Does anyone have a rear view camera that gives good depth of field, we currently have a reversing camera but unless a vehicle is really close it can't be seen on the screen. My husband has been researching and has found that a 90 degree angle lens is what is needed. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks
briche said
01:55 AM Oct 14, 2013
Hi Mumsy, with regards to rear view cameras I did a fair bit of testing and came to the conclusion that the role of the camera is to allow you to keep an eye on what's in close, say 300 to 400 meters. Your mirrors are a better thing to use for the long range stuff, better resolution, etc. hope that helps, I have found that after three years on the road it works for me.
Brian.
landy said
04:08 AM Oct 14, 2013
Mumsy we have been looking for the same thing for some time. I don't kow if it needs to be as tight as 90 but the standard one that is only meant for reversing is not good enough for me either.If you find one could you post the info here please. Landy
Bent Axle Bob said
04:42 PM Oct 14, 2013
Have to agree with Briche on this one!. Rear view cameras are REVERSING cameras and should be regarded as such. I believe it is illegal to use them as a rear view surviellance switched on all the time whilst travelling. Having said that, my camera system IS on full time and is used in a supplemental role to my mirrors when travelling
GaryKelly said
11:49 PM Oct 14, 2013
Me too, Bob. Supplemental to the mirrors. The camera is great for reversing though even if whatever's behind you does look larger than life. You get used to it after a while.
justcruisin01 said
05:13 AM Oct 15, 2013
I use heavy duty truck/bus camera's from Jaycar on the van & tug, I can run them full time & are very good. Infrared for night vision & audio if you wish.
freefish1 said
08:52 AM Oct 16, 2013
Hi, I have a three way set up. One low down above & behind the tow hitch for connecting. This only comes into play when in reverse gear & uses its own screen. The other two are; one on the top op the canopy & the other on the caravan. These are on permanently. Just switch between them as needed. They have their own screen which has a scale on it so you can judge distance. "Response" brand from Jaycar. The one on the canopy supplements the outside mirrors as the internal rear vision is useless. Cameras can not be used instead of mirrors.
I like them because I do not like the close in blind spot you get with a caravan i.e. 3-5 metres no matter what mirrors I've tried. Bill
aussietraveller said
07:06 AM Oct 17, 2013
I initially started out with a 120 degree camera and have now changed over to a 90 degree sony that I purchased on ebay from a guy in Melbourne for about $100 it gives much better distance vision and coupled with mirrors provides a good level of safety I travel with the rear view camera on all the time.
Does anyone have a rear view camera that gives good depth of field, we currently have a reversing camera but unless a vehicle is really close it can't be seen on the screen. My husband has been researching and has found that a 90 degree angle lens is what is needed. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi Mumsy, with regards to rear view cameras I did a fair bit of testing and came to the conclusion that the role of the camera is to allow you to keep an eye on what's in close, say 300 to 400 meters. Your mirrors are a better thing to use for the long range stuff, better resolution, etc. hope that helps, I have found that after three years on the road it works for me.
Brian.
Landy
I use heavy duty truck/bus camera's from Jaycar on the van & tug, I can run them full time & are very good. Infrared for night vision & audio if you wish.
I like them because I do not like the close in blind spot you get with a caravan i.e. 3-5 metres no matter what mirrors I've tried. Bill