The most obvious reason why you need a reverse camera is that you want an extra pair of eyes to increase your field of vision, and by doing so you can also prevent accidents. Adding a reverse camera to your vehicle does the trick!
A reversing camera kit is basically a camera that you can attach to the rear of your vehicle. This includes a camera and a monitor for viewing. When the driver puts the gear in reverse, the monitor shows the vision of the rear camera. This aids in backing up and in reducing rear blind spots.
So, if you still don’t have this installed in your car then you’re in the right place! This buyer’s guide can help you get the right reversing camera kit for you and make sure that you’re buying high-quality cameras.
What features will you look for in a reversing camera kit?
Viewing Angle
The viewing angle is what the driver can see behind their vehicle that their rearview cameras and side mirrors can’t see - in short, the blind spots. A good reversing camera viewing angle should cover these blind spots.
A 120° viewing angle is the smallest field of view that is recommended that would still allow for a wide view and good quality of the images shown. This way the driver can have a wide view of what’s behind the vehicle, without compromising the quality of images shown in the camera.
This Elinz CMOS Car Reversing Camera Rearview 600TVL 4 IR LEDs Night Vision 170° 12V IP67 has a 170° wide-angle view camera to prevent accidents while you’re parking or reversing. Despite its wide-angle view, it is compact and smartly designed. This weatherproof camera comes with a mounting bracket to easily fit it in any discreet position.
Rear View Monitor
A good rearview monitor is something that is large enough for you to see the obstacles, but not too large for you to be distracted while driving. You also have to check the ways on how you can mount the monitor - some can be installed with a suction cup, a sticky mount, or installed on the windscreen. Choose what you think will work best for you. A good quality monitor should also be visible and easily seen in daylight and at night.
A 7” LCD monitor is just enough to show you what you need. This Elinz 7" Clip on Rearview Mirror Monitor Caravan 2 Reversing Camera 4PIN Trailer Cable is just that. It has an anti-reflective clear vision rearview mirror and automatically shows the rearview when reversing. The monitor can be easily clipped on your factory rearview mirror so you don’t have to replace it. The rearview image can also be shown on the screen at all times.
Night Vision
Driving at night can be very difficult and challenging that is why you need a reversing camera that is equipped with night vision capabilities. Look for a reversing camera that has infrared night vision so you can be guided day and night.
If you’re looking for a reversing camera that is clear during day and night you can check this Elinz 7" Rearview Monitor Caravan 2 Reversing Camera 4PIN System Kit. It has 12 powerful LEDs, a built-in photosensitive chip, and infrared for night vision. Plus a 150° wide-angle view perfect to cover all areas.
Video Quality
Reversing cameras are only useful when the camera has high video quality. You would want one that would start with 1080P for a more high definition quality. A reversing camera with good video quality gives drivers a more convenient way of driving. This gives them a clearer view of their surroundings, especially the blind spots.
This Elinz 7" AHD Monitor Car 4PIN Reversing Camera DVR 12V 24V Recording Truck Caravan Splitscreen. The 7” screen has a size that is enough to see the images and videos very clearly. This monitor offers a 1920*1080 high-resolution screen, which promotes a more convenient viewing experience. The best thing about it is that it typically produces a digital high-resolution picture. This simply means that whatever is captured or recorded can be seen or viewed crystal clear.
Durability
You’ll be relying more on your reversing camera kits when it’s raining or snowing, so it should be able to withstand rain and other extreme conditions. Make sure to get one that has an IP66 rating or higher. IP rating or Ingress Protection, are rating that defines levels of sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies and moisture
In Elinz, our Reversing Camera Kits are rated as IP67 to IP69. Meaning our reversing camera kits are durable and suitable in all environments. Just like this AHD Reversing Camera 4Pin 12V24V with 120° view. This camera has a waterproof rating: IP68. Meaning it has complete protection against dust and can withstand water immersion of up to 1 meter. And this 7” Quad Screen Waterproof Monitor HD 12V/24V Reversing CCD Camera that can be connected to up to 4 cameras, has a waterproof rating: IP69. Meaning, This quad monitor has the highest level of protection. dust-tight complete protection from dust and contact, waterproof beyond 3ft immersion, explosion-proof, and hydrochloric acid resistant
Installation
Installing car accessories is not for everyone, so if you’re not that type of person who got car accessories and its technology all figured out, then that’s okay! The best solution for this is to look for reversing camera kits that are easy to install or those that we call “Plug and Play”. Don’t worry because there are lots of easy installation reversing camera kits out there.
Just like this 7" Monitor HD 12V/24V Reversing CCD 2 Camera 4PIN System Trailer Cable Caravan which is perfect for trucks and caravans. This is easy to install as long as you can locate your vehicle's 12V / 24V power source. Or you can check this 5" Car Wireless Reversing Camera Monitor Rear View Kit CCD Reverse 12V 24V which is perfect for cars. This is also easy to install and won’t even take over 2 minutes! Just plug it into the cigarette lighter and you’re good to go. Easy as that!
Getting the right reversing camera can be tricky, especially now that there are hundreds of them being sold in the market. So, make sure that you buy from trusted stores.
Get more of what you paid for and get your reversing camera kits from Elinz today.
