tft lcd rear view camera pricelist

Whether you"re commuting, running errands, traveling on vacation, or just backing out of your driveway, knowing exactly what"s behind you is important for safety. A rear-view or back-up camera and monitor can help to protect your car, your person, your passengers, and pedestrians. Here are some tips for choosing TFT (thin-film transistor) LCD video monitors and cameras to provide a field of vision that can enhance your peace of mind behind the wheel.

Some kits come with just a waterproof rear-view camera with night vision, without any type of monitor. These can be plugged into a DVD player, a monitor you purchase separately, or an existing display unit in your car. Other kits will come with both a rear-view camera and a TFT LCD monitor of some kind, while other kits will only offer a monitor without the backup camera. Some kits come with multiple cameras for larger vehicles and can even include a multiview display so you can see what the entire camera system is seeing at once. Which kit you choose will depend on your individual needs and the size of your vehicle.

In many cases, you can install a rear view camera and 7-inch LCD monitor yourself. This depends on whether you already have a monitor of some kind installed in your car, or if you choose a monitor that simply mounts on the dash or a wireless monitor. If the monitor needs to be installed in the dash and wired into the electrical system; however, you may need professional installation. Many backup cameras simply screw onto your license plate with existing screws and take little time to install. Some cameras are also wireless and will beam the image straight to a Bluetooth wireless monitor.

There are several different types of monitors you can pair with your back-up camera. Some monitors will simply mount on your dash and can be plugged into a 12V socket in your car. Other monitors actually take the place of your rear-view mirror, turning it into a full-time monitor. Other monitors need to actually be mounted into your dash and can take the place of an existing radio, audio unit, or touch-screen device. Kits are made to fit RV trucks and buses as well as cars.

If you are in the market for a new rear view camera there are some pitfalls that will cause serious buyers remorse so this guide should make your decision much more informed and easier.

The field of view of the camera is determined by a number of factors like the image sensor size, type and the lens focal length. Like a normal camera the bigger the sensor the better the quality of the picture, the better it performs in low light and the wider the field of view it can achieve. A 1/4” sensor can only deliver a 60 to 90 deg field of view while a 1/3” should deliver around 120deg.

90deg is the minimum field of view you should accept, but seeing there are so many units that perform better I would not purchase anything less than 120 deg.

Almost all modern-day monitors are LCD (liquid crystal display), you might still see some CRT monitors, but it is old-school technology and would deliver inferior quality video. Off the LCD monitors, TFT-LCD screens are the panicle in quality and should be your first choice.

Modern cars have a built in SatNav unit and many of them have an auxiliary input. If your vehicle has one of these you do not have to bother with a monitor and can plug your camera straight into the SatNav (just make sure your camera is compatible).

This type can be mounted on any flat surface and are commonly mounted high up. This position gives it a commanding view and excellent depth perception. For larger vehicles this would be the number one choice.

This type is mounted through a hole in the body of the vehicle. Only the lens and bezel is visible and give a nice clean look. The camera is level with the road so it does not provide the depth as the surface mount unit.

This type is mounted on the existing license plate hole, so installation is easy with no modification or new holes that need to be drilled. Depending where your plate is, the position of the camera can be off-center or close to the road.

Rear view camera sensors are either CCD or CMOS. CCD sensors provide a much higher quality video then CMOS and operate in lower light environments. CCD rear view cameras are more expensive than their CMOS counterparts, but this is truly not the factor where you want to skimp on money. A CCD camera is the only unit to buy.

Many rear view cameras are fitted with infrared night vision. The camera is fitted with infrared LED lights and will give you a picture even in total darkness. Do not expect to see way into the distance, 20-30 feet is normal for infrared and it will be in a monochromatic color. Seeing that there are so many models with this function do not buy a rear view camera with out infrared night vision.

Wireless rear view cameras suffer from interference and do not deliver the same quality video. This may look like stripes on your screen and can be very annoying. The idea behind the wireless unit is to save on the wiring between the camera and screen but seeing that you still have to wire a power source to both units the pro vs the con lean definitely to the wired unit. If you insist on a wireless system try to keep the distance between the monitor and camera at a minimal.

For you to see the same image you would expect to see in your rear view mirror the system must be able to “flip” the image. This allows for much easier reversing because your mind expects to see it that way. Some units allow for normal or reversed image, but almost all have the reverse image function. Do not under any circumstance buy a rear view camera without reverse image capability.

Some cameras are fitted with a microphone and can be helpful in certain scenarios like backing up a long trailer. If this is a need for you there are plenty of options.

The camera and wiring will be exposed to the elements. Sun, rain, snow and grime will eat away at your connectors and camera and if they are not rated for outdoor purposes the lifespan is going to be very short. The normal household RCA connector’s just wont cut it, so if your unit is fitted with these a red flags should go up.

Like most things in live you get what you pay for but if you are going to go through the effort of having a rear view camera the $100 you are going to spend on a good unit is a no-brainer.

Two video inputs, one can be used for DVD/VCD/TV/GPS etc.; the other video is used for reversing rear view. Connected to the camera can be automatically switched rear view and automatic wake-up function, reverse automatic switching, in the case of power on, automatically switch to the camera display screen when reversing, automatically switch back to the previously played screen after reversing; sleep, automatically switch on when reversing to display the scene behind the car, automatically shut down after reversing!

When reversing, it automatically switches to the screen displayed by the camera, and automatically switches back to the previous screen after reversing.