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Anyone have the Kenwood CMOS-200 Camera?

Just wondering what the quality is like? I need to replace my cheapo Chinese Ebay camera that sporadically works (and has terrible image quality).

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Old 09-09-2010, 12:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just wondering what the quality is like? I need to replace my cheapo Chinese Ebay camera that sporadically works (and has terrible image quality).
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I just ordered one off ebay (saved $60!!!).. should be here next week and installed by that weekend. I'll let you know how it is once its installed. I was originally going to get the Pioneer ND-BC4, but it seems like its sold out everywhere!
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The pioneer one is similar to the old ebay one.
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Awesome! Do you think you could write up a small DIY for it? I've never installed a camera before. My main issues are with the power wiring for it (and where to mount the power supply).
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I'm having BigAudioFanat do my install.. new headunit (Pioneer x920bt), speakers (Polk DB6501), Steering Wheel controls (Axxess ASWC) and backup camera (Kenwood CMOS-200)..
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Ah cool. I'm sure Matt will be able to help me out then. Overall it doesn't sound like it will be too difficult.

Let me know how you guys like it as well.
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The pioneer one is similar to the old ebay one.
which pioneer one are you talking about big? the universal camera im running is definitely not generic ebay quality.
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I've got the CMOS300 if you want some pictures from it.
Same pixel count as the 200.

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Yeah, that'd be great! I'm sure the overall quality will be the same. I love all the fancy features of the CMOS-300, I just can't justify the price.
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Here's some pics from my 300. I'm going to guess that the 200 might have a "better" picture. At least more recognizable. The 300 has a 190 degree view and I think this causes a lot of distortion. My mounting position adds to this I think.






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Not bad, but is it as bright as it seems in the pictures? It seems way oversaturated.
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that could be just the way the camera takes pictures of an illuminated screen...
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Yeah, my photographic skills suck much wind. They aren't that bright.
I was using the HDR function on my iPhone. Doesn't work well for these kinds of pics.
First shot is normal, second is HDR.


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Ah okay cool, looks good!
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i just ordered this camera...
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