This is a great review - thank you! I especially liked the dashcam footage you shared from the front and rear. The A229 plus is on sale for $180 USD accross most sites, which convinced me to order it.
@@vancouversworstdrivers i know, i've been watching this amazing channel from the beginning, and i enjoy the content, but as we all know the drivers forget how to drive in the snow,and it's going to snow in 12 days. a little recap,of what to expect would be welcomed maybe a 2 part video comp, will get you more content and views, and give us something to watch. you dont even have to edit them, just reupload with a new title.....i just want an hour long snow video.
Note: 1) Turns out you can do 60 fps however you would need to turn HDR off. 2) The prices given are the regular price not sale price (currently all models are on sale). The A229 DUO is actually MORE expensive than the PLUS so it makes even more sense to get the A229 PLUS. Let me know if you have any questions and I can do my best to answer them below :)
I’ve never had a dashcam before and was wondering if you had any idea what the visibility would be like with tinted windows? I have 50% in the front and 30% everywhere else. Not sure if any dashcam would be clear enough to see license plates
@Eric-2000 hey it shouldn't be a problem even for the rear one. Even if it is you can always increase the exposure in the settings and you'll be good. Thanks for watching!
Great Review! Thank you! I just got the 229 Plus 2Ch from Amazon de. Was thinking to test the HDR Schedule option, which should turn ON HDR in defined scheudule - e.g. night. As HDR benefits mostly in night recording, even the default schedule is 19:00 - 07:00, which explains that even the vendor thinks HDR is mostly for night. This way will try staying 2k@60 during the day. Wanna check if the fast moving cars plates during the day will be crispier and not blured (due to 30fps). Dont know yet if I will be able at all to select 2k@60 when HDR Schedule is being choosen in menu (instead of HDR Off) or if when HDR turns ON by the Schedule - will it properly switch to 2k@30 and then when it Auto turns Off the HDR (in the morning) will it properly go back to 2k@60. Also to check the size of the 2k@60 "maximum bitrate" videos recorded if they will be overkill. But wanna test it - may be will end up HDR all the time "maximum bitrate" at 2K@30. PS: First test today showed good results even on normal/higher bitrate (will go maximum bitrate tomorrow) and video is prety smooth even in 2k@30fps HDR. Still am only one camera, as I have not setup the rear one. I guess will be getting double the size used per 3 minutes when both recording. 3 Minutes in "normal" bitrate HDR 2K@30 ~ 428MbYtes (default setting) 3 Minutes in "high" bitrate HDR 2K@30 ~ 516MbYtes (was at night)
Thanks for the question, are you simply just trying to add your time zone or change the time that is showing up? Personally I don't show time on my footage because I dont want someone disputing an accident if for whatever reason the time is different.
Honestly not really unless you go with 4k. Sony Starvis 2 is still the leading video sensor in the dashcam market. If you go one channel there's also the VS1 and the Mini 2.
-> Please tell Viofo to let the front camera record @ 60 FPS in "Automatic HDR" mode during the time period when HDR is off! Becuase now 60 fps are only possible, if HDR is turned off completely.
This or viofo mini 2, I see that mini 2 is very good because of 60fps, also between A229 plus vs pro, is pro worth the money, can you please shed some light and help me to make a decision. mini 2 or pro or plus. Thanks in advance
@nilaypatel3069 gotcha. The mini 2 is a great dashcam but it does not have the ability to add a rear camera...whereas the A229 Plus you can add cameras at any point by buying them later on. I'm currently using my A229 Pro and I love it, but I am mindful that I get them for free and spending that kind of money for 4k dashcam isn't for everyone. This is what I would say...if you're hesitant on the price go for the A229 Plus. The jump from 2k to 4k is cool but in my opinion is isn't all that necessary. Even 4k dashcams have a hard time seeing license plates from more than 50 ft away and especially in low light conditions or rain. That's why I recommend people to keep their mics on so they can read our license latest out loud. I hope that helps
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This is a great review - thank you! I especially liked the dashcam footage you shared from the front and rear.
The A229 plus is on sale for $180 USD accross most sites, which convinced me to order it.
Thanks for watching!
Very timely video! I'm searching for a new dash cam in Canada, and your details about pricing and specs is just what I needed. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for watching!
Also my Instant Karma video will be posted on Wednesday Nov 15th! Stay tuned for that one
Can’t wait for that
what you need, is a compilation video of all the snow fails, before the snow starts. it's going to snow in 16days.
@@harrysarai3947 I have some good ones from back in the day! Check them out
cant wait❤
@@vancouversworstdrivers
i know, i've been watching this amazing channel from the beginning, and i enjoy the content, but as we all know the drivers forget how to drive in the snow,and it's going to snow in 12 days. a little recap,of what to expect would be welcomed maybe a 2 part video comp, will get you more content and views, and give us something to watch. you dont even have to edit them, just reupload with a new title.....i just want an hour long snow video.
