Dash Cam Basics product guide
REDTIGER F7NP 4K Front and Rear Dash Cam
A simple two-channel 4K setup on a suction mount, with a hardwire kit added later
The F7NP records 4K at the front and 1080p behind, on a suction-cup GPS mount with a 3.18-inch screen and a supercapacitor. Working temperature is -20C to 70C in both the manual and the maker's table. Parking mode needs an ACC hardwire kit, and the three sources disagree on the maximum card size.
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Published specifications
- Manual: front 2160P/30, 1440P/60 or 1080P/120 alone; 2160P+1080P or 1440P+1080P with rear
- Manual: card 32GB-256GB; maker table says up to 512GB; listing says a 128GB card is included
- Manual: parking mode entry reads only connect the ACC hardwire kit; kit not in the box
- Maker and manual: supercapacitor; working temperature -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F)
- Maker: 5.8GHz Wi-Fi 6; no touch screen and no voice control on this model
- Manual: 18-month warranty with free replacement, plus 6 months after registering
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Front and rear channels plus GPS logging with no subscription mentioned in either document
- Manual and maker agree on the -20C to 70C working temperature, which many listings never state
- Front-only modes reach 1440P at 60fps or 1080P at 120fps when the rear camera is unplugged
Caveats
- Manual caps the card at 256GB while the maker's table says 512GB, with no explanation
- Parking mode does nothing until you buy and fit an ACC hardwire kit
- Aperture is given as F1.55/F2.05, F1.8 and F1.5 across the three sources
A two-channel camera on a suction mount
The F7NP is a front unit with a 3.18-inch IPS screen on a suction-cup GPS mount, plus a separate 1080P rear camera on its own cable. The manual's appearance page names the parts: suction cup GPS mount, screen, USB Type-C port, power, up, mode and down buttons, reset button, rear cam slot, memory card slot, front lens and a status light that shows blue for power and flashing red for recording.
The manual's package contents page lists the F7NP dash cam, the 1080P rear camera, the GPS mount, the user manual, a trim tool, the power supply cable with car charger, two electrostatic stickers, the rear cam cable and five cable clips. Amazon's included-components field adds lengths and an extra item: an 11.5 ft power supply cable, a 21.3 ft rear camera cable, a crowbar, a quick guide and a 128GB memory card.
That memory card is the first place the documents part company. The listing says a card is included and names 128GB; the manual's package contents page does not list a card at all, and REDTIGER's own store sells the camera both with and without one. Confirm with the seller whether a card ships with the offer you pick.
Resolution, and where the 4K figure comes from
The manual's specification table lists front-only modes of 2160P at 30fps, 1440P at 60fps and 1080P at 120fps, and dual-camera modes of 2160P front with 1080P rear or 1440P front with 1080P rear. The settings menu offers just two resolution choices once both cameras are connected: 2160P+1080P and 1440P+1080P. So running the rear camera fixes the front at 30fps.
REDTIGER footnotes its own headline on the product page, stating that 4K refers to exported video files with a resolution of no less than 3840 x 2160. Its comparison table names the front part simply as the F7NP 4K Sensor, while a separate row describes the night-vision capability as Sony STARVIS 2 plus WDR; the Amazon listing says STARVIS 2 without giving a sensor model number.
Aperture is given three different ways. The manual says the front lens is F1.55 and the rear F2.05. REDTIGER's comparison table says F1.8. Amazon's technical table says a maximum aperture of 1.5 f_stop and the bullet says F1.5 large aperture. The listing is also the only source for the field of view, at 170 degrees front and 140 degrees rear. Ask REDTIGER which figures are current before you use them to compare cameras.
Three different card ceilings
The manual's specification table gives the memory card range as 32GB to 256GB. REDTIGER's comparison table says up to an external 512GB microSD card. Amazon's technical table manages both at once: flash memory supported size maximum 512 GB, memory storage capacity 256 GB, included memory card size 128 GB.
None of the three documents explains the difference, and none of them requires a high-endurance card. If you are planning to buy a 512GB card for this camera, check with REDTIGER support first, because its own manual stops at 256GB.
