The reversing camera & parking sensor thread

harjeev · 4th November 2007, 13:50

Guys
Yesterday I saw a product. Reverse Cam and Screen.
The total cost was 1.2K + 6K

Desc
1. the basic function was to be able to see whats going on when the vehicle is put in reverse
2. the screen is bluetooth compatible. The phone can be paired and when there is an incoming call the number is displayed on the screen
3. Works as an handfree device. Had inbuilt speakers and mic and though the quality of the speakers was average
4. Compatible with the cars DVD & VCD player. Whatever movie is played is displayed on the screen
5. Is a normal RVM that can clips onto the existing mirror

The size of the screen was about 6 inches wide
The only drawback is that there are no sensors.
So infact my question to all Bhpians using the reverse sensor and cams is that should I go in for the cam + screen or install the sensors as well?

ramie2400 · 4th November 2007, 16:38

how much does the Reverse camera cost upto,and where can i get in mumbai?? as i have a In-dash with screen so will be just a plug and play device

DirtyDan · 4th November 2007, 18:24

The sensors, if they are good ones, are a great asset to have. Mine beep more rapidly as you near an object. I trust them so much that in some situations, such as no children around, I back without looking for the last meter or so and just listen to the beep. Sensors do not work so well if you ever pull a trailor or if you are in the habit of backing under large high trucks.

raghu.t.k · 8th November 2007, 00:31

Has anybody installed the forward sensors on a SX4, pref from Chennai. I already have the reverse sensors, but would like to have the forward sensors as well, for driving in bumper to bumper traffic or while parking in tight spots.

dadu · 12th November 2007, 12:42

What brand and any links ??

They are definitely needed where rear visibility is low/short like safari. Experience does helps in judgement but technology gives precise indications whereas personal judgements might give away once in a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjeev

Guys
Yesterday I saw a product. Reverse Cam and Screen.
The total cost was 1.2K + 6K

Desc
1. the basic function was to be able to see whats going on when the vehicle is put in reverse
2. the screen is bluetooth compatible. The phone can be paired and when there is an incoming call the number is displayed on the screen
3. Works as an handfree device. Had inbuilt speakers and mic and though the quality of the speakers was average
4. Compatible with the cars DVD & VCD player. Whatever movie is played is displayed on the screen
5. Is a normal RVM that can clips onto the existing mirror

The size of the screen was about 6 inches wide
The only drawback is that there are no sensors.
So infact my question to all Bhpians using the reverse sensor and cams is that should I go in for the cam + screen or install the sensors as well?

harjeev · 13th November 2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

What brand and any links ??

They are definitely needed where rear visibility is low/short like safari. Experience does helps in judgement but technology gives precise indications whereas personal judgements might give away once in a while.

I think that it was a local brand only. Not very well known.

Maybe some chinese make.
If you want I can give you his phone no

suren181 · 13th November 2007, 17:17

Just for Information sake: Recently had picked up a sensor + cam kit from a brand called Redsoul who seem to be a Bangalore based company.

The kit consisted of:
1) 4 nos. parking sensors to be fitted on the rear
2) 2 nos. parking sensors to be fitted in the front
3) 1 no. reverse cam with nightvision to be fitted on the rear
4) 1 no. 6" LCD screen in rearview mirror with 2 Video in

These totaled to a cost of Rs. 17,000/- and have been fitted on my bro's Honda Civic V AT. They seem to be serving the purpose real well and have been fitted by the Honda Dealers themselves. Redsoul did help finetune the setup by sending their installer post fitment from Honda.

The hiccups were/are:

1) The front sensor used to beep continually in bumper to bumper traffic - This was rectified by the Redsoul person by fitting a switch to enable/disable it.

2) Non availability of the sensors in Misty Violet color - Still living with it, most probably the sensors may be painted over when the car goes for the first service.

mtnrajdeep · 13th November 2007, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Thanks, will do. Anyone from Hyd with inputs on this?

I have got a reverse camera fitted to my SX4 from Solar Shade on Ministers Road. No sensors in this model. It cost 8k. The LCD doubles up as a mirror (though it is as if it is in the night mode of a normal mirror). The screen clips on to the existing rear view mirror. The brand was AUZO and it has 1 year warranty.

midlifecrisis · 13th November 2007, 17:33

For a Lancer, the reverse sensors should suffice. Cameras would be necessary for high back vehicles where the drivers rear vision is severely restricted.

abbey4u · 15th November 2007, 18:32

If someone wants to install a new music system and reverse camera too. I would suggest go for JVC - AVX2 model dvd HU with reverse camera compatible and has a build in LCD screen 3.5 inch

Cost of MP3 HU+reverse camera+LCD Screen of reverse camera is same as COST of AVX2+Reverse camera(without screen)

Advantage: DVD playback, More features, Same price

unknown · 26th November 2007, 18:41

Anybody using these sensors ? It's selling for only 2.1k does it's worth it considering lcd is included ?

P:S Any idea on skoda oem partronic system price ?

Harbir · 26th November 2007, 19:55

I had a BMW 330i which came factory fitted with parking sensors. they were brilliant. I don't have much expereince with reversing cameras except in a Nissan Armada and it was both better and worse than parking sensors. It was better because you could actually see where the vehicle was going. Its deficiency was that you had to look at the screen instead of watching yourself where the vehicle is going and just relying on audible warnings for impending contact.

