EV) allow you to install the device even on tinted windows.
• Rear camera recording in Full HD quality with the highest quality Sony optical sensor.
• Capture angle 130 degrees, the presence of an IR filter and glass lenses.

MatrixSony- the best of the best!

The model uses an optical sensor from the Japanese company Sony, which even in low light will allow you to get excellent quality recordings.

Full ResolutionFull HD 1080 P

The camera records in FullHD quality at 30 fps. Using the H.264 codec with such indicators allows you to capture all the details while traveling.

DiaphragmF1.8

This aperture size increases the amount of night light that enters the lens. As a result, the recording becomes clearer.

Wide viewing angle

A modern lens captures an image at an angle of 130 degrees. The EV value is adjustable and has 7 levels of adjustment. This is done similar to changing the brightness level.

Synchronization of recordings from both cameras

Supports the recording synchronization function, which is available in various models of DVRs. This will allow you to look at the situation from different angles.

Flawless quality glass lens

The optical system includes an IR filter and glass lenses. The device allows you to withstand elevated temperatures without any deformation. It lets in a lot of light and allows you to enjoy high-definition images.

Comfort and ease of attachment

The model is completed with a removable holder and a customizable mount. This allows you to perfectly expose the recorder and perfectly customize it to your needs.

Technical Parameters of Mio MiVue A30 Rear View Camera:

• Sensor: Sony CMOS
• Power: 5 Volts, 1 Amp, microUSB
• Weight: 48 gr.
• Dimensions: 46×42×32 mm

Previously, I Mio MiVue 786 is a convenient, functional, generally pleasant DVR. More recently, a useful addition came out to it - the Mio MiVue A30 rear view camera. In the conditions of Russian roads, when you don’t know which side it will arrive from, it’s a useful thing.

The review of the Mio MiVue A30 rear view camera is definitely incomplete without an overview of the registrar itself. So I'm sending you to mine. After reading, we meet here and continue the conversation about the rear camera.

Video recorder Mio MiVue 786

Why is it needed at all?

The front DVR is clear what you need. You always have undeniable evidence of any incident and that you are right, no matter what happens on the road.

For example, over the past 8 months, the DVR has saved me personally twice. The first time when a friend in the car in front suddenly (!) Started to back up and did not notice ... my car. Yes, this is not a joke - a person was backing up, looking back and still drove into an obstacle. He could easily say that I drove into him. And without a registrar, it would be extremely difficult for me to prove the opposite.

The second incident happened very recently. The comrade decided to quickly slip (it seems that this is the favorite word of the Russian motorist) between my car and the cars parked along the road, not letting me go along my lane and not changing it. Here the situation, of course, is simpler, but just one video viewing eliminates long and dreary verbal explanations of who is right and who is wrong.

However, all this applies to the DVR, which shoots forward. Everything is clear here. But why the rear camera? What is she filming?

I don’t think that the people of Russia need to be convinced that truly incredible things often happen on our roads. And, if you suddenly become a member of them, it is better to have something more significant than a suspended tongue or the gift of persuasion of traffic police officers.

In short, the camera of the Mio MiVue A30 captures the aggressive and inappropriate driving of cars moving behind.

The scoundrel can be captured on video even on the approach and before the incident itself. Even if the event was recorded on the front camera indistinctly and the situation can be interpreted in different ways, then the recording from the rear camera will dot the and. For example, how the character began to do something unintelligible on the road in advance.

And one thing is aggressive driving, another is auto-settings, which, as a rule, are arranged correctly. I am sure that the characters who trade in such things keep their own statistics, in which everyone has DVRs, but in the back in 98% of cases there is a blind spot. This is exactly what such characters clearly do not expect.

Good. What's up with the camera?

To be honest, I thought the camera came in some kind of bag. Still, this is not a DVR, but only an addition to it, an accessory. I was wrong. The Mio MiVue A30 camera is packed in a separate, beautiful box. Everything is grown-up.

Inside there is the most necessary: ​​a Y-shaped wire with three plugs and a Micro USB cable for 5 meters for laying around the cabin.

One end of the first wire is connected to the DVR, the second is connected to the main power cable (included), and the third is an adapter for connecting a long wire to it.

And immediately minus.

The cross section of this triple wire is very thick.

Yes, this is good from the point of view of reliability, it will not fray over time. However, this is not the wire that you constantly fiddle with. I tucked it under the skin and forgot, but in this case it will not be easy to do, because the section is really very thick - you need to collective farm something, somehow lay the whole thing on the glass, and there are no accessories, clamps or clamps for this in the kit .

A 5-meter wire is laid through the cabin easily. You don’t need very direct hands for this, so you don’t need to go to the service - you can handle it yourself, I believe in you.

It took me about 30 minutes to connect and install, and this despite the fact that I photographed the whole process, chose angles and so on. So expect a 15-20 minute install for a regular sedan/hatchback, no frills in terms of upholstery.

By the way, in my case, there were about 1.5 meters of extra wire left, so without thinking twice, I put the rest under the roof sheathing - there is a lot of space, you can stuff all 10 meters.

I fixed the camera itself directly on the rear window. The double sided tape on the backing holds it in place nicely at the back. It is better not to attach the device to plastic - it is guaranteed to peel off in a couple of minutes.

By the way, it is very convenient that there is an adjusting washer right on the substrate - it allows you to rotate the camera lens at the desired angle. You can glue the camera and only then adjust the desired viewing angle due to this very washer.

Further, the procedure is extremely simple - you insert the cable from the DVR into the cigarette lighter, turn the key (for me) turn on the power supply of the car's on-board network and you're done. An inscription immediately appears on the recorder screen that recording from two cameras has begun. Everything is extremely simple and clear, you do not need to configure anything at all.

How is the quality?

The rear camera of the Mio MiVue A30 records video at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second by default.

The quality is decent - in the daytime the numbers behind the passing cars are visible from a distance of 10-15 meters - this is quite enough.

However, look at the example yourself.

At night, visibility is expected to deteriorate to 10 meters, no more. However, license plates of cars from behind can be seen even through the dipped headlights.

Video recording comes with sound - the sound is recorded on both video files (from the front and rear cameras) by the microphone of the registrar itself.

By the way, when buying a Mio MiVue A30 rear view camera, we will definitely buy a larger USB flash drive. 8 GB will be extremely small - half an hour and the recording will go in a circle, erasing all previously saved videos. It is not good.

If anything, a three-minute video takes up about 330 MB of space. We add to it about the same amount from the front camera and we get 600 MB of occupied space on the card. And it's only 3 minutes of recording.

Specifications Mio MiVue A30

• Sony IMX323 sensor (matrix size 1/2.8'', resolution 2 MP, aperture f/1.8)
• 130 degree lens viewing angle
• operating temperature: from minus 10 to plus 60 degrees (humidity 5-85%)
• dimensions: 46x 42 x 32 mm
• weight 48.5

A few words about compatibility. The Mio MiVue A30 camera is suitable for use with DVRs: C380D, 765, 785, 786 (), 788. Of course, it is not compatible with any other models of DVRs, as well as with other brands.

Outcome

The MiVue A30 camera did a great job. Easy installation, good video quality and decent functionality (paired with a branded DVR and nothing else). Confused by only one thing - the price. Now you can buy MiVue A30 for 4,990 rubles. A bit expensive, especially against the background of the DVR, which itself is not much more expensive - 7-8 thousand rubles.

On the other hand, with such a gadget in the car, it is much calmer on the roads. Well, in which case (God forbid!) the MiVue A30 camera will help to get a complete picture of what happened. You know what miracles regularly occur on our roads.

In any case, it's worth considering.