subject: Reverse Cameras--Important Tips Before Purchasing Or Fitting [print this page] Reverse Cameras have become valuable safety aids for the more
expensive or upper end vehicle brands. Could You fit and use one,Of course you can.
WHAT IS A REVERSE CAMERA?
A Reverse Camera is a camera fixed to the rear of the car, Rv,
caravan,truck or even boat to name a a small number of applications.
A monitor is positioned in the car in front of the driver
activated when the auto is placed in reverse either from one of the reversing
lights or the switch on the gearbox
THE REVERSE CAMERA AS A SAFETY AID!
The Reversing camera is a logical progression from parking
sensors. Cameras permit the driver to observe the rear bumper and beyond.
Most vehicles tested that do not have cameras have obvious reversing blind spots.Test results indicate that cars with reversing cameras can vastly improve rear visibility.
THE FITTING OF A CAMERA KIT
The Fitting of the reverse camera is not all that difficult. But you should possibly get it fitted by a professional as in most cases you must cut into the framework of the car(not always).
The reverse camera must also be placed in the right position as get to gain maximum exposure at the rear of the vehicle
The screen fits either on or in the dashboard. But the most
common fit over the excisting rearview mirror with straps.
The wiring is the most time consuming, even though the newer kits are "Wireless",you still have to connect to the power and reversing switch which is not that difficult
IMPORTANT POINTS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
Since it's very inconvenient and exceedingly unsafe for the driver to be required to toggle the system on manually every time he or she wants to back up, it's imperative that you never purchase a rear view camera system without the capacity to switch on mechanically
A reverse camera system should have the capability to produce a 'mirror' (or 'reverse') view through the camera and/or monitor.If a approach doesn't specifically list this element, then it almost certainly doesn't have this feature
CMOS AND CCD FIELD OF SIGHT
The field of view provided by any camera is determined by a pattern of image sensor size and lens . The bigger the image sensor, the wider the potential field of view. While a 90 degree field of view may be sufficient for some smaller vehicles, a 120 degree field of view is perfect You should steer clear of any system that produces poorer than a 90 degree field of view.
Given the selection, you should always select a rear view camera system that utilizes a high quality CCD image sensor from a well known manufacturer. If the system you require doesn't state that it utilizes a "CCD" imager, then it almost certainly doesn't.
NIGHT SIGHT
Always take into account purchasing a rear view camera system that does include night vision lighting. The infrared night vision illuminators should provide a minimum of 10 feet of illumination, and 20 to 30 feet or more of illumination is clearly recommended.
WIRED VS WIRELESS SYSTEM
One consideration should be that most of the wireless systems have directional antennas on the camera and receiver that must be aimed preciselyat each other. Most have antennas that are without difficulty damaged during normal use.
I prefer a wired system for reliability. If you really insist on a wireless reverse camera system, then you will have to settle for a inferior quality picture due to intereference etc, always go for maximum quality in this respect
Reverse Cameras--Important Tips Before Purchasing Or Fitting
