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VIOFO A119 Mini 2 Dashcam $150.93 Delivered (RRP $231) @ Viofo

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VIOFO A119 Mini 2 Dashcam $150.93 Delivered (RRP $231) @ Viofo
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baka1 on 16/11/2023 - 08:47 viofo.com (6798 clicks)
Last edited 18/11/2023 - 08:29 by 1 other user
BLACKFRIDAY2023

Quad HD 2560x1440P 60fps/30fps
Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor 5MP IMX675
Multiple Exposure HDR
Intelligent Voice Control
F1.6 Aperture 7 Elements Glass Lens
1.5-inch HD LCD Display
140° Wide Viewing Angle
Dual-Band Wi-Fi Built-in 2.4GHz & 5GHz
G-Sensor & Motion Detection
Buffered Parking Mode
GPS Logger (Included)
CPL Filter (Not Included, optional)
HK4 Hardwire Kit (Not Included, optional)
Supports High Endurance Micro SD Card up to 512GB (Not Included)

Note: Viofo charges from Hong Kong. Use a international fee-free credit card if possible.

This is part of Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals for 2023
Electrical & Electronics Black Friday Dash Camera VIOFO

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  • ozzbargainer on 16/11/2023 - 09:49
    +1

    Apart from the price, is there any difference buying from this store and VIOFO Australia store?

    https://www.viofo.com.au/product/a119-mini-2/

    • bohn on 16/11/2023 - 09:55
      +2

      The benefit of buying from AU is if you had a warranty issue.

      • Duckie2hh on 16/11/2023 - 10:59
        +6

        I looked into this and the AU website is actually managed by a third party distributor…

  • wombat81 on 16/11/2023 - 09:50

    Can anyone comment on how these compare to the more popular models?

    • bohn on 16/11/2023 - 09:56
      +2

      from what I have read on dashcamtalk.com - this is many people's favourite - some buy two of these for front/rear, rather than buying a model that is a 'dual cam'.

    • viperacr on 16/11/2023 - 10:18

      Definitely the best value front-only dashcam. Recording quality is up there with far more expensive models (most use a similar sensor)

    • yama131 on 16/11/2023 - 13:53
      +2

      the "popular" model for me stopped working in a couple of years.. turns on but its just like zonked out

      • KirKoloft on 16/11/2023 - 15:53
        +1

        Mine did the same after 1 year.
        Not very reliable if you ask me.

      • JIMB0 on 16/11/2023 - 16:09

        Mine had no Vue from the back camera after 2 years.

  • SkMed on 16/11/2023 - 10:25

    Anyone know if this guy is gonna melt in the hot Aussie summer sun?

    • Laserface on 16/11/2023 - 10:31
      +2

      Ive had the v1 in my car for 6+ years mostly parked outside. its fine.

    • HomeAlone on 16/11/2023 - 10:34

      The defocusing issue caused by the lens warping in heat only affects units manufactured before July.

      Units purchased from viofo.com are guaranteed to be the revised model with the updated lens. If buying from anywhere else it's best to check with the seller first as it could be older stock.

      • CVonC on 16/11/2023 - 10:52

        The defocusing issue caused by the lens warping in heat only affects units manufactured before July.

        Hmm how can you tell when it was manufactured? I got 2 from AE back in August.

    • 0 0 0 on 16/11/2023 - 12:41
      +1

      I've been through the V1 and V2 and both have warped or melted within 2-3 years. Used to drive to work and park outside

    • yama131 on 17/11/2023 - 09:58

      yes I believe so, mine stopped working albeit it appeared to be working. It goes into vegetative state.
      I was driving around thinking its working but its not.

  • Martygallin on 16/11/2023 - 10:29

    I assume they are pretty straight forward to install?

    • harry56 on 16/11/2023 - 10:33
      +3

      youtube "viofo install" and you'll get various how to vids. Was fairly easy to do.

