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Viofo has sent over their latest A129 dual dashcam for testing.

Do note that this is a pre-production unit. So there is no retail box, accessories or manual. Production unit might be different from what I have below. Expected to launch end of May 2018.


Technical Specs:
• Processor: Novatek NT96663
• Sensor: Front & Rear - Sony IMX291 Starvis sensor
• Lens: 140° FOV
• Aperture: ???
• Resolution: Front only – 1080p 30/60fps. Dual – 1080p 30fps
• 2″ High Resolution TFT
• Support up to 128GB microSD card
• Dual band Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth remote
• GPS mount (optional)
• CPL filter for front and rear (optional)
• Built-in super capacitor
• Parking mode (requires hardwire kit)
(Getting some confirmations for the above)


The box



Open box



Contents

• A129
• Rear cam
• Rear cam cable
• GPS mount
• Rear cam mount
• Dual USB car charger
• Long mini USB cable


A129





GPS mount




New GPS mounting interface. And the new mount is slide to the right to release. Previously was slide up.


Rear cam





Rear cam mount






Rear cam cable




Dual USB car charger




Long mini USB cable



Initial firmware out of the box



New features

Can choose low or high bit rate video recording, dual band Wi-Fi, and bluetooth remote.


Test setup


Will be using 64GB Samsung Evo+ for recording


A119 Pro & A129 comparisons




Videos
Recorded in 1920×1080 30fps with an overall bit rate of 16.9 Mb/s.






























Final thoughts?
Well, this A129 is not yet in its final form.

What do I like about it? 1) Better mount system, slides to the right, not up. 2) Sony IMX291 Starvis sensor for both front & rear cam. 3) Dual-band WiFi. 4) Great new lens. 5) Bluetooth remote for emergency recording. 6) Removable rear cam 7) Parking Mode (hardwire kit).

I miss the power button from the A119/A119S/A119 Pro.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: May 18 2018, 11:52 AM

Rear cable estimated length?

I think about 6m long

Ok. Thats good.

Usually, they will give 5m or longer cable for rear cam.

Yeah. Waiting for preorder open. I want to use A129 on my vehicle.

Told you it will be good and better than A119 Pro

Now, all sellers say start selling early next month.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: May 16 2018, 02:15 PM

Is there likely a super capacitor in the rear cam?

This post has been edited by lil_flank: May 16 2018, 11:52 PM

Rear cams usually don't require battery or capacitor. Usually, require on the front cam as it's the brain. Settings in kept at the front cam.

Hope this Viofo A129 is like what u describe. I installed a Viofo A119v2 for my rear window and was covered by my rear sunshade. Due to this, my Viofo A119 is very hot and the super capacitor became faulty. My date and settings always reset after every shutdown. I send this unit to Viofo China for repair. I have gotten back my dashcam. Currently the date will not reset but the settings will still reset after every shutdown.

Probably will buy this Viofo A129 for my current car

First time hear the capacitor died due to heat. Your car doesn't have tint?

But there are some cases with faulty capacitors due to mass produce item.

I installed the Llumar t4-50 security tint. I forgot what was the Llumar tint for the rear windscreen. It was working perfectly fine for a month plus until it suddenly always pop up an error due to the date inaccurate. This rear dashcam is installed in between the rear windscreen and sunshade so is freaking hot. Or mayb it is just a faulty capacitor coz so far the repaired dashcam is still working fine.

This post has been edited by lil_flank: May 18 2018, 11:03 AM

Estimated price for this new Viofo dual dashcams?

Am thinking around rm500-800 range. Next month will know.

Maybe you got a faulty capacitor.

Thats probably cap faulty or the rtc battery faulty. For the setting, need to check. Could be eprom or firmware issue. Have you try reflash the firmware?

If you were on gps module. Please remember to set the time zone correctly.

This post has been edited by KIntos: May 18 2018, 02:50 PM

He said have sent back to China and repaired by Viofo d...

