@@TechMishka Somehow I couldn't see a dashcam that could beat in details of capturing moving vehicle license plates day or night like the Viofo V3, not even the 4K! Can anyone give me a reason why?! I even asked the company....
@@TechMishka Здравейте! Да попитам наскоро купих AIOFO A129 Pro, но не съм доволен, защото при стартиране на видеото 2 часа се губят, и е с новия софтуер и направих всичките препоръки с настройките, но пак се губят първите 2 часа. Видях, че доста хора се оплакват за този проблем също. Няква идея за това? Гледах и другите ви видеа, също това с Xiaomi 70mai и виждам, че е доста добре някое мнение между двете AIOFO и Xioami?
How did you end up installing it, hardwire or 12v and how did you go about hiding the wires or do they not bother you all that much. Is the screen a bit of a distraction or is it out of sight. Does the screen have to stay on while you’re driving or can it be black and still recording?
I use this dashcam for my channel where I showcase roads and drives in my home country of Australia, and I've always been very impressed by the footage quality. The only issue I've had was with the dashcam overheating and occasionally skipping 3 seconds of footage, which can be rectified by blowing cold aircon onto the windscreen when filming. Otherwise, I have no complaints with the camera!
Had mine 18+ months and am very happy with it. GPS failed at about 8 months, not the mount but within the camera and was replaced under guarantee. Running that thick cable to rear of car is challenging but not impossible. Would recommend. Great for proving a third party fault incident… wouldn’t be without this camera now.
Thanks for your video. This is the only dual dashcam I found affordable so far with good quality. I do have 2 questions before I buy for my first car: 1: Does it keep recording of some 20-30 sec clip before the impact along ? if yes do I need to connect directly with battery or Car charger? 2: You showed a hardwire cable. Is it for 24*7 recording? I only need in case of crash or theft movement. Which cable to be used with what settings? Unfortunately can't test this feature.
Purchased when first came out and this was the first I have ever heard of Kimi. 😁 That being said, it was a nice reminder video!! 2 years later and thinking of upgrading to the U1000 but just can't get myself to purchase it no matter how many times I add to cart. A129 Pro Duo is just too good at the price point. Only thing I don't like is the cumbersomeness of getting into your files via Wifi in your vehicle.
The performance of the front camera is amazing, outperforms many 4K action cameras. I noticed no vibrations on both front & rear cameras. Is there any EIS applied?
What is the clear adhesive you’re using to mount your dashcam to? Looks to be one of those non residue adhesive. Where did you get it? By the looks of it your rear windshield is tinted. Is the adhesive tint safe?
Is this clear film available on Amazon and if so, is it safe for window tint (I would rather not permanently affix a dashcam directly to window tint itself, because removing it would ruin the tint.)
Is there anything better now in 2021? I was thinking about purchasing this today, but came to youtube for reviews. Realizing this was a system released in 2019, I was curious if anything better has come to market that is newer with better features and I would like more viewing angle as well.
Thanks for the good review. With the screen protector that you placed on the window b4 attaching the dash cam, was there any issues? Dash cam fallen off or screen protector becoming loose? Thks
thanks for the review.... Im in Australia, have been looking at the best cams that offer these features... In Australia it cost $419aud... not so cheap here... being that it July 2021, is this still one of the best for such a price?... I have a usb input next to my rear vision mirror, can I simply just plug it into there for power?...thanks for your time
@Tech4All - Question about your installation. At 3:03 and 5:12 in the video, I can see some sort of clear plastic sheet stuck to your front windshield. It looks like the front camera is mounted onto that. Can you help me understand what that is for and what it is? Thank you.
Yeah, this is a screen folio. It adds a layer between the windshield and the adhesive tape on the camera. Makes it much easier to remove, because you peel of the folio and this goes away together with the dashcam. I use this approach since years because saves me a lot of time and efforts - cause I often change dash cameras. And it is 100% safe. it will not make the dashcam mount loose or something. Every smartphone screen folio can be used for that purpose.
4:34. Each of these modes has its pros and cons. But, we can't be bothered to discuss those. Yet another review that is little more than a read through the published spec sheet. Good to show the actual video. But, glossing over the setup and failing to discuss any of those trade-offs is a huge miss. In fact, later, when you note the picture issues of overexposure (7:11) ... maybe some of those settings you ignored would address?
I saw what you did, you cut a iPhone screen protector and stuck it onto the screen then stuck the camera on the screen protector. You should have mentioned it, its a nice tip.
I love how I can get yo ua coffee as gratitude! I wanted to get this for my 2 toyota siennas. Problem is that my 2006 one currently has a backup camera installed by hardwire since that technology wans't around in midrange car trims. When I go into reverse, I can see the rear cam footage in my rearview mirror that it came with. DO you think that the tech installer will tell me that he can't connect this rear cam in addition to the backup cam already installed, due to the number or locations to connect the power to? I can imagine that its like looking for more outlets to charge your devices in an very old building hotel room. LOL
This dashcam can work only with the rear module designed for it. And it will not show the rear camera when going to rear gear automatically - this used to be triggered via a wire connected to one of the rear bulbs, which this Viofo doesn't do.
