Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
I'm trying to install a backup camera. I have a Pioneer AVH-P3200BT that will support a camera but am having a hard time finding a good camera and mounting location. I remember seeing something about this but haven't been able to find it. So I'm looking for ideas on which camera to get and the best mounting location.
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I have the same unit. I bought one off eBay for 25. It was a wide angle, color, night vision. There is a hole in the bumper behind the top of the liscense plate. I drilled my plate and installed it there. It is for lining up my bumper pull. It worked great till it died. I did not know that it was always on. I didn't tie it into the reverse lights. I just turned it on with the deck when I wanted it. Next one I install will have some sort of switch.
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The rules:
- Waterproof - even the outside connector.
- Either it's IR capable with IR illumination, or you need a lot of backup lighting for night viewing.
- CCD, not CMOS or whatever else they try to pitch. Bigger is better, but 1/4" CCD pickup is standard.
- Hook power up to backup lights or on an illuminated switch (to remind you the power is on). These things were not made to last as long as security cameras.
- Read the reviews and pay close attention to remarks on night vision, field of view, durability, and picture quality.
- How does it install? Know this for sure before buying.
- Does it have range marks? Nice feature, but not necessary.
- A $25 camera will disappoint you. $125 camera will deliver the goods. $225 camera will deliver what the $125 camera delivers.
- Go metal. No, really... a metal housing.
- Make sure the wiring is no less than 7 meters (about 23 feet) long. You have to go over, up, around, and through.
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