looks clean. can't wait for my parts to come in!

 

This is waht you call q wide angle camera- you can see your own tag!
Nice, clean install- congrats!

 

So where can I get this and how hard is it to install?

Ryan

 

nice install!!

definitely wider than my camera.

 

just noticed something...

your camera is not "mirrored". Is it?

 

It is mirrored.

 

I used Dom's video switch, and purchased the camera from Ebay. Thanks to Kennyc, and gt1's instructions, it was a breeze.

Thanks guys!

 

could you post a link to the instructions?

 

His camera is mirrored, it just looks like a one way street

 

Kennyc

gt1

here you go.

 

Can you post a link to what camera you got off ebay? I have seen quite a few from $50 - $120......I hope yours is the $50 one,

 

looks pretty good for a CMOS cam.
How do you like the image quality ?

Well it should not be $120 for a CMOS

 

I paid $130 including shipping for my camera. Here is the exact one. It looks like she lowered the price.... to $115 with shipping.

CMOS Camera on Ebay

 

It's better than I expected. So far I'm completely satisfied with the image quality in the daytime. However, I haven't tried the image quality of the camera in a lit area at night. In a almost completely dark alley, I can't see much with just the reverse lights.

 

I just bought my 2005 Acura TL today with Navi, used the Navi Hack and put in my own customized bitmap, however I was wondering what is exactly needed in order to put in a backup camera. Obviously the camera itself, but what else? Switches? Sorry if its a dumb question, im a noob.

 

Welcome!

You need to go through post #11 - it has 2 links and they will answer all your questions.

PM me if you have any questions.

 

wondering the cost to do the whole installation

 

it really depends on what you already have...as far as the basics, you'll need:

-a monitor
-a switching mechanism for video (like a relay)
-a camera
-and of course, there's labor. Can you do the install yourself?

There are numerous possible setups for the above. It would run you an estimated $300-$700 depending on what you need.





For me, it's going to cost less than $100. I already have an in dash monitor for my computer. My monitor just happens to have an auto-switched aux input

 

How about these:

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/458...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

They look good for the job and are only $39.99 + tax/shipping from a well known retailer.

I've seen these at Bay Area Fry's for the same price and ccd models for about $50.

 

All cameras are not created equal. I chose to go with one that I have seen installed on these forums. No sense in going through the whole install just to find the picture is crappy.

 

I just purchased the same camera from eBay for 108 shipped and insured.........hoping the install goes smooth, it looks sooo nice installed in those pics........very very OEM.

Did you have to make a hole for the wiring? Or was there enough space to get it through, if you don't mind, I might have some questions when it comes time to install mine.

Thanks.

 

deadlock,

check out my post titled "dvd in armrest finally installed". I have some pictures in there that show you where I routed my camera wire. You'll need to drill a hole or cut a notch into the license plate light lens to get it through...

 

sorry...here's the link...it was under a different thread...scroll down to the camera pics...

https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/predators-red-wings-137415/

 

Thanks DCC, I am going to check it out right now...........the camera is on its way, cant wait to have it all installed.