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Name: THINKWARE - F50 Dash Cam - Black
Brand: THINKWARE
SKU: 5371600
Price: 99.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (334 reviews)

THINKWARE - F50 Dash Cam - Black

Model:: TW-F50; |
SKU:: 5371600

User rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars with 334 reviews.

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QuestionIf you cant see what the camera is pointing at how can you tell you are recording what you want to record.?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer It is a dash cam, it is intended to capture everything in front of your car, all the time. It has no swivel, and only adjusts up and down, so it can be aimed beyond your hood. You can check the video on your computer, to make sure it's pointed correctly, and then leave it set there.
  Answered 8 years ago by daud
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QuestionDo you have any dash cameras that record while the vehicle is parked and not moving, or do they all just work if the vehicle is moving?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer If you buy the hardwired kit, this cam will record in parking mode.
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Questiondash cam beeps periodically when driving on interstate. Why??
Asked 8 years ago by Drew.
- Answer Hi Drew. The alerts you are referring to is likely from the impact sensor. When an impact is detected, the dash cam has alerts intended to notify users that the dash cam has switched from Continuous Recording Mode to Incident Recording Mode. To lower the frequency of these alerts, you can lower the sensitivity of the sensor by inserting the MicroSD card to your PC and adjusting the "Cont. Sensitivity" feature on the PC Viewer. We hope this helps! We can be contacted directly by phone (1-844-865-9273) or email ([email protected]) if you have additional questions. Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionDoes the camera need to be plugged in continuously? If not, how long does the battery last?
Asked 8 years ago by SD.
- Answer I leave mine plugged in. It only draws electricity when the vehicle is started with a voice prompt and green led to let you know unless you buy the hardwire kit for $30 and connect it to your fuse box. The F50 does not have a battery. Hope this helps.
  Answered 8 years ago by fitmaster
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QuestionIf you hard line it to your car will it keep recording in park and drain the car battery or is there a failsafe for this like in the higher end model.
Asked 7 years ago by 1274.
- Answer Hi there! If the dash cam is properly hardwired, it will not drain your car battery. Like the rest of our models, the F50 has several features to prevent battery drainage in Parking Surveillance Mode such as a built-in voltmeter and Off-Voltage setting, which prompts shutdown if voltage levels drop below the pre-set threshold. We hope this answers your question! If you have additional questions, we can be contacted directly by email ([email protected]) or phone (1-844-865-9273) to discuss other options. Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 7 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionWhat do the different colors on the status light mean? I see solid and flashing red and green. Don't know what they mean.
Asked 7 years ago by JoshS.
- Answer Solid green: non-stop recording Flashing green: manual recording Flashing red: memory card formatting Solid red: not recording - memory card issue
  Answered 7 years ago by Parham
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QuestionI am looking at purchasing a dash cam. My husband is concerned that if I were in an accident and unconscious. If the car is still running at all, the camera will record over the accident because it was never shut off. Can this happen?
Asked 7 years ago by Dawnie.
- Answer I'm not sure how other dashcams work but the Thinkware F50 dashcam I have records video in 1 minute increments. I have a 64 GB memory card which will record 496 minutes of video so it would take a long time to get to the file to overwrite it even with the 8 GB card that comes with the unit. It also has a G-sensor, that when activated (such as when in an accident) will lock the video so it is not overwritten.
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  Answered 7 years ago by Ryan
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QuestionWill this camera record while the car is parked and unattened?
Asked 7 years ago by chrisman63.
- Answer Only if your car lighter that the camera is plugged into stays on while you are parked. But if your lighter ports cut off while the car is off, it will not record
  Answered 7 years ago by CoreyP
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QuestionIs it possible that the video can be reviewed with a microSD card reader connected to my iphone ? If so, do I need any app downloaded to my iphone?
Asked 8 years ago by John.
- Answer Hi John, It is possible to view the dash cam footage on your phone if you insert the microSD card into the device. However, the playback experience will be quite limited because the file systems from the microSD card may not be compatible with your phone. For the best playback experience, we strongly recommend using the PC Viewer on your computer. We do have a Thinkware mobile app, however, it is only compatible with dash cams that have the built-in Wi-Fi feature (X350, F750, F770). As such, you cannot use it with the F50. Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionWould this be able to be moved between different vehicles? Assuming the hard wire kit is not purchased. I currently have velcro tape on my windshield from my ezpass, would that work?
Asked 7 years ago by DifferentVehicles.
- Answer I transferred the Thinkware 500 to my new vehicle but you need the correct power cable. I got the F-50 for my son's vehicle. (The F-50 comes with the cig power cable.) Just remove it from the old vehicle and use it in the new. I don't think the Velcro would be stable enough and would allow the unit to bounce around too much. You want a steady picture so it can be viewed clearly.
