Best $30 Backup Camera of 2017! 

Thank you for the awesome comparison video, Now you can do a Best $30 Backup Camera of 2019/20!

I'm so impressed at how much effort you put into making your videos. As you well know there are some really bad ones out there. This helps me to decide if I really want to install one and which brand if so. Thanks keep it up.

I have a 2014 Subaru Outback with no backup camera. I am using these videos to learn how to do it. This video helped me very much as I am learning how to install my own backup camera. Now I have to find a video on monitors as my car has not monitor either. Thank you Raymond.

Thanks. Very educational and helpful for me to decide what to buy for my BMW 328i. Question though. does Esky 170 or Car Rover have parking lines? I can see that you have them on your screen. Also, do you think these two will fit BMW 328i (2014). The car does not come with backup camera. I wanted to use the existing screen. Thanks.

Great video. You really helped me figure out what camera to purchase. Thank you.

GREAT VIDEO! Raymond, what GPS/BACKUP Monitor do you recommend to be used with the E-SKY 170 Radar Camera that won in this comparison? Thank you very much for your input. I am ready to order these items.

Great review. Been shopping for one of these for a while and now I have even more information to make a decision. Thanks for the great video and info.

Have you tried the 2.4g Wireless Color Video Transmitter and Receiver for the Vehicle Backup Camera so you don't have to do a big wiring job?

I appreciate you taking the time, and explaining about these cameras, especially the one with the buzzer. Thanks for your time doing it.

Overall, I really like the CAR ROVER back-up camera that you evaluated. Thanks for your hard and informative work!

Thanks Raymond. I'm enjoying your Vids. on Back-up cameras! Trying to decide which to order.

I watched your program and I’m very please that you went through the effort to run chores which cameras best is I appreciate your effort, Jerry

Nice video. I am looking for a backup camera myself. I have the pioneer sph-da120. Do you know if the cameras tested will work with that? It has the same video input, but i am not sure if these cameras are model specific, or just goes with anything.

21:00 you mentioned camera #3 (radar cam) wasn't as good quality as the one you currently had installed on the Mercedes. Which camera is that? I want one with the highest video quality.

Question: the guiding grid lines ,is that from the camera or mercedes software? As in can it be turned off?

Is the wiring easy to install to a LCD monitor? Do you think it work with a Garmin Gps?

Hi Raymond, I have a 2011 Ford Mondeo LX TDCI Wagon. I have stock park assist sensors on my car, so I really don't want that loud and annoying beep sounding device. Can I use the camera without connecting that beep maker at all? Please note, I have no idea what a constant power stuff is. so help me please. Thank you.

I am glad you do what you do as it makes it easy for everyone to know which is best and how to install Please keep up the good work

I like to purchase the right product for my task the first time! Thanks for giving me a heads up on a great back up kit. You are my hero!

With the radar camera will you still be able to hear any audio Tone If you do not use the buzzer? I would like to install this vehicle in a pickup truck just not certain on the use of the buzzer and where to locate it due to the short distance of the buzzer chord.

Hey Raymond, maybe I missed it in one of your videos. I’m planning on getting the radar camera for my wife’s 2013 c350 and I was wondering what do I have to buy to convert the cameras RCA video output plug to the factory head unit input? Thank you

When hooking up power and ground to reverse light ? Power goes to reverse light power and will ground go to light wire or metal of body of vehicle ?

Very cool!!! I've been wanting one for a year or more but for my horse trailer! It's difficult to see to back it up in tight spaces. This would be such a great safety feature for me! Great video....thank you for the info!!

just the kind of information I was looking for, much appreciated

Ray, is there any good wireless backup and front camera dual display? Want to install on my Mercedes Metris. It has only a small radio display, so no navi.

How has the camera and radar combo held up. I looked on amazon and reviews have been growing on issues. Thanks!!

Thank you for taking the time to show us this it's very useful

My 2009 w204 doesn't come equipped with a back up camera. Is it possible to purchase one and install on the current screen. Note my screen is not the fold screen! ? Thank you

When are you planning on coming out with the best backup camera for 2018 ?

I had just brought a new Jeep Wrangler I was watching your video and I was wondering which amber is better the ones you have to wire or the one that you can add to your phone.I really enjoyed watching you video and you explain everything very well of hooking up the camera. And if you can remember me for a winner when you do chose a winner, but regardless if a winner or not I will continue watching you videos because I like how you are honest and explain where you can understand.THANK YOU!

