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The camera looks very similar to one I bought off e-bay, works great but be wary of the screw holes where the mounting bracket fixes to body. The holes on mine go straight through to interior of camera, first camera filled with water so got replacement under warranty (was sold as weather-proof). Second camera also got water in, thats when I found where the leak was, dried it out myself and filled holes with silicon sealant before reattaching bracket, also put sealant over the top of the screws afterwards.
Peter
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I don’t know what anyone is thinking of using the cameras for, but I’ve done a bit of experimenting with cameras for reversing on the back on my van (check them out on my website), one crucial thing which makes a decent reversing camera is its angle of vision. The ideal angle of vision with the camera mounted high up on the van is to be able to see the ends of your rear bumper, put another couple of feet either side. To achieve this, the camera needs a vision angle over 100 degrees. Having said that, any vision behind your vehicle is a bonus, especially in tight parking spots.
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Second camera also got water in, thats when I found where the leak was, dried it out myself and filled holes with silicon sealant
Its not always possible to achieve a water tight seal, as quite often condensation appears. In that situation its usually best to drill a minute hole at the lowest point. The hole won't allow water of any quantity to get in, but it will easily escape afterwards.
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I don’t know what anyone is thinking of using the cameras for, but I’ve done a bit of experimenting with cameras for reversing on the back on my van (check them out on my website), one crucial thing which makes a decent reversing camera is its angle of vision. The ideal angle of vision with the camera mounted high up on the van is to be able to see the ends of your rear bumper, put another couple of feet either side. To achieve this, the camera needs a vision angle over 100 degrees. Having said that, any vision behind your vehicle is a bonus, especially in tight parking spots.
I know whatyou mean about the angle of vision thing. I've driven trucks with reversing cameras and in the end there's nothing like your mirrors!
The camera will show you what's behind but it's hard to judge distance. You may be backing up to a fence for example and look at the camera and think "I'm about to hit that" when in fact you're about 8 feet away!
Agree about the "bonus vison" though.
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