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Viofo A119S V2 + GPS Dashcam + Hardwire Kit $103.21 Delivered @ smartway2015 eBay

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Viofo A119S V2 + GPS Dashcam + Hardwire Kit $103.21 Delivered @ smartway2015 eBay
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keyman on 01/08/2017 - 13:45 ebay.com.au (2843 clicks)
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THANKYOU20

$3 dearer than the last deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/313722) which expired but thought people might still be interested as there were quite a lot of upvotes for that one. This is the best available price at the moment.

Shameless copy and paste description from deeps' original post:

Seems to go from anywhere near $135 onwards for the 119S + GPS module. This brings it down to just over $100!

Expected shipping time is reasonable too.

Plenty of reviews online, but this seems like the best dashcam to get for this pricerange

Includes Hardwire kit too!

1080P 30/60fps HD video audio recording
2.0 inch LCD screen
7G F1.6 and 135 degree wide angle lens
Novatek NT96660 chipset + IMX291 image sensor
Capacitor model for improved operating temperature records in loop recording
WDR function can switch on automatically to get sharp video recording quality
LDWS Function supports
G-Sensor / motion detection capabilities
GPS module includes in package for this listing
CPL is optional
Support TF card class 6 or above up to 128GB (not includes)
REC key with led back light,it will be useful when low eyesight if night driving
Audio beep indicates No video recording after power on

Also, thanks to tightarse for the targeted $20 off eBay code: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/320802

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    • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 18:48
      +1

      https://dashboardcamerareviews.com/viofo-a119/

      wrong model. op's model is using a imx291 sony sensor. the one in the link has an omnivision ov4689 sensor.

    • melfes on 02/08/2017 - 12:59

      Any good dashcams that record both front(driver) and back?

      • whooah1979 on 02/08/2017 - 15:41

        get two a119s. one in the front and one in the rear.

        • eug on 02/08/2017 - 15:44
          +1

          I think melfes means a camera that can record the front as well as inside the car, like a taxi.

        • melfes on 02/08/2017 - 15:46

          @eug: thanks my man

        • whooah1979 on 02/08/2017 - 15:57
          +1

          @eug:

          I think melfes means a camera that can record the front as well as inside the car, like a taxi.

          ohh.

          i answered this question not long ago in another post, but can't seem to find it.

          found it.
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/312417#comment-4775658

  • qu4ng88 on 01/08/2017 - 14:11
    +1

    I've been keeping an eye out for a deal like the last one - this is going to be my first dash cam, thanks OP!

    • Kangal on 01/08/2017 - 18:19

      Just a heads up, seller updated the listing.
      About 20 mins ago it was Buy 2 and get 6% off. I had it in my Checkout (T= $231.63).

      Couldn't checkout until I viewed the update/description.
      The change is now Buy 2, Get 3rd at 5% off, so it totals $246.42, a difference of $14.79
      With the $20 off, it would've been $34.79 savings.

      But the THANKYOU20 code doesn't work for me, as well.
      I could've justified buying two at $211.63 …now I'm finding it hard to justify buying one for $123.21

      • qu4ng88 on 01/08/2017 - 21:12

        Thanks for the heads up, I was one of the lucky ones to get it early with THANKYOU20 for 103.21

  • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 14:38
    +1

    I have one of these, great dashcam.

    • ausdday on 01/08/2017 - 15:48

      Do you need to set the time/timezone of the device? If yes, can you please help me check if it supports Australia Central Time (GMT+9.30)? I know some Dash cam only supports timezone +- 1 hour.

      • lomie on 01/08/2017 - 16:20
        +1

        If you have the GPS module, you can turn on the GPS option and then select the +9.30 timezone. the time and date will then sync with the GPS.

        • ausdday on 01/08/2017 - 16:23

          so this particular DASH cam has the option to set the timezone to +9.30?

