Which Backup Cameras Do Folks Like?
Le Mans Master
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My Pioneer system came with the camera https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/P...n/AVIC-8201NEX bought an additional one so I have both front and rear cameras. The Pioneer cameras are very high quality and have very good low light performance.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I was asking the same question..... I just bought this, I'll let ya know what i think of it after the install.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12
My Pioneer system came with the camera https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/P...n/AVIC-8201NEX bought an additional one so I have both front and rear cameras. The Pioneer cameras are very high quality and have very good low light performance.
I bought 3 different cameras before settling for the Nakita 720P. I have two of them, one backup camera and one facing forward in the grill for parking. Both connected to a Kenwood DNS574s head unit.
Nakita 720P on Amazon
Nakita 720P on Amazon
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I purchased the Pioneer ND-BC8 to hook up to my AVIC-8400 NEX to use as a back-up camera and was thinking of adding a front camera. How does the camera function as a front facing one and most importantly, where and how did you mount it? Is it worth the trouble adding the front camera?
I was about to order this camera to use as a front facing one until I read all the negative reviews on Amazon. How long have you had yours installed and are you still happy with it?
I was about to order this camera to use as a front facing one until I read all the negative reviews on Amazon. How long have you had yours installed and are you still happy with it?
Le Mans Master
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From: Billings Montana. Out in the wild west
I purchased the Pioneer ND-BC8 to hook up to my AVIC-8400 NEX to use as a back-up camera and was thinking of adding a front camera. How does the camera function as a front facing one and most importantly, where and how did you mount it? Is it worth the trouble adding the front camera?
I was about to order this camera to use as a front facing one until I read all the negative reviews on Amazon. How long have you had yours installed and are you still happy with it?
I was about to order this camera to use as a front facing one until I read all the negative reviews on Amazon. How long have you had yours installed and are you still happy with it?
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Le Mans Master
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I wouldn't spend too much on a camera. First of all they are easy to replace once installed and wires are already run. That being said, I found that most cheap cameras work just as well as some of the more expensive ones. As far as the Pioneer camera, I think they are extremely overpriced because they are marketed towards those who are looking to match the brand of their camera to their head unit. I have been running a $17 Pyle camera for over 2 years with no issues.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12
I'm thinking of going with one of the cheap ones posted in this thread for my front facing camera. For those of you that have one on the front, where did you mount it for the best view without it getting ripped off going up steep driveways? Any pics? Thanks.
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From: Lake Worth FL
Front camera mounted in grill.
Front camera mount closeup.
Front camera view on DNX574S (Esky 720P Camera)
Rear camera view on DNX574S (Natika 720P Camera)
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12
Ah, much easier to find a place to mount on a C6 than my C5. Thanks for taking time to post the pics and quick responses.
Can you turn the lines off on the front camera or do you find them helpful?
Can you turn the lines off on the front camera or do you find them helpful?
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Yes, you can turn off the lines. I like them though, the red line is the distance I want from a concrete parking block.