Last time i flashed to the latest firmware. I did not use the gps module for my rear dashcam coz i have another same Viofo A119v2 with gps module for my front windscreen. I did notice the last video always corrupted, date inaccurate and setting reset every shutdown. The red power button also immediately cut off after shutdown. So it was indeed the capacitor faulty. After repaired the capacitor, my setting still always reset even after i did upgrade to the latest firmware. I already gave up troubleshooting it, lol..

I'd choose the A129 over the mini0906. Build quality is much better.

That is bad if still have problems after repairs

The firmware on the A129 is not yet final for the launch date. But the beta firmware is looking very good.

Quality image more or less same. Dont view from this angle. A129 is latest and come with latest feature which most dual channel dashcam doesnt have.

1. Wifi- 2 frequency (2.4 ghz and 5 ghz).
2. Discreet concept of wedges design.

Actually, wedge and cylinder shape dashcams are both discreet designs. Which is more discreet is based on personal preferences

Dual band wifi on dashcams is not new. Most higher range dashcam is already using

Wifi to me, have or don't have is not a priority. I still prefer to take out the card and use an OTG reader and watch from phone or on my PC.

You can look at dashcams with security LED when recording like Thinkware. iRoad have it also but it's really bright to my preference.


Still testing the A129. Hopefully, I can get the retail pack next month to review.

+1

i agree on having dashcam as a DETERRENT to road ragers from picking fights with you.

blurjoey is it possible to use back A119 gps mount on this model? because the 3M sticker is on the mount right?

and hardwire kit comes as standard kit or optional?

Cannot as different GPS mount design on the A129. Now is slide to the right to remove the A129.

Hardwire kit is an optional item if not mistaken. Not sure yet as it's starting to sell next month.

A129 Duo officially released.



This post has been edited by KIntos: Jun 1 2018, 09:39 PM

the usb car charger doesnt comes with blue light d?
i like it look cool

design shape changed with green illumination as the blue one not suitable on some of the ciggy outlet 12v especially those aftermarket 12v outlet for hardwired.

damn i hate green..

im using those cheapo 1-to-3 cigar outlet extension because having Garmin (always on) so far no prob

https://www.viofo.com/home/79-a129-duo-dual...ash-camera.html

Viofo A129 online retail price at USD169.90 (rm676+-).

Sicurez just informed that their A129 stock is arriving on the 11th or 12th of June.

Their early bird price at rm799 with installation with hardwire kit but only in Seremban. With local 1 year 1-on-1 exchange warranty

After that is rm859 with installation with hardwire kit.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 2 2018, 12:22 AM

wow...nice price if bought online directly! any place we can get the viofo promo code

Usually, buy direct is cheaper. Promo code needs to wait for big sales.

Viofo A129 1CH is available on presell for those who doesn't want 2CH A129.

https://www.viofo.com/home/81-62-presell-a1...module-included

the rear camera...quality ok? Can we power the rear camera as standalone unit using usb power? coz interested to install the rear only to existing car and a129 to the new car. thx

Did you read my review in the 1st post? My review has the videos for front and rear cams.

Both the A129 and the rear cam is using Sony Starvis sensor.

And no you can't use the rear cam as a standalone unit as it will still require A129's processor and power to function as a whole unit.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 5 2018, 10:21 AM

How long does it usually take for installation?

About an hour or so depending on your car model.

I see. Not that long then.

Just heard the hardwire kit for the A129 will be different from the A119. Have 3 wires like what you will see on Korean dashcam.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 5 2018, 02:20 PM

what are the wires for?

Direct connect to car fuse box for parking mode

will this drain the car battery?

Depends on the box that does voltage monitoring to prevent drain.

So.meaning it will come with battery B+, ground and ACC signal. So this will make is true parking hardwire kit with auto switching between ACC and Battery.

i did. Thanks! just that couldn't imagine the full installation/connection without the pictures hehe...

Installations are easy if you're the DIY type. Can just watch youtube to install.

Mine is all DIY install.

Yup. Even the old CPL also cannot use on the A129

I tot cpl is common size. Seem like totally whole new design.

The A119 CPL causes vignetting on the edge when used on A129.

If power with obd port, will it void the car warranty?