        • lomie on 01/08/2017 - 16:44

          @ausdday:yes

  • Ten on 01/08/2017 - 14:40
    +1

    I bought one of these about 2 months ago. dashcam seems great. The hardwire kit I got was dodgy (caused the dashcam to flicker and restart constantly) but I have been advised that they are sending me another one (waiting to receive it).

    • vocadata on 01/08/2017 - 16:12

      I had the same problem. The issue is actually with the terminals between the GPS base and the camera. Plug your USB cable into the camera instead of the base and that largely solves the issue. There is also some retrofit foam padding that the manufacturer supplies to make the connection more reliable — it's better, but it doesn't resolve the issue completely. There is actually a v2 version of the camera with redesigned terminals that does fix the problem completely. Anyone buying this camera should check that it is the v2 model (just in case the reason for the cheap price here is a clearance of the v1 model).

      • EnALup on 01/08/2017 - 16:22

        Thanks for the review. It does say in OP that it is V2. Does the sticker on these keep up in OZ sun when put on front windscreen of the car?

        • vocadata on 01/08/2017 - 16:33

          It's 3M VHB adhesive and took quite a bit of coercion to remove when my v1 camera was replaced with the v2 model under warranty — so I would be pretty confident to say that it should be fine.

        • EnALup on 01/08/2017 - 16:36

          @ceejay: Thanks. So, it is more like, fit and forget. Will replace my Navman dashcam which has HD quality. Might put that in the back.
          I already have wiring done with mini usb. In pics, this one seems to be mini usb as well.

      • The Hobo on 01/08/2017 - 17:02
        +1

        The above issue is only applicable for the V2.

        This bargain is for the V2. The new terminals and the foam solves the issue completely (apparently)

        I've had mine hardwired in from the previous deal - and no issues with flickering/restarting.

      • Ten on 01/08/2017 - 18:10

        Yea I read about that, but mine is plugged directly into the camera and not the base.

    • bobdobal on 01/08/2017 - 18:30

      How hard is it to hardwire install? Does it take long?

    • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 18:56

      The hardwire kit I got was dodgy (caused the dashcam to flicker and restart constantly)

      it's unlikely that the hardwire is to blame.

      have look at the pins on the dashcam.
      https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/att…

      • Ten on 01/08/2017 - 20:18

        I had it connected directly to the camera, not the base. So those pins should not impact it at all.

  • hoons on 01/08/2017 - 14:54

    Does this dash cam HAVE to be hardwired to work?

    • k on 01/08/2017 - 14:56
      +4

      No. The hard wire kit gives you the option.

      • hoons on 01/08/2017 - 15:22

        Cool, been looking for a dash cam for some time, I'll be grabbing this one!

        • Hellman109 on 02/08/2017 - 09:19

          Hard wiring means you dont use a cigar lighter/Aux port to power it and you can do parking mode.

          Depending on your car, some keep power to the Aux port when powered down, but then you need to make sure its turned off when voltage gets low or you will drain your battery.

          With a hardwire kit, most use a fuse tap to wire them in which is reversable and then the hard wire unit turns off when voltage gets to your set level so you dont flatten the battery.

        • Cranzy on 02/08/2017 - 10:37

          @Hellman109: Not sure this version of dashcam can actually do parking mode.

  • kei on 01/08/2017 - 15:18

    Can you fit in a rear camera on this model?

    • unco on 01/08/2017 - 15:31

      You could buy two and run them separately.

      If you want an all-in-one front and rear solution, Street Guardian are bringing out a dual channel based on the same shape (but different internals).
      https://streetguardian.info/product/sg9663dc

      The rep says maybe another month until release.

      • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 15:39

        Looking at that it seems like you can get a better dashcam for cheaper price separately. I can't see the benefit having both in one.

        • unco on 01/08/2017 - 16:07

          There are pros and cons of going both ways.

          Getting two separate units for cheaper is obviously the big pro.

          However some people may prefer the combo option so they only need to hardwire one unit (the remote rear camera transfers power and video/audio over a single cable back to the front camera) and in turn only need one memory card.

