Akin Brown It's not discontinued, everyone is buying it lol. I have emailed Esky and they are working on it. There are other manufacturers with the same product www.amazon.com/dp/B01F3B91Y6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f9uFzb3AT64G8
I have a 2014 Subaru Outback with no backup camera. I am using these videos to learn how to do it. This video helped me very much as I am learning how to install my own backup camera. Now I have to find a video on monitors as my car has not monitor either. Thank you Raymond.
+Bernard Gallant Check out other videos in my channel for ideas...but this maybe what you need, unless you want to change out your whole Radio ua-cam.com/video/F8mNytVYuds/v-deo.html
I'm so impressed at how much effort you put into making your videos. As you well know there are some really bad ones out there. This helps me to decide if I really want to install one and which brand if so. Thanks keep it up.
You are correct about the Car Rover camera being OEM. They used to advertise it as OEM and it was only to be used on those models. Even though it is NTSC, I believe the reason that they specified only for those models was because of the way it mounts. Basically, it needs to be mounted to a horizontal surface. Since it dimensionally worked out perfect for the lift gate handle on Saturn Vues (and any other Theta platform vehicle like Buick Rendezvous, Opels, and many others.) I bought it. What caught me off-guard was the mounting nut will not slide over the connector, so I had to drill a larger hole and a smaller hole and make a key hole out of them to push it through the big hole, and then slide it rearward into the slot, and then tighten the retaining nut. I've used mine for a long time, and it works really well. It is impossible to even see the camera from behind the vehicle. When I slide it back in the slot the edge contacts the recess of the handle and squares it up, and it sits in the recess so that you cannot even see the cameras from the back. However they work perfectly. It is/was available in many different finishes by many different vendors. Chrome worked for one of our Standard Vues, and Red for the Redline. I was just came across your video while looking to see if there was anything better out there before I purchased another one. I agree, it would be WONDERFUL to have the radar too and not fiddle with those sensors in the bumper cover and a separate indicator. I will probably use the same one because its like made for Theta platform lift gates, and the radar one would not look as good and would be more work for me. What I would like to come up with is something that will trigger another camera for the front while parking, like the backup lights do for the rear camera. We don't maintain the cameras at all and have never cleaned them. They work good in the low light of backup lights. It is grainy, about like the old 1 lux video cameras, but still very easy to clearly identify anything behind the vehicle for a good distance. I can see how the little ring of LEDs are useful to a video camera or surveillance camera, but to portray a little ring of LEDs around a backup camera as having significance on a vehicle, to me is laughable. They would be dwarfed to insignificance by taillights and brake lights, let alone backup lights.
What I'm having trouble coming up with is a good trigger for the front. The back is easy because you can use the backup light circuit to trigger it. There is a technology difference also between the Car Rover and the other two. The docs say that the Car Rover uses a CCD while the other two use CMOS. In general, the CMOS is cheaper but doesn't do as well with colors, contrasts, or low light. If you do CMOS, you want the Sony 1/3" Super CMOS.
You can use the driving lights and have a switch to trigger it. OR Some new head units have the ability to summon the camera just by clicking a button....which is a glorified version of running a switch
I was thinking something as automatic as the backup camera. Perhaps brake brake lights on, in a gear other than reverse, below a certain speed, etc. LOL! Maybe your running light or switch idea IS the way to go. LOL! Even inexpensive monitors have two inputs with one having priority over the other so when you switched into reverse it would ignore the front camera. One thing that would require some thought is how to keep a front camera clean. Perhaps one like the Car Rover with its down-angle and set back a little would work. (I do love the radar though) One thing that set the Car-Rover-type cameras apart was their ability to handle the cold. A lot of cameras quit working for people in cold weather. Ours work at -18, but they don't look the same. I don't know if that was a camera or monitor issue. With the front there is also the issue of engine heat in the summer. Thinking out loud, Auto Android with devices like my Samsung Note III Phablet is where we are all headed. LOL! I have Bluetooth headsets with auto dialing, automatic dash cam, navigation, GPS speedometer, communication, Internet, radio, TV, music, weather, time, planner, records all of our telephone conversations, records meetings, document with the camera, family pictures, marketing videos and presentations, tracks business miles and provides invoicing time on site, where people are so you know who to send where, credit card, banking, and ODBII information are all in one place. NFC tags already are able to cause my phablet to switch automatically when I get into the vehicle if I want it to, and it is with me wherever I go. What I'm missing is HD cameras front and rear,. "Ask not how well your phablet works with the car; ask how well does the car work with your phablet." LOL! What I need right now is another monitor, backup camera, and I would dearly love a front camera for another 2007 Saturn Vue we have. LOL! If every vehicle were a sedan there would be much less need for them but today's vehicles have far, far more blind spots than in decades prior.
Im not overly concerned with how clear the camera or monitor is. What im more concerned about is does it work. Avoiding obstacles below the view of the rear view mirror ie "blind spot" is what i need. I do appreaciate the review on these products. It helps when your researching products. So, Thank you.
I have never seen anyone do a comparison test on anything like you did. So, thanks. I am considering upgrading my wife's 2013 Toyota radio to accept such a device, so I have been poking around UA-cam for help. Thanks.
Thanks. Very educational and helpful for me to decide what to buy for my BMW 328i. Question though. does Esky 170 or Car Rover have parking lines? I can see that you have them on your screen. Also, do you think these two will fit BMW 328i (2014). The car does not come with backup camera. I wanted to use the existing screen. Thanks.
Raymond....I couldn't read thru all the comments to see if it was covered or not, but for the radar camera and the issue with the alarm constantly going off due to being attached to a constant power, what you have to do is splice the power line into your reverse light bulb wire so when you place your car in reverse it sends power to both the reverse light bulb and the radar sensor and turns it off when you come out of reverse gear. Hope that helps! Thanks for the video.
I had just brought a new Jeep Wrangler I was watching your video and I was wondering which amber is better the ones you have to wire or the one that you can add to your phone.I really enjoyed watching you video and you explain everything very well of hooking up the camera. And if you can remember me for a winner when you do chose a winner, but regardless if a winner or not I will continue watching you videos because I like how you are honest and explain where you can understand.THANK YOU!
Michael Shetler great that you brought that up! I have tried wireless installs in the past and find that they have ALOT of interference in cities. I know a few people speak highly of Peral Rearvision but at a price point of $500 its something alot of consumers dont want to pay... heck you could get a new Radio and camera for less in most situations.... with that being said Wiring isn't actually that bad. Just takes a little bit of patience and mapping 😀
I noticed something different between the Car Rover and the ones I'm using. The ones I'm using uses the Sony CCD 1/3". I notice the price went up about $12, but you might want to try one of those. Check out on Amazon Sincere -Night Vision Car Rear View Camera 170 Degree. That one also has the Sony CCD 1/3. First, the 1/3 CCDs do better at night because of their size. Secondly, they are a lot clearer because they have more scan lines. The CCD technology, as opposed to CMOS, AND TVL (for analog cameras and monitors), which regulates horizontal resolution, are the major factors. Both add some cost. The Car Rover is CCD, while the other two you reviewed are CMOS, which is why you liked the image so much better on the Car Rover. However, the Car Rover is 420 TVL while the Sony CCD 1/3 is 600. Backup wide-format monitors are typically 800 x 480. The Sony 1/3 CCD can do up to 811x508 while the 1/4" CCD can only do 510x496, which means it only has about 60% of the picture quality and missing quite a bit of low-light performance. Cheap, little monitors do not have the smarts to do math and intelligently construct missing information like newer TVs do. Another thing that can help, although I don't have one, is to get the 120 degree field of view instead of 170, but if you need 170, you need 170. I know you can get You can get TVL up to around 1000, but I haven't seen a backup camera with 1000 TVL.