It's not recommended to use OBD port to power dashcams although it's very easy to do so.

If anything happens to the OBD port, then how?

Also, Viofo don't have OBD hardwire kit.

I see. Ok then

So it will record two separated at the same time? What memory size is recommended for this dashcam?

Yes 2 videos for front and rear.

I recommend minimum 64gb. 128gb is recommended.

A129 can use up to 256gb.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 6 2018, 06:59 PM

Sicurez A129 pre-order sale...

https://sicurez.com.my/products/viofo-a129-...full-hd-das-cam




PWP Samsung Evo Plus 32GB add RM31, Samsung Evo Plus 64GB add RM66, Samsung Evo Plus 128GB add RM166

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 6 2018, 06:56 PM

Ok, thanks!

Got delay in delivery of product due to backlog at customs department, will definitely arrive after 18 June 2018

Arrive where?

A129 stock delayed due to typhoon in Guangzhou

https://www.facebook.com/sicurez/posts/2149650148396406

I just ordered with free installation package but the one only bother me is that will connect by hardwire kit will drain the battery or not. Understand from previous comment that depend on the voltage monitoring but anyone tested any dash camera with hardwire kit connected before? How is the feedback?

This depends. The A129 is new and everything is new. Won't be the same as A119.

This is the retail box. Fresh from Oven!



This post has been edited by KIntos: Jun 12 2018, 11:21 PM

Wahhhhh... Your stock arrived d? So nice...

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 13 2018, 01:23 AM

Ya. Going to install to my vehicle.

And you told me earlier you didn't want dual dashcam

no lah. i mean i want to see A129 spec before deciding either mini0906 or dual single cam. so now i think i will use dual channel A129 while the spare A119s will be paired with A119 pro.

I see. Then just try out. No choice.

No worries. I haven't found anyone complaining about battery drain issues with the A119 in other forums.

Ok. Thank you. Currently waiting for their stock to come in.

this is A129 with and without cpl comparison using current A118C2/A119/A119s/A119 Pro cpl. Vignetting at the corner is very minor.

Viofo getting lots of feedback on the vignetting by testers and might be coming out with CPL V2

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 15 2018, 12:49 AM

yup. i knew but somehow current cpl still can use with slightly vignetting. its the slot position issue on the lens housing against the cpl rib. It wont be an issue if the cpl centralization with the lens housing.

To some that little bit of vignetting is a big annoyance.

Viofo has always listened to their testers around the world. That's how Viofo got where they are today.

Just finished installing A129. Harness going thru floor board/consoles.

Going through top is easier than the bottom. I trial and error it in my City for my F800 Pro.

Later will explore my wife's Axia with the hatchback trunk

Going over head lining cable management not that good and the balance length need to roll and hide it.

I still think floor board is better and neat. Just more work but safer and neat.

64 gb for dual channel only can get 4 hours recording time. Tim e to hunt 128gb since the price is going down.

I'm using Samsung Evo Plus 128GB. It's good.

But the Sandisk HE your selling only have 32GB & 64GB

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jun 15 2018, 10:49 PM

look like no choice but to use samsung evo plus. Samsung Pro Endurance 128gb too costly.

Transcend Ultimate 633x is another that I'm looking at but not cheap.

Just ordered some Netac P500 Pro from Gearbest. Waiting for it to arrive.

Transcend product not cheap but its mlc no choice.

Silicone power also not cheap which i engaged before requested for reseller purely on high endurance microsd. Their price is compareable to transcend.

Netac P500 more likely similair with samsung evo plus.

Will test A129 with cpl front and rear tomorrow.

MLC is a good choice since all Korean dashcams swear by them for the reliability.

You should do your review for the A129 Duo since you sells it and can get the products faster than anyone here

AliEx selling for RM700 below. Thinking to get this or not. Hmmmmm

Alternative would be mini0906

Market price is about there. Even from Viofo website.

A129 is much better than 0906.

Waiting for good deals on A129 before striking! *Standby wallet*

Lol

Hahahaha... Viofo control price jor... Not like A119 time d...

Will have to see Gearbest or maybe Fourth of July sales.