Is that a "static cling" type film shown in your video that the camera attaches to, if so where do you buy it? (I'm trying to find an option for affixing this dashcam to my tinted windows without harming the tint upon camera removal).
Question... for the night recording... Did u change the settings for recording the plates like that? because in my case sometimes lights are a nightmare for plates during the night
Hi, I have a question about firmware updates for the Viofo A129 Pro. Can I update the firmware over Wi-Fi using the App on my smartphone? I ask because, I do not have a Windows PC, or Mac computer to download the update onto an SD card. Sorry for the dumb question. -Chuck
Hey Chuck, a very good question in fact! You cannot do that from the app, unfortunately. Hopefully you can ask a friend with a PC/mac to help you with that.
This thread might be useful: www.viofo.com/community/index.php?threads/dash-cam-viewer-with-gps-tracking-free-software-for-windows-10-what-is-good-and-or-best.26374/ I don't remember the name of the software...
Hi Tech4All, can you help choose between 70mai A800s or Viofo A129, which one you think is much better and and easy to use? Also I have a powerbank with 30000 mah capacity would you think I can use that as power source during days of parking instead of hardwiring to preserve my car battery?
Hey Christopher, thanks for the question. Both devices are simple and easy to use and have excellent video quality. Viofo has a better parking mode. Many hard wire kits have undervoltage protection, so there should be no issue with the car's battery.
I have the VIOFO A119 V3 Dash Cam and was thinking of upgrading to this one, .... Is the main power supply the same? Or will I have to feed another lead around to my fuse box and remove the lead I have there now.
Thank you for the review. It’s nice. Is there a PIP option to see the rear video in the front video? Did you try using the MicroSD storage to see how much space is used with a 5 min video for both front and rear cameras recording?
Hey Anton, very good questions! 1. Yeah, there's PIP mode 2. some numbers: 1Minute front cam video is 303MB, the rear cam video is approc 104MB. Around 410MB per minute.
@@TechMishka thank you very much. I just ordered it! Only because of the better parking features, and I also went to the Xiami website user’s forum and there seems to be a problem after problem and they talk about horrible after sales. Viofo didn’t come out with a new dashcam that equals the duo pro.
@@TechMishka oh, there are many UK users which had the HK3 adaptor broken in days after installation... Google search reveals many things. I hope I will avoid this after so many years of development (my old car has a Viofo A119 from the summer of 2017, which is working daily from then, with a 32 Gb micro SD card from that time. It is hard-wired also with Viofo kit by professionals. Sometimes is not starting, need to have it manually) or I will look inside it as I am not useless with electronics, in fact, is a disconnecting device when the voltage is under the prescribed voltage... one of them after changed 4 HK3 in weeks just renounced at the parking feature and use the camera as riding camera powered by the USB power cord from the lighter... I am not useless with the work at the car, I should have no big problems wiring myself the cam. If there are problems with the parking feature...I do not know...
@@TechMishka Your english is better than my own language: german. God save Bulgaria. Btw. they use a IMX317 sensor, which has a true resultion of 8 MP. Other dashcams below 200€ often use the IMX327 (only 2 MP) and interpolate to 4K (looks terrible).
Hi, I’ve been watching your videos for some time now, and I decided to buy my first dash cam (Viofo A129 Pro Duo). After using the dash cam for 3 weeks, and reviewing my test footage I have a question. What are the Pros & Cons of 4K30fps vs. 2K60fps, (when filming with a dash cam at daytime, and night time)? I asked because, when I review my test footage, and pause a video to read road signs, or license plates, I can’t tell the difference between 4K30fps, or 2K60fps. However, when I watch the video on playback, the 2K60fps is more appealing to my eyes. I also noticed the file sizes are almost identical between the two. I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this subject. -Chuck
Hey Chuck, that's an awesome question! And what you describe - that you find the 60p smoother, is exactly as it is supposed to be. In the camera world there's this thing called "shutter speed" - shich is nowadays electronically controlled. Ideally - shutter speed should be twice the frame rate. But in such small cameras - it is not, and is much higher. Basically - this is the time when the shutter remains "opened". If it is opened for too short - the sensor "sees" less details (our eyes work in a similar way). So, in 60fps the shutter speed is higher, and sometimes you may get less details. This is more obvious in low light situations, because in daylight the light reaching the sensor is enough. Bottomline - during the day - 60FPS will give you better chance to see more details (60 frames per second - meaning 60 very fast shots during that second). In night the 30fps mode should be slightly more detailed. Hope this all makes sense.
@@TechMishka Thanks for the reply. This makes perfect sense. So maybe I should run 4K 30fps at night, and 2K 60 during daylight. This helped me a lot. Thanks again. -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Would also add that you should take your sd card size into account. Lower resolution will be a smaller file size which in turn will allow your card to hold more footage.