        • frigit on 01/08/2017 - 16:42
          +1

          @unco:
          I've got two of the cameras. front and rear. The cameras only need one cable (usb to mini usb) and is easy to hide along the roof lining.
          You will need two micro sd cards but they are cheap ($26 64GB samsung evo+).
          Plus as they are 1440p they are very clear whereas some of the dual cameras are lower resolution for the rear.
          Wired mine to be on permanently or via accessory via a switch. That way they can be recording while car is parked.
          Car battery is good for about 3-4 days depending on capacity.

        • kei on 01/08/2017 - 17:41
          +1

          @unco: Yeah, I prefer managing the camera footage at the front more accessible and with one sdcard and one power cable run.
          Been looking at the B40S A118 on ebay.

        • Trishool on 01/08/2017 - 18:18

          @frigit: This one is 1080, not 1440.

        • frigit on 07/08/2017 - 13:04

          @Trishool:
          Oh yes, I have version 1 of A119 which is 1440p

  • muchape on 01/08/2017 - 15:19

    Very good dash cam just make sure to buy a high endurance micro sd card to use with it.

    • senorclean on 01/08/2017 - 16:11
      +2

      I notice Umart has the Transcend High Endurance available for pre-order for a fair price.

      I think I'll grab a few of them - just going to use my existing cards for now.

      http://www.umart.com.au/newsite/goods.php?id=35480

    • neonlight on 01/08/2017 - 20:04

      I believe Samsung Evo UHS-1 are good enough. You don't need specific high endurance ones..

      • IamEzza on 02/08/2017 - 15:33

        Can confirm samsung working well in ours. One thing I don't see mentioned when it comes to cards is if you buy a larger card, say a 64GB instead of a 32GB, in theory you will double the endurance. Because it will record twice as much footage before starting to rewrite the oldest footage. You also get the benefit of being able to go back through more footage to an incident if you need to.

  • montorola on 01/08/2017 - 15:39

    How's the night vision on these?

    There's some idiots around my area that like to come around at night and do burnouts/donuts so would love to catch them.

    • covert on 01/08/2017 - 16:08
      +1

      I think this one stops when the car is turned off.

      • bogak on 01/08/2017 - 16:18
        +1

        there's a new firmware that just came out with parking mode

        • The Hobo on 01/08/2017 - 17:03
          +1

          Don't think the firmware is applicable to the A119S though. YET

        • bogak on 02/08/2017 - 10:43

          @deeps:
          Yeah it's in beta atm, i haven't tried it but i would expect it to become live in the next few months if you're willing to wait.
          https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/a119s-parking-mode-bet…

        • eug on 02/08/2017 - 11:15

          @bogak:

          It looks like Viofo just uploaded the A119S Beta firmware to Facebook.

          That's quite an unusual way to host beta firmware, I must say!

        • bogak on 02/08/2017 - 20:31

          @eug: must be a Romanian thing

    • bogak on 01/08/2017 - 16:12

      very good, even better with the CPL filter
      https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/viofos-a119s.26309/

      • eug on 01/08/2017 - 18:48

        Hrm, you'd expect low light performance to be worse with a CPL since it absorbs some light, wouldn't you?

        • bogak on 02/08/2017 - 10:34

          Tbh I haven't noticed any negative drawbacks from using the cpl filter. I can still pickup number plates clearly at night with it

        • eug on 02/08/2017 - 11:12

          @bogak: Maybe it'll be even clearer without it. :)

        • bogak on 02/08/2017 - 20:32

          @eug: maybe but at least with the cpl you can actually see what's happening rather than without it half the picture is your dash

  • WhyAmICommenting on 01/08/2017 - 16:31

    thanks, had no idea I was 'Targeted'

  • tgame on 01/08/2017 - 16:48

    i brought this last night….

    • eug on 01/08/2017 - 18:46
      +8

      Where to?

