Backup Cameras: What's A Selling Point & What's Unnecessary

When it comes to backup cameras, there's so much more than meets the eye when it comes to your driving preference and safety. Thankfully, we're going to help you select the backup cameras and how to identify the ones that are well worth the price tag. With this being said, here's what you should look for when it comes to backup cameras.

Touch Screen Receivers

Certain brands such as Crux offer vehicle specific rear-view cameras that can seamlessly match your factory touch screen system. In addition to this, many of them are created to blend in with your vehicle.

However, if you're interested in replacing your touch screen receiver, there's plenty of different GPS and DVD receivers that come equipped with rear view video inputs and touch screen monitors. For example, whenever you plan on driving in reverse, an expansive video display automatically pops up on the face of your stereo when you begin driving backwards. In addition to this, some camera systems come with multiple angles so that you know what's going on in every blind spot of the vehicle.

Not Enough Space In Your Dash?

If there's not enough space in your dashboard or your vehicle's dashboard simply doesn't support a camera system, have no fear as you haven't been forgotten. Some receivers have been created that can actually be installed into your rear-view mirror that keep your eyes where you should be looking (whenever you're driving backwards). Other receivers are simple enough to be placed on your dashboard without having to alter your rear-view mirror.

Selecting The Right Camera

There's a wide range of backup cameras available on the market that can easily accommodate your driving needs. However, important things to consider would be:

• Parking Lines - Some cameras come with parking lines to make the task of parallel parking that much easier. In addition to this, they have distance lines so that you can have an idea of how far away surrounding objects are from your vehicle.


• Viewing Angle - Some viewing angles go up to 190 degrees, meaning that you'll have no problem seeing what's behind your car (or what's about to cross your path).


• Mounting - There's a few different setups for camera mounting that can easily apply to what you prefer. With some cameras being located near the license plate and some being set up on the trunk, it's likely that you'll find one that works great with your vehicle.