Audio, Video, & Security Tech This forum is brought to you by Sounds Good Auto in Coquitlam and Burnaby.
Enter SPL Competitions, display your Setups, DIY Projects
|
 | | 
09-28-2012, 02:23 PM
|
#1 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 588
Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts
Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts
| Reverse Backup Camera
Anyone have any knowledge of which brand/ or model would be best to buy either from online/ebay or locally?
Ive skimmed through a bit of ebay and sites but this one caught my eye the most Eonon -Low Price!!! Camera, Car DVD | Car Monitors | Car GPS Navigation|
Can anyone share what they have ? and where they got it from and how the quality is?
Ive been to N-Motion they have 4 kinds, around 80~110$ and all decent but looking for the best buy, they also charge $80 for installation which I will probably go to get it done after I find a camera
| 
|  | |
09-28-2012, 02:46 PM
|
#2 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mission
Posts: 694
Thanked 683 Times in 129 Posts
Failed 33 Times in 9 Posts
|
The specs of this camera are definitely worth it for the money. It should suit the purpose. The only thing I'd be cautious is about the mounting. If you plan it put it in a keyhole, you have nothing to worry about. However, if you plan on mounting it above the license plate etc, take note of the bracket design. It seems that you make the angle adjustment by bending the metal bracket? This seems kind of ghetto. There may be similarly priced ones available (eBay) with better mounting brackets.
| |
| | |
09-28-2012, 03:08 PM
|
#3 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 588
Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts
Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts
|
By worry you mean if someone where to steal my camera correct?
If i mounted it to the keyhole " where i put the key to open the trunk , it wouldnt make much difference if I have a button on my car remote to open it right?
Could you share some links off ebay if you have the chance?
Im just looking for the best buy
price / quality wise vi
"edit sorry for noob question "
but the higher the pixels the better right?
And the ideal place to put the camera would be in the middle correct i drive a 2012 corolla the keyhole is more to the right
Last edited by zEek; 09-28-2012 at 03:20 PM.
| |
| | |
09-28-2012, 03:20 PM
|
#4 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mission
Posts: 694
Thanked 683 Times in 129 Posts
Failed 33 Times in 9 Posts
|
By "worry" I mean mounting angle using the supplied bracket. Usually they provide you with angled spacers which will allow you to choose any angle you want via the keyhole mounting. How I had it in my old setup when I had a reverse camera in my trunk keyhole is that I had 2 methods of opening the trunk; the first being the pull latch on the driver's side floorboard, the second was that I installed an actuator and hid the activation button in the glove box.
Correct, the more pixels = more lines of resolution = better picture.
eBay prices will almost *always* be cheaper than best buy etc. Most of the generic stuff from big box stores is just re-branded stuff from China. Here's some examples. Just remember to confirm the hole diameter and also determine if you require a mirrored image or not. Some cameras will do it via hard settig and some head-ends will give you the option of it via software setting. E305 Waterproof Car Rear View LED Camera Color IR CMOS/CCD Reverse Backup New | eBay Color IR CMOS/CCD Reverse Backup Car Rear View LED Waterproof Camera E328 New | eBay | |
| | |
09-29-2012, 12:24 AM
|
#5 | | Ye olde moderator
Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouvwhore
Posts: 13,133
Thanked 1,278 Times in 390 Posts
Failed 7 Times in 5 Posts
|
I would avoid Eonon like the plague. Its a terrible brand.
One thing that has not been touched on is the camera's waterproof rating. MOST Ebay cameras have a very poor waterproof rating. I can guarantee that your new back up camera will maybe last you 8-10 months if you are lucky. Even the higher end 'overseas' brand like Boyo barely last a year in Vancouver's wet weather. trust me, we have installed literally hundreds of cameras from $50 all the way up to $500. The absolute best camera for clarity, mounting design, waterproof ability and price is the Pioneer ND-BC5. Local price is $199 which is more than ebay by a little bit and probably less after shipping, brokerage, duties and taxes.
If you want to avoid wasting time and money and you want a toug camera with a great image that lasts you years and years, please spend a bit more and you won't be dissapointed. You get what you pay for.
__________________
Revscene ADMIN elite
Sales and Installer at Certified Auto Sound
Maple Ridge, BC | |
| | |
09-29-2012, 01:28 AM
|
#6 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 4,074
Thanked 6,801 Times in 1,659 Posts
Failed 213 Times in 86 Posts
|
Not to throw water over anyone, but my $13 (incl. shipping lol) reverse camera from dealextreme looks exactly like that one and has lasted me 3+ years so far.
The metal bracket has held up fine, connectors and stuff are fine, image quality is what it was when I first bought it...
I honestly could not justify a $200 pioneer camera when there were alternatives available at 1/20th the price...
