Reversing cameras

Reversing cameras help drivers to back up confidently. These devices transmit the information about the area behind vehicles to the display inside the passenger compartment. Thus, road traffic safety is ensured, for example, when parking in cramped urban conditions or while manoeuvring in a car park.

Types of vehicle reversing cameras

Depending on the application, these devices can be divided into:

• Optional. Made for certain models of vehicles.
• Universal. Can be fitted to all cars.

Cameras can also be distinguished by the method of attachment. They can be:

• Fitted into the holes drilled in the car body or bumper. This is a painstaking method which involves damaging  car parts. Such cameras are usually small, unnoticeable but, as a rule, the view angle cannot be adjusted.
• Bolted. This method might also involve drilling holes, however, it is often sufficient to make small cuts in the plastic elements of license plate lighting.
• Bracket mounted. The advantage of such cameras is that you can adjust the view angle.
• Attached with double-sided tape. This is the easiest way, however, such fixing is the most unreliable one.
• Fitted into a license plate frame. Such cameras are small and you don’t have to damage the car body or bumper to fit them.
• Installed instead of license plate light cover, boot handle, or into the holes made by the manufacturer for a camera. This is an easy and reliable method, there is no need to drill anything, however, it isn’t suitable for all car models.

By availability of the lighting that is used to improve the visibility at night time, the following devices might be distinguished:

• with LED lighting;
• with infrared lighting;
• without lighting.

Depending on the method of connection, there can be:

• wired vehicle reversing cameras that require laying the cable across the passenger compartment;
• wireless cameras which transmit the image to the screen in the FM band, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

These devices are fitted with two types of image sensors:

• CCD. Have high photosensitivity, produce a good image, however, they are more energy-consuming and have a less affordable price.
• CMOS. Devices based on them form an image faster, however, its quality is worse, especially in poor lighting conditions. At the same time, they are relatively inexpensive and consume less energy.

Besides, cameras differ in size, viewing angle, the level of dust and water resistance, operating temperature range, image resolution, colour range, availability of such features as a mirrored image and displaying the dynamic parking lines on the screen.

Vehicle reversing cameras: maintenance tips

When moving, the lens of the accessory becomes dirty, which obstructs the view. You should clean it with a wet cloth so as not to scratch the glass.

You should also remember that a vehicle reversing camera distorts the image. Therefore, after installing the accessory, you should try to park in an empty place.

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