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...
- 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.
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/MNWNAC7kNUA/w-d-xo.html Been almost a year now and it's still works like the day I got it.
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.
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!
You should just connect the power of the camera as well as the radar on the reverse light, in that way, it will only receive power from the reverse light when you're on reverse.
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!
Hi Raymond. Just subscribed to your other video as well. I am thinking to get this camera. I have a 2014 C 250. I think a newer one with the screen in the dash. also just bought map pilot Not sure how to hook up to the head unit.
Billy Gosnell Sounds like you have 2014 gen 2. The backup camera procedure is more than likely different. Send me a message on Instagram "raymonduriasjr" with a picture of your radio and I will tell you for sure. As for the Map pilot it go into a VCR looking dock in the left corner of your glovebox if you have a 2014 Gen 2. I hope this helped.
Awesome review. ignore the troll haters, i have the same problem on my channel. I decided to go with your choice, and picked one up on Amazon for $12. If it doesn't work out, heck I spend more than that on a 12 pack of beer. BTW. Love your taste in cars. PS subbed.
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.
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.
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.
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
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, 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?
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? th-cam.com/video/0Rrdn8xFy0s/w-d-xo.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.
Peter Janak Jr This is a great question! from what I know any camera that is NOT TOUCHING your license plate is 100% legal. Plate cameras are illegal in most states since they may block the registration sticker or the county of the vehicle. Florida doesn't play here is one of MANY stories www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/driving-with-this-car-accessory-could-get-you-163-ticket-florida/yFPY07sRJbuOFvjFdrKDdI/
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
Interesting as all 2018 cars now have to have a backup camera by law. Was looking at a 2018 Rogue and it seems to be as blurry and shitty as my current Amazon camera. Guess the law didn't saw it actually had to be clear and not cheap!
Raymond, thanks for the camera review. The lic. plate u have is from 'Portugal' not Poland. Hence the 'P' under the EU circle of stars stripe on the right. Poland would be 'PL' country code.
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.
my vin is: 1ftmf1e85hfa37851 my f-150 2017 xl 3x3 regular cab doesnt come with camera but i installed a rear camera to comes the video signal to rear view mirror inside, but i think that i need a socket beacuse when i send the signal directly to the monitor of the oem radio, the radio go reset! thks
Humourous treatment of a "30 something" dollar cheapo-Chinese junk camera as it might be attached to a high end car for what purpose? To get a few cheap laughs? And pretending that the camera kit has somehow disregarded the finer aspects of fitting "all cars"? hahahahahahahahahahahaha Brilliant! You should do another installation with an Audi and maybe even a Ferrari or at least an Alfa Romeo. Really.
There is no such thing as the car only has constant power. It's the way you've wired the camera that counts. I've had a relay wired in my bmw along with a 20 amp fuse. Result is the backup camera only gets power when shifting into reverse.
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
Cool vid. I'll be putting the radar one on my skateboard, soon. Maybe. Gotta get a skateboard first. In any case, thanks, let's us all know what to avoid.
Hi Raymond, I've bought the camera with radar inspired by your review :) But unable to mount the camera. Could you please make a video showing step by step instruction about how to mount the camera? It will be much appreciated.Thanks
Raymond Urias,Thanks for the quick reply.By the way , my car is Honda Accord 2010 LX-P and the tag area is made of non plastic material.As Esky claimed 'No drilling required and easy to install'.Is there any way to install the radar camera without drilling? Do you have any guidance for me on this? By the way, the link for the video you posted imho, you fast forwarded most valuable part of the camera installation.Please Keep your video without fast forwarding in the future.Please note that every frame of your video is valuable for the DYI people around the world. I'm a subscriber of your channel though :)
Md. Raishul Islam Honda Accord, That's a fun car to play around with!!! I remember when I was in high school messing around with Honda civics...I miss those days...I haven't worked on a Honda in a long time, mainly because they come with everything now from the factory 😅. About the fast forward...That's totally my fault, I'm always trying to find a balance of fun, knowledge and time. I know if the videos are to long it may discourage people from taking the challenge. I try my best to work on that. As for your car I would definitely drill it in BUT if that not your thing you could always use 3M Automotive tape and route the wire into the license plate light housing. I did an install on a Nissan a month ago... Maybe that video will be better for you, I think it will: th-cam.com/video/qV5IApZDvK8/w-d-xo.html Also THANK YOU for being awesome and subscribing!!!