+Jack T thank you for all of this information and for updating me about car Rovers increase in price. I don't think there is a backup camera with 1000tvl that I'm aware of that exist. I'm sure other subscribers will find this information to be useful.
Hello Raymond, Concerning the radar backup beeper, you can run a relay off of the reverse light circuit and that will address your concern. On my Porsches, the lighters were constantly on, so I added a relay that operated off of the ignition so that the DVR cameras would start and stop with the vehicles. I did not check all of your comments, but if I am repeating someone else's suggestion, apologies. Did you ever install the radar camera? The hole size must be large to accommodate the cable ends and as you pointed out, the hole will not be behind the mount.
gordon That's exactly what I did. I tapped I to the reverse light wire and added a capacitor to deal with the SAM unit (I have a video for that). And yes I did install it...and I wasn't alone +j.l also did the install and a few others did also. It's a NICE camera!
Great, thanks. Sorry to be an unending PITA, but why did you need a capacitor and which video concerns the "capacitor to deal with the SAM unit" (I assume that you specify the capacitor in the video)?
- Night Vision means that the IR filter from the lenses have been removed - UK used/uses PAL for analog video , not NTSC , no related to the language spoken - The video system ( PAL/ NTSC ) is irrelevant if it's going to be a closed circuit in the car, unless you are using the OEM video system existing in the car.
HI ray. Me again..lol..I bought that same car rover for my bmw..When you installed this for your video.were you using a relay? ..as you know,the plug is completely different. Last question...what do you think of the trunk handle camera versions? Thanks. Raymond.
The first time I didn't use a relay. I used a relay when the Sam unit started messing with it. It would work for 1 second then look like snow. I make it a standard practice to use a relay or capacitor now regardless of what make and model
You don't have to tell me..LOL.Really not a big fan on how they set up the wiring on this car r camera..Rather have a separate video wire going to radio..no biggie though..Thanks Ray...Relay going in Saturday..Freakin snowing here..lol..
You can pretty easily install the buzzer in a constant power vehicle... just wire the positive terminal through the reverse light, and it will only turn on when the light goes on...
Nice video. I am looking for a backup camera myself. I have the pioneer sph-da120. Do you know if the cameras tested will work with that? It has the same video input, but i am not sure if these cameras are model specific, or just goes with anything.
Must be fate that I came across this video. I JUST bought my 2012 C300 this week and was hoping I can install a camera. Thanks for doing the leg work on this. Hope I get picked for the free camera!
Thanks, and congratulations to the winner. Love your Mercedes vids. Are you going to change your camera then? I have the faceliftet C-class '12. Do you think installation will be as easy as on yours? Thanks.
Hi Raymond, I have a 2011 Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Wagon. I have stock park assist sensors on my car, so I really don't want that loud and annoying beep sounding device. Can I use the camera without connecting that beep maker at all? Please note, I have no idea what a constant power stuff is. so help me please. Thank you.
21:00 you mentioned camera #3 (radar cam) wasn't as good quality as the one you currently had installed on the Mercedes. Which camera is that? I want one with the highest video quality.
benefactionhindrance being honest it was a 2 way fight between the car Rover and Radar. You can't go wrong with either of them. I installed the one with Radar since quality was good and it had extra features. ua-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/v-deo.html
the video was great and informative, but you only mention the names of each unit 1 time.....had to keep rewinding to made sure of the brand, but most have different models..Are all models the same?
+Trehn Hazelwood You are correct. Many manufacturers have different models. These 3 specific ones are Amazons best sellers. I left multiple links in the description for each one.
My 2009 w204 doesn't come equipped with a back up camera. Is it possible to purchase one and install on the current screen. Note my screen is not the fold screen! ? Thank you
I would really love the back up camera. I have been wanting to buy a back up camera on my c300 for a while now and thanks to this video I know how!! Thanks for the great video keep making more 👍
I drive a Audi A6 and it's got a very good back up camera with all round sona with directional audible sound in the interior so I know how come I get to object from different angles. Great video tho
GREAT VIDEO! Raymond, what GPS/BACKUP Monitor do you recommend to be used with the E-SKY 170 Radar Camera that won in this comparison? Thank you very much for your input. I am ready to order these items.
Jose Rios Great car for subwoofers!! ok I would install: Pioneer MVH-AV290BT then you will also need Scosche TA2105-B and then you need a harness if you have steering wheel controls you need PAC RP4.2-TY11 Wiring Interface. IF you don't have steering wheel buttons then Metra 70-1761 Receiver Wiring Harness. Then you will need a camera...may I recommend the ESky with Radar lol. Also check out my channel this video should give you confidence: ua-cam.com/video/anhNlx3vXBc/v-deo.html
that buzzer can b set up either way all you have to do is either put a switch in, or easier yet, simply wire it in with the reverse lights, it draws a minute amount of power but if u were paranoid about it you could use a relay, the fuse panels right there so it would b really easy to do. so to recap all you have to do is wire the hot for backup cam into the reverse lights, it will definitely not hurt anything thats a perfectly sound way im an electronics engineer
+Travis Miller That's what I ended up doing was wiring it up to a relay: ua-cam.com/video/MNWNAC7kNUA/v-deo.html Been almost a year now and it's still works like the day I got it.
Quick question... you every thought about putting 3 backup cameras on the trunk... (or in the car period) and then be able to switch between the 3 to see different angles... I would love to see the versatility of 3 camera views...
+Jah Cousteauu I thought about it.... Then thought of how annoying it would be to have 3 screens in the car. The new cars can do that since they have the software for it. I do plan on adding a from camera to the car. And Wellington.
Hey Raymond, maybe I missed it in one of your videos. I’m planning on getting the radar camera for my wife’s 2013 c350 and I was wondering what do I have to buy to convert the cameras RCA video output plug to the factory head unit input? Thank you
I don't know about all these cams, I've been messing about with Amazon backup cams for the past 3 years, they all crap out at some stage, end up leaking or just plain crap out. I had one like you liked with the solid construction with the single screw, installed like a champ but it leaked. I have another one now, also seems solid but image is soft and the angle is strange. I am almost ready to give up on STD def and rig up some type of HD camera with long HDMI cable.
+Jacana Productions lol that would be interesting to see. My radar camera has been on my car now for a year and it's still as sharp as a the day I bought it. Yea I have seen a trend with shitty cameras Installed by dealerships. So far Tesla and Mazda are ranking as some of the worst IMO
Very cool!!! I've been wanting one for a year or more but for my horse trailer! It's difficult to see to back it up in tight spaces. This would be such a great safety feature for me! Great video....thank you for the info!!
With the radar camera will you still be able to hear any audio Tone If you do not use the buzzer? I would like to install this vehicle in a pickup truck just not certain on the use of the buzzer and where to locate it due to the short distance of the buzzer chord.
+Eric Alfred great question you can use any buzzer you wish (I personally find this one very satisfying) as long as it has positive and negative leads. You will have to cut the old buzzer off and extended the cables for your truck and solder on the new buzzer if you change it.
Hi! I just bought a 2015 base Tacoma, and I'm wondering if this would work in it. The radio has a display, but it doesn't run apps or fancy stuff. It does connect to Bluetooth, has direct USB aux port, and has the regular radio stuff. Can you help me out, please?
lohengrinknight they have alot of kits for your car. Just find one with your radio. The base model for that year has 2 different radios...don't ask me why. Check this out: www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCAX4VU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kXdAzbVDN7W0Q
Raymond Urias Thanks! I checked the link out and that seems to be the right one for my Tacoma. The price is a little bulky, though, so I'm gonna see if I can find them at a cheaper price. Thanks again.