  Answered 7 years ago by Ram4087
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Questiondoes it also record audio as well?
Asked 7 years ago by TC.
- Answer it does record audio inside the car well. You may adjust it
  Answered 7 years ago by leowithcameraupfront
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Questionwhat is Manuel recording? when i press record button it says manuel recording starting. What exactly does this mean?
Asked 8 years ago by jay.
- Answer When you want to save a moment and find it easily later, you use this option. Pressing the button records 1 minute in diffrent folder which name is "manual recording" so you can find it quickly.
  Answered 7 years ago by Parham
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QuestionDo I have to manually erase the videos once the SD card is full? Or will it erase the older videos and continue recording?
Asked 8 years ago by honeyyg.
- Answer Hi there, By default, the dash cam will automatically overwrite older video files once the microSD card is full and continue to record new video files. Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionHow does the camera know when the engine is off for parking surveillance mode? Does the hardwire cable receive a signal from the car's computer or does the camera just detect less peak voltage? I have a 12v port that stays on without key, will that work?
Asked 7 years ago by OkamiCom.
- Answer The Manual says that you have to be careful with those vehicles that leave open the 12V. It can discharge your vehicle's battery!...
  Answered 7 years ago by Aroo
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QuestionDoes this dashcam do well during the summer? Will it overheat and stop working when hot? Where I live the summers are really hot and at work there is no parking spot near shaded areas.
Asked 7 years ago by JulieJ.
- Answer Hi Julie, The operating temperature of this product is 14°F to 140°F while the storage temperature is -4°F to 158°F. Please note that the dash cam monitors the ambient temperature with its thermal sensor and will prompt shutdown if deemed too hot to avoid heat damage. We hope this answers your question! Please contact us for more information by email ([email protected]) or phone (1-844-865-9273) for more assistance. Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 7 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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Questionwhat temp will this unit handle. located in arizona so temp can be as high as 120 outside. car temp 160 & higher inside
Asked 8 years ago by moose.
- Answer Hi there! The operating temperature of this product is 14°F to 140°F while the storage temperature is -4°F to 158°F. Please note that the dash cam monitors the ambient temperature with its thermal sensor and will prompt shutdown if deemed too hot to avoid heat damage. We hope this answers your question! Please let us know if you have other questions by contacting us directly by email ([email protected]) or phone (1-844-865-9273). Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionI am looking for a camera that is motion sensor sensitive that I can leave on my car for 2 weeks while I'm away and will take images if something comes in proximity. Also needs to if power for 2 weeks on sensor. Does tbis model have that feature?
Asked 8 years ago by Duder.
- Answer Hi there, While the F50 model supports the parking mode feature, we do not offer 2 weeks of parking mode surveillance. Depending on user preference, you can set the motion sensor to be active throughout the duration of parking mode. Please let us know if you have other questions by contacting us directly by email ([email protected]) or phone (1-844-865-9273). Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionCan the G/shock sensor be disabled? I will need to remove the camera daily from its mount, and I'm guessing that will trigger false events.
Asked 8 years ago by SoCalMike.
- Answer Hi there! The impact sensor currently cannot be disabled. To prevent false events when removing the dash cam from the mount, please first remove the dash cam from its power source. Please let us know if you have other questions by contacting us directly by email ([email protected]) or phone (1-844-865-9273). Kind regards, Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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QuestionI'm thinking of replacing the 8BGSD card with a 64GBSD card, do I have to up load the new SD card from your web site ?
Asked 8 years ago by Mikeben.
- Answer The old 8GB card can be taken out and replaced with the new 64GB card.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionMy Dash cam is hard wired to my car for the parking mode. how can I stop it from draining my battery.
Asked 8 years ago by jayson.
- Answer Hi Jayson. May we ask if the dash cam has been hardwired to the fuse box with the Thinkware Hardwiring Cable? Please note that plugging your dash cam through a continuously powered 12V socket is not equivalent to hardwiring and this method does not have the battery discharge protection features to prevent battery drainage. If the dash cam has been hardwired with the Thinkware Hardwiring Cable, you will need to review the installation. Although we will not be able to provide hardwiring installation tips catered to your vehicle, we have a general guide that may be helpful to you. We can be contacted directly by phone (1-844-865-9273) or email ([email protected]). Thinkware Customer Support
  Answered 8 years ago by Thinkware Product Expert
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THINKWARE - F50 Dash Cam - Black

Q: QuestionIf you cant see what the camera is pointing at how can you tell you are recording what you want to record.?

Q: QuestionDo you have any dash cameras that record while the vehicle is parked and not moving, or do they all just work if the vehicle is moving?