@@Zzonkers Yo CC, Of course that would be true if both resolutions were recording at the same frame rate, but in this case they're not. I've learned from experimenting with the camera in the 4K@30fps, and the 2K@60fps settings the data file size is very, very similar. -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform 2K 60 with the Pro is possible with front cam alone only, not front + rear cam. You can go 1920x1080P 60fps front + rear, but regrettably not 2K (2560x1440 )
Might be that larger cards are also compatible. Sometimes if we format in exFAT - larger cards are being recognized. Never tested with this one though.
@tech4all Hi! would you know if it is possible to turn off the time and date stamp as well as the product name from the video output file? I'd like a clean image on the output video. Thanks so much!
If price is not an issue - I like the form factor of the Blackvue camera a little more. But footage seems to be a little more detailed on the 129s Pro. If it is the non-pro version - then night footage is even slightly better.
Great dash camera and video Micheal! But the dynamic range seems to be not comparable with smartphone cameras. So I am not sure if I need it or it is better to use my smartphone as a dash cam. I hope one time to watch your opinion about home surveillance cameras. I more need to guard my car on parking lot than in moving.
Same here! My car is kind of old, and doesn't have rear-camera system' But there will be a fund to use module with monitor to be reviewed soon. Might come handy. Of course - smartphones have better image processing - because of the more powerful hardware. But Viofo did really well with this one; Generally they are very good at what they do. As for home surveillance - working on that, but it will take some time. 👍😊
Здравей, видях че също си рекламирал Thinkware U1000, коя dash cam e по-добра от гледна точка на видео качество? И коя би взел за себе си без значение цената. Благодаря!
Hi - my last dash cam had audio chimes/beeps that couldn't be disabled such as when it was turned on. This was very annoying as I want to 'set and forget' my dashcam. Can you advise if this makes noises that cannot be disabled? Thanks!
I'm getting this device but wonder if I tint my front windshield how much the quality will degrade or should I cut out a circular section just for the dash cam view.
I like the features and price of this dash cam but wish it had the body like the blackvue... this body with a screen feels way too clunky. I want the dash cam mounted discreetly, so I think I’ll have to go with Blackvue even though it’s more expensive and not as good :/
is it possible to have the camera recorded continuously without a loop function for a longer time and how large are the clips that make up a long recording? thx
I don't think so. The idea is the clips to be shorter - in case an accident happens; If there's a small issue with a large file, it may be unreadable and you will lose a lot of valuable gootage.
I just got the Garmin 57, and the footage is trash compared to this. How is this 2-years-older, cheaper, and still better quality than the new Garmin dash cams?
@@TechMishka I've had it since launch. I took it up to Big Sur and compared footage from other dashcams online like from Viofo. Garmin is way underpowered in the recording quality section. Their features are top notch, it's sleek in design, it's easy to use, but I can barely read a license plate that's not moving; it's just not as sharp as others in the price range.
I'm a little confused. You talk about GPS and data logging, yet you said that it is optional and no one can tell me if I need to buy the optional GPS mount or does tit come in the box, even though the box says "optional".
I cant stream video from the front cam to my phone app....rear cam streams fine. I have to download the front cam video which is always around 3 - 3.5 GB
@@TechMishka i had it 1440p 60fps and its always that big a file....but my other problem is I can't view the clip when connected to the cam...I have to download it first then view it in my Samsung Video Player app....it takes a long time to download and what sucks is if I download the wrong file
Some questions if anyone can help me please, does this camera have front sensors? also, does the camera have rear parking assistance with grid lines at all? thank you heaps.
The good side of having footage is the option to increase the exposure in post production :) So it will almost always win. At complete darkness I think I can see a bit more.
Will the A129 pro work on Mercedes G? I am asking this becouse of the windshield angle. Can the front camera be turned upward enough so I don't see just the bonet of the car?
@@TechMishkaI have just finished installation a few hours ago and it fits perfectly. Wifi and viofo App work fine. Thanks for answering. I will test it tomorrow, but I'm confident it will work very well. Seams to be some good quality equipment. Bought a dash cam designed micro SD as well. Cheers
Its the end of 2020, still the best affordable dashcam out there.
Yes, it seems to be the case! With amazing level of details captured!
@@TechMishka Somehow I couldn't see a dashcam that could beat in details of capturing moving vehicle license plates day or night like the Viofo V3, not even the 4K! Can anyone give me a reason why?! I even asked the company....
Yes it is, compare to BlackVue, which is 3x the price.
@@TechMishka how do you like the parking mode.....I just purchased a Tlx A spec and need some parking surveillance while I'm at work
@@TechMishka Здравейте! Да попитам наскоро купих AIOFO A129 Pro, но не съм доволен, защото при стартиране на видеото 2 часа се губят, и е с новия софтуер и направих всичките препоръки с настройките, но пак се губят първите 2 часа. Видях, че доста хора се оплакват за този проблем също. Няква идея за това? Гледах и другите ви видеа, също това с Xiaomi 70mai и виждам, че е доста добре някое мнение между двете AIOFO и Xioami?
