VIOFO A329T 3CH: A 4X Optical Zoom Telephoto Camera That Picks Out Detail Further Down the Road

Ever watched dash cam footage back and found the number plate you needed was just too far away to read? The VIOFO A329T 3CH tackles that with a dedicated telephoto camera.

Building on the success of the A329, VIOFO listened to feedback, and one question stood out: can it handle three channels? The answer is yes. The A329T 3CH combines a 2K telephoto camera, a 4K front camera and a 2K rear camera. The telephoto camera uses a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor and 4X optical zoom to capture detailed scenes even at a distance, and a choice of bundles means you can build the set-up that suits you, whether you drive solo, take the family on holiday or run a fleet.

What’s new on the A329T 3CH

Powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 chipset and Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, the A329T records true-to-life 4K and 2K video, helping keep number plates and details clear in any light.

4K front camera

The front camera captures ultra-clear 4K footage, from the fine print on road signs to headlights at night and the colours of a scenic route. Day or night, you can trust that the road ahead is recorded sharply and accurately.

2K telephoto camera with 4X optical zoom

The telephoto camera is the star of the show. Its 4X optical zoom and Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor bring distant objects into sharp focus in 2K.

Whether it’s a number plate some way ahead or a view you want to remember, the telephoto lens records more than the eye can easily pick out. It works alongside the front camera to extend your coverage, so you don’t miss a thing, however far away.

2K rear camera

The rear camera records in 2K, delivering clear footage even when the light changes suddenly or drops low, so you have a reliable record of what happens behind you.

Three Sony STARVIS 2 sensors

The front camera uses a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 1/1.8-inch 8MP sensor, packing in more pixels for clarity, with less noise in low light and less motion blur. The telephoto and rear cameras use Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 1/2.8-inch 5MP sensors, with 2.5 times the dynamic range of STARVIS sensors of the same size.

HDR on all three channels

STARVIS 2 and HDR balance bright and dark areas to reveal fine detail and capture number plates accurately, even at speed, on every channel. You can see the difference HDR makes below.

Other options: A329T 2CH and A329TW 3CH

A329T 2CH: if you don’t need a rear camera, or already have one, the 2CH gives you a 4K 60fps front camera plus the 2K telephoto camera.

A329TW 3CH: want a waterproof rear camera? The A329TW 3CH has the same 4K front and 2K telephoto cameras as the A329T, but its 2K rear camera is waterproof. It uses a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor, and the waterproof design and hydrophobic lens coating help stop raindrops blocking the view, ideal for a wet British winter.

New parking modes

Vehicle battery protection: the camera can stop recording automatically at a preset time or voltage cut-off, or rely on the hardwire kit, which cuts power when it detects low voltage.

Low Power Impact Detection: when you switch off, the camera goes into a low-power standby. If it detects an impact, it wakes within two seconds and records for one minute.

Hybrid Parking Recording: combine time-lapse 1fps, low bitrate or event detection with impact detection. Recording starts in the first mode, then switches to impact detection based on the cut-off time or voltage. (Voltage cut-off is only available with the HK6 hardwire kit.)

More useful features

Multiplex video with no editing needed

Whichever model you choose (A329T or A329TW), you can export a single view or a multi-angle video just the way you want it, without editing.

Two ultra-slim coaxial cables

Slim coaxial cables and miniature connectors make for a neat, hidden install. Coaxial cable resists electromagnetic and radio interference, so it won’t upset other in-car electronics, and supports high bandwidth whatever the length.

Supports SSDs up to 4TB

External SSD storage holds over three weeks of footage, so no more worrying about overwriting. Back up SD card footage to the SSD, or connect a portable SSD.

Plus the features you’d expect

• Wi-Fi 6: fast 5GHz transfers, so a one-minute 4K clip downloads in about 10 seconds.
• Voice control and notifications: control recording, photos and Wi-Fi by voice, with alerts for setting changes or card errors.
• Circular polarising lens (CPL): cuts reflections and boosts contrast and colour. Supported front and rear, with the front CPL included and the rear sold separately.
• Accurate GPS tracking
• Normal parking mode
• Loop recording and automatic emergency lock
• Dual Type-C car charger
• Bluetooth remote control (optional)
• USB 3.0 port

Final thoughts

If you want a dash cam that sees what others miss, the A329T 3CH is the one to look at. Its 2K telephoto camera with 4X optical zoom brings distant details, like far-off number plates, into clear focus, while the 4K front and 2K rear cameras give you full coverage. On a road trip or in a critical moment, that zoomed-in view can make all the difference.

Choose your set-up

• A329T 3CH: 4K front + 2K telephoto + 2K rear
• A329T 2CH: 4K front + 2K telephoto
• A329TW 3CH: 4K front + 2K telephoto + 2K waterproof rear