VIOFO - A139 Pro 1CH

Regardless of manufacturer, I recommend finding a camera with a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor. Look for recent reviews to make sure my info isn't out of date, but I'm pretty sure that any sensor other than STARVIS 2 is essentially daytime-only. No sensor is perfect, of course, but STARVIS 2 at least has a chance of recording license plates at night with headlights or nearby streetlights. Everything else will generally be too dark or smeary to be useful. There are several manufacturers that offer cameras with STARVIS 2 sensors. I tend toward Viofo, since the ones I've had have been very reliable. If you only care about forward-facing, the A139 Pro 1-channel model is 4K (~$200). For 2K/1440P, you can check out either the VS1 (~$140) or the A119 Mini 2 (~$100). Viofo frequently throws temporary discounts on their Amazon listings.

I researched for months, if you want the newest chip and best picture quality cam it’s the Viofo A139 Pro. If you want a hidden cam get a Fitcamx which is hidden in a factory trim piece, I have this one.

VIOFO A139 Pro. Try to get something with the STARVIS 2 sensor.

Viofo 139 pro. No pointless monitor to add bulk. Ultra slim RF cables that make it easy to run to the back. Parking cam of you want it. The latest Sony sensors. Yes, the software is a bit funky but who needs software on a dashcam.

I’ve got the starvis2 equipped Viofo A139 pro. It’s awesome and only 220 for 1 channel

i have a viofo a139 pro. it does not have a factory look like the fitcamx. however, i want the best resolution camera back there, and the dual ones out there, including fitcamx, all have 1080p res. the viofo is 4k, and it has a polarizing filter. i just used the acc port in the left side, and kinda stuffed the wire into the trim. i did pull the upper trim piece and used my dremel to remove some trim. the last 5 cars have all had front and rear cameras, and at least 3 times we got punted in the rear, not once in the front. one time some dumbass ran in to us at the wendys drive thru. who does that? another was when we were stopped at a red lite.

Viofo A139 Pro with front, rear, and interior cams. I also run the hardwire kit and keep my car monitored when it's parked outside my workplace.

I got Viofo 139 pro The sony chip in it is really good at night time. The image of plate number and other details are so good.

I have an A139 pro in my other car, but worry that it will block some view in the ev6 - do you have one mounted without blocking any view?

My Viofo A139 pro does not work on any of the cars USB-C connections tried many different cables none work, my phone charged fine from all those USB-C connections with all the tried cables. When I measure the power when my phone is connected it can only pull 7 Watt. Looking online it seems that a lot of people complain about this and skoda changed the power source in the MK4 facelift to produce more wattage. So I'm actually now looking to see if I can buy the upgrade USB-C people from the facelift model and replace it (if it fits that is).

I own both a Kia EV6 and an Ioniq 5. I purchased a Fitcamx (front and rear) for my Ioniq 5, but I encountered an issue with the adapter that connects to the rearview mirror—it never turned off. The company quickly sent me a replacement cable, which resolved the problem. Aside from that, the installation was very easy, and the picture quality was decent during the day. However, nighttime performance was not as good. For my EV6, I decided to go with the Viofo A139 Pro, and the picture quality is significantly better for both daytime and nighttime. The installation was also fairly straightforward since you can get an adapter to tap into the rearview mirror for power. However, I opted to use an external battery to enable parking mode. In conclusion, both cameras serve different purposes. If you prefer an OEM look and are okay with slightly lower image quality, the Fitcamx is a solid choice. However, if you want a better app experience and superior video quality, I recommend going with Viofo or BlackVue.

I’m in Alberta. I have the VIOFO A139 Pro with front and rear cameras and it has worked fine in the cold weather.

The VIOFO I bought is probably not current anymore. I think any of the VIOFO models are pretty good. They aren’t cheap but I’ve had the cheap ones before and was always disappointed.

Viofo was high on my list until I got its A139. It's now an expensive paper weight.