Hi Raymond, The Esky Radar backup camera, will it work with any wifi Transmitter. I can not make my mind up what to buy. I want a wifi ,wireless transmitter with a camera, preferably with nightvision, that I can connect to my android tablet. Dont want to pay more than 50-80 dollars. Any ideas ? Kind regards Kevin
Are you sure you want a transmitter? ua-cam.com/video/0Rrdn8xFy0s/v-deo.html The Esky with radar does not have IR. It has low lux. Which means it needs ambient light to see at night.
Ok seen your video. That transmitter is shit. I seen you installed another camera auto-vox mw1 with a screen. The thing is I have an android tablet 8 inch and I want to use this as my monitor because I will be using it as my gps also. So im thinking the only thing I can do is use a wifi transmitter. ?? or am I missing something
You need a transmitter to send the signal to the tablet. Unfortunately every single one is complete garage. The only system that I found that works well with ipads and Android tablet is the Pearl rearvison camera
Raymond Urias ok thanks. That pearl is nothing for me because lm in Sweden and we don't have that size number plates.. I'm thinking of now a 7 or 8 inch smart mirror. But they all have there pros and cons. Very hard to decide unless you have an unlimited budget. 130 dollars is about mu limit.
I wired my backup camera "CarRover" to the 15amp fuse but when I use the backup camera, it shows the "watch surroundings" but the camera itself shows a black screen. I ordered a second same backup camera and that came out black too, so my camera isn't the issue. What do you think the issue is??
He must not know what to do then.....just saying . If its not a cable issue then i would recheck his connection behind the radio. He/She may have accidentally plugged in the factory farka cable to the Y adapter. there can only be one video source plugged in. If its not any of that then try reprogramming it again. and its not that then I cant help you with out actually being in the car and checking every connection.
Ray, is there any good wireless backup and front camera dual display? Want to install on my Mercedes Metris. It has only a small radio display, so no navi.
James Bond There are several. If you want a front camera on this car you would need this: www.midcityengineering.com/product/video-in-motion-vim204/ Then run a trigger switch to activate it. Or you could upgrade your head unit and toggle between the two. TOPTIERPRO TTP-C12B Multi-functional Car Rear View / Front View / Side View Backup Camera & Hidden Spy Camera www.amazon.com/dp/B018800TR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8CaTzb51634PV
hi Raymond, i have 2012 Mercedes C 300, I dont know whats wrong with my back up camera. it always shows me a black screen when i try to reverse the car. is there any sensor do I need to check?
Shoot, I missed out on the give away so I guess my old 1998 Chevy is going to have to wait a little while longer! LOL BUT... I do want to say that I truly appreciate your thoroughness and fair and reasonable assessments. Keep up the good work!
+Raymond Urias ..I was thinking that I could run power to backup lights.and,then run (yellow video cable) to head unit..And then hook that little red wire to reverse signal..what's your thoughts??
The little red wire is a 12v lead. Some installers like to get the reverse signal from within the front of the car and this little red wire transfer that 12v signal to the back up camera. I personally like to go to the reverse light and run a relay off of that. The best backup camera for your car would be the Car Rover it will be in 720p and that screen is in 1080 so it may have slight haze. Unfortunately unless that screen has an hmdi port you will never have a true 1080p camera
Jay C. Comedy Like any LCD monitor or vehicle specific screen. If you are looking for a REALLY easy and CHEAP good kit I recommend this: ua-cam.com/video/F8mNytVYuds/v-deo.html
Great video. When you find a NIGHT camera that works. Please advise. I am torn by the best made VS. the radar one. Seen all (?) videos dealing with C300. Now rather then spending $800+ , I can buy parts for under $50. Use my labor. Being retired, is cheap😊
Could you please double check the Esky Silver link in the description (it doesn't have the radar). Also, did you end up making an installation video for the camera (: ? Thanks!
OVERDOSE I'll check the links tonight and update them. I installed the radar one on the car and it's still on there holding up beautifully ua-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/v-deo.html
OVERDOSE ran the wire. It's not hard, just tie them off in the right spots and it will look factory. I also did an install in a Nissan Altima ua-cam.com/video/qV5IApZDvK8/v-deo.html
I need help dude!! I got a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLA 250. The head unit is: NTG5*1. I already wired the camera but I cant install it to the head unit. 1) I don't know in which plug to install it on since there is one that actually says "CAM". and 2) Im not sure that Farka cable will work. Can you please help me out? Also some people are telling me I need a device called NAV-TV. Is it true?
Giancarlo Cassella CLA... That's a completely different car. You are looking at additional parts in the range of $500. You need a special adapter for it to work on the car look up navikis
Hey Ray. Did you make a video on how you ran the wire ( video)to your srceen?? I'm thinking of going through drivers side floor panels..still haven't made it home too install yet.?But ,can't wait. Lol..thanks. ..Joe
+Raymond Urias ..I believe I did Raymond....My friend watching our place said,that a package had arrived. ..but,I won't be home until Tuesday...Can't wait!!! Lollll.thank you......Joe
cars have a reverse light so it would never get that dark, like it was in the trunk cameras and our eyes need some source of light for it to work and see so they only way a back up camera could see that number plate in the boot is , if it had its own source of light
Very helpful I'm looking to get a back up camera for my wife's car especially now that we have our 2 grand babies Mon through Friday. Baby sitting. Look forward to hearing from you as I may be a winner. Thank you very much keep up the good work 👍😊
I'm looking to do a back up camera for my c300 I just got I'm destroyed the c class didn't come with one I had a Acura TL type s before this car and was quite surprised our cars didn't come with one ! Did you figure out a good clean location with the number one camera ? I'm looking to buy a camera tomorrow off amazon lol so need some good reviews and stock location
DRamey86 The bulb replacement one is the easiest to install but quality is not the best: ua-cam.com/video/8c1ZdvbrCXY/v-deo.html Here is what I did with the best one: ua-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/v-deo.html I would go with the drill hole method and a rubber grommet don't bother taking the camera apart. I know 4 other people that installed it and they love it.
Thank you for making these videos, I have a Mercedes GLK350 and I am looking to add a back up camera does the GLK need power on all the time or just power from backup light? Thanks
great video man!! i have been waitng for a video on this camera. I love esky cameras. I bought one two years ago right before the car I installed it in got totaled by a drunk driver. I loved it too bad I only got to enjoy it for a month.
The blinking light in your trunk should be the trunk release from inside. If a person gets put in trunk, s/he can find the trunk release following the blinking light and escape (as seen on tv news).
I have picked up the Esky EC170-36. I would like to see a video soon on how you managed to install it in your vehicle. The only install guides on this camera model are not in english on youtube. The cables from the camera unit are too large to fit through the holes that are available, or I would have to cut and drill large holes in the back of the car.
I have been looking for a camera for a few weeks I ranked the same one 1st. I have led tails so night Vision is not a problem I like the radar tech from a few cars ago and I also miss the noise for some reason. Thanks
+Raymond Sinan The radar really does set it apart from the rest. It's been on my car now for almost 5 months and still works great! Its gotten me out of my REALLY tight spots.
I think all those 3 cameras are equipped with passive infrared sensor, they don't have an infrared emitter (as active infrared sensor), so it can't see any thing inside the car trunk.
Been seeing a lot of compliants on these cheap back up camera that with the first rain they get ruined..can you do some sorta test on the winner if rain will ruin it Thanks
+shlomy reich well if any test mine has been on my car for 10 months and has survived hurricane Irma. So I can safely say these test are complete BS. There is a component in the video line that can't get wet. But since these are all for cars that component will never get wet. I'll do a 10 Month follow up of the one on my car.