HI ray. Me again..lol..I bought that same car rover for my bmw..When you installed this for your video.were you using a relay? ..as you know,the plug is completely different. Last question...what do you think of the trunk handle camera versions? Thanks. Raymond.

Raymond....I couldn't read thru all the comments to see if it was covered or not, but for the radar camera and the issue with the alarm constantly going off due to being attached to a constant power, what you have to do is splice the power line into your reverse light bulb wire so when you place your car in reverse it sends power to both the reverse light bulb and the radar sensor and turns it off when you come out of reverse gear. Hope that helps! Thanks for the video.

it was a great video, very complete and it gave me a good sense of what type of camera i need for my car.

Love your videos! Getting a CLA250 this month using all you footage to do my upgrades!

Im not overly concerned with how clear the camera or monitor is. What im more concerned about is does it work. Avoiding obstacles below the view of the rear view mirror ie "blind spot" is what i need. I do appreaciate the review on these products. It helps when your researching products. So, Thank you.

I Really like the way you presented your video very simple I can understand and you speak very clearly

Thank you for making these videos, I have a Mercedes GLK350 and I am looking to add a back up camera does the GLK need power on all the time or just power from backup light? Thanks

how are you connection the camera to show onto the screen? Thank yo

Thanks, and congratulations to the winner. Love your Mercedes vids. Are you going to change your camera then? I have the faceliftet C-class '12. Do you think installation will be as easy as on yours? Thanks.

This was definitely much needed so thanks for this review!! I have a c63 AMG and I've been wanting to add a bc.

Really enjoyed the camera review. Great job. I think you picked the best one of all of them.

Great video mate. I'm planning to install one on a "break"like we say here in France. See ya !

Thanks for your time, very good comparison , love the precise tests.

Hey Ray. Did you make a video on how you ran the wire ( video)to your srceen?? I'm thinking of going through drivers side floor panels..still haven't made it home too install yet.?But ,can't wait. Lol..thanks. ..Joe

WE DID IT! 100 SUBSCRIBERS! Thank you 👊. I will pick out the winners at random and make a video tonight 2-27-17 with the results!

I have never seen anyone do a comparison test on anything like you did. So, thanks. I am considering upgrading my wife's 2013 Toyota radio to accept such a device, so I have been poking around RU-vid for help. Thanks.

You are correct about the Car Rover camera being OEM. They used to advertise it as OEM and it was only to be used on those models. Even though it is NTSC, I believe the reason that they specified only for those models was because of the way it mounts. Basically, it needs to be mounted to a horizontal surface. Since it dimensionally worked out perfect for the lift gate handle on Saturn Vues (and any other Theta platform vehicle like Buick Rendezvous, Opels, and many others.) I bought it. What caught me off-guard was the mounting nut will not slide over the connector, so I had to drill a larger hole and a smaller hole and make a key hole out of them to push it through the big hole, and then slide it rearward into the slot, and then tighten the retaining nut. I've used mine for a long time, and it works really well. It is impossible to even see the camera from behind the vehicle. When I slide it back in the slot the edge contacts the recess of the handle and squares it up, and it sits in the recess so that you cannot even see the cameras from the back. However they work perfectly. It is/was available in many different finishes by many different vendors. Chrome worked for one of our Standard Vues, and Red for the Redline. I was just came across your video while looking to see if there was anything better out there before I purchased another one. I agree, it would be WONDERFUL to have the radar too and not fiddle with those sensors in the bumper cover and a separate indicator. I will probably use the same one because its like made for Theta platform lift gates, and the radar one would not look as good and would be more work for me. What I would like to come up with is something that will trigger another camera for the front while parking, like the backup lights do for the rear camera. We don't maintain the cameras at all and have never cleaned them. They work good in the low light of backup lights. It is grainy, about like the old 1 lux video cameras, but still very easy to clearly identify anything behind the vehicle for a good distance. I can see how the little ring of LEDs are useful to a video camera or surveillance camera, but to portray a little ring of LEDs around a backup camera as having significance on a vehicle, to me is laughable. They would be dwarfed to insignificance by taillights and brake lights, let alone backup lights.

What is the name and model of the number one camera? I have a Volvo XC90 and think it will work well.

