The Dash cam thread

[goodlettjr]

some good info in here, i definitely need to do a lot of personal research but from what ive seen here and in many videos online it really seems like the Viofo line with the STARVIS II sensor is the overall best with the thinkware a close second.

I just picked up the Viofo 139a pro 2ch. Couple things I didn’t need that were on other cams. A screen and cloud.

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[5.0ALM]

Good news!
I contacted Viofo here in Australia today, asking when we might expect the rumored A229 Pro.

Hi Adam,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

The A229 Pro will be released in the middle of next month. The front
camera comes with the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 5MP Sensor and the rear with
Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 5MP Sensor.

Kind Regards,

Support Team

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VIOFO AUSTRALIA

I'd expect this model to be available in North America etc around the same time.

Game changer!!!

 

[Ericc B]

Published yesterday.

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005784770916.html

 

[sdsteele2]

Does anyone know what style of USB port in on the rear view mirror for the premium cars? Is it USB A or C?

 

[papaD]

I believe Antzman just confirmed it is USB-A

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[goodlettjr]

I want to see a picture because USB-A cant support a dash cam. USB-C can.

"In higher trims, there's a USB-C port hiding behind the rearview mirror that could theoretically be used to power a dash cam or a racetrack data logger, but let's not dance around the obvious: it's more likely to be used for a radar detector."

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-ford-mustang-interior-review/

 

[5.0ALM]

FYI

 

[goodlettjr]

I want to see a picture because USB-A cant support a dash cam. USB-C can.

"In higher trims, there's a USB-C port hiding behind the rearview mirror that could theoretically be used to power a dash cam or a racetrack data logger, but let's not dance around the obvious: it's more likely to be used for a radar detector."

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-ford-mustang-interior-review/

Stand corrected. USB-A to USB-C cable right here on the Viofo site for the A139.

USB-A to USB-C Cable for A139 / A139 Pro

 

[Adeel3466]

Stand corrected. USB-A to USB-C cable right here on the Viofo site for the A139.

USB-A to USB-C Cable for A139 / A139 Pro

I have a 1ft usb a to c cable powering my a139 pro right now works great just a random one from Amazon

 

[goodlettjr]

I have a 1ft usb a to c cable powering my a139 pro right now works great just a random one from Amazon

The cable link states it comes in the box with the camera. I haven't opened mine yet.

 

[Adeel3466]

The cable link states it comes in the box with the camera. I haven't opened mine yet.

It does but it was too long for where I wanted to put my dash cam it’s about 3ft so I ordered a 1ft with right angles to make mine a lot cleaner

 

[Pyroguy]

I have a 1ft usb a to c cable powering my a139 pro right now works great just a random one from Amazon

Is the USB by the mirror powered when the car is off? I want my camera to work while it's parked. Avoiding running a cable to the fuse box.

 

[Adeel3466]

Is the USB by the mirror powered when the car is off? I want my camera to work while it's parked. Avoiding running a cable to the fuse box.

Sadly it’s not but how would that work with the battery? Wouldn’t your drain the battery if you left your car for a longer period of time?

 

[Pyroguy]

Sadly it’s not but how would that work with the battery? Wouldn’t your drain the battery if you left your car for a longer period of time?

Yeah you're right. The cable I have for it has a battery monitor on it. To the fuse box it is then.

 

[5.0ALM]

Is the USB by the mirror powered when the car is off?

It's right there in the manual.

It's a shame there isn't a small slide switch near the mirror USB port to select whether that port is always on or on during running/accessory only. Even better if you could change that behaviour in the centre stack GUI.
It's obviously intended for radar detectors only.
(Which unfortunately are illegal to have in my country )

Wouldn’t your drain the battery if you left your car for a longer period of time?

Exactly the reason the Viofo HK3-C exists.
https://viofo.com/accessories/211-v...t-for-a139a139-pro-1ch2ch3ch-dash-camera.html

The selectable low battery volts cut-off prevents you from draining the primary car battery.

Call me old fashioned, but if you're going to do something, do it properly!
I'd be using one of these for a proper install.


Edit:
And it will place the A139 Pro into parking mode automatically.

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