VIOFO - A229 Ultra 3CH

VIofo currently has the A119MiniPro that they just released. It's the small form factor, but 4K single cam only. Just introduced new firmware (but you have to manually install it , no OTA installs) that improves parking modes. Also, the A229 UItra was recently released. It has 3 cameras (front 4k, rear 4k, and internal 2k infrared wide angle). It has great specs (better than A329) except that it's usb 2.0 (slow transfer) and wifi 2.4/5 no Wifi6/USB3.0 No LTE or general connectivity except in the car. Great sales at Viofo

Viofo a229 4k front and rear and backup a129 pro front only in Octavia vrs.

Viofo A229 ultra gives you front and rear 4k. I'm running the A129 pro duo which is 4k front and 1080p rear. It also has parking mode if you hardwire it so then it can record any incidents that might happen while your car is off (it will stop drawing power when your battery drops below a threshold as to not drain it)

Viofo A229 Ultra. 4k front and rear. If you want a 3 camera setup (interior or front telephoto) A329S or A329T are the best on the market. I have the A329s with the interior camera and couldn't be happier.

Parking mode is not a security system, people buy a dashcam thinking it is a security system that keeps surveillance 24/7. Don't buy a dashcam with that expectation. You should use the cut out at the highest voltage, and I would recommend using a timer too for probably no more than 1hr. With that said, I have the 3ch A229 from Viofo. Has worked well on my CX-90.

It was pretty straightforward, I didn't remove the panels, I didn't want to break a bunch of clips. I did remove the drivers door lower trim piece and the panel where the fuse box is I believe, but may be confusing my other car. I just slipped the cables behind the plastics/headliner. I think I went high over the doors not low. I had probably 2' of extra cable that is just rolled up in the sidewall/headliner in the cargo area. It was too hot and humid, summer in Texas, so I didn't want to fuss with trying to fish the rear cable through the two existing weather proof looms for the wiring harnesses to the rear hatch. That would likely be the preferred way, but would be more difficult as there is limited room. You could use a long zip tie or small fish tape maybe for a cleaner more professional finish. I just cut a very small slit in the headliner near the middle. Big enough to clear the rubber weather stripping. Do not to cut the weather stripping! This allows for the wire to go from the headliner to the rear hatch. I have maybe 3" of cable exposed to allow the hatch to open fully and articulate without putting tension on the camera. I know some might frown on this, in that it could interfere with the airbags deploying, but I am confident the loose wire is no match for the power and strength of the airbags during deployment. The clips on the plastics covering the airbags are stronger.

Drivers side (left). The front camera is on the driver's side, next to the center sensor box (rear view mirror) area. The main body of the camera is on the window where the privacy dots are, but the camera lens is just below the dots for a clear unobstructed view. It keeps everything out of the way, and gives the camera the highest clearest view.

Front: 3ch Voifo A229... Just that does what you want. But... If you want USEABLE footage consider substituting their telephoto lens (used the rear port)... Then buy a separate standalone 1ch A119mini2 for the rear. If you wanna go nutso... Buy a 2ch A229+ for the rear and another telephoto for the rear two. That gives you telephoto and wide angle for front/rear... And inside camera too. (Probably cost $750ish with cards and hardwire kits).

I just picked up the Viofo A229 3ch for under $250. 4k front, 2k rear, FHD interior

In a miata, you could be probably get away with the “uber” Viofo camera that aims straight back from the main unit (in lieu of a rear camera). But that’s if you don’t tuck it behind the mirror, which we usually try to do in most of our installations.

I've had mine for half a year. Works great so far

My VIOFO A119 has lasted more than 5 years in Texas weather. (+120° to 0°). I recently upgraded to the A229 and I'm sure it will hold up just as well.

VIOFO 3 channel. Whatever model you feel comfortable paying for. Get a good memory card. It's pretty much plug and play and easy to set the settings and to transfer video.

Two years back I got same company three channel for about 700. They are ripping us now.