Hi Raymond I had a 2012 C300 4Matic and I wanted to add a back up camera but the screen in my car was a small one so do you think the screen has an option to add a camera or a video display ? I knew how to run or install a back up camera because I had done in my other car ( Cadillac CTS and Acura MDX ) by adding a 4.3 pop up display on the dashboard that I've bought from amazon and eBay and they work really good but this time I wanted to hook up to my car display so it will look like a factory one. I could do the same as my other car by adding a car display on the dashboard with a pop up 5 inches display from amazon for under $50 come as a kit with camera . Thank you

When you mount it..does it have to be pointed down or up?

hello love your videos what you suggest for mercedes C200 year 2014 model ?

I have been looking for a camera for a few weeks I ranked the same one 1st. I have led tails so night Vision is not a problem I like the radar tech from a few cars ago and I also miss the noise for some reason. Thanks

Hi! I just bought a 2015 base Tacoma, and I'm wondering if this would work in it. The radio has a display, but it doesn't run apps or fancy stuff. It does connect to Bluetooth, has direct USB aux port, and has the regular radio stuff. Can you help me out, please?

I'm looking to do a back up camera for my c300 I just got I'm destroyed the c class didn't come with one I had a Acura TL type s before this car and was quite surprised our cars didn't come with one ! Did you figure out a good clean location with the number one camera ? I'm looking to buy a camera tomorrow off amazon lol so need some good reviews and stock location

Top notch and good work in helping all of us. Much appreciated

Could you please double check the Esky Silver link in the description (it doesn't have the radar). Also, did you end up making an installation video for the camera (: ? Thanks!

I would really love the back up camera. I have been wanting to buy a back up camera on my c300 for a while now and thanks to this video I know how!! Thanks for the great video keep making more 👍

great video man!! i have been waitng for a video on this camera. I love esky cameras. I bought one two years ago right before the car I installed it in got totaled by a drunk driver. I loved it too bad I only got to enjoy it for a month.

Hi Raymond... This is the guy from portugal you helped. It's a portuguese plate!

I noticed something different between the Car Rover and the ones I'm using. The ones I'm using uses the Sony CCD 1/3". I notice the price went up about $12, but you might want to try one of those. Check out on Amazon Sincere -Night Vision Car Rear View Camera 170 Degree. That one also has the Sony CCD 1/3. First, the 1/3 CCDs do better at night because of their size. Secondly, they are a lot clearer because they have more scan lines. The CCD technology, as opposed to CMOS, AND TVL (for analog cameras and monitors), which regulates horizontal resolution, are the major factors. Both add some cost. The Car Rover is CCD, while the other two you reviewed are CMOS, which is why you liked the image so much better on the Car Rover. However, the Car Rover is 420 TVL while the Sony CCD 1/3 is 600. Backup wide-format monitors are typically 800 x 480. The Sony 1/3 CCD can do up to 811x508 while the 1/4" CCD can only do 510x496, which means it only has about 60% of the picture quality and missing quite a bit of low-light performance. Cheap, little monitors do not have the smarts to do math and intelligently construct missing information like newer TVs do. Another thing that can help, although I don't have one, is to get the 120 degree field of view instead of 170, but if you need 170, you need 170. I know you can get You can get TVL up to around 1000, but I haven't seen a backup camera with 1000 TVL.

Great work again loving your posts here in the uk

I was putting a camera in as I watched your video and it was a lot of help I too liked the car backup radar with camera thank you for the info

I need one for my 2016 Toyota Corolla. Any suggestions? By the way it has a screen already

Been seeing a lot of compliants on these cheap back up camera that with the first rain they get ruined..can you do some sorta test on the winner if rain will ruin it Thanks

I wired my backup camera "CarRover" to the 15amp fuse but when I use the backup camera, it shows the "watch surroundings" but the camera itself shows a black screen. I ordered a second same backup camera and that came out black too, so my camera isn't the issue. What do you think the issue is??

Hi Raymond, I've bought the camera with radar inspired by your review :) But unable to mount the camera. Could you please make a video showing step by step instruction about how to mount the camera? It will be much appreciated.Thanks

Hello Raymond, Concerning the radar backup beeper, you can run a relay off of the reverse light circuit and that will address your concern. On my Porsches, the lighters were constantly on, so I added a relay that operated off of the ignition so that the DVR cameras would start and stop with the vehicles. I did not check all of your comments, but if I am repeating someone else's suggestion, apologies. Did you ever install the radar camera? The hole size must be large to accommodate the cable ends and as you pointed out, the hole will not be behind the mount.