Just purchased ! Thanks - 👍
Most welcome you are ♥️
Just bought this one in 2024. Been working pretty well
It is a great dash cam
How did you end up installing it, hardwire or 12v and how did you go about hiding the wires or do they not bother you all that much. Is the screen a bit of a distraction or is it out of sight. Does the screen have to stay on while you’re driving or can it be black and still recording?
I use this dashcam for my channel where I showcase roads and drives in my home country of Australia, and I've always been very impressed by the footage quality. The only issue I've had was with the dashcam overheating and occasionally skipping 3 seconds of footage, which can be rectified by blowing cold aircon onto the windscreen when filming. Otherwise, I have no complaints with the camera!
Pretty awesome channel you have there. Keep it up!
Had mine 18+ months and am very happy with it. GPS failed at about 8 months, not the mount but within the camera and was replaced under guarantee. Running that thick cable to rear of car is challenging but not impossible. Would recommend. Great for proving a third party fault incident… wouldn’t be without this camera now.
Hahahah, I also had some thoughts about the thickness of the cable.
Yeah, I also never drive without dash cam.
Thanks for your video. This is the only dual dashcam I found affordable so far with good quality. I do have 2 questions before I buy for my first car:
1: Does it keep recording of some 20-30 sec clip before the impact along ? if yes do I need to connect directly with battery or Car charger?
2: You showed a hardwire cable. Is it for 24*7 recording? I only need in case of crash or theft movement. Which cable to be used with what settings? Unfortunately can't test this feature.
Nice review and real life footage. Thanks !
Most welcome!
Purchased when first came out and this was the first I have ever heard of Kimi. 😁 That being said, it was a nice reminder video!! 2 years later and thinking of upgrading to the U1000 but just can't get myself to purchase it no matter how many times I add to cart. A129 Pro Duo is just too good at the price point. Only thing I don't like is the cumbersomeness of getting into your files via Wifi in your vehicle.
Ah... Kimi... 🦄
In the past year there hasn't been any breaktrhough with dash cameras, so the 129 series are still a brilliant choice!
What SD cards are best for this one?
Big ones! 😎 U3 specs preferred.
7:46 did you hit the curb??? lol, Have you tried the polarizing lens?
Hahaha, no! This was a pothole. Roads here are not as great.
And yeah, tried it - nice to have but I don't use it usually
The performance of the front camera is amazing, outperforms many 4K action cameras. I noticed no vibrations on both front & rear cameras. Is there any EIS applied?
I don't think there's any EIS - maybe it's the mount that is really good.
What is the clear adhesive you’re using to mount your dashcam to?
Looks to be one of those non residue adhesive. Where did you get it?
By the looks of it your rear windshield is tinted. Is the adhesive tint safe?
benefactionhindrance I’m wondering the same thing!
This is not adhesive - I often use a screen folio (screen protector) - it is much easier to remove afterwards. It has never let me down.. 🤣
@@TechMishka that's not good for tint.
Is this clear film available on Amazon and if so, is it safe for window tint (I would rather not permanently affix a dashcam directly to window tint itself, because removing it would ruin the tint.)
HenryInKC you may want to look for a suction cup mount with a platform to mount the camera 🤔 I got an Arkon BT010 FromAmazon
Is there anything better now in 2021? I was thinking about purchasing this today, but came to youtube for reviews. Realizing this was a system released in 2019, I was curious if anything better has come to market that is newer with better features and I would like more viewing angle as well.
There's now the A139 model, but I believe the optical performance with the A129 is a little better,
Thanks for the good review. With the screen protector that you placed on the window b4 attaching the dash cam, was there any issues? Dash cam fallen off or screen protector becoming loose? Thks
I always use such a folio and never had issues.
Thank you for the video.
The rear camera, is it available for cabin inside?
No, it is not.
Ordered me one to upgrade from my A119
Nice plan! 🙃
thanks for the review.... Im in Australia, have been looking at the best cams that offer these features... In Australia it cost $419aud... not so cheap here... being that it July 2021, is this still one of the best for such a price?... I have a usb input next to my rear vision mirror, can I simply just plug it into there for power?...thanks for your time
Hey - yeah - this is a good dashcam for the money;
Not sure if your USB port will have enough power to feed it - it need 2A and sometimes even more.
Is it too much for manufactureres to include the same sensor as the main camera for a rear camera?
There are quite many factors - power draw, resolution, etc. I think we're not too far away from this moment.
Viofo has just recently started shipping the a229 with 1440p 30 for both front + rear.
@@briankatzung8850 thank you will check it out
The rear camera also detaches. But it slides off it's mount in the opposite direction of the front camera.
True that, thanks for the clarification.
@Tech4All - Question about your installation. At 3:03 and 5:12 in the video, I can see some sort of clear plastic sheet stuck to your front windshield. It looks like the front camera is mounted onto that. Can you help me understand what that is for and what it is? Thank you.