Alex To go You have 2 options and the difference is about $100. IF it was my car I would just upgrade the radio with a Pioneer MVH ! You can check out crutchfied for which one fits your car exactly I took a guess and and assumed you don't have the Bose system. www.crutchfield.com/g_168550/In-dash-DVD-Players-Video-Receivers.html?tp=20217 if that's the route you take it will be easy and fun make sure you check out my Z3 radio install for a rough idea of how it is. ua-cam.com/video/anhNlx3vXBc/v-deo.html NOW if your not up for spending the extra $100 then you should check out this video I did: ua-cam.com/video/qV5IApZDvK8/v-deo.html ok you have plenty of home work now...HAVE A FUN INSTALL!
+Mariceeel I JUST DID THIS haha but the customer did not want his car filmed. There is a kit you can buy that plugs into the radio: www.ebay.com/i/292165953465?chn=ps&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fi%25252F292165953465%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D292165953465%2526targetid%253D379756172092%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9012041%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D962079499%2526adgroupid%253D51784542430%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-379756172092%2526abcId%253D1129816%2526merchantid%253D119110651%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQiA4bzSBRDOARIsAHJ1UO7Ti_icMPKbDqiT6WnsXpaj7wsTHd0Tz-QywN0m_NHiJgbmkVipOzoaArk_EALw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1408973358621 It comes with everything! Just make sure your radio has that port available in the back. The kit works great, the camera is ok.
Raymond Urias aye is there one that’s compatible with a 2014 durango? That would plug into my uconnect? I don’t have the big 8.4. It’s the base small uconnect system
Hi Raymond I had a 2012 C300 4Matic and I wanted to add a back up camera but the screen in my car was a small one so do you think the screen has an option to add a camera or a video display ? I knew how to run or install a back up camera because I had done in my other car ( Cadillac CTS and Acura MDX ) by adding a 4.3 pop up display on the dashboard that I've bought from amazon and eBay and they work really good but this time I wanted to hook up to my car display so it will look like a factory one. I could do the same as my other car by adding a car display on the dashboard with a pop up 5 inches display from amazon for under $50 come as a kit with camera . Thank you
Brandon Yen 2012, you should be able to watch this video I made and check the back of your command unit for the green wire/ port. If you have the port then you can wire it directly to your factory radio. It's really easy to pull your head unit out. The process is the same just different display. ua-cam.com/video/YwTyKdIqCFQ/v-deo.html and this one too ua-cam.com/video/MBVBo_U40BU/v-deo.html
Brandon Yen I installed the radar one, and I know other people that are loving it too. MAKE SURE you check behind your radio first to see if you have the port 😀 ua-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/v-deo.html
Thank you and I will check behind the radio first before I buy it. And I have I question about that camera you installed in that C300 and you use the right license light and I can tell that it's not in the Center and if you go to park in the parking lot that has a line did the camera show the car in the CENTER in the PARKING LOT LINE ? Or did you have an option to adjust the camera in the set up in the radio to LINE in the Center between the line ? I'd installed a lot of after market cameras that I installed to the license plate after I did it I have to drive to Parking lot at the store that has a Lines and all those cameras don't line up so I had to adjust the camera manually , like bent the camera or go up and down to match with the line of the parking lot . I just wanted to make sure. Thank you
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Raymond Urias u can ur turn of the screen on the
328 .... u can turn of through I drive display settings
El TUPACANASO hey do you know how to do that? I tried and it doesn't let me on the 328i it's a 2016
Hey Raymond nice video bro but I can't find that Esky backup camera with the radar anywhere on amazon... Is it discontinued?
Akin Brown It's not discontinued, everyone is buying it lol. I have emailed Esky and they are working on it. There are other manufacturers with the same product
www.amazon.com/dp/B01F3B91Y6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f9uFzb3AT64G8
I have a 2014 Subaru Outback with no backup camera. I am using these videos to learn how to do it. This video helped me very much as I am learning how to install my own backup camera. Now I have to find a video on monitors as my car has not monitor either. Thank you Raymond.
+Bernard Gallant Check out other videos in my channel for ideas...but this maybe what you need, unless you want to change out your whole Radio
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Thank you for the awesome comparison video, Now you can do a Best $30 Backup Camera of 2019/20!
Giveaway:
giveaway.amazon.com/p/408518223b0ec23d
Good Luck!
I'm so impressed at how much effort you put into making your videos. As you well know there are some really bad ones out there. This helps me to decide if I really want to install one and which brand if so. Thanks keep it up.
I appreciate you taking the time, and explaining about these cameras, especially the one with the buzzer. Thanks for your time doing it.
I am glad you do what you do as it makes it easy for everyone to know which is best and how to install Please keep up the good work
+James Donohue thanks man unfortunately this giveaway is over. I have a new video coming out soon with another giveaway. Stay tuned
You are correct about the Car Rover camera being OEM. They used to advertise it as OEM and it was only to be used on those models. Even though it is NTSC, I believe the reason that they specified only for those models was because of the way it mounts. Basically, it needs to be mounted to a horizontal surface. Since it dimensionally worked out perfect for the lift gate handle on Saturn Vues (and any other Theta platform vehicle like Buick Rendezvous, Opels, and many others.) I bought it. What caught me off-guard was the mounting nut will not slide over the connector, so I had to drill a larger hole and a smaller hole and make a key hole out of them to push it through the big hole, and then slide it rearward into the slot, and then tighten the retaining nut. I've used mine for a long time, and it works really well. It is impossible to even see the camera from behind the vehicle. When I slide it back in the slot the edge contacts the recess of the handle and squares it up, and it sits in the recess so that you cannot even see the cameras from the back. However they work perfectly. It is/was available in many different finishes by many different vendors. Chrome worked for one of our Standard Vues, and Red for the Redline.
I was just came across your video while looking to see if there was anything better out there before I purchased another one. I agree, it would be WONDERFUL to have the radar too and not fiddle with those sensors in the bumper cover and a separate indicator. I will probably use the same one because its like made for Theta platform lift gates, and the radar one would not look as good and would be more work for me. What I would like to come up with is something that will trigger another camera for the front while parking, like the backup lights do for the rear camera. We don't maintain the cameras at all and have never cleaned them. They work good in the low light of backup lights. It is grainy, about like the old 1 lux video cameras, but still very easy to clearly identify anything behind the vehicle for a good distance. I can see how the little ring of LEDs are useful to a video camera or surveillance camera, but to portray a little ring of LEDs around a backup camera as having significance on a vehicle, to me is laughable. They would be dwarfed to insignificance by taillights and brake lights, let alone backup lights.
Jack T I do have plans for a front facing camera Install and review. Thanks for all the info!
What I'm having trouble coming up with is a good trigger for the front. The back is easy because you can use the backup light circuit to trigger it.
There is a technology difference also between the Car Rover and the other two. The docs say that the Car Rover uses a CCD while the other two use CMOS. In general, the CMOS is cheaper but doesn't do as well with colors, contrasts, or low light. If you do CMOS, you want the Sony 1/3" Super CMOS.
You can use the driving lights and have a switch to trigger it. OR Some new head units have the ability to summon the camera just by clicking a button....which is a glorified version of running a switch
I was thinking something as automatic as the backup camera. Perhaps brake brake lights on, in a gear other than reverse, below a certain speed, etc. LOL! Maybe your running light or switch idea IS the way to go. LOL! Even inexpensive monitors have two inputs with one having priority over the other so when you switched into reverse it would ignore the front camera.
One thing that would require some thought is how to keep a front camera clean. Perhaps one like the Car Rover with its down-angle and set back a little would work. (I do love the radar though) One thing that set the Car-Rover-type cameras apart was their ability to handle the cold. A lot of cameras quit working for people in cold weather. Ours work at -18, but they don't look the same. I don't know if that was a camera or monitor issue. With the front there is also the issue of engine heat in the summer.