And for me, it's been great. It was mounted very low to the ground because that's where my license plate was attached to (bumper, not trunk lid). Countless car washes, etc.
| |
| | |
09-30-2012, 12:24 AM
|
#7 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mom's basement
Posts: 102
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
Failed 4 Times in 3 Posts
|
I had a cheap chinese camera I bought on Ebay about a year ago and it was fooked right out of the box. I sent it back to get it replaced under warranty and they sent back a brand new one which was actually nicer. I hooked it up and the image was ok but the colours were 'meh'. That pile of shit lasted 4 months through the winter last year then stopped working. I didn't want to wait to warranty it so I bought a cheapie from a local shop. THAT thing just died on me last week and they won't warranty it.
I'm done with cheap, shitty cameras. Gotta pay to play!
| |
| | |
09-30-2012, 02:45 AM
|
#8 | | My AFC gave me an ABS CEL code of LOL while at WOT!
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: RevScene.net
Posts: 1,889
Thanked 1,284 Times in 420 Posts
Failed 238 Times in 105 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by inv4zn  Not to throw water over anyone, but my $13 (incl. shipping lol) reverse camera from dealextreme looks exactly like that one and has lasted me 3+ years so far.
The metal bracket has held up fine, connectors and stuff are fine, image quality is what it was when I first bought it...
I honestly could not justify a $200 pioneer camera when there were alternatives available at 1/20th the price...
And for me, it's been great. It was mounted very low to the ground because that's where my license plate was attached to (bumper, not trunk lid). Countless car washes, etc. | +1 Spent around $30 for mines from China, been using it since 2009 and it still runs great......
| |
| | |
10-01-2012, 10:32 AM
|
#9 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 25,043
Thanked 11,734 Times in 5,016 Posts
Failed 316 Times in 202 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by orgasm_donor The absolute best camera for clarity, mounting design, waterproof ability and price is the Pioneer ND-BC5. Local price is $199 which is more than ebay by a little bit and probably less after shipping, brokerage, duties and taxes. | Totally true. I used to have a BOYO and it was crap. Even Alpine is crap.
I now have the Pioneers on both my cars. The time and money I wasted on that other crap, I'll never get back.
The Pioneer is the only camera I know of that is still Made in Japan.
BTW, I got both Pioneers from Mike and Keith's shops.
__________________ Quote: |
"there but for the grace of god go I"
| Quote: |
Youth is, indeed, wasted on the young.
| YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
"There must be dissonance before resolution - MG1" a musical reference.
| |
| | |
10-01-2012, 10:42 AM
|
#10 | | Pull Out Towing. Women rescued for free.
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hongcouver
Posts: 8,449
Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,283 Posts
Failed 128 Times in 71 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by inv4zn Not to throw water over anyone, but my $13 (incl. shipping lol) reverse camera from dealextreme looks exactly like that one and has lasted me 3+ years so far.
The metal bracket has held up fine, connectors and stuff are fine, image quality is what it was when I first bought it...
I honestly could not justify a $200 pioneer camera when there were alternatives available at 1/20th the price...
And for me, it's been great. It was mounted very low to the ground because that's where my license plate was attached to (bumper, not trunk lid). Countless car washes, etc. | I'm in the market for a reverse camera. Do you remember which model you have and can you post of pic of the screen image for us?
__________________ Originally posted by Iceman_19 you should have tried to touch his penis. that really throws them off. Originally posted by The7even SumAznGuy > Billboa Originally posted by 1990TSI SumAznGuy> Internet > tinytrix Quote:
Originally Posted by tofu1413 and icing on the cake, lady driving a newer chrysler 200 infront of me... jumped out of her car, dropped her pants, did an immediate squat and did probably the longest public relief ever...... steam and all. | (11-0-0) Buy/Sell rating Christine Shitvic Pull Out Towing | |
| | |
10-01-2012, 02:32 PM
|
#11 | | RS Licensed Vendor
Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 604
Posts: 14,501
Thanked 995 Times in 327 Posts
Failed 34 Times in 13 Posts
|
Yeah, I'd definitely say we've dealt with our fair share of reverse cameras. Best one I've installed is the Pioneer. Nothing worse then having to keep replacing a customers camera every few months.
Some people luck out and have them last years. Others are plagued and have to replace it every couple months.
| |
| | |
10-01-2012, 09:48 PM
|
#12 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vansterdam
Posts: 8,117
Thanked 1,841 Times in 960 Posts
Failed 85 Times in 24 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by MG1 Totally true. I used to have a BOYO and it was crap. Even Alpine is crap.
I now have the Pioneers on both my cars. The time and money I wasted on that other crap, I'll never get back.
The Pioneer is the only camera I know of that is still Made in Japan.
BTW, I got both Pioneers from Mike and Keith's shops. | I'm also looking at getting one but haven't seen any reviews on the brand Nmotion is selling "Betoptek".
Link to Mike and Keith shop? I don't mind paying a couple bills if it's quality.
__________________
"back at the line to Babych.... LONG SHOT....Potvin had trouble with it....ADAM SHOOTS SCORES!!!!
GREG ADAMS!! GREG ADAMS!!"
| 
| | |
10-01-2012, 09:50 PM
|
#13 | | Ye olde moderator
Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouvwhore
Posts: 13,133
Thanked 1,278 Times in 390 Posts
Failed 7 Times in 5 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by winson604
Link to Mike and Keith shop? I don't mind paying a couple bills if it's quality.
| Hi I'm Mike!  SoundsGood Auto Services | Everything we do is Sound.
