Back-up Camera... any suggestions?

[wouc89]

Hey guys, I was thinking of adding a back up camera to my car and connect it to my in dash pionneer unit!! I've seen a few models on ebay but I'm a bit skeptical of their quality considering they cost like 20-30$. So I'm looking for a good quality camera that is easy to install! Open to all your suggestions :)

[bluntman]

I bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MAZDA-3-CCD-NTSC-Car-Rear-View-Backup-Camera-/270645757210?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f03be851a

I spent the extra money for a camera with a CCD sensor for the increased night visibility compared to cameras with a CMOS sensor. Although it doesn't specifically list 2005, it originally didn't list 2004 either. After purchasing it and have it installed I emailed the seller and informed them that it fit my (former) 2004 Mazda 3.

[wouc89]

so it replaces the licence place light or does it do both? hows the resolution during day and night and in dash unit do you have?

[omalak]

I got the cheap 15 dollar ones from ebay. Cmos sensor and has like 6 leds around it for night. It mounts to the top 2 screws of your license plate. Quality is great for backup cam, been going strong for 1.5 yrs

[McGuyver_3]

I bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MAZDA-3-CCD-NTSC-Car-Rear-View-Backup-Camera-/270645757210?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f03be851a

I spent the extra money for a camera with a CCD sensor for the increased night visibility compared to cameras with a CMOS sensor. Although it doesn't specifically list 2005, it originally didn't list 2004 either. After purchasing it and have it installed I emailed the seller and informed them that it fit my (former) 2004 Mazda 3.

got the same one and so far so good.

[bluntman]

so it replaces the licence place light or does it do both? hows the resolution during day and night and in dash unit do you have?

The resolution was fine, it wasn't HD but it was adequate. I had it connect to a FlyAudio headunit. Night time visibility was great.

[gabbygenier]

so it replaces the licence place light or does it do both? hows the resolution during day and night and in dash unit do you have?

its made like the plate light but if you look where ur plate light is. there is 3 spots for them. the hatch's actually come with 2 plate lights and the sedans only 1, not sure y though

[Kappa]

okay so here is my idea.. steal it if you wish or make fun of it haha..

i have a double din in which does not have a lock out... so i can view videos or the backup camera wile moving... i am also really low sooooo i was thinking whats stopping me from buying two cameras running them both into a switch and then into the back of my deck... having one on the back and one in the front.. then click the switch button to move between the two.. sort of like a switch you can get for two computer screens... that way i can see in front of me if my front lip is going to die or maybe even if its still there.. lol as well as see the road in front of me wile driving type of thing haha... what do you guys think

[gabbygenier]

since the camera inputs are just simple RCA's you would use something like this. good idea and easy to wire up. im sure you could find a smaller one and only for the video

http://www.buy-laptop-batteries.com/images/3-Way-Audio-Video-AV-RCA-Switcher-Switch-Splitter.gif

[Kappa]

yeah i was looking at them on ebay... but what i really want is one that has a separate button i can put on my dash or beside my dim light button

[gabbygenier]

something like this and then a small switch to be able to make the input change with the signal wires.

http://www.sonhoo.net/Comp/info_GQ_Info-i7mggxb5------co---267090_Sell_Three_channel_car_video_switch.html

[wouc89]

okay so here is my idea.. steal it if you wish or make fun of it haha..

i have a double din in which does not have a lock out... so i can view videos or the backup camera wile moving... i am also really low sooooo i was thinking whats stopping me from buying two cameras running them both into a switch and then into the back of my deck... having one on the back and one in the front.. then click the switch button to move between the two.. sort of like a switch you can get for two computer screens... that way i can see in front of me if my front lip is going to die or maybe even if its still there.. lol as well as see the road in front of me wile driving type of thing haha... what do you guys think

I DARE YOU stealing my thread!! ;) anyway I finally decided to get the pioneer ND-BC4 with a 3 year warranty, I should get it by the end of the week

[gabbygenier]

ur gonna pay 200$ for a camera. man it must be nice to have money to spend like that eh.

[Kappa]

holy crap! lol /thread jack

[mazdabetty]

Back up cameras are for old people and people who can't drive.

Please don't ruin your gorgeous car with one of these stupid things.....

[wouc89]

ur gonna pay 200$ for a camera. man it must be nice to have money to spend like that eh.

what can I say I like things of good quality!! and I had my lessons with buying cheaps stuff that do not last long!!!

[Kappa]

Back up cameras are for old people and people who can't drive.

Please don't ruin your gorgeous car with one of these stupid things.....

whats it matter if you cant see it? lol


what can I say I like things of good quality!! and I had my lessons with buying cheaps stuff that do not last long!!!

she wasnt that bad was she?

[mazdabetty]

whats it matter if you cant see it? lol

lol it's the fact that you even need it there in the first place!!!

[wouc89]

lol it's the fact that you even need it there in the first place!!!

its NOT that I need it. its just a nice addition to the car!! Its like having a dvd player in the car, you don't need it but it adds to the driving experience =)

[gabbygenier]

well for one if you have a dvd player that works up front it shouldnt add to the driving experience as its illegal to drive while watching a movie in the first row of a vehicle.

[mazdabetty]

its NOT that I need it. its just a nice addition to the car!! Its like having a dvd player in the car, you don't need it but it adds to the driving experience =)

Yeah yeah. Just admit it Chris. You're an old man. :chuckle

[wouc89]

well for one if you have a dvd player that works up front it shouldnt add to the driving experience as its illegal to drive while watching a movie in the first row of a vehicle.

thats not news to me gab!! but you know what I'm talking about you also have a pioneer unit if i'm not mistaken. I wasnt saying that I watch movies while drive. but anyway

:OT having a camera in the front and the back? lol you wouldnt need to look outside the windshield while driving.

ps. Yes! I'm a 21 year old man ;)

[Kappa]

lol!! only reason i want it is bec im running out of things to do to my car and this came up in my head haha

[gabbygenier]

thats not news to me gab!! but you know what I'm talking about you also have a pioneer unit if i'm not mistaken. I wasnt saying that I watch movies while drive. but anyway

some ppl dont know this. ive watched a movie with the other deck i had before but not while driving. with this one ive tested it but thats it haha.


lol!! only reason i want it is bec im running out of things to do to my car and this came up in my head haha

speed 3 engine and tranny?

[Kappa]

its not that easy haha i have looked into it.. its a possible down the road but not right now

[wouc89]

its not that easy haha i have looked into it.. its a possible down the road but not right now

wats possible down the road? the two cameras or the speed 3 engine and tranny

[Kappa]

the speed 3

[zakman]

Same one I've got. Working well so far, can't complain.

Sorry for some reason I only had the first two post on my screen, really weird so I replied with a basic post.

[wouc89]

Same one I've got. Working well so far, can't complain.

Sorry for some reason I only had the first two post on my screen, really weird so I replied with a basic post.

you have the nd-bc4?

[McGuyver_3]

Back up cameras are for old people and people who can't drive.

Please don't ruin your gorgeous car with one of these stupid things.....

Hey thats not nice :P

[mazdaskit]

Was wondering if anyone has a eBay camera ccd because they all say 09+ will any of them still fit a 07 sedan