The reversing camera & parking sensor thread

gowda79 · 24th May 2009, 11:46

Best is to go with the Rear View Camera, it makes life easy to park at any place. We have factory fitted on our Safari VX and it is so easy to park this huge vehicle at all places.

Camera is better than the sensors, sensors make noise and irritates while parking as soon as it finds some obstruction within the limited range.

trrk · 24th May 2009, 11:57

Hi,

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Originally Posted by vid6639

Which sensor is this trrk? Any brand and what's the minimum distance? Max distane is not as important as min.

The system is from RD. That would be Rajat Deep Overseas Pvt Ltd. Though not specifically mentioned, the manual says that distance less than 0.3 metres is not displayed. So I assume a minimum of 0.3 metres.

prateekool · 25th May 2009, 13:00

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

The system is from RD. That would be Rajat Deep Overseas Pvt Ltd. Though not specifically mentioned, the manual says that distance less than 0.3 metres is not displayed. So I assume a minimum of 0.3 metres.

Yup that's an RD. Its Rajatdeep Overseas Pvt Ltd. Check out the previous replies on this forum to get more details. Have been using one myself (was endorsed to me by the car dealership) from where I took the delivery. Am pretty happy with it. Professional install job and courteous service center(came on 7.30 PM on a Sunday eve to correct one of the hassles I was having). Take a look at more range at Automobile Accessories, Car Accessories India, RD, RD brand car accessories, Nano Car, Maruti Car, Mahindra Car, Honda Car, GM Car, Alto Car, Skoda Car, Tata Car, Hyundai Car, Toyota, Reverse Parking Sensors, Power Windows, Auto Window Closers, Car C.

Hope this helps.

prateekool · 25th May 2009, 13:06

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Originally Posted by srikant

Thanks dockap, but i am not feeling secured to buy it online without seeing it. Got to check if it works fine with my existing setup. Can anybody suggest some distributor in Kerala or Bangalore??

@ Srikant, you can Speak with Mr.Arun Thakur (DGM Sales) of RD on 9810201234. I think they have a distributor in Bangalore as well as Kerela (as confirmed by their website Automobile Accessories, Car Accessories India, RD, RD brand car accessories, Nano Car, Maruti Car, Mahindra Car, Honda Car, GM Car, Alto Car, Skoda Car, Tata Car, Hyundai Car, Toyota, Reverse Parking Sensors, Power Windows, Auto Window Closers, Car C). Seek more details from him. You can also try online query form.

Thanks

PS: its a Delhi number

srikant · 26th May 2009, 12:04

Thanks Pratee, i have send them a query, waiting for their call or reply. However i am going to Bangy tomorrow, will try my luck there and keep updated.

rkbharat · 26th May 2009, 12:26

Personally I feel its otherwise, in Indian condition. With Camera I will have to keep looking at the view while reversing. While in case of sensors I can adjust looking at ORVM, RVM etc and take the assistance from voice alerts.

I guess purely personal

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Originally Posted by gowda79

Best is to go with the Rear View Camera, it makes life easy to park at any place. We have factory fitted on our Safari VX and it is so easy to park this huge vehicle at all places.

Camera is better than the sensors, sensors make noise and irritates while parking as soon as it finds some obstruction within the limited range.

bblost · 26th May 2009, 12:28

It would be a neat idea to have a recording system for the camera.
Some kind of a cyclic looper that stores the last 30 minutes. And its always on.

This way if you get rear-ended.
The rear ender will not know what hit him.

when you provide proof of his/her mistake.

srikant · 26th May 2009, 12:57

I just got a call from dealer of RD from Bangalore. He says it cost 3200 for rev camera alone with one year guaranty. He says it is equipped with night vision also. What do you guys say?

prateekool · 28th May 2009, 23:19

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Originally Posted by vid6639

Vikram, which sensor has 0.3m range? Any details of brand and such?

Mine has 0.4m. Not sure if any other make has lower than that

prateekool · 28th May 2009, 23:24

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Originally Posted by srikant

I just got a call from dealer of RD from Bangalore. He says it cost 3200 for rev camera alone with one year guaranty. He says it is equipped with night vision also. What do you guys say?

@ Srikant, Looks like you have a deal on buddy. Confirm the model no first

prateekool · 28th May 2009, 23:34

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Originally Posted by srikant

I just got a call from dealer of RD from Bangalore. He says it cost 3200 for rev camera alone with one year guaranty. He says it is equipped with night vision also. What do you guys say?