Note: 1) Turns out you can do 60 fps however you would need to turn HDR off. 2) The prices given are the regular price not sale price (currently all models are on sale). The A229 DUO is actually MORE expensive than the PLUS so it makes even more sense to get the A229 PLUS. Let me know if you have any questions and I can do my best to answer them below :)
I’ve never had a dashcam before and was wondering if you had any idea what the visibility would be like with tinted windows? I have 50% in the front and 30% everywhere else. Not sure if any dashcam would be clear enough to see license plates
@Eric-2000 hey it shouldn't be a problem even for the rear one. Even if it is you can always increase the exposure in the settings and you'll be good. Thanks for watching!
@@vancouversworstdrivers*If you had to choose between full time recording on HDR or 60fps, which one is better?*
@AzNightmare I would take HDR personally. Better to have higher resolution in my opinion. Happy new year!
@@vancouversworstdriversThanks for the quick response! Happy new year!!
Great Review! Thank you!
I just got the 229 Plus 2Ch from Amazon de. Was thinking to test the HDR Schedule option, which should turn ON HDR in defined scheudule - e.g. night. As HDR benefits mostly in night recording, even the default schedule is 19:00 - 07:00, which explains that even the vendor thinks HDR is mostly for night. This way will try staying 2k@60 during the day.
Wanna check if the fast moving cars plates during the day will be crispier and not blured (due to 30fps). Dont know yet if I will be able at all to select 2k@60 when HDR Schedule is being choosen in menu (instead of HDR Off) or if when HDR turns ON by the Schedule - will it properly switch to 2k@30 and then when it Auto turns Off the HDR (in the morning) will it properly go back to 2k@60. Also to check the size of the 2k@60 "maximum bitrate" videos recorded if they will be overkill. But wanna test it - may be will end up HDR all the time "maximum bitrate" at 2K@30.
PS: First test today showed good results even on normal/higher bitrate (will go maximum bitrate tomorrow) and video is prety smooth even in 2k@30fps HDR.
Still am only one camera, as I have not setup the rear one. I guess will be getting double the size used per 3 minutes when both recording.
3 Minutes in "normal" bitrate HDR 2K@30 ~ 428MbYtes (default setting)
3 Minutes in "high" bitrate HDR 2K@30 ~ 516MbYtes (was at night)
Thanks for the informative video,. This dashcam suits my needs and i'm going to buy one
Glad it was helpful!
How do you set the time. I tried for 2 hits today. Only choices are in gmt time I can’t figure it out
Thanks for the question, are you simply just trying to add your time zone or change the time that is showing up? Personally I don't show time on my footage because I dont want someone disputing an accident if for whatever reason the time is different.
does Lock mean Save footage?
16:58 the most random stop sign
Yes it does! And that stop sign is on private property so it definitely looks different. Thanks for watching
a year later is there a better option under 200? more clear reading plates and else?
Honestly not really unless you go with 4k. Sony Starvis 2 is still the leading video sensor in the dashcam market. If you go one channel there's also the VS1 and the Mini 2.
Good review
Great info
Thanks for watching!
I’m currently getting my back windows tinted at 35%. Would there be any problems with the footage?
I don't think so. The footage is lighter than you think, and you can always increase the exposure. Hope that helps!
-> Please tell Viofo to let the front camera record @ 60 FPS in "Automatic HDR" mode during the time period when HDR is off!
Becuase now 60 fps are only possible, if HDR is turned off completely.
Thanks for the video, do I have the option in the app to view my rout on a map?
Unfortunately that is not an option directly in the dashcam.
Why are you not showing every setting? Why are you rushing through it?
This or viofo mini 2, I see that mini 2 is very good because of 60fps, also between A229 plus vs pro, is pro worth the money, can you please shed some light and help me to make a decision. mini 2 or pro or plus.
Thanks in advance
Hey thanks for watching and reaching out! Are you strictly talking about one channel dashcam? Also keep in mind the VS1!
@@vancouversworstdrivers I mean I want 2 Chanel actually for front and rear but I heard mini 2 has a better performance than A229 plus and pro
@nilaypatel3069 gotcha. The mini 2 is a great dashcam but it does not have the ability to add a rear camera...whereas the A229 Plus you can add cameras at any point by buying them later on. I'm currently using my A229 Pro and I love it, but I am mindful that I get them for free and spending that kind of money for 4k dashcam isn't for everyone. This is what I would say...if you're hesitant on the price go for the A229 Plus. The jump from 2k to 4k is cool but in my opinion is isn't all that necessary. Even 4k dashcams have a hard time seeing license plates from more than 50 ft away and especially in low light conditions or rain. That's why I recommend people to keep their mics on so they can read our license latest out loud. I hope that helps
@nilaypatel3069 by the way I noticed the links don't work in the description. I'll get those fixed tonight if you want to use them
What sd card are you using?
I'm just using a 64gb one from viofo