Loop recording writes 1, 3 or 5 minute files and overwrites the oldest when the card is full. The up button locks the file being recorded, and the G-sensor at Off, Low, Medium or High locks files on impact. The manual recommends formatting the card once a month and offers a Format Reminder setting; its troubleshooting page treats a Card Error prompt as a formatting, factory-reset and firmware-update problem in that order.
Parking mode needs an ACC hardwire kit
In the manual's settings list, the Parking Mode entry has no options at all: its description reads simply please connect the ACC hardwire kit. The listing is equally direct, putting hardwire kit needed in the title and describing two parking modes, time-lapse recording for continuous low-bitrate monitoring and a G-sensor mode that records when a collision is detected and locks the clip.
REDTIGER's comparison table marks parking mode as supported on the F7NP, and separately marks its NiteGuard parking mode as not supported on this model. The kit itself is not in the Amazon package; REDTIGER bundles one on its own site. Add the cost and the fitting time to your comparison.
For normal driving the manual gives input as DC 5V-2.5A through the supplied car charger, and its notice page asks you to disconnect the adapter from both the 12/24V outlet and the camera when the car is not in use.
Capacitor, heat and the overheating instruction
REDTIGER's comparison table lists battery and charging as Super Capacitor and a working temperature of -20C to 70C. The manual's specification table gives the same range in Fahrenheit, -4F to 158F. Those two agree.
The listing presents the capacitor as improved heat resistance and calls the camera ideal for hot climates and long parking hours. Its own usage-tips bullet then says not to expose the device to high temperatures for long periods, and that if it overheats you should disconnect the power and let it cool down. Both statements are REDTIGER's, in the same listing; read them together rather than relying on the first.
The same tips bullet asks you to avoid non-original or low-quality charging cables and accessories. The manual's troubleshooting page explains one symptom of the wrong cable: if Mass storage appears on screen, a data-transfer USB cable has put the camera into transfer mode, where no other function works. Amazon's measurements field gives the front unit as 0.79 inches deep by 3.82 wide by 1.26 high and 4 ounces.
App, GPS and the warranty you register for
REDTIGER's table describes the Wi-Fi as 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi 6 with a maximum of 20 Mb/s; the Amazon listing writes the same headline as up to 20MB/s. Those are different units, so treat the transfer-speed claim as unsettled. The manual's connection steps are to install the Redtiger app from redtigercam.com, the App Store or Google Play, turn on Wi-Fi at the camera so the SSID and password appear on screen, and connect with the default password 12345678. Working range is given as about 15 ft.
The app gives live view, playback, downloads, deletion, sharing, a map, GPS information, mirror and rotate controls and camera settings, plus over-the-air firmware updates that need the phone briefly connected to a LAN first. For desktop review REDTIGER offers a free REDTIGER Player for Mac and Windows that shows front and rear tracks and Google Maps. Neither the manual nor the product page mentions a subscription or account requirement. The camera has no touch screen and no voice control, which REDTIGER's comparison table marks as not supported on this model.
The manual's specification table gives the warranty period as 18 months and adds free device replacement within 18 months of purchase plus lifetime technical support, with a further 6 months available by registering the device on REDTIGER's website. REDTIGER's product page shows 18 plus 6 months. The manual also warns that improper installation voids the manufacturer's warranty and that its installation instructions are guidelines rather than vehicle-specific steps. Check the seller of the offer you select.
Check the current listing
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Primary sources
- REDTIGER product page for the F7NP, with the model comparison table
- REDTIGER F7NP user manual (V2.1) supplied as the listing's User Manual
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Compare with
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Two-channel 2K recording when you will also buy a card and a hardwire kit
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Drivers who need a cabin view as well as road and rear, on one card
- ROVE R2-4K DUAL Front and Rear Dash Cam
Buyers who want a card in the box and will add a hardwire kit for parking
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Drivers who want touch and voice control on a two-camera setup
- VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH 4K Front and 2K Rear Dash Cam
Drivers who will add a hardwire kit and card for buffered parking recording
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Rideshare or family drivers who want front, rear and cabin video
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