Yeah, this is a screen folio. It adds a layer between the windshield and the adhesive tape on the camera. Makes it much easier to remove, because you peel of the folio and this goes away together with the dashcam. I use this approach since years because saves me a lot of time and efforts - cause I often change dash cameras. And it is 100% safe. it will not make the dashcam mount loose or something.
Every smartphone screen folio can be used for that purpose.
4:34. Each of these modes has its pros and cons. But, we can't be bothered to discuss those. Yet another review that is little more than a read through the published spec sheet. Good to show the actual video. But, glossing over the setup and failing to discuss any of those trade-offs is a huge miss. In fact, later, when you note the picture issues of overexposure (7:11) ... maybe some of those settings you ignored would address?
Most people don't play too much with settings as they require too much time and better understanding of how a camera system operates.
I saw what you did, you cut a iPhone screen protector and stuck it onto the screen then stuck the camera on the screen protector. You should have mentioned it, its a nice tip.
Totally! I usually mention it in the videos - not sure why I didn't in this one. But now you did! 😉👍
Great review
Thank you Bruno! Feel free to share it with friends 😎😊
I love how I can get yo ua coffee as gratitude! I wanted to get this for my 2 toyota siennas. Problem is that my 2006 one currently has a backup camera installed by hardwire since that technology wans't around in midrange car trims. When I go into reverse, I can see the rear cam footage in my rearview mirror that it came with. DO you think that the tech installer will tell me that he can't connect this rear cam in addition to the backup cam already installed, due to the number or locations to connect the power to? I can imagine that its like looking for more outlets to charge your devices in an very old building hotel room. LOL
This dashcam can work only with the rear module designed for it.
And it will not show the rear camera when going to rear gear automatically - this used to be triggered via a wire connected to one of the rear bulbs, which this Viofo doesn't do.
Is that a "static cling" type film shown in your video that the camera attaches to, if so where do you buy it? (I'm trying to find an option for affixing this dashcam to my tinted windows without harming the tint upon camera removal).
Oh, this is basic phone screen protector. Costs 50 cents 😊 I buy 10 or 20 in bulk and use them for similar purposes. Really easy for dashcam removal.
Great review ! Thanks !
Most welcome, DronyLand. Thank you for the support!
Sir.. pls info.. this dashcam can save log file data gps tracking separate with video record
I believe the info is injected in the files.
Great video, which one would you recommend to catch license plate at night,a129 plus or the a129 pro?
Both will do fine.
Question... for the night recording... Did u change the settings for recording the plates like that? because in my case sometimes lights are a nightmare for plates during the night
Might be related to the angle of your windshield. One thing you may try is to use CPL filter.
Thanks for this review :)
My pleasure!
Hi, I have a question about firmware updates for the Viofo A129 Pro.
Can I update the firmware over Wi-Fi using the App on my smartphone?
I ask because, I do not have a Windows PC, or Mac computer to download the update onto an SD card.
Sorry for the dumb question.
-Chuck
Hey Chuck, a very good question in fact!
You cannot do that from the app, unfortunately.
Hopefully you can ask a friend with a PC/mac to help you with that.
@@TechMishka
Thanks for the reply.
Which memory card do you use with the camera? And how much hours it can stores for two cam or three cams.
Very much depends on resolution, bitrate, etc. If you get a 128GB+ , you will be able to store several hours worth of footage.
what is the clear square on your windshield in between the camera and the window itself
It is a smartphone screen protector folio. I use them because they are much easier to remove than adhesive.
Can an additional cabin cam can be added to this camera since it only comes with rear cam not the insider cabin cam ?
There is no way to add a cabin cam. You can use the rear one as a cabin cam though.
Thanks for sharing your review brother.
My pleasure!!
How this compares to Vantrue X4S Duo?
great review bro, you deserve more subs ~.~
Feel free to help with spreading the word about the channel 😇 And thank you so much for your support!
Thx for the awesome presentation. We would like to know if there is a chance of getting the data streamed live, I mean GPS data and image.
Yes, there is such an option; however you need a hotspot in the car, takes a lot of bandwidth and quality is not impressive...
Can you run the unit with the LCD off and can you connect to mobile to view footage?
Yes and yes 👍
Does it come with the hardwire kit or was that purchased separately?
That's something you have to purchase separately.
Great video . QUESTION: I know this is an old video but when you with "Dedicated Software" what software do you use for the GPS ? Thanks..
This thread might be useful: www.viofo.com/community/index.php?threads/dash-cam-viewer-with-gps-tracking-free-software-for-windows-10-what-is-good-and-or-best.26374/
I don't remember the name of the software...
Now almost 2023 , is it still the best ? Thx
Awesome video & review! Im wondering how does this attach to the glass? And what happens if the windscreen needs to be replaced?
You can use a basic old screen protector for a smartphone's display and glue it on top.
Hi Tech4All, can you help choose between 70mai A800s or Viofo A129, which one you think is much better and and easy to use? Also I have a powerbank with 30000 mah capacity would you think I can use that as power source during days of parking instead of hardwiring to preserve my car battery?
Hey Christopher, thanks for the question.
Both devices are simple and easy to use and have excellent video quality. Viofo has a better parking mode.