    • badmedicine on 16/11/2023 - 11:19

      Yes although the instruction booklet is a bit confusing and doesn't explain it very well, it's fairly straightforward if you've installed a dashcam before or watch YouTube vids beforehand

  • Save Medicare on 16/11/2023 - 10:45

    I have one. It's alright, but the autosave function is quite sensitive , especially as my suspension is a bit stiff, so often it will save footage when i go over a bump in the road. I think I paid $190 and then extra money on the remote and CPL filter. At $150 for just the base unit it's a great price

  • zorodluffy on 16/11/2023 - 10:45

    difference between this and a119 v3?

    • Save Medicare on 16/11/2023 - 10:47
      +1

      Sony Starvis 2 , first new sensor release in many years

      • Ademos on 23/11/2023 - 12:49

        the 5mp version though, not the 8mp one.

  • Nanokillaz on 16/11/2023 - 10:51

    Thanks, bought 2

  • edfoo on 16/11/2023 - 11:01
    +1

    It will be better if you can pair this with one of the rear cams.

    • ozzbargainer on 16/11/2023 - 11:36
      +3

      This is single channel and can't add rear.
      Either add another camera to rear or get A129.

      • edfoo on 16/11/2023 - 14:57
        -2

        That's why I said it will be better if it can be a dual channel.

        • wombat81 on 16/11/2023 - 14:58
          +4

          It would be better if my car was a Ferrari too. But it isn't.

          • Crushtastic on 16/11/2023 - 17:29
            +1

            @wombat81: You should start using Polyglaze
            https://youtu.be/SAjFomheU6w?si=TzUeY93coWQ6Ifa1

          • edfoo on 16/11/2023 - 18:17
            -3

            @wombat81: Huh? The comparison doesn't make sense.

            I am saying if this model A119 Mini has the option of allowing consumers to add a rear cam, then it will be better.

            • wombat81 on 16/11/2023 - 22:32
              +2

              @edfoo: If any item has a good extra feature it would obviously be better, and cost more.

            • lvm on 17/11/2023 - 13:14

              @edfoo: I mean that's why there are different models, isnt there? You pick and choose what you need/want. This offer is offering something you want that it doesn't have - so move on.

              • edfoo on 17/11/2023 - 13:45
                -2

                @lvm: It's a suggestion if VIOFA includes the option of adding rear cam to make this model more enticing. Yes I am aware other models having this option, but some people likes this more compact dashcam as well as the ability to connect to a rear cam. It's just my suggestion, but if people here think it is a stupid idea and want to neg me for this, so be it.

                • wombat81 on 17/11/2023 - 15:23
                  +2

                  @edfoo: It was just a bit captain-obvious. "If this product had better features it would be better".

                  • edfoo on 17/11/2023 - 18:06
                    -2

                    @wombat81: Nothing obvious, there are many features that can be improved upon, I just think adding this option will definitely entice more buyers. Something VIOFA can consider adding in the newer compact models.

                    • Brick50 on 17/11/2023 - 18:08
                      +1

                      @edfoo: I'm sure it would entice more buyers, but it would then be more expensive to make so they will make less money or sell it for a higher price

                    • jollibot on 17/11/2023 - 18:12

                      @edfoo: How exactly did you imagine that your "suggestion" would find its way to the VIOFO team for feedback, all the way from a random comment inside a random thread from inside a random bargain-hunting website from another country entirely?
                      Do you think they monitor this site and are waiting to pounce on "brilliant" ideas like yours?

                  • lvm on 18/11/2023 - 10:38

                    @wombat81: Don't make them think, they'll fall into a paradox. "I wish better was better, because that would be better"

                • pointnlarf on 22/11/2023 - 21:18

                  @edfoo: If my grandmother had wheels she would have been a bike

  • Duckie2hh on 16/11/2023 - 11:03
    +2

    This or the A229 Plus?

    • whozmr on 16/11/2023 - 11:35
      +1

      had the same question, got the a229 plus for the sake of simplicity and peace of mind. People saying that you can have 2 mini 2s, but the a229 plus has both front and rear camera with starvis 2 sensor so…

      • Napisque on 17/11/2023 - 04:13

        How is it? And did you buy from viofo.com or viofo.com.au? I don't see any deals in viofo.com.au though. Not very sure if they will honour the warranty if bought from viofo.com.