  • dji1111111 on 01/08/2017 - 16:50
    +1

    Given that I'm clueless with electric work, I'm not even imagining that I would be capable of hardwiring this to my car without damaging something.
    If I don't go with the hardwire option, do I just buy the car charger cable separately and keep it plugged into my cigarette jack?

    • The Hobo on 01/08/2017 - 17:04
      +1

      Hard wired means you wire it to your battery, or a fuse using a fuse tap. This is the neater, more permanent solution.

      This also comes with a normal cigarette lighter plug, that you can use as well, but this isn't considered hardwiring, and isn't as neat - but a lot of people use it this way.

      • dji1111111 on 01/08/2017 - 17:09

        Yep, I knew what hardwired means and have watched a few videos of people installing it, but not game enough to deal with removing panels etc.

        Any issues with using it via the cigarette jack?

        • The Hobo on 01/08/2017 - 17:13
          +2

          None whatsoever - just make sure your car turns off power to the cigarette jack. Some cars keep power to it even when the car is off.

        • dji1111111 on 01/08/2017 - 17:27
          +1

          @deeps:

          Thanks. Bummer.. just found out that the $20 voucher code doesn't work for me :-(

    • samfisher5986 on 01/08/2017 - 17:05
      +1

      yes, its just a mini usb port, very easy.

  • Juddda on 01/08/2017 - 17:37

    Good deal, but has the code expired, it does not work for me

    • masadav on 01/08/2017 - 17:48

      Code not working for me either :-/

    • deansalvo on 01/08/2017 - 18:39

      Code not working for me either. Anyone having luck with the code on the ebay checkout screen?

    • [Deactivated] on 01/08/2017 - 21:01

      It worked for me just now.

      • Juddda on 02/08/2017 - 00:05

        Just tried again, still not working for me :-/

  • Plug on 01/08/2017 - 17:56
    +1

    Which is the better version, the A119 or A119s? Reviews seem conflicting

    • Plug on 01/08/2017 - 18:57
      +1

      Bought one anyway.

  • zonbie on 01/08/2017 - 18:17

    Thank OP. I just got me one !

  • Alzori on 01/08/2017 - 19:01
    +1

    Rare use-case issue - Don't run the hardwire cable next to a DAB antenna cable. It destroys reception… must be a pretty dodgy 5V converter.

  • bradclash on 01/08/2017 - 19:58

    Are you sure this is V2? I don't see it stated as V2 anywhere on the ebay page.

  • Little Wog on 01/08/2017 - 20:07

    I ordered one, and happy with the quality but I have had problems with the device dropping off my window. Sticker stays on the glass just the cam drops off the sticker.

    Should I order superglue also?

    • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 20:09

      Sticker stays on the glass just the cam drops off the sticker.

      you should check if the dashcam has been "clicked" in the mount properly. the mini usb cable should also be tight. the cable helps putting downward force on the dashcam so that it doesn't ride up and falls off the mount.

      • Little Wog on 01/08/2017 - 20:27

        The mounts connected to the GPS, no issues there. The Cam & GPS sometimes drop off the sticker. So it dangles from the cord which is connected to the gps. I think the adhesive on my sticker that makes contact with the GPS module is poor, but the other side which is stuck on the glass is a lot better.

        • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 20:42

          I think the adhesive on my sticker that makes contact with the GPS module is poor,

          i see what you mean. there are two things that comes to mind. one, the adhesive pad that was used got dust or dirt on it when it was installed. two, the curvature on your windscreen is beyond the threshold which causes limited contact between the gps > pad > windscreen.

          we have a a118c in the rear which is held in place using blu tack.

  • valvster on 01/08/2017 - 20:35

    Great dashcam but dodgy hardwire kit. I had an electronics boffin mate check it out and the box is meant to shut off power in parking mode at 11.5Volts to protect your battery….didn't shut down until 10.3Volts. Not good for modern batteries and car electricals to go that low especially if car has stop start.

    • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 20:47

      I had an electronics boffin mate check it out and the box is meant to shut off power in parking mode at 11.5Volts to protect your battery….didn't shut down until 10.3Volts. Not good for modern batteries and car electricals to go that low especially if car has stop start.

      you may want ask your boffin about this.
      http://support.viofo.com/support/discussions/topics/19000015…

      It takes 17 days to drain a 69Ah battery with 2 Watts of power consumption. For regular use, you dont need hardwire kits. In my car (Audi A3) I only had to move the cigarette lighter fuse one slot up to get permanent power instead of power after ignition.

      • eug on 01/08/2017 - 22:15
        +1

        You don't have to drain a battery all the way for it to not have enough energy to turn the starter motor. The older a battery gets, the less capacity it will have too.
        Car batteries don't like being deep-cycled too - it will shorten their lifespan.

        • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 22:24

          These models use about 500mah. A 85ah battery can keep supplying power for two or three days and still crank the starter motor.

        • eug on 01/08/2017 - 22:27

          @whooah1979: Better not forget to disconnect it when going on holiday. :)
          A 5W5 non-LED interior reading light bulb uses about 416mA, so it's pretty much like leaving that light on 24/7.

        • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 22:44

          @eug:
          best to get the largest battery then. it'll last longer.

        • eug on 01/08/2017 - 22:49

          @whooah1979: That's one way to do it, but larger batteries cost more, you'd probably be throwing away your existing perfectly-fine battery, and you're limited by the size of the battery compartment in your car.

          Wouldn't it be much cheaper and easier to just get a hardwire kit that shuts the camera down when the voltage reaches a certain point, if parking mode is needed?

        • whooah1979 on 01/08/2017 - 22:55

          @eug:
          when in doubt, get both.

  • jimjamjee on 01/08/2017 - 22:58

    Can anyone recommend a good microSD card for this? I bought the dashcam in the last deal, and also a 64GB Lexar 633x from Kogan. Unfortunately, the microSD was refunded as Kogan were unable to supply it.

    • sydney.jj on 01/08/2017 - 23:04
      +1

      you can use Samsung evo plus which is pretty good for this cam.

    • [Deactivated] on 01/08/2017 - 23:09
      +1

      I use a Lexar High-Performance 32GB 633x microSDHC UHS-I card in mine. $26.90 on eBay
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Lexar-High-Performance-32GB-6…

    • meatball on 02/08/2017 - 12:11

      I suggest you get a high endurance card (no benefit from high performance in this application).

      According to others, high endurance from Transcend, Lexar or Sandisk (in that order). I've got the Sandisk high endurance and that
      s been fine.

    • IamEzza on 02/08/2017 - 15:39
      +1

      64GB Samsung Evo - cheap and good

  • 8azinga on 02/08/2017 - 00:05

    Has anybody got the newer V2 version with F1.8 lens to compare?

      • 8azinga on 02/08/2017 - 08:57

        I'll wait for another seller to get it. That seller is full of BS which can be seen in the comments of the previous A119s deal

        • xXxRoMeOxXx on 02/08/2017 - 17:34

          That dodge seller's name is Sydney.jj he commented earlier and his comments got deleted or unpublished but he comments with different names and trying to provide the same link

        • hedonistic on 02/08/2017 - 22:19

          @xXxRoMeOxXx: i remember him doing that the last time there was this offer as well

    • hedonistic on 02/08/2017 - 15:49

      this is the V2 version. i dont think theres a difference in the lens? pretty sure its the GPS module connectors that changes from v1 to v2

      • 8azinga on 02/08/2017 - 22:04
        +1

        There are some sellers with an updated V2 which has F1.8 lens. The first V2 had f1.6 lens.

  • yuni83 on 02/08/2017 - 10:34

    Great camera but like everyone else has said, the hardwire kit is dodgy. My DAB+ reception has totally cut out (AM & FM are fine) due to the poor cable and interference from the power converter.

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