Such a nice, inexpensive front/back-up cam!
I've been doing a complete overhaul of my 1994 Honda Accord's interior and wanted to top it all of with a backup camera as I'd never had one and all my interior panels were off anyway so why not just run one more wire?!
I had purchased a different camera before this one and I was so disappointed at the installation process - it wasn't one wire for the old camera it was two. The video and another line to the head unit's reverse trigger. Oh well, live and learn.
The video quality on the old camera was terrible so even though I knew it would be more work and money I went hunting for a better camera... and then I found this one.
I wasn't sure about the custom power connector this camera has as it was different from what I had already installed and I wanted to try and use the existing wire from the old camera, but I love it! I had the old camera attached to the license plate and the video/power cables running up through the license plate light fixture - not an ideal way to get the cables into my car, but it worked.
With the small thin custom connector, I was able to drill a very tiny hole right above the license plate between the two plate lights and it looks so much much better without the risk of cracking the plastic light fixture I was going through. The hole was so easy and small just took a little squirt of clear weather proof silicone and done!
I also like how this camera has a much lower profile since most of it mounts behind your plate.
Install was super easy using the video, power and reverse line to the head unit I had already installed, but how freaking sweet that they included this reverse wire! Had I of gotten this camera first, I'd of not had to run that extra wire.
I love how they give you the option of having the reverse grid on or off. I get why it's a wire and not a switch. Once installed typically you just leave it alone. I'm going to get another one for the front of my car and will cut the wire so I don't have the grid lines.
Perhaps the most important thing is the video quality which is superb! It has a great field of view and really there is no real reason to turn my head to look behind me, but old habits are hard to break.
Overall it's a very nice back-up cam!
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| display size | 3 inches | 7 inches | — | 0.33 inches | — | — |
| video resolution | 900 | 1080p | — | 720p | 1080p | 720p |
| connector type | RCA | 4-Pin Mini DIN | — | RCA | — | RCA |
| real angle of view | 170 degrees | 140 degrees | 149 degrees | 149 degrees | 170 degrees | 140 degrees |
| display technology | LED | LCD | — | LED | — | LED |
| installation | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Butterfly Mount | Dashboard Mount,Surface Mount | — | Surface Mount,Dashboard Mount |
| optical sensor tech | CMOS | CMOS | — | CMOS | — | — |
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Great for hitching to a trailer!
I've been constantly searching for a backup camera that doesn't involve 1) Drilling a hole to mount, or 2) Covering the "Texas" on my license plate, as I've heard that's illegal. This camera fits the bill, and WOW does it look good! I have it hooked up to my Pioneer AVH-X2800BS and the video feed is fantastic. I've been in a new VW Tiguan and Volvo XC70, and the video is better than both of those OEM solutions.I use this to assist me in backing up to my travel trailer, and it has literally removed the need for a helper. Mounting right above the license plate is the PERFECT location for seeing the hitch ball and backing up straightly to the hitch. I've done it three times so far, and gotten it perfectly aligned on each try. No second guessing.Also, the tailgate does not hit the camera when it's extended.The only con to this camera is that you can't power it up with the radio ACC line (for viewing while driving forward), because at night the LED's would turn on and blind drivers behind you. That's not such a big deal for me, as I rarely want to do that, but it's good to know for those who want to use a backup camera even when not in reverse. The video quality is also a bit grainy/noisy at night, but it's still usable.Installation was easy - just tedious, zip tying the wires to various places underneath the truck to make sure it was nice and out of the way. I ran it into the cab underneath the passenger seat, where I also ran the power cable for my stereo amplifier.TL;DRThe camera looks very "OEM," and the picture is fantastic. Only downsides are no camera viewing with ACC wire, and grainy night video. For the price, it's a STEAL!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016
I've been constantly searching for a backup camera that doesn't involve 1) Drilling a hole to mount, or 2) Covering the "Texas" on my license plate, as I've heard that's illegal. This camera fits the bill, and WOW does it look good! I have it hooked up to my Pioneer AVH-X2800BS and the video feed is fantastic. I've been in a new VW Tiguan and Volvo XC70, and the video is better than both of those OEM solutions.
I use this to assist me in backing up to my travel trailer, and it has literally removed the need for a helper. Mounting right above the license plate is the PERFECT location for seeing the hitch ball and backing up straightly to the hitch. I've done it three times so far, and gotten it perfectly aligned on each try. No second guessing.
Also, the tailgate does not hit the camera when it's extended.
The only con to this camera is that you can't power it up with the radio ACC line (for viewing while driving forward), because at night the LED's would turn on and blind drivers behind you. That's not such a big deal for me, as I rarely want to do that, but it's good to know for those who want to use a backup camera even when not in reverse. The video quality is also a bit grainy/noisy at night, but it's still usable.
Installation was easy - just tedious, zip tying the wires to various places underneath the truck to make sure it was nice and out of the way. I ran it into the cab underneath the passenger seat, where I also ran the power cable for my stereo amplifier.
TL;DR
The camera looks very "OEM," and the picture is fantastic. Only downsides are no camera viewing with ACC wire, and grainy night video. For the price, it's a STEAL!
I use this to assist me in backing up to my travel trailer, and it has literally removed the need for a helper. Mounting right above the license plate is the PERFECT location for seeing the hitch ball and backing up straightly to the hitch. I've done it three times so far, and gotten it perfectly aligned on each try. No second guessing.
Also, the tailgate does not hit the camera when it's extended.
The only con to this camera is that you can't power it up with the radio ACC line (for viewing while driving forward), because at night the LED's would turn on and blind drivers behind you. That's not such a big deal for me, as I rarely want to do that, but it's good to know for those who want to use a backup camera even when not in reverse. The video quality is also a bit grainy/noisy at night, but it's still usable.
Installation was easy - just tedious, zip tying the wires to various places underneath the truck to make sure it was nice and out of the way. I ran it into the cab underneath the passenger seat, where I also ran the power cable for my stereo amplifier.
TL;DR
The camera looks very "OEM," and the picture is fantastic. Only downsides are no camera viewing with ACC wire, and grainy night video. For the price, it's a STEAL!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2017
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Ryan Ewen
Replaced OEM camera with CAM1. Exceeded expectations.
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2017
Ryan Ewen
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2017
The CAM1 works perfectly with my OEM head-unit. Picture quality is just as good or better than the OEM camera, plus it's better position (dead-center) and provides superior vision in the dark
The image from the camera is mirrored like the OEM camera, and you have the option of turning on parking guidelines or leaving them off (default). The plastic module on the cable has a spot for a switch to enable/disable image mirroring but it's empty, so if you don't want the image mirrored then you might be out of luck. Fortunately the OEM system was mirrored so this felt normal.
If you'll be replacing an OEM camera like I did, you'll be happy to know it's very simple to do. I opened the plastic module on the cable and desoldered the wires meant to be run into the vehicle. In their place I soldered the OEM wires. My vehicle had a white wire as well as the red, black, and yellow, but I simply didn't connect it and things work perfectly.
If I ever had to replace my camera again I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat. If I had a vehicle that didn't come with a camera, I'd probably buy the camera + the mirror.
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William
So i started search for rear view backup camera on amazon and this is the first product that I found to have a great price. Based on my past experience with AUTO-VOX ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2017
William
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2017
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