Thinking out loud, Auto Android with devices like my Samsung Note III Phablet is where we are all headed. LOL! I have Bluetooth headsets with auto dialing, automatic dash cam, navigation, GPS speedometer, communication, Internet, radio, TV, music, weather, time, planner, records all of our telephone conversations, records meetings, document with the camera, family pictures, marketing videos and presentations, tracks business miles and provides invoicing time on site, where people are so you know who to send where, credit card, banking, and ODBII information are all in one place. NFC tags already are able to cause my phablet to switch automatically when I get into the vehicle if I want it to, and it is with me wherever I go. What I'm missing is HD cameras front and rear,. "Ask not how well your phablet works with the car; ask how well does the car work with your phablet." LOL!
What I need right now is another monitor, backup camera, and I would dearly love a front camera for another 2007 Saturn Vue we have. LOL! If every vehicle were a sedan there would be much less need for them but today's vehicles have far, far more blind spots than in decades prior.
It will have to due. I don't have a better idea other than perhaps a momentary contact switch and timer. Looking forward to what you come up with.
Thank you for taking the time to show us this it's very useful
I like that you do this for people so they don't have to go out and buy ones that don't work if they buy the ones that are good one this.
+Lacharda Norris Thanks so much for that comment, I have been meaning to make more review videos.
Im not overly concerned with how clear the camera or monitor is. What im more concerned about is does it work. Avoiding obstacles below the view of the rear view mirror ie "blind spot" is what i need. I do appreaciate the review on these products. It helps when your researching products. So, Thank you.
Thanks Raymond. I'm enjoying your Vids. on Back-up cameras! Trying to decide which to order.
I have never seen anyone do a comparison test on anything like you did. So, thanks. I am considering upgrading my wife's 2013 Toyota radio to accept such a device, so I have been poking around UA-cam for help. Thanks.
+tom721100 Thanks for the compliment. Check out the pioneer head units they are amazing and have a ton of features!
Thanks. Very educational and helpful for me to decide what to buy for my BMW 328i.
Question though. does Esky 170 or Car Rover have parking lines? I can see that you have them on your screen. Also, do you think these two will fit BMW 328i (2014). The car does not come with backup camera. I wanted to use the existing screen. Thanks.
Some one below I believe his name was lane fit one in his car, he needed a special part to make it work. And yes they have lines
Great review. Been shopping for one of these for a while and now I have even more information to make a decision. Thanks for the great video and info.
I Really like the way you presented your video very simple I can understand and you speak very clearly
Raymond....I couldn't read thru all the comments to see if it was covered or not, but for the radar camera and the issue with the alarm constantly going off due to being attached to a constant power, what you have to do is splice the power line into your reverse light bulb wire so when you place your car in reverse it sends power to both the reverse light bulb and the radar sensor and turns it off when you come out of reverse gear. Hope that helps! Thanks for the video.
+Frank Nere Thanks man that's what I ended up doing. Couldn't be happier with it.
I watched your program and I’m very please that you went through the effort to run chores which cameras best is I appreciate your effort, Jerry
+TheJerry1946 thanks man!
I had just brought a new Jeep Wrangler I was watching your video and I was wondering which amber is better the ones you have to wire or the one that you can add to your phone.I really enjoyed watching you video and you explain everything very well of hooking up the camera. And if you can remember me for a winner when you do chose a winner, but regardless if a winner or not I will continue watching you videos because I like how you are honest and explain where you can understand.THANK YOU!
Have you tried the 2.4g Wireless Color Video Transmitter and Receiver for the Vehicle Backup Camera so you don't have to do a big wiring job?
Michael Shetler great that you brought that up! I have tried wireless installs in the past and find that they have ALOT of interference in cities. I know a few people speak highly of Peral Rearvision but at a price point of $500 its something alot of consumers dont want to pay... heck you could get a new Radio and camera for less in most situations.... with that being said Wiring isn't actually that bad. Just takes a little bit of patience and mapping 😀
Overall, I really like the CAR ROVER back-up camera that you evaluated. Thanks for your hard and informative work!
Hank Warmbier That Camera is built like a freaking tank!
I noticed something different between the Car Rover and the ones I'm using. The ones I'm using uses the Sony CCD 1/3". I notice the price went up about $12, but you might want to try one of those. Check out on Amazon Sincere -Night Vision Car Rear View Camera 170 Degree. That one also has the Sony CCD 1/3. First, the 1/3 CCDs do better at night because of their size. Secondly, they are a lot clearer because they have more scan lines. The CCD technology, as opposed to CMOS, AND TVL (for analog cameras and monitors), which regulates horizontal resolution, are the major factors. Both add some cost. The Car Rover is CCD, while the other two you reviewed are CMOS, which is why you liked the image so much better on the Car Rover. However, the Car Rover is 420 TVL while the Sony CCD 1/3 is 600. Backup wide-format monitors are typically 800 x 480. The Sony 1/3 CCD can do up to 811x508 while the 1/4" CCD can only do 510x496, which means it only has about 60% of the picture quality and missing quite a bit of low-light performance. Cheap, little monitors do not have the smarts to do math and intelligently construct missing information like newer TVs do. Another thing that can help, although I don't have one, is to get the 120 degree field of view instead of 170, but if you need 170, you need 170. I know you can get You can get TVL up to around 1000, but I haven't seen a backup camera with 1000 TVL.
+Jack T thank you for all of this information and for updating me about car Rovers increase in price. I don't think there is a backup camera with 1000tvl that I'm aware of that exist. I'm sure other subscribers will find this information to be useful.
Hi Raymond... This is the guy from portugal you helped. It's a portuguese plate!
Hello Raymond, Concerning the radar backup beeper, you can run a relay off of the reverse light circuit and that will address your concern. On my Porsches, the lighters were constantly on, so I added a relay that operated off of the ignition so that the DVR cameras would start and stop with the vehicles. I did not check all of your comments, but if I am repeating someone else's suggestion, apologies. Did you ever install the radar camera? The hole size must be large to accommodate the cable ends and as you pointed out, the hole will not be behind the mount.
gordon That's exactly what I did. I tapped I to the reverse light wire and added a capacitor to deal with the SAM unit (I have a video for that). And yes I did install it...and I wasn't alone +j.l also did the install and a few others did also. It's a NICE camera!
So how did you deal with the hole and what is the link to the video?
gordon It was not as bad as I thought...
ua-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/v-deo.html
Great, thanks. Sorry to be an unending PITA, but why did you need a capacitor and which video concerns the "capacitor to deal with the SAM unit" (I assume that you specify the capacitor in the video)?
Great video. You really helped me figure out what camera to purchase. Thank you.
I like to purchase the right product for my task the first time! Thanks for giving me a heads up on a great back up kit. You are my hero!
Hey, you can turn off the display in the BMW and program one of the buttons on the radio to turn the screen off as soon as you click that button
James Baker BMW That's awesome, do you know the process of programing that?
- Night Vision means that the IR filter from the lenses have been removed
- UK used/uses PAL for analog video , not NTSC , no related to the language spoken
- The video system ( PAL/ NTSC ) is irrelevant if it's going to be a closed circuit in the car, unless you are using the OEM video system existing in the car.
HI ray. Me again..lol..I bought that same car rover for my bmw..When you installed this for your video.were you using a relay? ..as you know,the plug is completely different. Last question...what do you think of the trunk handle camera versions? Thanks. Raymond.
The first time I didn't use a relay. I used a relay when the Sam unit started messing with it. It would work for 1 second then look like snow. I make it a standard practice to use a relay or capacitor now regardless of what make and model
You don't have to tell me..LOL.Really not a big fan on how they set up the wiring on this car r camera..Rather have a separate video wire going to radio..no biggie though..Thanks Ray...Relay going in Saturday..Freakin snowing here..lol..