Q: Questiondash cam beeps periodically when driving on interstate. Why??

Q: QuestionDoes the camera need to be plugged in continuously? If not, how long does the battery last?

Q: QuestionIf you hard line it to your car will it keep recording in park and drain the car battery or is there a failsafe for this like in the higher end model.

Q: QuestionWhat do the different colors on the status light mean? I see solid and flashing red and green. Don't know what they mean.

Q: QuestionI am looking at purchasing a dash cam. My husband is concerned that if I were in an accident and unconscious. If the car is still running at all, the camera will record over the accident because it was never shut off. Can this happen?

Q: QuestionWill this camera record while the car is parked and unattened?

Q: QuestionIs it possible that the video can be reviewed with a microSD card reader connected to my iphone ? If so, do I need any app downloaded to my iphone?

Q: QuestionWould this be able to be moved between different vehicles? Assuming the hard wire kit is not purchased. I currently have velcro tape on my windshield from my ezpass, would that work?

Q: Questiondoes it also record audio as well?

Q: Questionwhat is Manuel recording? when i press record button it says manuel recording starting. What exactly does this mean?

Q: QuestionDo I have to manually erase the videos once the SD card is full? Or will it erase the older videos and continue recording?

Q: QuestionHow does the camera know when the engine is off for parking surveillance mode? Does the hardwire cable receive a signal from the car's computer or does the camera just detect less peak voltage? I have a 12v port that stays on without key, will that work?

Q: QuestionDoes this dashcam do well during the summer? Will it overheat and stop working when hot? Where I live the summers are really hot and at work there is no parking spot near shaded areas.

Q: Questionwhat temp will this unit handle. located in arizona so temp can be as high as 120 outside. car temp 160 & higher inside

Q: QuestionI am looking for a camera that is motion sensor sensitive that I can leave on my car for 2 weeks while I'm away and will take images if something comes in proximity. Also needs to if power for 2 weeks on sensor. Does tbis model have that feature?

Q: QuestionCan the G/shock sensor be disabled? I will need to remove the camera daily from its mount, and I'm guessing that will trigger false events.

Q: QuestionI'm thinking of replacing the 8BGSD card with a 64GBSD card, do I have to up load the new SD card from your web site ?

Q: QuestionMy Dash cam is hard wired to my car for the parking mode. how can I stop it from draining my battery.

QuestionIf you cant see what the camera is pointing at how can you tell you are recording what you want to record.?

QuestionDo you have any dash cameras that record while the vehicle is parked and not moving, or do they all just work if the vehicle is moving?

Questiondash cam beeps periodically when driving on interstate. Why??

QuestionDoes the camera need to be plugged in continuously? If not, how long does the battery last?

QuestionIf you hard line it to your car will it keep recording in park and drain the car battery or is there a failsafe for this like in the higher end model.

QuestionWhat do the different colors on the status light mean? I see solid and flashing red and green. Don't know what they mean.

QuestionI am looking at purchasing a dash cam. My husband is concerned that if I were in an accident and unconscious. If the car is still running at all, the camera will record over the accident because it was never shut off. Can this happen?

QuestionWill this camera record while the car is parked and unattened?

QuestionIs it possible that the video can be reviewed with a microSD card reader connected to my iphone ? If so, do I need any app downloaded to my iphone?

QuestionWould this be able to be moved between different vehicles? Assuming the hard wire kit is not purchased. I currently have velcro tape on my windshield from my ezpass, would that work?

Questiondoes it also record audio as well?

Questionwhat is Manuel recording? when i press record button it says manuel recording starting. What exactly does this mean?

QuestionDo I have to manually erase the videos once the SD card is full? Or will it erase the older videos and continue recording?

QuestionHow does the camera know when the engine is off for parking surveillance mode? Does the hardwire cable receive a signal from the car's computer or does the camera just detect less peak voltage? I have a 12v port that stays on without key, will that work?

QuestionDoes this dashcam do well during the summer? Will it overheat and stop working when hot? Where I live the summers are really hot and at work there is no parking spot near shaded areas.

Questionwhat temp will this unit handle. located in arizona so temp can be as high as 120 outside. car temp 160 & higher inside

QuestionI am looking for a camera that is motion sensor sensitive that I can leave on my car for 2 weeks while I'm away and will take images if something comes in proximity. Also needs to if power for 2 weeks on sensor. Does tbis model have that feature?

QuestionCan the G/shock sensor be disabled? I will need to remove the camera daily from its mount, and I'm guessing that will trigger false events.

QuestionI'm thinking of replacing the 8BGSD card with a 64GBSD card, do I have to up load the new SD card from your web site ?

QuestionMy Dash cam is hard wired to my car for the parking mode. how can I stop it from draining my battery.