@ srikant, if its only the camera you are going for, my delhi exp tells me you can get almost 250-350 bucks off 3200 price you have quoted. tell shopkeeper a friend got it for a certain price. Surely gonna work

Btw, this RD camera as seen on Automobile Accessories, Car Accessories India, RD, RD brand car accessories, Nano Car, Maruti Car, Mahindra Car, Honda Car, GM Car, Alto Car, Skoda Car, Tata Car, Hyundai Car, Toyota, Reverse Parking Sensors, Power Windows, Auto Window Closers, Car C is a nightvision CCD camera which are currently the best available in India. I saw a company with more advanced thermal imaging camera but that's more life meant for defence installation due to the price factor.

If you find a cheaper alternative, make sure its not the cmos camera.

trrk · 29th May 2009, 18:55

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Originally Posted by trrk

The mirror type I have is quite heavy and in bad roads it changes position and so it is a nuisance.

The vision deficiency is there especially in the night. I have not had much of a chance to see it at night, though, yet.

That mirror seems to be stable without doing anything. It never changed its position in a 320kms drive today.

And at last I took a reverse when it was dark and the night vision indeed works!

edassery · 13th July 2009, 14:39

Hello,
The dealer has offered some free accessories, for my new Altis G, including a RedSoul 4-senser reverse parking system with digital (distance) display. According to him this will be fitted on to the left of the dashboard.

My questions are :
1) Is RedSoul a good brand?
2) Does it make sense to go for a 6" DVD display version with camera? - costs ~18K according to him. Or is this something that SUV/MUVs only will need? I do not intend to play DVDs while driving.

Thanks for the help (Hope I am posting at the right place)

Cheers,
Ajith

mdesai_1981 · 13th July 2009, 16:39

hi guys,
after going through the entire thread i've come to a conclusion that redsoul is the best.
i just wanted to know where can i buy this red soul in mumbai?

msdivy · 13th July 2009, 17:23

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Originally Posted by vid6639

Vikram, which sensor has 0.3m range? Any details of brand and such?

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Originally Posted by amitk26

Redsoul has this range

True, RedSoul has 0.3m range. At this gap, there is barely enough space for a person to squeez thru'.

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Originally Posted by edassery

...
My questions are :
1) Is RedSoul a good brand?
...

I have it for over a year - always worked.

BTW, their showroom is in Basavanagudi, opposite to Krishna Rao park. Google map here.
Website: Welcome to RedSoul. You can avoid dealer's cut, if you directly buy from them.

24th May 2009, 11:46	#241
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Best is to go with the Rear View Camera, it makes life easy to park at any place. We have factory fitted on our Safari VX and it is so easy to park this huge vehicle at all places. Camera is better than the sensors, sensors make noise and irritates while parking as soon as it finds some obstruction within the limited range.
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26th May 2009, 12:04	#245
srikant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 489 Thanked: 12 Times	Thanks Pratee, i have send them a query, waiting for their call or reply. However i am going to Bangy tomorrow, will try my luck there and keep updated.
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bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,291 Thanked: 17,977 Times View My Garage	It would be a neat idea to have a recording system for the camera. Some kind of a cyclic looper that stores the last 30 minutes. And its always on. This way if you get rear-ended. The rear ender will not know what hit him. when you provide proof of his/her mistake.
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26th May 2009, 12:57	#248
srikant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 489 Thanked: 12 Times	I just got a call from dealer of RD from Bangalore. He says it cost 3200 for rev camera alone with one year guaranty. He says it is equipped with night vision also. What do you guys say?
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13th July 2009, 14:39	#253
edassery BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	Reverse parking system for Altis Hello, The dealer has offered some free accessories, for my new Altis G, including a RedSoul 4-senser reverse parking system with digital (distance) display. According to him this will be fitted on to the left of the dashboard. My questions are : 1) Is RedSoul a good brand? 2) Does it make sense to go for a 6" DVD display version with camera? - costs ~18K according to him. Or is this something that SUV/MUVs only will need? I do not intend to play DVDs while driving. Thanks for the help (Hope I am posting at the right place) Cheers, Ajith Last edited by Jaggu : 13th July 2009 at 14:51. Reason: Please use Search to find similar posts, before opening a new thread. Thanks
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13th July 2009, 16:39	#254
mdesai_1981 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 188 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	hi guys, after going through the entire thread i've come to a conclusion that redsoul is the best. i just wanted to know where can i buy this red soul in mumbai?
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