You can pretty easily install the buzzer in a constant power vehicle... just wire the positive terminal through the reverse light, and it will only turn on when the light goes on...
Nice video. I am looking for a backup camera myself. I have the pioneer sph-da120. Do you know if the cameras tested will work with that? It has the same video input, but i am not sure if these cameras are model specific, or just goes with anything.
Any camera using a rca cable will be ok to use. All of these will work on your car
Thanks. Bought one now. Will be looking forward to installing it.
Must be fate that I came across this video. I JUST bought my 2012 C300 this week and was hoping I can install a camera. Thanks for doing the leg work on this. Hope I get picked for the free camera!
+Christopher Gillyard we are getting mighty close :)
Christopher Gillyard Congratulations you are a winner of the Radar cam. Please send me a private message.
Thanks, and congratulations to the winner. Love your Mercedes vids. Are you going to change your camera then?
I have the faceliftet C-class '12. Do you think installation will be as easy as on yours?
Thanks.
Spengler Thanks! I did change it out and installing it on your car is the same:
ua-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/v-deo.html
Hi Raymond,
I have a 2011 Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Wagon. I have stock park assist sensors on my car, so I really don't want that loud and annoying beep sounding device. Can I use the camera without connecting that beep maker at all?
Please note, I have no idea what a constant power stuff is. so help me please.
Thank you.
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Raymond would it be easy to instal the rear camera in a SLK 55 2015
A little more involved. You need a factory integration kit. They typically are about $250
Thanks so much Raymond. I miss your videos.
Dear Raymond. Can you help me out where to get the actory integration kit? Thanks man.
21:00 you mentioned camera #3 (radar cam) wasn't as good quality as the one you currently had installed on the Mercedes. Which camera is that? I want one with the highest video quality.
benefactionhindrance being honest it was a 2 way fight between the car Rover and Radar. You can't go wrong with either of them. I installed the one with Radar since quality was good and it had extra features.
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The camera on my car doesn't have radar! I kinda like it! I think the shade from those tree's are affecting your visibility of the license plate???
the video was great and informative, but you only mention the names of each unit 1 time.....had to keep rewinding to made sure of the brand, but most have different models..Are all models the same?
+Trehn Hazelwood You are correct. Many manufacturers have different models. These 3 specific ones are Amazons best sellers. I left multiple links in the description for each one.
Really enjoyed the camera review. Great job. I think you picked the best one of all of them.
+roderick bridges Thanks man!
Best backup camera I ever seen.
My 2009 w204 doesn't come equipped with a back up camera. Is it possible to purchase one and install on the current screen. Note my screen is not the fold screen! ? Thank you
Nope ..... But you can buy this:
ua-cam.com/video/fAoqfxtAdGA/v-deo.html
😁
just the kind of information I was looking for, much appreciated
+PK I appreciate your comment!
I would really love the back up camera. I have been wanting to buy a back up camera on my c300 for a while now and thanks to this video I know how!! Thanks for the great video keep making more 👍
A flashlight into the trunk would show how well each will pick up ambient light...since they were all as dark...
Nice informative vid. Thanks
+Chas Youngs that would have been good.
I drive a Audi A6 and it's got a very good back up camera with all round sona with directional audible sound in the interior so I know how come I get to object from different angles. Great video tho
+Theo Fennel that's a mighty car you have
GREAT VIDEO!
Raymond, what GPS/BACKUP Monitor do you recommend to be used with the E-SKY 170 Radar Camera that won in this comparison?
Thank you very much for your input. I am ready to order these items.
Dante Rios Thanks. What type of car do you have
Jose Rios Great car for subwoofers!! ok I would install: Pioneer MVH-AV290BT then you will also need Scosche TA2105-B and then you need a harness if you have steering wheel controls you need PAC RP4.2-TY11 Wiring Interface. IF you don't have steering wheel buttons then Metra 70-1761 Receiver Wiring Harness. Then you will need a camera...may I recommend the ESky with Radar lol. Also check out my channel this video should give you confidence:
ua-cam.com/video/anhNlx3vXBc/v-deo.html
What is the name and model of the number one camera? I have a Volvo XC90 and think it will work well.
Jay C. Comedy Here you go:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01GFW3FP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gixyzbKY0J6H0
it's the exact same camera 😁 only $18
that buzzer can b set up either way all you have to do is either put a switch in, or easier yet, simply wire it in with the reverse lights, it draws a minute amount of power but if u were paranoid about it you could use a relay, the fuse panels right there so it would b really easy to do. so to recap all you have to do is wire the hot for backup cam into the reverse lights, it will definitely not hurt anything thats a perfectly sound way im an electronics engineer
+Travis Miller That's what I ended up doing was wiring it up to a relay:
ua-cam.com/video/MNWNAC7kNUA/v-deo.html
Been almost a year now and it's still works like the day I got it.
Top notch and good work in helping all of us. Much appreciated
Quick question... you every thought about putting 3 backup cameras on the trunk... (or in the car period) and then be able to switch between the 3 to see different angles... I would love to see the versatility of 3 camera views...
+Jah Cousteauu I thought about it.... Then thought of how annoying it would be to have 3 screens in the car. The new cars can do that since they have the software for it. I do plan on adding a from camera to the car. And Wellington.
Hey Raymond, maybe I missed it in one of your videos. I’m planning on getting the radar camera for my wife’s 2013 c350 and I was wondering what do I have to buy to convert the cameras RCA video output plug to the factory head unit input? Thank you
It is a different process then my car. I helped my friend with his this should help you
ua-cam.com/video/p0yl1CzctCk/v-deo.html
Raymond Urias - Thank you sir! Your are a true gentleman.
I don't know about all these cams, I've been messing about with Amazon backup cams for the past 3 years, they all crap out at some stage, end up leaking or just plain crap out. I had one like you liked with the solid construction with the single screw, installed like a champ but it leaked. I have another one now, also seems solid but image is soft and the angle is strange. I am almost ready to give up on STD def and rig up some type of HD camera with long HDMI cable.
+Jacana Productions lol that would be interesting to see. My radar camera has been on my car now for a year and it's still as sharp as a the day I bought it. Yea I have seen a trend with shitty cameras Installed by dealerships. So far Tesla and Mazda are ranking as some of the worst IMO
Very cool!!! I've been wanting one for a year or more but for my horse trailer! It's difficult to see to back it up in tight spaces. This would be such a great safety feature for me! Great video....thank you for the info!!
With the radar camera will you still be able to hear any audio Tone If you do not use the buzzer? I would like to install this vehicle in a pickup truck just not certain on the use of the buzzer and where to locate it due to the short distance of the buzzer chord.
+Eric Alfred great question you can use any buzzer you wish (I personally find this one very satisfying) as long as it has positive and negative leads. You will have to cut the old buzzer off and extended the cables for your truck and solder on the new buzzer if you change it.
Raymond Urias Thanks man, keep up the excellent videos!
Hi! I just bought a 2015 base Tacoma, and I'm wondering if this would work in it. The radio has a display, but it doesn't run apps or fancy stuff. It does connect to Bluetooth, has direct USB aux port, and has the regular radio stuff. Can you help me out, please?
lohengrinknight they have alot of kits for your car. Just find one with your radio. The base model for that year has 2 different radios...don't ask me why. Check this out:
www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCAX4VU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kXdAzbVDN7W0Q
Raymond Urias Thanks! I checked the link out and that seems to be the right one for my Tacoma. The price is a little bulky, though, so I'm gonna see if I can find them at a cheaper price. Thanks again.
Thanks for taking the time out to do this....