I will be installing a brand new Pioneer into my Subaru this week. Best camera evar!
__________________
Revscene ADMIN elite
Sales and Installer at Certified Auto Sound
Maple Ridge, BC | |
| | |
10-01-2012, 09:51 PM
|
#14 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 4,074
Thanked 6,801 Times in 1,659 Posts
Failed 213 Times in 86 Posts
| | |
| | |
10-02-2012, 10:30 PM
|
#15 | | Get Money, Get Paid
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,285
Thanked 1,264 Times in 262 Posts
Failed 55 Times in 19 Posts
|
This was my old Deal Extreme backup camera. It was like $15 with free shipping 
It had angled threaded inserts for different mounting angles 
This how I mounted it. I used a hole saw and mounted right in the middle. 
It was an average camera, blurry during the day, master of noise at night. However, it was only $15 and it worked the entire time I had it.
| |
| | |
10-02-2012, 10:36 PM
|
#16 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 4,074
Thanked 6,801 Times in 1,659 Posts
Failed 213 Times in 86 Posts
|
lol! aren't you technically not allowed to modify plates?
| |
| | |
10-02-2012, 11:12 PM
|
#17 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 9,583
Thanked 3,615 Times in 1,224 Posts
Failed 236 Times in 60 Posts
|
Mike installed a Pioneer back up camera on my car, that shit is pretty bad ass at any time of the day and night!
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by The_AK Or you meet some girl at the club, cum inside of her, find out shes only in grade 12, so you buy a Prada bag for her to make things right, she finds out the bag is a fake and decides to have the kid | Quote:
Originally Posted by RX_Renesis wtf did she get some bolt-on titties or what?
they look sooooooooooo much bigger than they were 2ish years ago. | Quote:
Originally Posted by nns I can't stand the sound of Mandarin either. Boo yow nee bey nee shing bo now noong gey shee mayo mayo mayo mayo mayo mayo mayo. | | |
| | |
10-02-2012, 11:12 PM
|
#18 | | Get Money, Get Paid
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond
Posts: 2,285
Thanked 1,264 Times in 262 Posts
Failed 55 Times in 19 Posts
| | |
| | |
10-03-2012, 01:53 AM
|
#19 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 588
Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts
Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts
|
Ordered one from dealxtreme.. Wonder how long my 20$ will last .. Now I just need an idea of where to mount the camera
Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
10-03-2012, 02:14 AM
|
#20 | | Banned By Establishment
Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: computer
Posts: 111
Thanked 444 Times in 40 Posts
Failed 163 Times in 16 Posts
|
all i see in these packages is just the rear mount camera..
where do you guys hook up the video out?
| |
| | |
10-03-2012, 09:53 AM
|
#21 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 25,043
Thanked 11,734 Times in 5,016 Posts
Failed 316 Times in 202 Posts
|
^to navi screen or external monitor
most double din or decks with screen have various inputs - usually one dedicated to backup camera.
On my commuter car, the camera turns on as soon as you go into reverse. Kind of annoying at times. The system in my truck is set up so I choose whenever I need it.... always on. I also have Blackvue hooked up to the screens.
__________________ Quote: |
"there but for the grace of god go I"
| Quote: |
Youth is, indeed, wasted on the young.
| YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
"There must be dissonance before resolution - MG1" a musical reference.
| |
| | |
10-08-2012, 05:26 PM
|
#22 | | Hypa owned my ass at least once
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 6,592
Thanked 1,491 Times in 341 Posts
Failed 218 Times in 69 Posts
|
anyone run cameras with external screen? any good recommendation for screens? my dad wants one for his car, but not gonna put in a double din
| |
| | |
10-08-2012, 09:00 PM
|
#23 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Surrey/Guildfor
Posts: 3,321
Thanked 39 Times in 29 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Here's an alternative for you guys: UniqueTech.ca - Home
Local company I found that seems to have some pretty nice stuff. Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
10-08-2012, 09:28 PM
|
#24 | | Ye olde moderator
Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Vancouvwhore
Posts: 13,133
Thanked 1,278 Times in 390 Posts
Failed 7 Times in 5 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by catalin Here's an alternative for you guys: UniqueTech.ca - Home
Local company I found that seems to have some pretty nice stuff. Posted via RS Mobile | We sell a lot of that same stuff for around the same price with full local warranty as well.
__________________
Revscene ADMIN elite
Sales and Installer at Certified Auto Sound
Maple Ridge, BC | |
| | |
10-15-2012, 11:20 AM
|
#25 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 588
Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts
Failed 8 Times in 7 Posts
|
Quick noob question..
Wiring the cameras 12V wire to the reverse gear wire is for the power? Or for switching my headunit to produce the image, so I don't have to select camera itself, it'll just go automatically
I have a JVC KW AVX 840 unit
Thx
Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:21 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