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: th-cam.com/video/anhNlx3vXBc/w-d-xo.html
theyre all made in china n overseas because of cost of operation and material, they make most of the worlds electronics theres pretty much all single components, and they literally still have child labor and horrible conditions for workers its nothing like the U.S. . they also literally only get paid a couple dollars a day, im talkin in specific about the people that made the backup cameras u bought, or camera u recorded the video on, or computer you posted the video with.. u get the point. yea some things were partially assembled here but trust me as much as possible is done overseas because of its ridiculously low prices, even with all the shipping expense, thats the part that gets me, shippings NOT cheap..
+Travis Miller The price of items has always perplexed me. It's as bad as being a farmer, they make pennies compared to all the other players. I'm almost certain that you are correct and these cameras probably have a total cost of $5 to manufacturer per unit so either they are making thousands per day (Which is not the case since the Esky with Radar is rare) or someone is being stiffed. AND shipping oh geez that's a whole other animal... I can't imagine the cost per day of a freight ship.
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.
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.
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.
Good reviews and you made me laugh. You said that the Car Rover people didn't use proper grammar, yet you keep saying " suscribers' (SUBscibers) or made in merica (America) Maybe you're just being funny. But again, good review
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 th-cam.com/video/F8mNytVYuds/w-d-xo.html
Please, please, please, quit with the pronouns when referring to a product. As we watch your reviews what may have been of little interest at the start, promoting us too ignore a make and model, may become of increased interest later on. The pronouns you use in referring to the product don't help us identify the product. Also, be sure you use full name and model when referring to a product. It doesn't hurt to spell the items name. To this day I have no idea what "word" you are using when referencing the brand name of the Esky Silver camera And lastly, if you are only interested in viewers under the age of 30, keep up the rapid speech, lack of clear dictation and lack of consideration for the maladies of your more senior viewers.
sorry to say that everything better than Mercedes BMW an American-made vehicle because all this company wants to make profit that's all they care they don't care about your safety don't carry anything else they don't care about give you a good parts. guys don't ever blame China they don't make that product is the manufacturer who told them what to make how to make what to put it and that's the only reason they making it and me and you paying the ultimate price and those luxurious car forget about the camera some of the sensor look at how horrible it is the light including the interior leather you been two hundred thousand hundred thousand dollar full vehicle $80,000 you got nothing look at a Cadillac up hundred ten Grand and interior look like a garbage I appreciate you showing us the camera system those manufacturer making too much profit off of me and you hard work
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
Nicely put together video. Why didn't you do the obvious, and wire up to the reversing light. If it gives a fault, maybe a relay to switch the permanent power. On the illumination front, you;ve forgotten about the reversing lights, should be plenty, i'm pretty sure they should be saying "low light capable" The fact that the emergency hostage button is a thing, cracked me up. #only in America I find it fascinating that 1 radar sensor can do the job of 2 or 4, the sensor doesn't look shaped, would think that would cause false side alarms!
+bridgendesar Great observation, and I did end up installing the radar on the car as you described. th-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/w-d-xo.html You are correct about the low light, it completely correct. The reverse light are plenty and now with the led upgrade it's like daylight and amazing night quality too. I was just upset that they falsely use IR as the form of advertising. As for the camera I love it and refer it enough, it is only one sensor so it may not be as fast a 4 sensors to measure distance but realistically I'm not flooring it in reverse after I buy my groceries lol!
Dude you really got a lot to learn. First off that license plate is not from Poland, second you are able to turn the display off while driving for BOTH your Mercedes and the BMW. Lastly that blinking light in the trunk that you see on the screen is the emergency release button. LOL
Ivan Tong Never knew it blinked, Every car I have worked on it just glows in the dark lol. I am not aware of any way to turn off the screen and still play music in newer BMWs 2014 + I have looked everywhere and can't find how. This Mercedes allows you to close the screen and still listen to music so your not blinded 24/7 lol
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 TH-cam for help. Thanks.
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
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.
E Sky....E mail ......E Sky, not Elsky...ok, so does it look better at night, that noisy one that was the best. Does it look better at night when not in a trunk? I wish you had a working IR one to show a comparison :(
PosiFwd haha I didn't hit me till just now E Sky. Yea none had IR despite their false advertising I did install this camera and here is a night shot @13:00: th-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/w-d-xo.html#t=13m0s I am pleased with it for the $20! Out guns my pioneer camera on my truck!
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
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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...
- 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.
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.
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:
th-cam.com/video/MNWNAC7kNUA/w-d-xo.html
Been almost a year now and it's still works like the day I got it.
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.
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.
Thank you for the awesome comparison video, Now you can do a Best $30 Backup Camera of 2019/20!
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!
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.
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
th-cam.com/video/aHmErhyw60k/w-d-xo.html
just the kind of information I was looking for, much appreciated
+PK I appreciate your comment!