        • whozmr on 17/11/2023 - 06:45

          I bought it from Amazon, and just received it 2 days ago, too bad that's the cable got a short circuit (tested with my tool), the one that connects the charge to the main camera, I messaged them and waiting for the response.

    • running on empty on 16/11/2023 - 12:11

      Or the A229 Pro, which is what I was considering before this post.

      • Duckie2hh on 16/11/2023 - 12:12
        +1

        Big jump in price from plus to pro though

  • Ruckmauler on 16/11/2023 - 11:11

    Thanks OP - just in time - my trusty A118C2 had just started acting up…..

  • MadMapMan on 16/11/2023 - 11:18

    Just be aware that pricing shown on main pages is in USD. Still a bargain, but not quite as much as I thought!

    • Ruckmauler on 16/11/2023 - 11:32
      +1

      My invoice is clearly AUD$150.93

      • Jasonissm on 16/11/2023 - 11:38

        On the homepage they show the deals in USD, when you click onto the page it localises to AUD so it's fine either way. This post already has the AUD price in the title anyways though.

      • ozzbargainer on 16/11/2023 - 11:40

        Does it include GST?

  • ozpaisa on 16/11/2023 - 11:20
    +1

    For sd cards, where do you guys buy it from

  • gregoinc on 16/11/2023 - 11:23
    +2

    Have been looking for one of these for a while. Does this come with all the cabling to wire it up to power etc? I noted the wiring kits, so is that a necessary additional purchase?

    • Jasonissm on 16/11/2023 - 11:39

      HK4 Hardwire Kit (Not Included, optional)

      Not included

    • Duckie2hh on 16/11/2023 - 11:41
      +1

      Add-on for about $38 for the hardwire kit. Otherwise if you are plugging into USB, the dashcam comes with the cables.

      • virhlpool on 16/11/2023 - 16:10
        +2

        Sorry, a naive question - what's benefit of plugging into USB vs using hardwire kit which will require an additional spend?

        • theoofside on 17/11/2023 - 00:26
          +3

          Hardwiring gives continuous power, which let's you use parking mode. USB ports power off when the car is off.

          • SkMed on 17/11/2023 - 08:12

            @theoofside: Any idea if continuous parking mode works via USB? I have a leisure battery I could plug it to for continuous power via USB :)

          • virhlpool on 19/11/2023 - 11:54

            @theoofside: Any hardwire kit recommendation that' cheaper than the official Viofo hardwire kit?

        • Ademos on 23/11/2023 - 12:49

          Hardwire kit has seperate wires for constant and acc, so the cam knows when your car is running or not and can enter parking mode automatically.

    • ihfree on 16/11/2023 - 11:43

      It should come with a charger and USB cable.

      There's a picture of the package contents in the first Amazon review.

  • whozmr on 16/11/2023 - 11:34

    iirc, we have to pay extra 10% for the tax

    • Jasonissm on 16/11/2023 - 11:39

      My invoice shows tax excl. and tax incl. price as the same $150.93, maybe they haven't reached the threshold for GST application.

      • whozmr on 16/11/2023 - 11:46

        not sure about that, I once ordered something from amazon us via amaon au, it added 10% to a 200aud electric device.

        • Jasonissm on 16/11/2023 - 11:50

          From customs or from Amazon? Under $1000 it should by charged by the business if they hit the $75,000 per year threshold. Amazon obviously hits that.

          • whozmr on 16/11/2023 - 11:54

            @Jasonissm: I think this viofo also hits that 75k too, shouldnt it?

            • Jasonissm on 16/11/2023 - 11:57

              @whozmr: No clue, not shown on my invoice, so I guess not? Either that or they haven't registered, they need to export $75k worth of stuff to Australia directly, so sales through their own store, not via any other third-party retailers. Usually customs only comes in to charge GST when it comes in over $1000

    • zorodluffy on 16/11/2023 - 12:04

      i just made an order, its $150 aud

  • voldemort on 16/11/2023 - 11:53

    This or the v3 which is also on sale? :-/

    • whozmr on 16/11/2023 - 11:54

      v3 is an old model, its not the mini 2
      mini 2 has the new sensor

      • Brick50 on 16/11/2023 - 18:04

        new sensor and wifi, can view footage on your phone rather than having to remove micro sd card

  • wombat81 on 16/11/2023 - 11:57

    Anyone have experience with shipping times?

