{"product_id":"thinkware-q1000-2k-dash-cam","title":"Thinkware Q1000 2K Front + Rear Dash Cam","description":"\u003csection class=\"dcc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-lede\"\u003eThe Thinkware Q1000 records true 2K Quad HD from both cameras — not the usual 2K front with a soft 1080p rear — with HDR, dewarping and efficient H.265 recording. It's the balanced sweet spot of the Thinkware range for families and commuters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the Q1000 if you want genuinely sharp footage in both directions without paying 4K flagship money. Rear plates matter as much as front ones in most disputes, and this is one of the few mid-range kits where the rear camera isn't the afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies \u0026amp; commuters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced value pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEV-friendly options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant radar parking built in? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-u3000-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eU3000\u003c\/a\u003e. Watching the budget? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-q200-2k-dash-cam\"\u003eQ200\u003c\/a\u003e keeps a 2K front camera under $450.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue 2K Quad HD front AND rear — matched clarity in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR with dewarping keeps plates readable against headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH.265 (HEVC) roughly doubles how much footage fits on a card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide 156° view from both cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinkware Connected support (via hotspot): alerts, live view, SOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwire cable and 64GB card included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroSD tops out at 256GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadar parking is an optional add-on module, not built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnected features need a Wi-Fi hotspot in the car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Night Vision 3.0 (the U3000-series runs 4.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA merging car clips your rear quarter and the driver disputes the lane — the rear 2K clip reads their plate and indicator status cleanly. Headlight glare at night, low winter sun, a tailgater on the freeway: HDR and dewarping keep the detail usable at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2K where other kits go soft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mid-range duals pair a decent front camera with a budget 1080p rear. The Q1000 runs 5.14MP Sony STARVIS sensors and true 2K recording on both channels — the rear footage is actually worth reviewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eH.265: twice the history per gigabyte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern HEVC compression means the included 64GB card holds roughly what 128GB holds on older H.264 cameras — and the 256GB maximum goes further again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnected when you want it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a hotspot in the car, Thinkware Connected adds parked impact alerts with video, remote live view, vehicle location and SOS notifications. Everything else works with no internet at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParking protection included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardwire cable in the box: motion, impact, time-lapse and energy-saving parking with voltage cut-off. Thinkware recommends the iVolt battery for EVs and smart-alternator cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwire cable (included — unlocks parking mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e fuse-box install with voltage cut-off; an auto electrician makes short work of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBD-II harness (easy DIY alternative):\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-obd-ii-power-cable\"\u003eThinkware OBD-II Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e enables all parking modes straight from the OBD port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiVolt Max battery (EVs \/ long parking):\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-ivolt-max-battery-pack\"\u003eiVolt Max\u003c\/a\u003e powers parking mode for weeks without touching the car battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-acc\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-endurance microSD (128–256GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH.265 makes every gigabyte go further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flag\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOBD-II power harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-and-play parking mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiVolt Max battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEV-safe extended parking protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRadar module (U4KRADAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdds wake-on-approach radar parking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecording time by card size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-rec\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emicroSD size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. continuous recording\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~8 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~16 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~32 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\"\u003eRecording times are estimates only. Real-world figures vary with resolution, bitrate, the number of channels recording, how often parking mode is triggered and your settings. Footage loops (oldest overwritten first) unless saved or protected. Use a high-endurance microSD card rated for continuous recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K QHD @ 30fps (or Full HD @ 60fps), Sony STARVIS 5.14MP, 156°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K QHD @ 30fps, 156°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue HDR, dewarping, H.265 (HEVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight vision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper Night Vision 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParking modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion, Impact, Time Lapse, Energy Saving 2.0, Smart (HWC included); radar via optional module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver assistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLDWS, FCWS, uFCWS, FVDW; AU safety-camera alerts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, built-in GPS; Thinkware Connected via hotspot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB included; supports up to 256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12\/24V; supercapacitor; voltage cut-off; 7.5m rear cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year Australian warranty (TDJ Australia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ1000 front camera, 2K rear camera, 7.5m rear cable, hardwire cable (HWC), heat-blocking film, 64GB microSD card, mounts, cable clips and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 2K front and rear better than 4K front with a 1080p rear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends what you value. Matched 2K both ends (Q1000) means rear plates are as readable as front ones. A 4K front (U1000 Plus) resolves more detail ahead but leaves the rear softer. For most family cars, matched 2K is the more useful spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much can I record on the included 64GB card?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoughly 8 hours of dual-channel footage thanks to H.265 compression — about double what older cameras manage on the same card. It supports up to 256GB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Q1000 have radar parking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot built in — the optional radar module adds wake-on-approach recording. The included hardwire cable already covers motion, impact, time-lapse and energy-saving parking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it work in my EV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — and for parking mode, Thinkware recommends pairing it with an iVolt battery in EVs and smart-alternator vehicles so the camera never loads the car's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty applies in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 years through TDJ Australia on genuine Australian stock, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free \u003cstrong\u003eThinkware Dash Cam Link\u003c\/strong\u003e app (iOS and Android) covers setup, playback and downloads; Thinkware Connected handles remote alerts via hotspot. Ask us for the latest manual and firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch it in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial Thinkware video — the Q1000, where 2K performance at both ends meets a clean, low-profile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2ciYBDMyQ5M\" title=\"Thinkware Q1000 — Where Performance Meets Design\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eOfficial product overview — true 2K front and rear, HDR clarity and H.265 efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from The Dash Cam Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-why\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Thinkware stock from an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised Australian reseller\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Australian warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e via TDJ Australia, plus your full rights under Australian Consumer Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Express Post\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-cta\"\u003eAdd the Thinkware Q1000 to your cart for same-day dispatch, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2k-quad-hd\"\u003e2K dash cams\u003c\/a\u003e, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-u3000-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eU3000 with radar parking\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask our team\u003c\/a\u003e for a recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Thinkware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44308448641067,"sku":"Q1000D64","price":699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5814\/3019\/files\/Q1000-slider-1.png?v=1783233288","url":"https:\/\/dashcamco.com.au\/products\/thinkware-q1000-2k-dash-cam","provider":"The Dash Cam Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}