Best rear view cameras 2022

In the conditions of a modern metropolis, it is somehow even strange to talk about whether control over the dimensions of a car is needed when parking or not. And if parking sensors have become a common thing even for inexpensive cars, then rear-view cameras are not yet so common among motorists. First, they appeared in top trim levels of expensive Japanese and German models. Then they migrated to the bumpers of the “Koreans”, “Chinese” and others. Finally, now it is not a problem to put such a camera on any more or less modern car. With it, reversing becomes much faster and safer – now you can not be afraid to scratch the bumper or someone else’s car. Well, let’s take a look at the best rear view cameras in 2022.

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1. SHO-ME CA-6184LED (average price 1300 rubles)

Rear view camera, made in the format of a license plate frame. Rather, the camera itself is located at the top in the middle. This is convenient, because you don’t need to embed anything in this form – we throw the “tulip” to the monitor and you’re done. Of course, it is better to do the installation by specialists, so that there are no problems with the accuracy of marking parking lines. The camera matrix is ​​made using CMOS technology, which means it is not very light sensitive. Of course, the lights will illuminate, as well as the built-in LEDs, but this must be remembered. The final image resolution is 728 x 628 pixels. By the way, protection against moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard is declared here, so the camera should survive road hardships.

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2. AVEL AVS311CPR/980 CCD IPAS (average price 4700 rubles)

This expensive rear view camera justifies its price with the technology that is applied in the matrix. CCD is now not so actively used in modern photo and video equipment, but in specialized devices like a rear-view camera, it is the right place for it. And the point is the increased photosensitivity – the picture at night turns out a little worse than in daylight (of course, if we are talking about technical shooting). Moreover, the resolution is as much as 960 by 496 pixels, which is a lot for this kind of device. AVS has a metal case. Mounting is as follows: thanks to a special stud, the camera is simply installed in a drilled hole and fixed with a nut on the other side. On the one hand, it’s simple and fast, but some owners will not want to drill the body. The camera changes the marking lines based on the direction of movement of a particular vehicle.

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3. Blackview IC-01 (average price 750 rubles)

The range of prices for this camera is fantastic – from 750 to 3000 rubles. We don’t undertake to judge what’s the matter, but it’s better to look for this camera cheaper. It uses a CMOS sensor with a resolution of 762 x 504 pixels. Moreover, the manufacturer claims that the minimum illumination for this camera is 0.2 lux. Let’s leave it on the conscience of the creators, but without an external light source, and quite powerful, the camera is completely helpless in the dark. The camera mount is hinged, on a miniature bracket – so how and where to put it should be decided separately. Protection against external influences is declared at the level of IP67. Good option, but only at the lowest price

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What other rear view cameras are worth paying attention to

4. Interpower IP-168 (average price 740 rubles)

A very budget option in case you want a camera, but you don’t have much money. Budget here is expressed in a minimum sensitivity of 2 lux. But there is an automatic exposure setting. The matrix resolution is 733 by 493 pixels. The consolation is weak, but also good. The camera mount is overhead, so how to put it on your car is a matter of imagination and professionalism of the installer. Although IP68 moisture protection is declared here, the temperature regime is very narrow from 46 to -10 ° C. The camera is connected, of course, with a “tulip”.

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5. AutoExpert VC-208 (average price 1900 rubles)

A fairly popular model is a rear view camera, the best place for which is above the registration number frame. Despite the CMOS sensor, working in the dark is tolerable here. You can complain that despite the declared viewing angle of 170 degrees, as users complain, it is somewhat narrower, and this is not very good for a parking camera. The resolution of the picture that comes from the camera to the display is 648 by 488 pixels. VC-208 is not afraid of frost, as well as moisture and dust. By the way, you can turn off the parking lines in the settings in this camera.

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6. DIGMA DCV-210 (average price 1200 rubles)

Affordable mortise rear view camera for car. In the asset of this model, you can write infrared illumination, which, in theory, gives a win in the dark. But the CMOS sensor, of course, has its own specifics. The resolution of the picture is not the highest – 640×480 pixels. The camera is connected to the monitor using the supplied wires for the video output. It claims IP67 water resistance, but real users complain that the camera can suddenly die due to the fact that water has passed. Well, you need to think something about the installation – the camera is mortise, there is even a cutter in the kit. And hardly anyone wants to drill the body, so only in plastic fittings or a bumper.

