FitcamX OEM Dashcam - Is it Worth the Money

FitcamX is a Chinese electronics retailer whose products, manufactured by ‎Dongguan Daozhi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd, include OEM-like dashcams.

Most dashcams are a hangover from the days of add-on navigation systems. They developed into dual units with cameras facing forward, to stand alone units the suction-cup to the windscreen, all drawing power from the 12v outlet. This is the best unit for beginners for owners using the same camera for multiple vehicles. The best examples are fully featured and have high quality lenses and electronics with some also having rear cameras.

A recent development is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) style dashcam. They usually take the form of a covered extension that sits alongside the cowling for the automatic windscreen wiper sensor and AEB camera. FitcamX takes an even bolder leap, replacing the cowl completely. This remanufactured part contains the camera, and fits neatly round existing electronics. Thus, whatever the vehicle, it must have power sensors in order that the camera can tap into it.

Once this OEM style dashcam is installed, it is invisible unless you know where to look.

ABOVE: FitcamX Dashcam (suitable for 2020- Toyota Supra)

Removing the original plastic cover is done using the accompanying plastic removal tool shaped like a crowbar. Our test unit for a post 2020 Toyota Supra, is split in 2 parts allowing the rearview mirror to pass through the centre of the cover.

The new cover is connected to the rain sensor power supply with a cable supplied. Other installation and fittings can be seen HERE on the FitcamX site.

The parts look to be of good quality though this is no indication of performance. The packaging likewise. FitcamX also claims to have after sales support customers can rely on. Users report the support centre has been helpful.

Features include:

Type	4K Single Front Cam	2K Dual Cam	4K Dual Cam
CPU	Novatek 96670	Novatek 96670	Novatek 96670
Front Resolution	2160P (4K)	1440P (2K)	2160P (4K)
Rear Resolution	/	1080P(FHD)	1080P(FHD)
Video Fixel	8MP	Front 4MP+Rear 2MP	Front 8MP+Rear 2MP
Wide Angle	Front 170°	Front 170°+ Rear 140°	Front 170°+ Rear 140°
Maximum Aperture	Front f/1.6	Front f/1.6+ Rear f/2.0	Front f/1.6+ Rear f/2.0
WiFi	2.4Ghz	2.4Ghz	2.4Ghz
Mobile APP	Apple iOS & Android	Apple iOS & Android	Apple iOS & Android
Front Cam Installation	No Wiring	No Wiring	No Wiring
Rear Cam Installation	/	Hard wire from the front cam	Hard wire from the front cam
Parking Mode	No. (If required, please contact us to purchase a fuse box kit.)	No. (If required, please contact us to purchase a fuse box kit.)	No. (If required, please contact us to purchase a fuse box kit.)
Loop Recording	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving Collision Sensing	Yes	Yes	Yes

What comes in the box:

Front Cam Package

Front cam
64G Micro SD card
Y-cable
Pry removal Tool
Memory card reader
User manual

Front and Rear Cam Package

Front cam
64G/128G Micro SD card
Y-cable
Rear cam
Rear cam cable
Pry removal Tool
Memory card reader
User manual

Review:

We have yet to install the camera and complete our review. We have found a host willing to allow this to be fitted to her Supra and will back shortly with the news, good and bad. There are no reviews for the Supra dashcam, but there are users comments on other models.

If it works as promised, it is well worth the money.

Reported faults:

Users for FitcamX dashcams have complained of CMOS battery failures. Replacing batteries required disassembling the unit and unsoldering the old battery then soldering in a new one.

User Comments:

Users reported good video quality and the ease of app usage. They were able to live view the camera view and download its saved footage. Video can also be downloaded by removing the SD card and transferring into a PC directly.

Parking Mode:

Requires additional hardware and to keep the camera active to begin recording should a collision occur.

Prices Front cam model only (other prices see FitcamX Website):

FITCAMX Dash Cam For Toyota GR Supra 2020-2024

Sale price $291.00 Front: 4K（2160P）64GBFront