Which cameras are included?
This kit includes a 2K front camera and a 2K rear-window camera. It does not include an interior camera.
Does it record in 4K?
No. Both cameras record 2560 × 1440 at 30FPS. The ELITE 9 is an alternative when you want 4K front recording.
Does it support HDR?
Yes. Both cameras have HDR and a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor.
Is a hardwiring kit included?
No. The included USB-C power cable and vehicle adapter support driving recording. Purchase compatible parking power hardware separately.
Can USB-C power run parking mode?
No. BlackVue specifies that the USB-C connection does not support parking mode. Use a compatible hardwire kit or battery installation.
Does Power Saving capture footage before an impact?
No. It wakes after impact detection and begins recording within about two seconds. Choose a buffered mode if earlier activity matters.
What does less than 1mA mean?
It describes standby consumption at 12V in Power Saving. Recording and connected accessories draw additional power, so this is not a continuous-recording consumption figure.
How long can it record while parked?
Runtime depends on available battery capacity, recording mode, detected events, temperature and cutoff settings. The camera does not guarantee a fixed number of days.
How do Motion Detection and Time Lapse differ?
Motion Detection buffers video and saves triggered activity. Time Lapse records one frame per second for a faster review of the parked scene. Both use more power than impact-only standby.
Does the camera have built-in LTE?
No. Cloud access needs a compatible hotspot or a separate CM100G LTE module, supported regional SIM and data plan.
Can I download videos without cellular service?
Yes. Connect nearby over Wi-Fi through the BlackVue app to view and download clips. Cellular service is needed only if you choose a cellular internet connection for remote features.
Does the ELITE 8 support H.265?
No. It uses H.264 / AVC and saves MP4 files. The ELITE 9 and ELITE 10 offer H.265 as an additional option.
What size memory card can I use?
Compatible BlackVue microSD cards up to 1TB are supported. A microSD card is included; the supported maximum is not a statement of the supplied card capacity.
Can protected event files still be lost?
Yes. Protection keeps up to 50 event files from normal loop overwrite, but formatting erases them. Keep a separate backup of important recordings.
Can the camera keep recording in extreme heat?
It can stop recording when thermal protection activates. The operating range is −20°C to 65°C; the roughly 70°C cutoff does not extend the continuous-use rating.
What condition and warranty should I expect?
We test each unit through our in-house 10-point functionality check and supply it in like-new condition. All listed accessories are included. You receive our 12-month BlackboxMyCar warranty and normal warranty and returns policy.
Is a CPL filter included?
No. The compatible BlackVue CPL-2 front filter is sold separately. Adjust the filter during installation and check live view before finalizing the mount and wiring. It can reduce dashboard reflections, although some reflections may remain.
Hardwiring kit, battery pack, CPL filter, LTE module and SIM/data plan are sold separately.
