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Review on πŸ“· Esky Ultra HD CMOS Car Rear-view Camera: 170Β° Wide View, Waterproof, Super Night Vision - Perfect for Pickup Trucks, SUVs, Minivans, Trailers, Vans, and Sedans by Terrance Fisher

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good bang for the buck. Easy installation.

Good price! I removed an old camera today after 45 months of use. Mounts under the rear bumper of Toyota Tundra 2007 with long body. One of the shots shows a clouding of the lens, which severely affects the image quality in all situations. Haze appeared after 36 months of use at a location shown below freezing and in excess humidity. . Corrosion on the bracket could eventually lead to bracket failure. I mounted the spare camera farther from the bottom edge of the bumper and applied rust preventative to the mount and RTV to the seams of the camera frame and lens edge. Hopefully this will increase durability. I have little doubt that this camera will last much longer in locations that offer better weather protection (on the rear window of an SUV). This is its biggest weakness in low light conditions (at night, as with any camera that doesn't come with a night vision booster or IR). Its main advantage is a wide angle. Compared to the backup camera on my Lexus, it offers a wider field of view depending on how it's mounted on my truck. There are many cables to install, but you may need a cable to connect the reverse trip circuit to the main unit. Haze aside, I'm happy with 36 months of service for the price. The hardest part of installing the camera was locating reverse gear for my truck, which was in the passenger footwell area.

Pros
  • Cool product
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