VIOFO has launched a brand new accessibly-priced, but feature-packed 4K dashcam. The A119M is predicated round Sony‘s IMX678 STARVIS 2 1/1.8″ 4K picture sensor. It is a sensor designed particularly to be used in surveillance functions and is claimed to supply wider dynamic vary and improved low gentle efficiency over earlier sensors. Its 4K decision will increase the probability that advantageous particulars resembling license plates shall be less difficult to learn, whereas the sensor’s excessive dynamic vary ought to additional improve element in high-contrast environments like tunnels and backlit situations. The f/1.8 140-degree wide-angle lens is alleged to generate minimal distortion, and a round polarizing lens is employed to scale back windshield glare and reflections.
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Along with its cutting-edge imaging {hardware}, the A119M will get next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connectivity that delivers as much as 3x sooner file transfers (30 MB/s) than Wi-Fi 5. This could translate to a one-minute 4K clip downloading in simply 10 seconds, ought to it’s essential to share proof rapidly. Alternatively, there’s additionally a bodily USB 2.0 Sort-C connection for wired information switch and making use of firmware updates. Quad-mode GPS comprising GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, and GLONASS satellite tv for pc connectivity permits exact recording of location, pace, and time information, which may be seen throughout video playback through the VIOFO App or VIOFO PC Participant.
The A119M may be managed through the onboard buttons and display menus, or the sprint cam will reply to voice instructions to start out or cease recording, take pictures or to verify the gadget standing. The A119M Professional may also communicate again with standing updates, alerts, and reminiscence notifications.
Add the optionally available HK6 hardwire equipment and the A119M may also shield your automobile whenever you go away it parked. Auto occasion detection data 15 seconds earlier than and 30 seconds after motion or influence is detected, or you possibly can select time-lapse mode, which data repeatedly at 1–10 fps with low bitrate steady audio to save lots of storage and energy. It’s also possible to set a timer to outline the size of parking recording wanted, or for further peace of thoughts the hardwire equipment can minimize energy to the sprint cam when low battery voltage is detected, so you will by no means return to a flat battery.
The VIOFO A119M is out there now, with a retail worth of $189.99/£190. For a restricted time solely it is being provided with a $30/£30 low cost, for a suggestion worth of $159.99/£160.