And so far, using the pre-release INNOVV K5 system remains a positive experience and it seems the INNOVV team is well along the way in finalizing the K5 and readying it for a formal release. Camera Resolution Settings Because what I found was, you know the odd bug here and there that would actually hit the lens would just kind of make a very tiny blurry spot, as the camera is focusing beyond that as opposed to the camera focusing on the bugs or having just a ton of grime right in front of that lens. Maximum resolution of the front lens is 4K @ 30FPS, with a 120-degree field of view, 7-Glass +1IR and a F1.8 aperture. This is the fourth F850GS-based model in the home fleet since their release and along with their outstanding ADV travel versatility, they make great accessory platforms, especially for test purposes where change is indeed a constant; they have lots of usable space under the seat and a few minutes spent in removing the primary plastic pieces provides full access for installations.

The new INNOVV App is for all INNOVV products including the current C5 and K2 models, the pending K5 and models soon to be released. The App is available for iOS and Android. iOS users with other devices (like the iPAD Mini 4 here) may need to select the ‘iPhone’ compatible category to get the INNOVV App listed.Looking ahead – once the plastic is removed all the component leads will be properly routed under the plastic along frame or sub-frame runs to keep everything out of the way and hidden. Pass 1 – load this SD media card into the K5 DVR, power the system and let it run for two minutes or so, then turn the system off

One could ask: (a) does a ‘dash cam’ really need this video resolution; and, (b) is the larger form-factor integration going to be as easily installable compared to the typical small lens component as used for the K2 and C5. The arrival of this pre-release K5 kit came about a week before the F 900 XR was traded for a 2020 F 850 GS Adventure (Rallye version), so it only seemed right to put the newest INNOVV camera system on the newest member of the home fleet; that’s my story anyway… Additional comments regarding settings and other amplifying information is also provided in the respective sections below. The screen snippet below shows a standard Dashcam Viewer screen with mapping and other discrete displays for the decoded data.And its seldom that these camera systems don’t have externally accessed media storage and some form of USB interface – an interface that is capable of providing not just the data interface but the standard voltage required to power the module, so the system’s WiFi feature is usable without having the ignition on or the motorcycle running.

However, in laying out the K5 system components on three different motorcycles – one sport, one touring and the ADV-oriented motorcycle, the loss of some placement flexibility given the integration of the front camera and DVR module components. There is no doubt that the K5 is innovative and it is obviously different, at least when compared to the current INNOVV K2 product, and not just because it uses a 4K front camera but also because the 4K front lens is actually integrated with the DVR module. As such, increasing the module interface leads by 15 to 20 cm or the individual component leads by the same amount would provide far more installation and routing flexibility. As identified earlier, the INNOVV K5 ‘Action Cam’ provided for this review was a pre-release but fully functional version and with the INNOVV K5 Team busy with modifications, updates and tweaks to hardware, firmware and the INNOVV App, a summary of the (known) completed or pending changes for the release version is provided below:

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DVR Module – top cover no longer separate piece, but integral part of the housing for increased strength, less seams, seals, and hardware for better elemental protection

The single channel multi-purpose and very adaptable C5 in two variants and the dual channel K2 systems have been the flagship video products from INNOVV for a couple of years now. But ‘INNOVV’ is derived from ‘Innovate’ so it was only logical that evolution of one or both flagship systems would occur or, something new is in the works. Bench Testing – didn’t bring any surprises, but it did generate a number of positive observations regarding how well the system goes together and works together as a system; and the WiFi local network connectivity works first time, all the time. With this connection made, the INNOVV App is launched for the first look at everything via the user interface. Installation Assessment & First Hosting I had the space on my dash to have more than one component here. So, you can see where I’ve installed the rear-facing camera, just slightly at an angle so I get some of what’s going on the road around me as well as myself. I also put the GPS on top of the dash there. So that it would have a good clear view of the sky, and I’ve put the control button as well. Now, I was wondering if the lights on the control button would bother me being relatively directly in my line of sight, there they don’t at all, even when they’re flashing when they’re telling me my memory card is full. It’s nice just light enough led on there to let you know at a glance but it is not obnoxious or distracting. Media in this folder is protected and identifiable by a ‘P’ added to the ‘F’ or ‘R’ identifier in the file name. This media is not overwritten by any Continuous loop recording. So the k5 is designed as a dash cam but it really is an incredible action cam. You’ve got the 4k upfront, the 1080 in the rear. It’s just a really good camera system.

wBW has, over the years, reviewed virtually everything marketed by INNOVV and I have been fortunate enough to do many of them, including the original INNOVV K1, its replacement the K2, the single channel C5 system and the Power Hub variants. Accident – during normal use of the K5 system and if a median setting for the G-Sensor sliding scale has been done, a significant fall or impact as might occur during an accident of some sort activates this mode with ongoing loop video saved to the Accident Folder. Media in this folder is protected and identifiable by the letter ‘G’ added to the ‘F’ and ‘R’ identifier in the file name. Media in this folder is protected and cannot be overwritten by any Continuous loop recording. Time-Lapse Video settings – if continuous recordings are desired, then this setting is set to OFF, otherwise frame intervals of 100/200/300/500ms or 1s are provided for