Chinese backup camera

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Chinese backup camera

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Anyone have one of these cameras?

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Not yet...I'll wait to see if someone gets one and how well it works...
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I found them in a few places and they claim it fits a Commodore SS (up to 2011) which why I think it may fit. Now that it's light out, I'll see if there's a spot for it on my new acquisition. :)
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Well I ordered one of those cameras for $19 shipped. Haven't hooked it up yet to see image quality but it pops right into place. Just have to remove one of the rear license plate lights and it snaps right in. So far it's a thumbs up.
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Can you put it either side? Can you post a pic of what it looks like on the radio?
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yargnits wrote:Can you put it either side? Can you post a pic of what it looks like on the radio?
It snaps in on both sides. Driver side works best because the built in license plate light is to the right side of the camera and it will illuminate the plate better. It will be a few days before I can test the camera.
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The radio has built in guidelines when in reverse. Does this camera have it's own set of guidelines? So there would be 2 sets?
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I'm a idiot, how hard is it to install this? (Not the hardware but wiring)
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Re: Chinese backup camera

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Not sure what you mean by the radio has build in lines? My camera shows green to red grid lines that move with the camera itself, the camera can be rotated more up or down since its built into top of the tag holder not a fixed unit. There is nothing else showing on the display besides what its pointed at. And the wiring is pretty easy just having to fish it from front to back was the big hassle.
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It's a question I've had as well. The guidance lines are built into the radio, not the camera. Some cameras have the guidance lines built in, which would result in 2 sets of lines. I *think* the camera in question does not have lines.

Having not done the installation myself, I expect the hardest part of the install will be running the wire from the camera up to the dash. The power should be supplied to the camera from the back of the car. While some have mentioned that they connected the camera to ignition controlled power I will seek to tap into the reverse lamps, so the camera is only powered when it's actually used.

Remember that a video connector is needed along with an update to your radio if you want to display the backup camera image. The radio update gives you additional updates but is a pain in the a$$. Alternatively, you can get a new rear view mirror with a monitor built in and run the camera wire up a roof pillar to the mirror location.
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