Backup Camera Suggestions

dg7080 · 08-15-2014, 10:00 AM

New around here but not to Z cars. I just installed a Kenwood DDX371 in my 2013 along with the XM tuner.. I am thinking of getting a backup camera to install with this unit..

What aftermarket camera's do yall suggest?

thanks!

MarkGideon · 08-15-2014, 10:09 AM

I installed an aftermarket HU in my car and added a $25 ebay rearview camera. It is installed in a light housing that replaces the factory license plate light. It is not an unsightly black blox stuck on the back of the car, looks factory, and you don't notice it is there unless you look for it.

Pic of it in operation:

The camera I have is very similar to this one:
Sony CCD Nissan Tiida Livina Car Rear View Camera Back Up Reverse for GPS Radio | eBay

zmanelite · 08-15-2014, 10:33 AM

so does it replace the light completely or you still have a light?

MarkGideon · 08-15-2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

so does it replace the light completely or you still have a light?

Yes, to both.

It completely replaces the light housing. The replacement is split into two sections, one for the stock bulb socket you twist back in, and the other for the camera housing.

zmanelite · 08-15-2014, 11:03 AM

Sweet thanks!

So does that camera you posted fit the Z?

dg7080 · 08-15-2014, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the info and I like the concept, but for $12 I wonder what quality of camera that really is..

kenchan · 08-15-2014, 04:38 PM

i always wondered the same...

that said, i run a pioneer camera.

MarkGideon · 08-16-2014, 07:19 AM

Yes, the link I posted fits the Z. As for the quality, the pic above was taken of my cheap Chinese camera in action. Here are a couple more.

The "haze" is the glare from the sun on my receiver screen in this one:

I installed it January 2013, and it is still working just fine. As for the Pioneer, most I have seen are a tiny black box, not built into the light housing, and cost 5-6 times more. I am just trying to not back over curbs and children, not make HD videos. It works just fine for that purpose.

Minhtin · 08-16-2014, 07:28 AM

I just installed a pyle camera that attaches to the plate mounting bolts. It's pretty decent, good night vision. I wish I got the white version though, so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Overall, I like it. 25 bucks at wally world.

kenchan · 08-16-2014, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkGideon

Yes, the link I posted fits the Z. As for the quality, the pic above was taken of my cheap Chinese camera in action. Here are a couple more.

I installed it January 2013, and it is still working just fine. As for the Pioneer, most I have seen are a tiny black box, not built into the light housing, and cost 5-6 times more. I am just trying to not back over curbs and children, not make HD videos. It works just fine for that purpose.

Wow, so defensive..

zmanelite · 08-16-2014, 09:33 AM

Thanks I just grabbed one

Minhtin · 08-16-2014, 02:18 PM

Let us know what you get and a review!

Jayhovah · 08-17-2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minhtin

I just installed a pyle camera that attaches to the plate mounting bolts. It's pretty decent, good night vision. I wish I got the white version though, so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Overall, I like it. 25 bucks at wally world.

pics?

Minhtin · 08-17-2014, 06:31 PM

The only thing I don't like about it is the bracket stick out way past the mounting bolts. Will prob trim it later or remove the camera from the bracket and weld it onto the license plate.

cossie1600 · 08-18-2014, 12:54 AM

My first $12 ebay camera sucked, but my last $15 one works pretty well as you can actually use it in the dark.

08-15-2014, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
dg7080 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 5 Drives: 2013 370Z Magna Red Rep Power: 11	Backup Camera Suggestions New around here but not to Z cars. I just installed a Kenwood DDX371 in my 2013 along with the XM tuner.. I am thinking of getting a backup camera to install with this unit.. What aftermarket camera's do yall suggest? thanks!

08-15-2014, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	I installed an aftermarket HU in my car and added a $25 ebay rearview camera. It is installed in a light housing that replaces the factory license plate light. It is not an unsightly black blox stuck on the back of the car, looks factory, and you don't notice it is there unless you look for it. Pic of it in operation: The camera I have is very similar to this one: Sony CCD Nissan Tiida Livina Car Rear View Camera Back Up Reverse for GPS Radio \| eBay mrthomr and ajm216 like this. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

08-15-2014, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	so does it replace the light completely or you still have a light? __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

08-15-2014, 11:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Sweet thanks! So does that camera you posted fit the Z? __________________ Instagram @zmanscm Last edited by zmanelite; 08-15-2014 at 11:07 AM.

08-16-2014, 07:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	Yes, the link I posted fits the Z. As for the quality, the pic above was taken of my cheap Chinese camera in action. Here are a couple more. The "haze" is the glare from the sun on my receiver screen in this one: I installed it January 2013, and it is still working just fine. As for the Pioneer, most I have seen are a tiny black box, not built into the light housing, and cost 5-6 times more. I am just trying to not back over curbs and children, not make HD videos. It works just fine for that purpose. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

08-15-2014, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
dg7080 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 5 Drives: 2013 370Z Magna Red Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the info and I like the concept, but for $12 I wonder what quality of camera that really is..

08-15-2014, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i always wondered the same... that said, i run a pioneer camera.

08-16-2014, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	I just installed a pyle camera that attaches to the plate mounting bolts. It's pretty decent, good night vision. I wish I got the white version though, so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Overall, I like it. 25 bucks at wally world.

08-16-2014, 09:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Thanks I just grabbed one __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

08-16-2014, 02:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	Let us know what you get and a review!

08-17-2014, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Minhtin Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ca Posts: 99 Drives: 14 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	The only thing I don't like about it is the bracket stick out way past the mounting bolts. Will prob trim it later or remove the camera from the bracket and weld it onto the license plate.

08-18-2014, 12:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	My first $12 ebay camera sucked, but my last $15 one works pretty well as you can actually use it in the dark.

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