backup camera; widescreen.
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backup camera; widescreen.
I'm looking to upgrade the HU with a unit that has a 16:9 widescreen display. The unit has a backup camera video input.
Should I worry about connecting a widescreen type camera, or just use the typical 4:3 camera?
Any suggestions for inexpensive widescreen cameras ?
Should I worry about connecting a widescreen type camera, or just use the typical 4:3 camera?
Any suggestions for inexpensive widescreen cameras ?
Drifting
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From: Torrance Calif
What matters most is the angle of view (lens angle).
I installed one with a 180 deg lens.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCD-L...spagenameZWDVW
On my C5, I modified the housing a little bit and used the screws above the license plate to mount it.
Link to pictures:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...c+n4+in+my+z06
Works bitchin!
I installed one with a 180 deg lens.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCD-L...spagenameZWDVW
On my C5, I modified the housing a little bit and used the screws above the license plate to mount it.
Link to pictures:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...c+n4+in+my+z06
Works bitchin!
Last edited by heavymetals; Jul 24, 2008 at 12:41 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I just installed this Boyo camera -- It's really well build, brainless installation and the pic seems fine. Shop around, though, I think I got mine for about $139.
Be careful with the ultra wide angles; they get so "fisheyed" that they become usless when you're backing up close to something. But if you're just wanting to make sure you're not backing up over a garbage can, cat or whatever, you're fine.
http://www.amazon.com/Boyo-VTL300-Li...6924005&sr=8-2
Be careful with the ultra wide angles; they get so "fisheyed" that they become usless when you're backing up close to something. But if you're just wanting to make sure you're not backing up over a garbage can, cat or whatever, you're fine.
http://www.amazon.com/Boyo-VTL300-Li...6924005&sr=8-2
Melting Slicks
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You have to realize that most of those cameras see something like 380 lines of resolution, which is lower quality than regular old NTSC 4:3 television... so the reverse screen image is never going to blow you away with quality.