Many hard wire kits have undervoltage protection, so there should be no issue with the car's battery.
Where do you get that clear sticker that you used on your windshield to stick your viofo please?
Oh, I use an old phone screen protector cut into two pieces 😊 Cheap and very effective!
@@TechMishka oh wow Thank you so much for the tip, very clever :)
I have the VIOFO A119 V3 Dash Cam and was thinking of upgrading to this one, .... Is the main power supply the same? Or will I have to feed another lead around to my fuse box and remove the lead I have there now.
Hey Dave - that I cannot remember.
Yes, the hardwire kit for A119V3 and A129 PRO is the same.
Would you recommend getting the 70mai a800s front and rear or spending more to get the viofo a129 pro duo? Is it worth the difference in price?
Viofo has super capacitor and proper parking mode based on motion detection. The rest is very similar.
Great info: questions - can you give some of the standard menu settings that are preferred in normal using this product - parking mode & regular usage
I almost always stick to the defaults. Usually prefer 1080p, so that more footage can be stored. And - switch to H.265 for better compression.
I love your voice mahail.😊 it can be use a moto blogging. I think mount can be manageable.
Thank you so much for the kind words! 👍😊
@@TechMishka Hi, which is better between Viofo A129 pro and Thinkware U1000? Thanks
another question - what do you use on the front & back window prior to sticking the viofo directly on to the window - looks like a small covering??
It is a basic screen folio - much easier to un-stick if needed.
Nice video bro, and does this come with a SD card? What card would you recommend?
It doesn't come with microSD. Most U3 compliant cards will work fine.
Thank you for the review. It’s nice. Is there a PIP option to see the rear video in the front video? Did you try using the MicroSD storage to see how much space is used with a 5 min video for both front and rear cameras recording?
Hey Anton, very good questions!
1. Yeah, there's PIP mode
2. some numbers: 1Minute front cam video is 303MB, the rear cam video is approc 104MB. Around 410MB per minute.
@@TechMishka excellent. So that’s a little over 10 hours worth of storage. Thank you for responding
Is it difficult to remove the camera and take it to another car like using it in a rental can when on vacation?
If you use an old phone screen protector between the tape and the windshield - it suddenly becomes very easy.
@@TechMishka i don't understand...
I memorized from your other videos to buy the Xiaomi A800, but now you show this one, which camera could you say is better?
This one is a little older. Both are great devices; This one is a bit better though.
@@TechMishka thank you very much. I just ordered it! Only because of the better parking features, and I also went to the Xiami website user’s forum and there seems to be a problem after problem and they talk about horrible after sales. Viofo didn’t come out with a new dashcam that equals the duo pro.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. Have you considered doing a review of the Street Guardian SG9663DCPRO 2020 Dual Channel Wi-Fi Dash Camera?
Thanks you for your support, Thomas! Haven't considered that model yet, but I will check it out.
@@TechMishka what you think about the new 70Mai A800 4K dual channel compared to this Viofo?
OK, I consider it. In fact, I bought it. Let's see if HK3 is better, or has the same problems, going broke in days...
What kind of problems do you refer to?
@@TechMishka oh, there are many UK users which had the HK3 adaptor broken in days after installation... Google search reveals many things. I hope I will avoid this after so many years of development (my old car has a Viofo A119 from the summer of 2017, which is working daily from then, with a 32 Gb micro SD card from that time. It is hard-wired also with Viofo kit by professionals. Sometimes is not starting, need to have it manually) or I will look inside it as I am not useless with electronics, in fact, is a disconnecting device when the voltage is under the prescribed voltage... one of them after changed 4 HK3 in weeks just renounced at the parking feature and use the camera as riding camera powered by the USB power cord from the lighter...
I am not useless with the work at the car, I should have no big problems wiring myself the cam. If there are problems with the parking feature...I do not know...
Mini usb is mindblowing
On the device screen is there a way to switch between front or back live feed?
Yes, you can easily switch with the press of a button. Can be used for parking help ;)
Is there any option to inactivate the screen while the camera works in order not to distract me during the driving?
sure - the timeout can be configured. COuld be always-on, or shut off aftrer a few seconds.
When i first heard the accent i thought this video was gonna be in the netherlands but then i realised ти си наш човек :D
Ахахаха, изненада! 👍🙃 Надявам се тук пътната обстановка и инфраструктура е далеч по-... интересна 🙃
@@TechMishka Your english is better than my own language: german. God save Bulgaria.
Btw. they use a IMX317 sensor, which has a true resultion of 8 MP. Other dashcams below 200€ often use the IMX327 (only 2 MP) and interpolate to 4K (looks terrible).
Same! Sounds exactly like Dutch Bushcraft Knives
Hi,
I’ve been watching your videos for some time now, and I decided to buy my first dash cam (Viofo A129 Pro Duo).
After using the dash cam for 3 weeks, and reviewing my test footage I have a question.
What are the Pros & Cons of 4K30fps vs. 2K60fps, (when filming with a dash cam at daytime, and night time)?