+Cliff Augustave Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, means alot
Was looking for a tip for a backup cam and/or some diy solution. So thanks for the video. :)
+Blashzo Nikolov Im happy it helped you :)
Blashzo Nikolov
When hooking up power and ground to reverse light ? Power goes to reverse light power and will ground go to light wire or metal of body of vehicle ?
+dunno yolo if you know which wire is ground then you can tap that. If you don't then it's best to tap the body of the car.
Question: the guiding grid lines ,is that from the camera or mercedes software? As in can it be turned off?
Each camera has its own grid lines. Some can be turned off by cutting a marked wire
Thanks for your time, very good comparison , love the precise tests.
Hi Raymond, The Esky Radar backup camera, will it work with any wifi Transmitter. I can not make my mind up what to buy. I want a wifi ,wireless transmitter with a camera, preferably with nightvision, that I can connect to my android tablet. Dont want to pay more than 50-80 dollars. Any ideas ? Kind regards Kevin
Are you sure you want a transmitter?
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The Esky with radar does not have IR. It has low lux. Which means it needs ambient light to see at night.
Dont you need a wifi transmitter to connect to an android tablet ??
Ok seen your video. That transmitter is shit. I seen you installed another camera auto-vox mw1 with a screen. The thing is I have an android tablet 8 inch and I want to use this as my monitor because I will be using it as my gps also. So im thinking the only thing I can do is use a wifi transmitter. ?? or am I missing something
You need a transmitter to send the signal to the tablet. Unfortunately every single one is complete garage. The only system that I found that works well with ipads and Android tablet is the Pearl rearvison camera
Raymond Urias ok thanks. That pearl is nothing for me because lm in Sweden and we don't have that size number plates.. I'm thinking of now a 7 or 8 inch smart mirror. But they all have there pros and cons. Very hard to decide unless you have an unlimited budget. 130 dollars is about mu limit.
I wired my backup camera "CarRover" to the 15amp fuse but when I use the backup camera, it shows the "watch surroundings" but the camera itself shows a black screen. I ordered a second same backup camera and that came out black too, so my camera isn't the issue. What do you think the issue is??
Harchintosh sounds like the video cable is not plugged in correctly. Make sure it's plugged in on both ends. Could have accidentally been disconnected
Raymond Urias my mechanic did the installation, he disconnected and connected both to the fakra cable and to the camera. Could it be anything else?
He must not know what to do then.....just saying . If its not a cable issue then i would recheck his connection behind the radio. He/She may have accidentally plugged in the factory farka cable to the Y adapter. there can only be one video source plugged in. If its not any of that then try reprogramming it again. and its not that then I cant help you with out actually being in the car and checking every connection.
This was definitely much needed so thanks for this review!! I have a c63 AMG and I've been wanting to add a bc.
+Robert R oooo nice car
Ray, is there any good wireless backup and front camera dual display? Want to install on my Mercedes Metris. It has only a small radio display, so no navi.
James Bond There are several. If you want a front camera on this car you would need this:
www.midcityengineering.com/product/video-in-motion-vim204/
Then run a trigger switch to activate it. Or you could upgrade your head unit and toggle between the two.
TOPTIERPRO TTP-C12B Multi-functional Car Rear View / Front View / Side View Backup Camera & Hidden Spy Camera www.amazon.com/dp/B018800TR2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8CaTzb51634PV
+James Bond you can enter here to win a free Backup Camera:
giveaway.amazon.com/p/408518223b0ec23d
hi Raymond, i have 2012 Mercedes C 300, I dont know whats wrong with my back up camera. it always shows me a black screen when i try to reverse the car. is there any sensor do I need to check?
Sounds like you need a relay:
ua-cam.com/video/MNWNAC7kNUA/v-deo.html
that should resolve your issue :)
thank you so much also it says in the screen "please check entire surroundings"
Mohammed Alsaysaban yes it needs a relay camera is not getting enough power due to Sam unit
Shoot, I missed out on the give away so I guess my old 1998 Chevy is going to have to wait a little while longer! LOL BUT... I do want to say that I truly appreciate your thoroughness and fair and reasonable assessments. Keep up the good work!
+TxRiverElf Thanks man, sorry for the long video.... I do have another giveaway going on for Auto-Vox Cam1.
Excellent! May the 'shaker muses' be in my favor! LOL
I'm having such a hard time getting my back up camera led lights to turn on, what could be happening? could you help me with this?
E just me I'll give it a shot, which camera do you have? And what car is it on?
Searching for an easy back-up camera.. thanks for your help.
+Bill Smyth I would look at the M1 and M1W for easy. Here is the video of the M1W
ua-cam.com/video/aHmErhyw60k/v-deo.html
What do think is the best backup camera for a 528i..just installed aftermarket dvdgpsnav 8.8 screen. Thanks for that great video
+joe lane does it have yellow rca?
+Raymond Urias.. yes it does..has pretty much everything..has that extra can-bus box..(I guess that's what you would call it. ). Lol.
+Raymond Urias...Yes it does..When It's in reverse..it switches to backup screen....thanks again..Very informative video....joe
+Raymond Urias ..I was thinking that I could run power to backup lights.and,then run (yellow video cable) to head unit..And then hook that little red wire to reverse signal..what's your thoughts??
The little red wire is a 12v lead. Some installers like to get the reverse signal from within the front of the car and this little red wire transfer that 12v signal to the back up camera. I personally like to go to the reverse light and run a relay off of that. The best backup camera for your car would be the Car Rover it will be in 720p and that screen is in 1080 so it may have slight haze. Unfortunately unless that screen has an hmdi port you will never have a true 1080p camera
for the constant power on the buzzer one, you could put a relay on either the camera or the buzzer and run the relay to the radio
+Your Friendly Neighborhood Nerd You are 100% correct and that's exactly what I ultimately did.
*Side note awesome profile picture!
Raymond Urias thanks
When you mount it..does it have to be pointed down or up?
Plug it in to find orientation, then install it accordingly
Is the wiring easy to install to a LCD monitor? Do you think it work with a Garmin Gps?
Jay C. Comedy Like any LCD monitor or vehicle specific screen. If you are looking for a REALLY easy and CHEAP good kit I recommend this:
ua-cam.com/video/F8mNytVYuds/v-deo.html
Thanks for the Video comparison. Guessing you're not sending out anymore backup cameras.
Great video. When you find a NIGHT camera that works. Please advise. I am torn by the best made VS. the radar one. Seen all (?) videos dealing with C300. Now rather then spending $800+ , I can buy parts for under $50. Use my labor. Being retired, is cheap😊
How has the camera and radar combo held up. I looked on amazon and reviews have been growing on issues.
Thanks!!
Felipe Cortes mine is still on my car and works perfectly. You can see it in my latest video
Could you please double check the Esky Silver link in the description (it doesn't have the radar). Also, did you end up making an installation video for the camera (: ? Thanks!
OVERDOSE I'll check the links tonight and update them.
I installed the radar one on the car and it's still on there holding up beautifully
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Raymond Urias did you use transmitters too? Or just the normal wiring? Im trying to avoid having wires hanging off of trunk everytime I open it
OVERDOSE ran the wire. It's not hard, just tie them off in the right spots and it will look factory. I also did an install in a Nissan Altima
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I was putting a camera in as I watched your video and it was a lot of help I too liked the car backup radar with camera thank you for the info
Jerry Smith That's awesome!!!
I need help dude!! I got a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLA 250. The head unit is: NTG5*1. I already wired the camera but I cant install it to the head unit. 1) I don't know in which plug to install it on since there is one that actually says "CAM". and 2) Im not sure that Farka cable will work.
Can you please help me out?
Also some people are telling me I need a device called NAV-TV. Is it true?