Really enjoyed the camera review. Great job. I think you picked the best one of all of them.
+roderick bridges Thanks man!
You should just connect the power of the camera as well as the radar on the reverse light, in that way, it will only receive power from the reverse light when you're on reverse.
Jharwin Barrozo That's what I ended up doing. But foreign cars pulse the signal below 12v. I put a capacitor on it and it's great now.
Nice job. I have a sm tt and was considering getting a backup camera to assist with hitching ir even to help park.
+LittleLadyk2002 they are definitely worth having on trucks! I pinned a comment on the top for a chance to win a nice kit!
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
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
Top notch and good work in helping all of us. Much appreciated
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!!!
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
Thanks for the videos very helpful, greatly appreciated.
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.
Hi Raymond. Just subscribed to your other video as well. I am thinking to get this camera. I have a 2014 C 250. I think a newer one with the screen in the dash. also just bought map pilot Not sure how to hook up to the head unit.
Billy Gosnell Sounds like you have 2014 gen 2. The backup camera procedure is more than likely different. Send me a message on Instagram "raymonduriasjr" with a picture of your radio and I will tell you for sure. As for the Map pilot it go into a VCR looking dock in the left corner of your glovebox if you have a 2014 Gen 2. I hope this helped.
Yes map pilot works fine. Yes might have gen 2. I don't know how to do instantgram. I am 65 yrs old haha. However do know how to use e-mail.
not sure if the car is prewired for camera
Awesome review. ignore the troll haters, i have the same problem on my channel. I decided to go with your choice, and picked one up on Amazon for $12.
If it doesn't work out, heck I spend more than that on a 12 pack of beer. BTW. Love your taste in cars. PS subbed.
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.
When you backup, the car's backup lights should provide enough light that you do not need night vision.
+Minh Tran I upgraded to LED backup lights, it's like having headlights on my butt
the problem with sedan back up camera is you only get 70% of the pictures. i mount mine on top the roof to get full screen view.
how are you connection the camera to show onto the screen? Thank yo
I got the radar camera. It shat itself after a week and had a green flashing screen. Had a noise filter and new cables. Still was no good...
Excellent video. How about testing ones with Bluetooth.
th-cam.com/video/0Rrdn8xFy0s/w-d-xo.html
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.
I like this video I find it very informative. I look forward to your next video
+Madison Hammond Thanks man, New video will be up tomorrow morning
Beautiful teaching from great experience, keep it up guy.
your the best i need a backup camera
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!
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
th-cam.com/video/p0yl1CzctCk/w-d-xo.html
Raymond Urias - Thank you sir! Your are a true gentleman.
Well done keep up the good work
And man I need another camera for other vehicle!! Cmon now!
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.
not an installer or anything just like to tinker.. nice vid. peace bro. :)
cmhbullet tinkers make the best installers. They figure stuff out where others would give up
Hey that camera its the best I really really like it
love the video, good looking out.
Raymond Urias thanks
Hi, great video, buy the way that plate is Portuguese from Portugal, how did it get there :D
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:
th-cam.com/video/MNWNAC7kNUA/w-d-xo.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
Great review man!
Paul Routhier Thanks man!
Subscribed!
Nice vids bro. Awesome work
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?
th-cam.com/video/0Rrdn8xFy0s/w-d-xo.html
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.
What is illegal in all states regarding the camera?
Peter Janak Jr This is a great question! from what I know any camera that is NOT TOUCHING your license plate is 100% legal. Plate cameras are illegal in most states since they may block the registration sticker or the county of the vehicle.
Florida doesn't play here is one of MANY stories
www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/driving-with-this-car-accessory-could-get-you-163-ticket-florida/yFPY07sRJbuOFvjFdrKDdI/
love to have one of those cameras.
Now I have to buy me one my Mercedes clk 320 don't have a backup camera
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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
Great video. You really helped me figure out what camera to purchase. Thank you.
I Really like the way you presented your video very simple I can understand and you speak very clearly
Thanks Raymond. I'm enjoying your Vids. on Back-up cameras! Trying to decide which to order.
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 😂
I suggest you leave your text in longer. Way too fast. Other than that, nice video. Thanks
StriveFor Selflessness thanks. I'll definitely do that
Interesting as all 2018 cars now have to have a backup camera by law. Was looking at a 2018 Rogue and it seems to be as blurry and shitty as my current Amazon camera. Guess the law didn't saw it actually had to be clear and not cheap!
Hi Raymond... This is the guy from portugal you helped. It's a portuguese plate!
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.