I asked because, when I review my test footage, and pause a video to read road signs, or license plates, I can’t tell the difference between 4K30fps, or 2K60fps.
However, when I watch the video on playback, the 2K60fps is more appealing to my eyes. I also noticed the file sizes are almost identical between the two.
I’m interested to hear your thoughts on this subject.
-Chuck
Hey Chuck, that's an awesome question!
And what you describe - that you find the 60p smoother, is exactly as it is supposed to be.
In the camera world there's this thing called "shutter speed" - shich is nowadays electronically controlled. Ideally - shutter speed should be twice the frame rate. But in such small cameras - it is not, and is much higher. Basically - this is the time when the shutter remains "opened". If it is opened for too short - the sensor "sees" less details (our eyes work in a similar way).
So, in 60fps the shutter speed is higher, and sometimes you may get less details. This is more obvious in low light situations, because in daylight the light reaching the sensor is enough.
Bottomline - during the day - 60FPS will give you better chance to see more details (60 frames per second - meaning 60 very fast shots during that second). In night the 30fps mode should be slightly more detailed.
Hope this all makes sense.
@@TechMishka
Thanks for the reply.
This makes perfect sense.
So maybe I should run 4K 30fps at night, and 2K 60 during daylight.
This helped me a lot.
Thanks again.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Would also add that you should take your sd card size into account. Lower resolution will be a smaller file size which in turn will allow your card to hold more footage.
@@Zzonkers
Yo CC,
Of course that would be true if both resolutions were recording at the same frame rate, but in this case they're not.
I've learned from experimenting with the camera in the 4K@30fps, and the 2K@60fps settings the data file size is very, very similar.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform 2K 60 with the Pro is possible with front cam alone only, not front + rear cam. You can go 1920x1080P 60fps front + rear, but regrettably not 2K (2560x1440 )
What kind of clear film or tape that you have placed on the window in the place where you placed the red 3M sticky front and back units on?
Any kind of screen folio for a smartphone will do the trick.
Tech4All thanks. But what are screen folios? Do you mean smartphone screen protector films?
So do you need to have 2 SD cards(one for each camera) or otherwise ?
You only need one microSD card. The signal from the rear camera comes to the front unit and gets recorded there.
What do you think about thinkware U1000 dash cam ..??
Check out the review here: th-cam.com/video/qsyJdLmIhWc/w-d-xo.html
I think it is a very good choice and has extraordinary good video quality.
Hi there. I have a BlackVue Battery pack which has two USB 2.0 ports. Can I connect this camera to those ports for parking recording?
Yes, you can do this.
6:56 except it will only support 256gb max which is a drag. I wanted to install a 512 card.
Might be that larger cards are also compatible. Sometimes if we format in exFAT - larger cards are being recognized. Never tested with this one though.
@@TechMishka well I might try it. Meanwhile I managed to find the instruction manual and they do state max 256. Oh well.
@tech4all Hi! would you know if it is possible to turn off the time and date stamp as well as the product name from the video output file? I'd like a clean image on the output video. Thanks so much!
Yes, you can turn them off. I keep them on for these reviews because it's easier to figure out which is the dash cam footage.
Which memory card should i use with this cam? Thank you.
Sandisk Max Endurance card and our VIOFO cards are recommended.
Better get capacity 64GB a least. Class 10U3 preferrably
@@TechMishkaHow fast do you think 64GB would fill up? Just bought it and a 64Gb memory card
Which would you recommend Blackvue DR900S or Viofo a129S?
If price is not an issue - I like the form factor of the Blackvue camera a little more. But footage seems to be a little more detailed on the 129s Pro. If it is the non-pro version - then night footage is even slightly better.
Great dash camera and video Micheal! But the dynamic range seems to be not comparable with smartphone cameras. So I am not sure if I need it or it is better to use my smartphone as a dash cam. I hope one time to watch your opinion about home surveillance cameras. I more need to guard my car on parking lot than in moving.
Same here! My car is kind of old, and doesn't have rear-camera system' But there will be a fund to use module with monitor to be reviewed soon. Might come handy.
Of course - smartphones have better image processing - because of the more powerful hardware.
But Viofo did really well with this one; Generally they are very good at what they do.
As for home surveillance - working on that, but it will take some time. 👍😊
@@TechMishka Great about surveillance! How do you use a rear-camera system?
Tech4All What you are saying at 6:14 is referring to using the rear camera as a back up camera - correct?
What mic do you use, its so clear and warm 😁😊
It is the Auna USB mucrophone.
Does the G-Sensor & Motion Detection system work on both cameras?
I've only tested the front one.
Hello, i think you missed the fact that the rear camera is removable as well.
I did! But now you've helped and thank you for pointing out.
Can you stream to a tablet? ie a bigger screen is possible
Yeah, you can run the smartphone app on a tablet with big screen.
Awesome product!
Totally agree!
Здравей, видях че също си рекламирал Thinkware U1000, коя dash cam e по-добра от гледна точка на видео качество? И коя би взел за себе си без значение цената. Благодаря!