Great video. When you find a NIGHT camera that works. Please advise. I am torn by the best made VS. the radar one. Seen all (?) videos dealing with C300. Now rather then spending $800+ , I can buy parts for under $50. Use my labor. Being retired, is cheap😊

I'm having such a hard time getting my back up camera led lights to turn on, what could be happening? could you help me with this?

What do think is the best backup camera for a 528i..just installed aftermarket dvdgpsnav 8.8 screen. Thanks for that great video

Must be fate that I came across this video. I JUST bought my 2012 C300 this week and was hoping I can install a camera. Thanks for doing the leg work on this. Hope I get picked for the free camera!

Very helpful I'm looking to get a back up camera for my wife's car especially now that we have our 2 grand babies Mon through Friday. Baby sitting. Look forward to hearing from you as I may be a winner. Thank you very much keep up the good work 👍😊

Congrats on the 1000 subscribers Bro... nice vid dude...

Nice job. I have a sm tt and was considering getting a backup camera to assist with hitching ir even to help park.

I drive a Audi A6 and it's got a very good back up camera with all round sona with directional audible sound in the interior so I know how come I get to object from different angles. Great video tho

Gracias Carnal ! lastima que ya no venden la cámara en Amazon...voy a buscarla en ebay.

hi Raymond, i have 2012 Mercedes C 300, I dont know whats wrong with my back up camera. it always shows me a black screen when i try to reverse the car. is there any sensor do I need to check?

I ready enjoyed your video , and it gave me GREAT insight for my car, thanks

Great insight into backup camera. Can they ship this to India?

Great presentation and contest

What brand is the best? I dont know how to spell it thanks

I like that you do this for people so they don't have to go out and buy ones that don't work if they buy the ones that are good one this.

Best backup camera I ever seen.

Hi Raymond, The Esky Radar backup camera, will it work with any wifi Transmitter. I can not make my mind up what to buy. I want a wifi ,wireless transmitter with a camera, preferably with nightvision, that I can connect to my android tablet. Dont want to pay more than 50-80 dollars. Any ideas ? Kind regards Kevin

Thank you for the great instructional videos.....loved the way you showed how to correctly connect the wires in the truck. Thanks for showing which camera was the best. Best video I seen in a long time......james and amy smith

Thanks for doing this review man appreciate it keep it up

The camera on my car doesn't have radar! I kinda like it! I think the shade from those tree's are affecting your visibility of the license plate???

Thanks for the information! Very useful. Where can I find more information on how to complete full installation on an 08 C300?

Thanks for the Video comparison. Guessing you're not sending out anymore backup cameras.

Was looking for a tip for a backup cam and/or some diy solution. So thanks for the video. :)

I have picked up the Esky EC170-36. I would like to see a video soon on how you managed to install it in your vehicle. The only install guides on this camera model are not in english on youtube. The cables from the camera unit are too large to fit through the holes that are available, or I would have to cut and drill large holes in the back of the car.

Will it work on a Honda or a Chevrolet truck great videos

Wht part of Florida are you in...

Shoot, I missed out on the give away so I guess my old 1998 Chevy is going to have to wait a little while longer! LOL BUT... I do want to say that I truly appreciate your thoroughness and fair and reasonable assessments. Keep up the good work!

I need help dude!! I got a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLA 250. The head unit is: NTG5*1. I already wired the camera but I cant install it to the head unit. 1) I don't know in which plug to install it on since there is one that actually says "CAM". and 2) Im not sure that Farka cable will work. Can you please help me out? Also some people are telling me I need a device called NAV-TV. Is it true?

I don't know about all these cams, I've been messing about with Amazon backup cams for the past 3 years, they all crap out at some stage, end up leaking or just plain crap out. I had one like you liked with the solid construction with the single screw, installed like a champ but it leaked. I have another one now, also seems solid but image is soft and the angle is strange. I am almost ready to give up on STD def and rig up some type of HD camera with long HDMI cable.

enjoyed your video very helpful and entertaining at the same time I look forward to your future uploads .Bless

You can pretty easily install the buzzer in a constant power vehicle... just wire the positive terminal through the reverse light, and it will only turn on when the light goes on...

Beautiful teaching from great experience, keep it up guy.

Hey, you can turn off the display in the BMW and program one of the buttons on the radio to turn the screen off as soon as you click that button