I received two A119 Mini 2 dash cameras with the updated lens. These two units are replacing the two A119 Mini 2 dash cameras that were sent by VIOFO that had problems losing focus when warm/hot. VIOFO stated that they updated the A119 Mini 2 lens with the lens used on the A129 Plus. I have limited front windshield space, but I had enough room to get one of the updated A119 Mini 2 dash cameras installed.
I'm happy to report that the lens stayed in focus during my weekly 3 hour shopping trip route. With the original A119 Mini 2 dash camera installed and at the end of the third longer parking mode session, you could definitely see a large focus problem. I must note that the temperatures in my area have become unseasonably cool for this time of year. The passenger compartment was reaching the upper 90s F by the end of the last parking mode session. It would get up to 120F in that same car back in August of this year. I'll have to do more testing, but so far the A119 Mini 2 dash cameras that were manufactured starting in July 2023 appear to have a lens that is more stable with regard to focus issues.
If you have one of the earlier A119 Mini 2 dash cameras with a lens that goes out of focus with exposure to moderate to high heat, VIOFO stated you should open a support ticket with VIOFO and you will need to provide evidence of the focus issue with your unit. After VIOFO confirms your unit has this heat related focus problem, VIOFO will replace it for free. VIOFO has stated that very few customers have reported this problem. I have to say that all three units I tested, one that I purchased from Amazon and then returned and the two original units sent by VIOFO, all had this problem.
Here are some screenshots from my 3-hour drive:
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A screenshot from one of the original A119 Mini 2's with original lens from August 2023. This is after the last parking mode session.
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