Better backup camera or brighter backup bulbs

cossie1600 · 06-20-2013, 04:02 AM

I have a cheap $20 backup camera. While it works fine during the day, it is nearly useless at night. Since I am living in the city, I figure it would make sense to upgrade it. What do you guys recommend as far as camera goes? Should I swap the camera out or just get some super bright LED backup bulbs? Any suggestion?

Thanks

red2010z · 06-20-2013, 05:36 AM

Maybe I am old but I don't tend to drive at night. I know Crutchfield has some cheap prices for Backup Camera's. But I would try the LED to see if it fixes the problem.

scottIN · 06-20-2013, 06:08 AM

Put LEDs in your reverse lights AND your license plate bulbs. Helps immensely. The license plate ones more than the reverse ones. Can't remember where I got mine, but it was from a vendor on here. Scroll through the vendor section and look at reviews vs. costs. Some are good & cheap...some are prone to failure, but expensive.

Cbtech · 06-20-2013, 02:19 PM

sub'ed...interested in the same thing.

.c2 · 06-23-2013, 12:50 AM

I have the cheapest backup camera from eBay possible for the 370z and have super bright license plate lights, and I can see perfectly fine during the night

I have some 4 led license plate lights from vancouverledshop.com and it leaves a line of white on the ground at night lol

06-20-2013, 04:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Better backup camera or brighter backup bulbs I have a cheap $20 backup camera. While it works fine during the day, it is nearly useless at night. Since I am living in the city, I figure it would make sense to upgrade it. What do you guys recommend as far as camera goes? Should I swap the camera out or just get some super bright LED backup bulbs? Any suggestion? Thanks

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06-20-2013, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	Put LEDs in your reverse lights AND your license plate bulbs. Helps immensely. The license plate ones more than the reverse ones. Can't remember where I got mine, but it was from a vendor on here. Scroll through the vendor section and look at reviews vs. costs. Some are good & cheap...some are prone to failure, but expensive.