Raymond, thanks for the camera review. The lic. plate u have is from 'Portugal' not Poland. Hence the 'P' under the EU circle of stars stripe on the right. Poland would be 'PL' country code.
Sean Savinell I need to travel more....
In case you don't know hosting a giveaway
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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.
my vin is:
1ftmf1e85hfa37851
my
f-150 2017 xl 3x3 regular cab doesnt come with camera but i installed a
rear camera to comes the video signal to rear view mirror inside, but i think that i need a socket beacuse when i send the signal directly to the monitor of the
oem radio, the radio go reset!
thks
Humourous treatment of a "30 something" dollar cheapo-Chinese junk camera as it might be attached to a high end car for what purpose? To get a few cheap laughs? And pretending that the camera kit has somehow disregarded the finer aspects of fitting "all cars"? hahahahahahahahahahahaha Brilliant! You should do another installation with an Audi and maybe even a Ferrari or at least an Alfa Romeo. Really.
I like ur vidss. sux I missed the free cam.im awaiting my new android 6 dvd double din w/1 cam. 2 would be better.
There is no such thing as the car only has constant power. It's the way you've wired the camera that counts. I've had a relay wired in my bmw along with a 20 amp fuse. Result is the backup camera only gets power when shifting into reverse.
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
Giveaway:
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Good Luck!
Cool vid. I'll be putting the radar one on my skateboard, soon. Maybe. Gotta get a skateboard first. In any case, thanks, let's us all know what to avoid.
Would have actually been of some value to see night performance with backup lights, rather than pointlessly throwing them in the trunk...
Hi Raymond, I've bought the camera with radar inspired by your review :)
But unable to mount the camera.
Could you please make a video showing step by step instruction about how to mount the camera? It will be much appreciated.Thanks
Md. Raishul Islam here you go:
th-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/w-d-xo.html
Raymond Urias,Thanks for the quick reply.By the way , my car is Honda Accord 2010 LX-P and the tag area is made of non plastic material.As Esky claimed 'No drilling required and easy to install'.Is there any way to install the radar camera without drilling?
Do you have any guidance for me on this? By the way, the link for the video you posted imho, you fast forwarded most valuable part of the camera installation.Please Keep your video without fast forwarding in the future.Please note that every frame of your video is valuable for the DYI people around the world. I'm a subscriber of your channel though :)
Md. Raishul Islam Honda Accord, That's a fun car to play around with!!! I remember when I was in high school messing around with Honda civics...I miss those days...I haven't worked on a Honda in a long time, mainly because they come with everything now from the factory 😅. About the fast forward...That's totally my fault, I'm always trying to find a balance of fun, knowledge and time. I know if the videos are to long it may discourage people from taking the challenge. I try my best to work on that. As for your car I would definitely drill it in BUT if that not your thing you could always use 3M Automotive tape and route the wire into the license plate light housing. I did an install on a Nissan a month ago... Maybe that video will be better for you, I think it will:
th-cam.com/video/qV5IApZDvK8/w-d-xo.html
Also THANK YOU for being awesome and subscribing!!!
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???
Good job on testing the cameras. By the way, you probably already know but your test plate it's a Portuguese plate. 👍
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:
th-cam.com/video/anhNlx3vXBc/w-d-xo.html
iT WOULD BE GREAT TO GET A CAMERA FOR MY GMC SAFARI . LIKE TO SEE MORE LIKE THESE! WOW!!!! GREAT. I THINK I'LL SEE AMAZON ON THAT BUSSER ...
theyre all made in china n overseas because of cost of operation and material, they make most of the worlds electronics theres pretty much all single components, and they literally still have child labor and horrible conditions for workers its nothing like the U.S. . they also literally only get paid a couple dollars a day, im talkin in specific about the people that made the backup cameras u bought, or camera u recorded the video on, or computer you posted the video with.. u get the point. yea some things were partially assembled here but trust me as much as possible is done overseas because of its ridiculously low prices, even with all the shipping expense, thats the part that gets me, shippings NOT cheap..
+Travis Miller The price of items has always perplexed me. It's as bad as being a farmer, they make pennies compared to all the other players. I'm almost certain that you are correct and these cameras probably have a total cost of $5 to manufacturer per unit so either they are making thousands per day (Which is not the case since the Esky with Radar is rare) or someone is being stiffed. AND shipping oh geez that's a whole other animal... I can't imagine the cost per day of a freight ship.
Who cares! Backup camera for $5 and 2 cheeseburgers only? Sign me up!! Give me! Give me! I want more stuff! Woo-hoo!
Thanks for the Video comparison. Guessing you're not sending out anymore backup cameras.
