The Viofo A119 V3 was introduced in June 2019. The V3 hardware has been upgraded with Sony 5 MegaPixel IMX335 Exmor R Starvis Image Sensor for improved night vision and advanced Novatek NT96670 chipset. It uses the same camera body but the V3 GPS Mount has been re-wired for advanced Parking Mode support and still requires EVA foam pad to improve stability and reliability. The F1.6 Aperture 135-140 degree Field of View Lens with 2560x1440P resolution is a good combination. The V3 supports 2560x1600p resolution but isn't 16:9 and taller than 2560x1440p capturing more sky, recommend using 1440p. Viofo has now created a solid base for what could be the next generation of Dashcam with all the best features from A119 V3 + A129 Duo = A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual-Channel WiFi Dash Camera... coming soon.
If you want a budget priced narrow field of view 1440P (2K) Buffered Parking Mode capable Dashcam the A119 V3 is your best choice. The narrower angle Lens eliminates fisheye effect and reduces distortions on small car windshields. This will soon find a permanent position on my windshield as my other daily driver.
How to view videos or photos Playlist on A119 V3 Dashcam LCD screen:
1) press REC to stop recording
2) press middle-red-triangle Emergency snapshot button (aka.Triangle)
3) use REC or MIC to select Video or Photo files
4) press Triangle to view Playlist
5) select clip with REC or MIC then press Triangle to confirm OK
6) clip controls are REC=Erase // Triangle=PLAY // MIC=Lock/unLock // MENU=back
7) press MENU to go back and Exit
| PROs | CONs | |
| - Price - excellent 1440p resolution - fantastic 30 Mb/s High Bitrate - brighter Sony 5MP sensor - narrow angle FOV F1.6 Lens - buffered Parking Mode - available CPL Filter - supports 256GB cards - GPS mount option - standard MP4 format - works from 5 volt power bank - easy to disassemble |
- internal vent blocking again - unstable single clip mounting bracket - mount stabilizing EVA foam pad wears out - weak RTC rechargeable battery (8-18 days) - microSD card in socket protrudes too far - audio volume very low on recorded clips | |