Harbir · 26th November 2007, 20:26

PS. I want to add that the park distance sensors on my BMW worked when ANYTHING was in range. a cat or a child or a dog or a tricycle or whatever. You don't have to see something to know its there.

nc1bad · 8th December 2007, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maneesh

Hellow,I think to install a reverse guidance system in my Lancer.There is two options are available ,thats Reverse camera system and the parking sensor.I have no idea about the actual usefulness of the parking sensor and reverse camera.If anyone have experience with this stuffs or idea pls advise me which one is better for me and cost-effective ?

according to me , i think it depends on the application, i have a reverse cam in my safari and parking sensor in my civic,
cam is basically for checking if theres something behind the vehicle etc,,does not give u good judgement.

Parking sensor on the other hand is better for accurate judgement,but requires getting used to

hope this helps man,lemme know if u need an more info

TrueDreamer · 10th December 2007, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbey4u

If someone wants to install a new music system and reverse camera too. I would suggest go for JVC - AVX2 model dvd HU with reverse camera compatible and has a build in LCD screen 3.5 inch

Cost of MP3 HU+reverse camera+LCD Screen of reverse camera is same as COST of AVX2+Reverse camera(without screen)

Advantage: DVD playback, More features, Same price

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look out for this at Solar Shade , Ministers Road here in Hyd soon.

4th November 2007, 13:50	#76
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	Guys Yesterday I saw a product. Reverse Cam and Screen. The total cost was 1.2K + 6K Desc 1. the basic function was to be able to see whats going on when the vehicle is put in reverse 2. the screen is bluetooth compatible. The phone can be paired and when there is an incoming call the number is displayed on the screen 3. Works as an handfree device. Had inbuilt speakers and mic and though the quality of the speakers was average 4. Compatible with the cars DVD & VCD player. Whatever movie is played is displayed on the screen 5. Is a normal RVM that can clips onto the existing mirror The size of the screen was about 6 inches wide The only drawback is that there are no sensors. So infact my question to all Bhpians using the reverse sensor and cams is that should I go in for the cam + screen or install the sensors as well?
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4th November 2007, 16:38	#77
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	how much does the Reverse camera cost upto,and where can i get in mumbai?? as i have a In-dash with screen so will be just a plug and play device
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4th November 2007, 18:24	#78
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,565 Times	The sensors, if they are good ones, are a great asset to have. Mine beep more rapidly as you near an object. I trust them so much that in some situations, such as no children around, I back without looking for the last meter or so and just listen to the beep. Sensors do not work so well if you ever pull a trailor or if you are in the habit of backing under large high trucks.
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8th November 2007, 00:31	#79
raghu.t.k BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 468 Thanked: 193 Times	Has anybody installed the forward sensors on a SX4, pref from Chennai. I already have the reverse sensors, but would like to have the forward sensors as well, for driving in bumper to bumper traffic or while parking in tight spots.
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13th November 2007, 17:17	#82
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Just for Information sake: Recently had picked up a sensor + cam kit from a brand called Redsoul who seem to be a Bangalore based company. The kit consisted of: 1) 4 nos. parking sensors to be fitted on the rear 2) 2 nos. parking sensors to be fitted in the front 3) 1 no. reverse cam with nightvision to be fitted on the rear 4) 1 no. 6" LCD screen in rearview mirror with 2 Video in These totaled to a cost of Rs. 17,000/- and have been fitted on my bro's Honda Civic V AT. They seem to be serving the purpose real well and have been fitted by the Honda Dealers themselves. Redsoul did help finetune the setup by sending their installer post fitment from Honda. The hiccups were/are: 1) The front sensor used to beep continually in bumper to bumper traffic - This was rectified by the Redsoul person by fitting a switch to enable/disable it. 2) Non availability of the sensors in Misty Violet color - Still living with it, most probably the sensors may be painted over when the car goes for the first service.
	() Thanks

13th November 2007, 17:33	#84
midlifecrisis BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 122 Thanked: 5 Times	For a Lancer, the reverse sensors should suffice. Cameras would be necessary for high back vehicles where the drivers rear vision is severely restricted.
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15th November 2007, 18:32	#85
abbey4u BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 118 Times View My Garage	If someone wants to install a new music system and reverse camera too. I would suggest go for JVC - AVX2 model dvd HU with reverse camera compatible and has a build in LCD screen 3.5 inch Cost of MP3 HU+reverse camera+LCD Screen of reverse camera is same as COST of AVX2+Reverse camera(without screen) Advantage: DVD playback, More features, Same price
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26th November 2007, 18:41	#86
unknown BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 439 Thanked: 23 Times	Anybody using these sensors ? It's selling for only 2.1k does it's worth it considering lcd is included ? P:S Any idea on skoda oem partronic system price ? Last edited by unknown : 26th November 2007 at 18:46.
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26th November 2007, 19:55	#87
Harbir BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 920 Thanked: 1,025 Times View My Garage	I had a BMW 330i which came factory fitted with parking sensors. they were brilliant. I don't have much expereince with reversing cameras except in a Nissan Armada and it was both better and worse than parking sensors. It was better because you could actually see where the vehicle was going. Its deficiency was that you had to look at the screen instead of watching yourself where the vehicle is going and just relying on audible warnings for impending contact.
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26th November 2007, 20:26	#88
Harbir BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 920 Thanked: 1,025 Times View My Garage	PS. I want to add that the park distance sensors on my BMW worked when ANYTHING was in range. a cat or a child or a dog or a tricycle or whatever. You don't have to see something to know its there.
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