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7. SWAT VDC-097 (average price 1500 rubles)

Specifically, this rear view camera is suitable only for some models of Hyundai-Kia concern cars. For example, Solaris, much loved by s. But you can pick up a similar camera for your “horse” – the manufacturer has a wide range of products. VDC-097 is mounted in the license plate light, and in a regular place. This means that no extra holes need to be made. However, if there should be no problems with the installation, then such a “staffing” can turn into questions when connected to a monitor. The fact is that the video output here is composite, sharpened for multimedia systems of the “Koreans”. In other words, if you put a third-party “head” in your car, then you will have to make an adapter for this camera. Otherwise, everything is standard: a CMOS sensor, a picture with a resolution of 648 by 488 pixels, a 170-degree view and IP67 water protection.

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8. SHO-ME CA-9030D (average price 800 rubles)

Universal and very inexpensive rear view camera for a car. It uses a CMOS photo sensor with a resolution of 728 x 628 pixels. Moisture protection is declared according to the IP67 standard. And everything seems to be fine in this camera, but the manufacturer saved on the bundled cable that connects the camera to the monitor. It is here, but the wire is not shielded, which is why the image will often be in interference. Well, at night, the camera copes well with its function – to help park the car.

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9. Blackview UC-27 (average price 750 rubles)

And again, an inexpensive overhead rear-view camera. Although, there are parking lines and a mirror image of the picture. The latter is not of very good quality – users complain about ripples, blurryness and just blindness in the dark. Although the latter is inherent in many cameras on a CMOS sensor without backlight. By the way, on sale you can find a version with the prefix Pro in the title a little more expensive – it has a larger resolution and a higher photosensitivity.

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10. AVEL AVS309CPR (average price 3500 rubles)

Since we started with a rear-view camera in the form of a frame for a number, we will finish it with it. AVEL AVS309CPR is a fairly advanced device by the standards of the class. And the frame gives an excellent picture. Firstly, the resolution here is real HD. Secondly, the light sensitivity here is so high that it reaches 0,01 lm. Moreover, there is backlight compensation, automatic exposure and white balance settings. The camera has a two-year warranty. What else is needed for happiness?

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How to choose a rear view camera

Parking cameras are relatively new words in cars. Therefore, when choosing such a device, questions inevitably arise, which are often not easy to answer. But ultrasonic parktronics perform their task well. Together with Healthy Food Near Me, he will tell about how to choose the best rear-view camera that will help you park Armen Kopelyan, certified installer of additional equipment.

How we fasten

The easiest option is a frame for a number. But there is one caveat – the registration plate should be somewhere on the trunk lid, and if it is on the bumper, then the camera will always be in the mud. The options with a ceiling light are a little more complicated, here the installation already requires an individual approach. The most unfortunate option is all kinds of mortise. They are cheaper, but hardly anyone wants to drill into the body, and bumpers are usually in the dirty area. In general, there is a small life hack – if a camera from the factory is installed on the model of your car in some trim levels, then find out where it is located. Engineers thought it over, which means that the place will be the most optimal for a non-standard sensor.

What sensor

In fact, the choice is small. CMOS sensors are used in 95% of rear view cameras. The problem with working at night is solved in different ways. Somewhere there is an LED backlight, but in my opinion it is useless, it only leads to backlight. Infrared illumination is much better at dealing with darkness. In general, conventional sensors are not so bad, the main thing is that the picture quality is good. CCD cameras are very rare and these cameras are not cheap. But the problem with working in poor lighting is solved almost completely.

parking lines

Now almost all the best rear view cameras have parking lines that show the distance to the object and make it easier to maneuver in a narrow place. Please note that they will work if the camera is set to the desired height for it. So, it is better to entrust it to professionals.

Protection against water and dirt

In my experience, I can say that overhead cameras most often die – the case is completely exposed to moisture, reagents, sand. And even no IP in the characteristics does not save. In general, the quality of many brands is lame, so do not be discouraged if after the first winter the “peephole” stops working. It is better to buy immediately what is more expensive.