Giancarlo Cassella CLA... That's a completely different car. You are looking at additional parts in the range of $500. You need a special adapter for it to work on the car look up navikis
Thank you
Hey Ray. Did you make a video on how you ran the wire ( video)to your srceen?? I'm thinking of going through drivers side floor panels..still haven't made it home too install yet.?But ,can't wait. Lol..thanks. ..Joe
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Did you get your part in the mail?
+Raymond Urias ..I believe I did Raymond....My friend watching our place said,that a package had arrived. ..but,I won't be home until Tuesday...Can't wait!!! Lollll.thank you......Joe
When are you planning on coming out with the best backup camera for 2018 ?
I am late fro the camera for free lol but awesome video thank you for taking the time to show these ! Ron
How about using an FPV camera from quadcopters as backup camera for cars? Those are much wider.
+Car Ser I have not thought if that. It's worth trying out, I actually have a whole bunch of new cameras that will be tested soon.
cars have a reverse light so it would never get that dark, like it was in the trunk
cameras and our eyes need some source of light for it to work and see
so they only way a back up camera could see that number plate in the boot is , if it had its own source of light
+KidoGameplay you are 100% correct. But the fact that they advertise it has IR is a straight up lie lol. If it said low lux I would give it a pass.
Very helpful I'm looking to get a back up camera for my wife's car especially now that we have our 2 grand babies Mon through Friday. Baby sitting. Look forward to hearing from you as I may be a winner. Thank you very much keep up the good work 👍😊
I'm looking to do a back up camera for my c300 I just got I'm destroyed the c class didn't come with one I had a Acura TL type s before this car and was quite surprised our cars didn't come with one ! Did you figure out a good clean location with the number one camera ? I'm looking to buy a camera tomorrow off amazon lol so need some good reviews and stock location
DRamey86 The bulb replacement one is the easiest to install but quality is not the best:
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Here is what I did with the best one:
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I would go with the drill hole method and a rubber grommet don't bother taking the camera apart. I know 4 other people that installed it and they love it.
That one came in what 3rd place ? Did you get the first place mounted clean and good yet ?
Thank you for making these videos, I have a Mercedes GLK350 and I am looking to add a back up camera does the GLK need power on all the time or just power from backup light?
Thanks
Kev Spellman Thanks, all Mercedes-Benz need full time power or the computer may/ will throw a fault.
Raymond Urias
Thanks
Kev Spellman I just installed it on the C300 you can wire it to reverse lights.
Raymond Urias
Thank you for the update great
Kev Spellman Congratulations you are a winner of Car Rover camera. please send me a private message.
great video man!! i have been waitng for a video on this camera. I love esky cameras. I bought one two years ago right before the car I installed it in got totaled by a drunk driver. I loved it too bad I only got to enjoy it for a month.
Thanks for the information! Very useful. Where can I find more information on how to complete full installation on an 08 C300?
check out my channel. Also make sure you have a Command unit with Navigation.
The licence plate is from Portugal
The shortcut for Polish licence plates is PL
Mauritz Mauritz I was wayyyy off. Thanks for telling me!
Raymond Urias no problem :D
was about to say that haha, i'm from portugal :P
88 is the first registration year of the car, and 06 is the month
pxKfatmaN tuga em todo o lado 😂
it was a great video, very complete and it gave me a good sense of what type of camera i need for my car.
The blinking light in your trunk should be the trunk release from inside. If a person gets put in trunk, s/he can find the trunk release following the blinking light and escape (as seen on tv news).
Thomas W. Good ol Liam Neeson button
I have picked up the Esky EC170-36. I would like to see a video soon on how you managed to install it in your vehicle. The only install guides on this camera model are not in english on youtube. The cables from the camera unit are too large to fit through the holes that are available, or I would have to cut and drill large holes in the back of the car.
+Bryan Wan here is how I did it.....in English lol
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Very nice. Thanks for the followup!
I have been looking for a camera for a few weeks I ranked the same one 1st. I have led tails so night Vision is not a problem I like the radar tech from a few cars ago and I also miss the noise for some reason. Thanks
+Raymond Sinan The radar really does set it apart from the rest. It's been on my car now for almost 5 months and still works great! Its gotten me out of my REALLY tight spots.
What brand is the best? I dont know how to spell it thanks
MMAMELEEdotCOM ESky or Car Rover they are both good for the price
I ready enjoyed your video , and it gave me GREAT insight for my car, thanks
I think all those 3 cameras are equipped with passive infrared sensor, they don't have an infrared emitter (as active infrared sensor), so it can't see any thing inside the car trunk.
+p452833 sounds like I'll be running another experiment
Been seeing a lot of compliants on these cheap back up camera that with the first rain they get ruined..can you do some sorta test on the winner if rain will ruin it
Thanks
+shlomy reich well if any test mine has been on my car for 10 months and has survived hurricane Irma. So I can safely say these test are complete BS. There is a component in the video line that can't get wet. But since these are all for cars that component will never get wet. I'll do a 10 Month follow up of the one on my car.
so what if your car doesn't have a monitor. do u buy the screen separately?
Alex To go Which car do you have?
A Sentra 2013 model
Alex To go You have 2 options and the difference is about $100. IF it was my car I would just upgrade the radio with a Pioneer MVH ! You can check out crutchfied for which one fits your car exactly I took a guess and and assumed you don't have the Bose system.
www.crutchfield.com/g_168550/In-dash-DVD-Players-Video-Receivers.html?tp=20217
if that's the route you take it will be easy and fun make sure you check out my Z3 radio install for a rough idea of how it is.
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NOW if your not up for spending the extra $100 then you should check out this video I did:
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ok you have plenty of home work now...HAVE A FUN INSTALL!
I need one for my 2016 Toyota Corolla. Any suggestions? By the way it has a screen already
+Mariceeel I JUST DID THIS haha but the customer did not want his car filmed. There is a kit you can buy that plugs into the radio:
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It comes with everything! Just make sure your radio has that port available in the back. The kit works great, the camera is ok.
Raymond Urias aye is there one that’s compatible with a 2014 durango? That would plug into my uconnect? I don’t have the big 8.4. It’s the base small uconnect system
Hi Raymond I had a 2012 C300 4Matic and I wanted to add a back up camera but the screen in my car was a small one so do you think the screen has an option to add a camera or a video display ? I knew how to run or install a back up camera because I had done in my other car ( Cadillac CTS and Acura MDX ) by adding a 4.3 pop up display on the dashboard that I've bought from amazon and eBay and they work really good but this time I wanted to hook up to my car display so it will look like a factory one. I could do the same as my other car by adding a car display on the dashboard with a pop up 5 inches display from amazon for under $50 come as a kit with camera . Thank you
Brandon Yen 2012, you should be able to watch this video I made and check the back of your command unit for the green wire/ port. If you have the port then you can wire it directly to your factory radio. It's really easy to pull your head unit out. The process is the same just different display.
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and this one too
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Raymond Urias thank you I'll order them an put it on my C300. Your videos will help me
Raymond Urias I kept watching your videos but I missed the part that which camera did you put on that C300 ? Is it an Esky with radar? Thanks
Brandon Yen I installed the radar one, and I know other people that are loving it too. MAKE SURE you check behind your radio first to see if you have the port 😀
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Thank you and I will check behind the radio first before I buy it.
And I have I question about that camera you installed in that C300 and you use the right license light and I can tell that it's not in the Center and if you go to park in the parking lot that has a line did the camera show the car in the CENTER in the PARKING LOT LINE ? Or did you have an option to adjust the camera in the set up in the radio to LINE in the Center between the line ? I'd installed a lot of after market cameras that I installed to the license plate after I did it I have to drive to Parking lot at the store that has a Lines and all those cameras don't line up so I had to adjust the camera manually , like bent the camera or go up and down to match with the line of the parking lot . I just wanted to make sure.
Thank you