The Dash cam thread

[Adeel3466]

Vifio has two dash cams with Starvis 2 sensor the a139 pro which was the first and they have a new one the a119 mini 2 with prime day coming up I wanted to see what you would get and if the a139pro is worth double the price of the mini

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[5.0ALM]

Vifio has two dash cams with Starvis 2 sensor the a139 pro which was the first and they have a new one the a119 mini 2 with prime day coming up I wanted to see what you would get and if the a139pro is worth double the price of the mini

That's a good find.
So new, Viofo haven't yet provided the ability to download the manual.
Bear in mind it's only 2K, so if you need to zoom up the vision for any detail (license plate etc) it won't be as sharp as 4K.

I've knocked up this graphic:

I'm not sure why manufacturers aren't offering rear cameras using a Starvis 2 sensor.

Having both front and rear dash cams using a Starvis 2 sensor seems logical.
You'd be using the IMX678 in the front camera, and the IMX675 for the rear camera.

 

[Adeel3466]

That's a good find.
So new, Viofo haven't yet provided the ability to download the manual.
Bear in mind it's only 2K, so if you need to zoom up the vision for any detail (license plate etc) it won't be as sharp as 4K.

I've knocked up this graphic:

I'm not sure why manufacturers aren't offering rear cameras using a Starvis 2 sensor.

Having both front and rear dash cams using a Starvis 2 sensor seems logical.
You'd be using the IMX678 in the front camera, and the IMX675 for the rear camera.

Yea i get that so what do you think its $120 vs $230 with the current discounts on amazon and looks like the voice commands are only for the mini which isnt a huge deal but is a plus

 

[5.0ALM]

Yea i get that so what do you think its $120 vs $230 with the current discounts on amazon and looks like the voice commands are only for the mini which isnt a huge deal but is a plus

I look at it this way... a $110 difference is a drop in the ocean compared to the cost of the vehicle you are trying to look after, right?

At the end of the day, if you cannot get the detail out of the image, then the dash cam was useless from the beginning.
It's the same as insurance policies... the real test is when you need to make a claim.

It's all relative.
If you're fitting a dash cam to $1,000 shit heap, then every dollar matters, I guess.

 

[Adeel3466]

I look at it this way... a $110 difference is a drop in the ocean compared to the cost of the vehicle you are trying to look after, right?

At the end of the day, if you cannot get the detail out of the image, then the dash cam was useless from the beginning.
It's the same as insurance policies... the real test is when you need to make a claim.

It's all relative.
If you're fitting a dash cam to $1,000 shit heap, then every dollar matters, I guess.

Good point

 

[5.0ALM]

Although they're both only 2K, this video comparing the new Viofo A119 Mini 2 vs older A119 V3 demonstrates the benefits of the new generation Starvis 2 sensors.

FYI...

 

[Adeel3466]

I went ahead and purchased the A139 Pro and will see how it goes hopefully its a worthwhile investment.

 

[5.0ALM]

I went ahead and purchased the A139 Pro and will see how it goes hopefully its a worthwhile investment.

Put it this way, it's one of the best available right now.
Please post us some thoughts and samples once you've had time to play with it.

 

[NS90]

Put it this way, it's one of the best available right now.
Please post us some thoughts and samples once you've had time to play with it.

I went with the A139 Pro 2 channel. On sale for Prime day BTW

 

[Back2Gas]

What's the best USB-C powered dashcam? I'd rather plug it into the available USB-C port near the rear view mirror instead of running a cable to the 12V.

 

[Adeel3466]

What's the best USB-C powered dashcam? I'd rather plug it into the available USB-C port near the rear view mirror instead of running a cable to the 12V.

A139 pro is usb c powered, I believe most of them are now in days but you’d have to double check

 

[5.0ALM]

Another new dash cam using a Starvis 2 sensor.

Same sensor as the Viofo A139 Pro, Thinkware U3000 and Vantue N4 Pro.

https://70mai.store/products/dash-cam-a810

Looking forward to some decent review videos between them.

 

[unfairslide]

Another new dash cam using a Starvis 2 sensor.

Same sensor as the Viofo A139 Pro, Thinkware U3000 and Vantue N4 Pro.

https://70mai.store/products/dash-cam-a810

Looking forward to some decent review videos between them.

Thanks for all the updates so far not buying one until the car is here to see who's the best now that more and more are coming out. Still leaning towards the Viofo.

 

[goodlettjr]

Another new dash cam using a Starvis 2 sensor.

Same sensor as the Viofo A139 Pro, Thinkware U3000 and Vantue N4 Pro.

https://70mai.store/products/dash-cam-a810

Looking forward to some decent review videos between them.

Good find

$99.99? Something tells me I'm about to pay $300 in S/H.....

 

[marcekb]

I went with the Vantrue N4 Pro w/ 512gb card to get the Starvis 2 chip, 3 camera setup, rear screen and voice controls. Was $300 on Amazon's Prime Days and still is with a coupon. (SD-card was extra, but I didn't get their brand card, as I'm sure it's made by someone else anyway.)

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