Между тези двете - бих избрал Viofo заради по-нормалната цена.
Иначе ползвам Blackvue DR900s най-вече защото е малка и компактна.
I have a 128gb sd card for both the front & rear - hopefully that is good enought or just get the 256gb for both??
MicroSD is only installed in the front unit - it captures data from both cameras.
Do they make a suction cup mount for the 129
Haven't seen such.
Hi - my last dash cam had audio chimes/beeps that couldn't be disabled such as when it was turned on. This was very annoying as I want to 'set and forget' my dashcam. Can you advise if this makes noises that cannot be disabled? Thanks!
Yes, you can change the setting to turn off notification sounds if you want.
@@VIOFO-CS great, thanks for replying!
Thanks for stepping in!
I'm getting this device but wonder if I tint my front windshield how much the quality will degrade or should I cut out a circular section just for the dash cam view.
The difference won't be huge.
I like the features and price of this dash cam but wish it had the body like the blackvue... this body with a screen feels way too clunky. I want the dash cam mounted discreetly, so I think I’ll have to go with Blackvue even though it’s more expensive and not as good :/
Yeah, same here. The only reason why I still use the Blackvue.
is it possible to have the camera recorded continuously without a loop function for a longer time and how large are the clips that make up a long recording? thx
I don't think so. The idea is the clips to be shorter - in case an accident happens; If there's a small issue with a large file, it may be unreadable and you will lose a lot of valuable gootage.
The rear camera is exactly the same as the A129 Duo? The only difference is the front camera?
Yes, I think so.
Very nice video! Great English!
Thanks a lot!
Is this camera 360 i wanna get a side view for when im racing
it is not a 360-degree camera. You may check the Insta360 ONE R.
I just got the Garmin 57, and the footage is trash compared to this. How is this 2-years-older, cheaper, and still better quality than the new Garmin dash cams?
Hmm, it's possible that the light was poor during the day you've been recording. Garmin usually offer pretty decent quality.
@@TechMishka I've had it since launch. I took it up to Big Sur and compared footage from other dashcams online like from Viofo. Garmin is way underpowered in the recording quality section. Their features are top notch, it's sleek in design, it's easy to use, but I can barely read a license plate that's not moving; it's just not as sharp as others in the price range.
What do you mean by modified chipset?
I believe it is a slightly upgraded version of the original NTK chipset.
Hello which sim card and size works better for VIOFO A129 Pro 4K DashCam?
Pick a good U3 card and you will be fine. Samsung 64GB Evo U3 worked fine.
do you have to select h265/hevc ? i dont see an option for it
I can't remember if this option is available - better check the user guide on viofi's website.
I'm a little confused. You talk about GPS and data logging, yet you said that it is optional and no one can tell me if I need to buy the optional GPS mount or does tit come in the box, even though the box says "optional".
as far as I remember the GPS is embedded in the front unit.
I cant stream video from the front cam to my phone app....rear cam streams fine. I have to download the front cam video which is always around 3 - 3.5 GB
That's weird... Usually the files should be much smaller.
@@TechMishka i had it 1440p 60fps and its always that big a file....but my other problem is I can't view the clip when connected to the cam...I have to download it first then view it in my Samsung Video Player app....it takes a long time to download and what sucks is if I download the wrong file
Some questions if anyone can help me please, does this camera have front sensors? also, does the camera have rear parking assistance with grid lines at all? thank you heaps.
Yes.
No parking assistance with grid lines.
can you compare night vision vs naked eye view (no camera) to see enhancement of the night vision
The good side of having footage is the option to increase the exposure in post production :) So it will almost always win. At complete darkness I think I can see a bit more.
Does the Viofo still is the best 4K dashcam when it comes to quality? Or there's something better? Is there a four channel 4K dashcam set up?
There's a new device by BLueskysea that is a 3-channel camera. But the Viofo is better in my opinion.
if you use the sd card and play it back in your pc - do you need a dash cam viewer. they have one but must pay for it????
You can use any good player for PC. VLC works fine.
Will the A129 pro work on Mercedes G? I am asking this becouse of the windshield angle. Can the front camera be turned upward enough so I don't see just the bonet of the car?
I think it will be fine, yeah. But note that I haven't tested that myself.
@@TechMishkaI have just finished installation a few hours ago and it fits perfectly. Wifi and viofo App work fine. Thanks for answering.
I will test it tomorrow, but I'm confident it will work very well. Seams to be some good quality equipment. Bought a dash cam designed micro SD as well. Cheers
why does no one say how long the frnt/rear connector cable is
Should be somewhere in the used guide...
I just hardwired the camera for parking mode. Does anyone know how the camera alerts if you if there was an event?
It will store it as a separate event on the microSD card. Not sure about the alert though.
I bought one and after the SD card is full it stops recording. How to make it keep recording over?
It stops? Might be a bug. Try updating the firmware
Sabe me informar se tem a opção para mudar o idioma para a LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA (Brasil)?
Not sure if it is available...