I have a clk 430 2001 need to find best back up camera for my car do not want to do any drilling.
that plate is from PORTUGAL from a car licensed in 1988 the month is June
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
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.
th-cam.com/video/asew2cQCUgs/w-d-xo.html
I stumbled upon your channel but I guess I'm a little late on tbe giveaway on the backup camera lol
Best backup camera I ever seen.
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.
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.
Good reviews and you made me laugh. You said that the Car Rover people didn't use proper grammar, yet you keep saying " suscribers' (SUBscibers) or made in merica (America) Maybe you're just being funny. But again, good review
+L Mathieu Thanks man for not calling me out on the Chick-fil-A!
hello love your videos what you suggest for mercedes C200 year 2014 model ?
Great work again loving your posts here in the uk
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
th-cam.com/video/F8mNytVYuds/w-d-xo.html
Its a portuguese license plate that lets everyone know how old the car is.
Please, please, please, quit with the pronouns when referring to a product. As we watch your reviews what may have been of little interest at the start, promoting us too ignore a make and model, may become of increased interest later on. The pronouns you use in referring to the product don't help us identify the product.
Also, be sure you use full name and model when referring to a product. It doesn't hurt to spell the items name. To this day I have no idea what "word" you are using when referencing the brand name of the Esky Silver camera
And lastly, if you are only interested in viewers under the age of 30, keep up the rapid speech, lack of clear dictation and lack of consideration for the maladies of your more senior viewers.
+Gary Bruce thanks for your input, this video is old and I have changed my style since then. Ill take this into acct for my next mass review.
sorry to say that everything better than Mercedes BMW an American-made vehicle because all this company wants to make profit that's all they care they don't care about your safety don't carry anything else they don't care about give you a good parts. guys don't ever blame China they don't make that product is the manufacturer who told them what to make how to make what to put it and that's the only reason they making it and me and you paying the ultimate price and those luxurious car forget about the camera some of the sensor look at how horrible it is the light including the interior leather you been two hundred thousand hundred thousand dollar full vehicle $80,000 you got nothing look at a Cadillac up hundred ten Grand and interior look like a garbage I appreciate you showing us the camera system those manufacturer making too much profit off of me and you hard work
+Kabir Ahmed So who's your favorite car manufacturer?
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.
Nicely put together video.
Why didn't you do the obvious, and wire up to the reversing light. If it gives a fault, maybe a relay to switch the permanent power.
On the illumination front, you;ve forgotten about the reversing lights, should be plenty, i'm pretty sure they should be saying "low light capable"
The fact that the emergency hostage button is a thing, cracked me up. #only in America
I find it fascinating that 1 radar sensor can do the job of 2 or 4, the sensor doesn't look shaped, would think that would cause false side alarms!
+bridgendesar Great observation, and I did end up installing the radar on the car as you described.
th-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/w-d-xo.html
You are correct about the low light, it completely correct. The reverse light are plenty and now with the led upgrade it's like daylight and amazing night quality too. I was just upset that they falsely use IR as the form of advertising. As for the camera I love it and refer it enough, it is only one sensor so it may not be as fast a 4 sensors to measure distance but realistically I'm not flooring it in reverse after I buy my groceries lol!
Dude you really got a lot to learn. First off that license plate is not from Poland, second you are able to turn the display off while driving for BOTH your Mercedes and the BMW. Lastly that blinking light in the trunk that you see on the screen is the emergency release button. LOL
Ivan Tong Never knew it blinked, Every car I have worked on it just glows in the dark lol. I am not aware of any way to turn off the screen and still play music in newer BMWs 2014 + I have looked everywhere and can't find how. This Mercedes allows you to close the screen and still listen to music so your not blinded 24/7 lol
I ready enjoyed your video , and it gave me GREAT insight for my car, thanks
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 TH-cam for help. Thanks.
+tom721100 Thanks for the compliment. Check out the pioneer head units they are amazing and have a ton of features!
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:
th-cam.com/video/fAoqfxtAdGA/w-d-xo.html
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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.
E Sky....E mail ......E Sky, not Elsky...ok, so does it look better at night, that noisy one that was the best. Does it look better at night when not in a trunk? I wish you had a working IR one to show a comparison :(
PosiFwd haha I didn't hit me till just now E Sky. Yea none had IR despite their false advertising I did install this camera and here is a night shot @13:00:
th-cam.com/video/X-gt8IOlSZo/w-d-xo.html#t=13m0s
I am pleased with it for the $20! Out guns my pioneer camera on my truck!
Licencje plate is from Portugal " P" . Polish is "PL".
Andrzej Yup way off
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