Reverse view camera?

[paulbuckley]

Anyone got thoughts on which reverse view camera to use?.... to plug & play with a kenwood 7220 head unit. Easy option I suppose is to go with Kenwoods own, but thought it's worth a question to see what you're all using. Brand / model & cost would be a great help.

Cheers
Paul

[spatz]

I have bought this one on ebay, but not tested yet

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&i...

[DiscUltima]

just installed one that came standard with the InfillG4 carputer/headunit..
looks good in low light situation..

anyone thinking of putting digital/lcd rear view mirror inside?

[GTRCLIVE]

The only problem with a Rear View camera is the crap that gets stuck to the back of the car on long runs. The exhaust and grim gets everywhere and suspect you may have to clean it quite often.

[ezakimak]

mount it on a small pillar on the roof, like JOSS have.

[GTR One]

LOL..I actually find it harder to reverse my (large)Insignia than my Ultima! In addition to the camera I assume you have conventional mirrors also? I have to say though, the curved angle of the Ultima mirrors gives me an impression of being a lot closer to objects than I actually am..has anybody else experienced this?

The chap who SVA'd my GTR said he'd failed one that had a camera only...

Liam

[V8Dom]

GTR One said:

LOL..I actually find it harder to reverse my (large)Insignia than my Ultima! In addition to the camera I assume you have conventional mirrors also? I have to say though, the curved angle of the Ultima mirrors gives me an impression of being a lot closer to objects than I actually am..has anybody else experienced this?

The chap who SVA'd my GTR said he'd failed one that had a camera only...

Liam

yes. when i reverse and get out of the car i find im feet away, but rather be away then hit a curb...

I too have been looking at reversing cameras... but my monitor needs a camera that reverses the image??

Dom

[Stig]

paulbuckley said:

Anyone got thoughts on which reverse view camera to use?.... to plug & play with a kenwood 7220 head unit. Easy option I suppose is to go with Kenwoods own, but thought it's worth a question to see what you're all using. Brand / model & cost would be a great help.

Cheers
Paul

I used a Pioneer AVIC with a waterproof bullet camera with IR LEDs for night use on the Can-Am.

[V8Dom]

Stig said:

paulbuckley said:

Anyone got thoughts on which reverse view camera to use?.... to plug & play with a kenwood 7220 head unit. Easy option I suppose is to go with Kenwoods own, but thought it's worth a question to see what you're all using. Brand / model & cost would be a great help.

Cheers
Paul

I used a Pioneer AVIC with a waterproof bullet camera with IR LEDs for night use on the Can-Am.

and how good was it stig??
how clear...could you use it as a rear view mirror as well??
dom

[Stig]

V8Dom said:

Stig said:

paulbuckley said:

Anyone got thoughts on which reverse view camera to use?.... to plug & play with a kenwood 7220 head unit. Easy option I suppose is to go with Kenwoods own, but thought it's worth a question to see what you're all using. Brand / model & cost would be a great help.

Cheers
Paul

I used a Pioneer AVIC with a waterproof bullet camera with IR LEDs for night use on the Can-Am.

and how good was it stig??
how clear...could you use it as a rear view mirror as well??
dom

It was pretty good actually, the quality was fine and whilst you could use it for a rear view mirror, I had a 'normal' rear view fitted too as the Can-Am doesn't have the rear visibility issues that the GTR has.

I intended it to be used for tight space parking - but was really there just because the head unit supported it

.

[V8Dom]

Stig said:

V8Dom said:

Stig said:

paulbuckley said:

Anyone got thoughts on which reverse view camera to use?.... to plug & play with a kenwood 7220 head unit. Easy option I suppose is to go with Kenwoods own, but thought it's worth a question to see what you're all using. Brand / model & cost would be a great help.

Cheers
Paul

I used a Pioneer AVIC with a waterproof bullet camera with IR LEDs for night use on the Can-Am.

and how good was it stig??
how clear...could you use it as a rear view mirror as well??
dom

It was pretty good actually, the quality was fine and whilst you could use it for a rear view mirror, I had a 'normal' rear view fitted too as the Can-Am doesn't have the rear visibility issues that the GTR has.

I intended it to be used for tight space parking - but was really there just because the head unit supported it

.

thanks...is it the ebay type for about 20 pounds or a uk supplied camera... would not mind trying one...
on a different topic did you find any of those billet warning light surrounds??
thanks dom

[Stig]

V8Dom said:

Stig said:

V8Dom said:

Stig said:

paulbuckley said:

Anyone got thoughts on which reverse view camera to use?.... to plug & play with a kenwood 7220 head unit. Easy option I suppose is to go with Kenwoods own, but thought it's worth a question to see what you're all using. Brand / model & cost would be a great help.

Cheers
Paul

I used a Pioneer AVIC with a waterproof bullet camera with IR LEDs for night use on the Can-Am.

and how good was it stig??
how clear...could you use it as a rear view mirror as well??
dom

It was pretty good actually, the quality was fine and whilst you could use it for a rear view mirror, I had a 'normal' rear view fitted too as the Can-Am doesn't have the rear visibility issues that the GTR has.

I intended it to be used for tight space parking - but was really there just because the head unit supported it

.

thanks...is it the ebay type for about 20 pounds or a uk supplied camera... would not mind trying one...
on a different topic did you find any of those billet warning light surrounds??
thanks dom

Hi Dom, it was from eBay IIRC. HK seller and was about £40 if I recall correctly as it had a wide angle lens (you need that to a decent field of vision).

Will see if I can find any more surrounds tonight