Viofo, let’s go! A229 Pro 3-Channel Dash Camera review (+ RTC300 telephoto review & Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro shoot-out!)

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We will release a new model called VS1 that may meet part of your desires, stay tuned.
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A suggestion, could you please update the firmware in the future to solve the problem of the a229pro three camera version having only three camera options for video resolution and not being able to enable only one or two cameras. Because sometimes only one is needed, which is also to save space considerations，thanks
 
haiou_f said:
A suggestion, could you please update the firmware in the future to solve the problem of the a229pro three camera version having only three camera options for video resolution and not being able to enable only one or two cameras. Because sometimes only one is needed, which is also to save space considerations，thanks
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All the buttons on the camera have been endowed with functions, so there are no spare buttons to be used. To make it easier to plug/unplug, we have used a 3.5mm connector and type-c plug on the interior/rear cables. So you can simply unplug them when you just need the front one.
 
VIOFO-Support said:
All the buttons on the camera have been endowed with functions, so there are no spare buttons to be used. To make it easier to plug/unplug, we have used a 3.5mm connector and type-c plug on the interior/rear cables. So you can simply unplug them when you just need the front one.
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Thans for your reply.This is the settings interface for Vantrue n4, please refer to it。It should be easy to resolve by updating the software, without the need to improve the hardware。
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Final Conclusion for heat testing with the Viofo A239 Pro vs. Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro.

I haven't encountered any further overheating issues with either brand, even in 41 to 43 Celsius heat here in Perth. The charts here seem to back this up, as the Viofo is already operating at a lower temperature baseline than the Vantrue: https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threa...k-front-2k-rear-1080p-cabin.49828/post-611264


Going by the data collected, and our observations, I believe that Viofo's solution of turning off the camera to avoid overheating, is a better one. This will avoid any potential damage to the internal components, and it's implementation is well thought-out.

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Thanks @viofo and @VIOFO-Support for another firmware update for this fantastic dashcam :)



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Viofo A229 Pro Firmware Update
  • Release date: 2024-02-29
  • Version: V1.2_240227
  • File size: 63.1M

Changelog:
  • Optimised: IQ and Bluetooth connection
  • Fixed: missing frames when the video clip is beyond 4GB
  • Fixed: wrong voice notification when entered parking mode
  • Fixed: other bugs
  • Added: OTA updates in the APP
  • Added: option to disable the GPS in the parking mode
  • Added: option to turn off HDR stamp
 
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The firmware on the domestic website has not been updated yet.:ROFLMAO:
 
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VIOFO-Support said:
All the buttons on the camera have been endowed with functions, so there are no spare buttons to be used. To make it easier to plug/unplug, we have used a 3.5mm connector and type-c plug on the interior/rear cables. So you can simply unplug them when you just need the front one.
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hello, when will the domestic website update the app download link？
 
Thanks @viofo and @VIOFO-Support for the long-awaited v1.3 update which adds a ton of features to this already great dashcam :)



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Viofo A229 Pro Firmware Update (front)
  • Release date: 2024-06-12
  • Version: V1.3_240612
  • Filename: FWA229P.bin
  • File size: 63.13M

Changelog:
  • Optimised: Footage file name
  • Added: 1. Bluetooth Button function settings 2. Rear Camera HDR settings 3. 21:9 resolution 4. Parking HDR settings 5. Daylight Savings settings
  • Fixed: some bugs




Viofo A229 Pro Firmware Update (rear)

  • Release date: 2024-06-05
  • Version: V1.3_240605
  • Filename: EthamTxFw.bin
  • File size: 4.44M

Changelog:
  • Added: HDR settings
  • Fixed: other bugs
 
Quick sample of the new 4K 21:9 recording resolution option now available with the Viofo A229 Pro, in the latest v1.3 firmware. Bitrate of the video while recording in 3-CH mode remains the same at 36MBps, but of course the resolution drops down from 3840x2160 to 3840x1600. Still a nice-looking option in case one does not require extra video information at the top and bottom of the frame.

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Just a few photos of the retail boxing experience for the new Viofo Telephoto Camera for the A229 Pro / A229 Plus series, the RTC300. A pretty barebones experience, but that is all that is required for this camera, which contains a USB-C cable and the RTC300 camera itself. On the camera itself, there is a white LED itself which I wish was a little shorter in length. @viofo @VIOFO-Support

Will share some video samples soon.

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Some thoughts and video samples from the new Viofo RTC300 Telephoto camera. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the camera itself, and it comes in at a reasonable price point. Although there is always room for improvement, I believe it serves it's intended purpose well and provides an auxiliary experience to the main camera unit itself.

Hopefully in future we see perhaps a four-camera solution where we are not having to sacrifice the existing rear camera for the A229 series, in order to accommodate the RTC300. Or a two-lens solution in the same front-camera unit, but due to thermal constraints/chipset, this may be a ways off.

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Day Footage (sample one): 2.5K max bitrate, HDR off:



Day Footage (sample two): 2.5K max bitrate, HDR off:



Night Footage (sample one): 2.5K max bitrate, HDR on:



Night Footage (sample two): 2.5K max bitrate, HDR on:

 
Holy chromatic aberration batman
 
mentadent said:
Holy chromatic aberration batman
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If you're talking about the first daytime sample, I was worried a bit about that but the late afternoon sun was literally right in my eyes. Plus no CPL filter either haha.
 
Agie said:
If you're talking about the first daytime sample, I was worried a bit about that but the late afternoon sun was literally right in my eyes. Plus no CPL filter either haha.
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Fairly high chromatic aberration seems to be normal with this telephoto lens in some lighting conditions, and doesn't really affect the license plate reading. Not ideal for photography, but that is not what it is for.
 
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