I went with the A139 because it doesn’t have a screen. AFAIK, there’s no way to completely disable the screen on the A229.

I’ve had dashcams for like a decade now and hardly ever use the screen after the initial setup. I’ll admit the screen does help with checking the angle of the camera if you bump it while cleaning the windshield. Without a screen, you have to open the app to check. The screen is definitely not useful for seeing anything live. On the A139, I did the config with the phone. To get at videos, I pull the card and use a card adapter in my phone or computer.

As an insurance agent, I think EVERYONE should have a dashcam. Preferably one with front and rear facing cameras. There are some great 4k cameras out there with Bluetooth capabilities. Viofo has some great cameras that get amazing reviews, but they are expensive. For more budget conscious individuals REDTIGER F7NP is a great option as well that has wireless, but it’s not Bluetooth. We have them installed on all of our vehicles.

I have a Viofo front and rea rone. Check out the LinusTechTips video on dashcams - they all use the same sensors

Viofo front and rear. With all dashcams, hardwire them for 24 hour recording.

I've had good luck with the viofo dash cams over the years. Some of the more expensive viofos have the Starvis 2 sensor, which does get a slightly better image (which might help if you are reading a license plate). Buy a really good high-endurance SD card, no matter what you buy And if you are ever in a collision, read the plate out loud so the mic can pick it up. Just in case the camera doesn't quite pick it up.

Viofo 4k, love them and keep upgrading on all 3 cars in the fam

Screw it looking oe. What you really want is a good camera. Viofo makes some of the better ones WITH a rear camera as well. After doing lots of research, lots of them use garbage cameras but the better ones use Sony. Specifically the Song Starvis. The Starvis 2 just recently came out and viofo made a new one with the 2. Good cam, doesn't look ugly. Supports parking recording and collision detection. [viofo Amazon ](https://a.co/d/izrOa1d)

Screw it looking oe. What you really want is a good camera. Viofo makes some of the better ones WITH a rear camera as well. After doing lots of research, lots of them use garbage cameras but the better ones use Sony. Specifically the Song Starvis. The Starvis 2 just recently came out and viofo made a new one with the 2. Good cam, doesn't look ugly. Supports parking recording and collision detection. [viofo Amazon ](https://a.co/d/izrOa1d)

Just when I think I have a good answer, someone comes up with a better answer. The hardwire kit looks great, definitely going to get that for my viofo. For others that are shopping, the starvis 2 sensor this has is great. I have both the older and newer viofo units, and the starvis 2 definitely makes a difference compared to the previous gen.

For dashcam, i would recommend either Viofo or Ventrue. Make sure you get the ones with Sony Starvis2 sensor so you can capture the license plate numbers. Hot wire kit is a must of you want constant power and a clean installation

For dashcam, i would recommend either Viofo or Ventrue. Make sure you get the ones with Sony Starvis2 sensor so you can capture the license plate numbers. Hot wire kit is a must of you want constant power and a clean installation

Also a fan of Viofo. Been working great since I installed it just over a year ago. I got it because of the Starvis 2 sensor which gives improved clarity in the dark. If anyone is driving at night I highly recommend any dashcam with a Starvis 2 sensor.

What's the budget? What features do you need(parking mode, cloud connection, etc)? Stick with name brands though. Viofo for good budget option. Blackvue or Thinkware for premium options

Around $100, get Viofo. Unless you get a good sale, you're looking at front only and not a front/rear. Look for one with the Starvis 2 sensor, it's a big improvement over the original one

The best cameras are the Viofos but the Fitcam is the easiest to install cleanly and looks OEM so it really depends on what you're after.

I've owned several Viofos and I don't trust them anymore with their built in capacitors that died. I now have 70mai brand. Have the model A800S

I've ran several viofos with no problems. Currently run a A119 V3. No problem easy install. Been running them for years. Usually if something is wrong, its the sd card.

Viofos are great