    • gembel on 16/11/2023 - 12:26

      Looks like coming from China so 2-3 weeks?

    • umadbrahhhh on 16/11/2023 - 12:48

      from my order: 12 to 15 days from China
      Free shipping

  • WoolyWonker on 16/11/2023 - 12:24

    isn't this a really old model and had been replaced by the A209 or A219 from memory?

  • kungfuman on 16/11/2023 - 12:41

    says AUD $166.33

    • ShrimpDuck on 16/11/2023 - 12:49

      Add the code at checkout

      • kungfuman on 16/11/2023 - 13:11

        ahh cool thanks.

  • Cachew on 16/11/2023 - 12:43

    Cheers OP

  • 0 0 0 on 16/11/2023 - 12:47

    Taken a gamble and ordered one. Have an A129 duo in the other car which I believe is still working. Probably should check as both my previous A119 died without warning.

  • tonyjg on 16/11/2023 - 12:54

    Been checking out Dashcam Australia for the past few days ( !!! amazed by so many idiots on the road). Hence now looking !!

    I'm guessing that you constantly need this into some power outlet for usage ?? (eg - having a charging cable in all the time - or having it hardwired ??)

    • digitalbath on 17/11/2023 - 12:23

      Yeah, doubt it will work without power……

    • jollibot on 17/11/2023 - 18:17

      I'm still waiting on the wireless power cables myself, but until then it can be powered by the 12VDC cigarette lighter port or hardwired using the extra (optional) kit to your car battery - which also allows for Parking mode.

  • BoyGeorge on 16/11/2023 - 13:30

    Thanks, OP! I got mine.

  • wombat81 on 16/11/2023 - 14:34
    +8

    Some good info here from Viofo on choosing sd cards: https://support.viofo.com/support/solutions/articles/1900013…

    Basically use one of these 3:
    VIOFO Industrial, Sandisk MAX Endurance, or Sandisk EXTREME

    Don't use:
    Samsung Pro Endurance, Sandisk HIGH Endurance, Sandisk Extreme Plus, Sandisk Ulta, Samsung Evo and many others.

    • impoze on 16/11/2023 - 16:59

      interesting they don't recommend some of the endurance models.

      Anyone had any first hand experience?

      • itchy scratchy on 18/11/2023 - 19:00

        I've been using the Samsung Pro Endurance for a long while now with no issues, the 128GB one I have is rated to 70,080 hours, which is interestingly, higher than that of the Sandisk MAX Endurance at 60,000 Hours (for the 128GB). I'm not sure how Viofo comes to their conclusion, however, as for some reason the non-endurance Sandisk card is also in there?

        It's been a while, but I remember anecdotally, many people having issues with their Sandisk cards but the Samsung ones were rock solid.

        • voldemort on 18/11/2023 - 23:18

          Do you know how much footage 128GB would give? Trying to think if I could get away with just 128

          • itchy scratchy on 18/11/2023 - 23:52

            @voldemort: I think maybe just over 9 hours worth of footage going off the top of my head, using the max bitrate settings @ 3440x1440 3min intervals

            With how much I drive it goes back about a week or 2 at any given time when I check the card on my computer (but this will be different for everyone).
            Plus, when you press the button on the dashcam to lock the currently recording footage, it won't be overridden as it moves the clip to a different folder.

            I believe they actually recommend 128GB cards max to prevent any compatibility/formatting issues but I'm sure people have gotten away with bigger.

        • CVonC on 23/11/2023 - 21:50

          I've been using the Samsung Pro Endurance

          Do you have the newer blue version or the older black one?

          • itchy scratchy on 24/11/2023 - 00:50
            +1

            @CVonC: I have the blue and white version, like the one shown on the Viofo website.

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