Front camera options?

Looking to replace the front camera I got with the anytime backup camera kit.

I want something with a large field of view like the fisheye lens on the backup camera.

Any recommendations?

 

I'm using a Natika camera. It's got a 170 degree view.
I don't know how it compares to your present camera.

$40 NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49

 

Here's a photo posted by another member here showing the view with the Nakita camera and the anytime backup kit.


As you can see, it's got a pretty large field of view.

Thanks to @Gen3TacomaOBX for his photo.

 

After considerable research on every similar form factor camera on Amazon (Canada)

I found this one on Amazon and was really happy with the improved fov and the little button controller to change settings like image shift, mirror, and the grid lines.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B071XHK2NZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It has way better fov than the claimed 170degree cameras. The 170degree turns out is the diagonal angle.

This one has a true 120 degree with a fisheye lens which is way bigger than the 170 degree claimed ones which I'll add is what the anytime full kit comes with. Such a marked improvement.

I wanted my front bumper visible for a point of reference on proximity.

 

Here's how I did mine:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/stand-alone-front-camera-2019-sr5.629424/

 

so that one wires up to the head unit? any mod needed to the head unit harness or was there a spare a/v (yellow) cable open back there?

 

It does but you need the anytime backup camera harness. I ordered their kit that comes with a camera but the camera wasn't very good so I bought this one. Used the same wiring that goes through the firewall so only has to rewire the portion under the hood

 

oh. ok. this is conflicting info. with all of the youtube installs I've watched and what they and many customers say on their product page.

 

If you was wanting to do this mod I would recommend getting the kit that has everything BUT the camera then buy a good camera for it. The new camera also came with the wires that run through the firewall but I didn't use them.

Generally speaking, to do it properly, you need the harness, a switch (like an OEM style switch), and the camera with its wiring.

I think you would want the switch kit with no camera. https://www.anytimebackupcamera.com/products/anytime-backup-and-front-camera?variant=21463643947086

 

I see the confusion now, I was referring to this one. Don't need any switches or additional harnesses, cheaper than the anytime camera kit as well.

RFCC TTG2 Car Camera Control Switch System for Toyota Touch 2/Entune Front View Camera Adapter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DKH6J4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Ah ok cool I'm not familiar with that one

 

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No worries. I didn't know about it either until yesterday. Super slick. Watch a youtube on it.