Anyone have the Kenwood CMOS-200 Camera?

flashburn · 09-09-2010, 11:19 AM

Just wondering what the quality is like? I need to replace my cheapo Chinese Ebay camera that sporadically works (and has terrible image quality).

DeEePiDDy · 09-09-2010, 11:42 AM

I just ordered one off ebay (saved $60!!!).. should be here next week and installed by that weekend. I'll let you know how it is once its installed. I was originally going to get the Pioneer ND-BC4, but it seems like its sold out everywhere!

bigaudiofanat · 09-09-2010, 11:43 AM

The pioneer one is similar to the old ebay one.

flashburn · 09-09-2010, 11:44 AM

Awesome! Do you think you could write up a small DIY for it? I've never installed a camera before. My main issues are with the power wiring for it (and where to mount the power supply).

DeEePiDDy · 09-09-2010, 12:01 PM

I'm having BigAudioFanat do my install.. new headunit (Pioneer x920bt), speakers (Polk DB6501), Steering Wheel controls (Axxess ASWC) and backup camera (Kenwood CMOS-200)..

flashburn · 09-09-2010, 12:04 PM

Ah cool. I'm sure Matt will be able to help me out then. Overall it doesn't sound like it will be too difficult.

Let me know how you guys like it as well.

kenchan · 09-09-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

The pioneer one is similar to the old ebay one.

which pioneer one are you talking about big? the universal camera im running is definitely not generic ebay quality.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-09-2010, 01:10 PM

I've got the CMOS300 if you want some pictures from it.
Same pixel count as the 200.

Product Comparison

flashburn · 09-09-2010, 01:12 PM

Yeah, that'd be great! I'm sure the overall quality will be the same. I love all the fancy features of the CMOS-300, I just can't justify the price.

TreeSemdyZee · 09-09-2010, 05:43 PM

Here's some pics from my 300. I'm going to guess that the 200 might have a "better" picture. At least more recognizable. The 300 has a 190 degree view and I think this causes a lot of distortion. My mounting position adds to this I think.

flashburn · 09-09-2010, 08:15 PM

Not bad, but is it as bright as it seems in the pictures? It seems way oversaturated.

DeEePiDDy · 09-09-2010, 08:21 PM

that could be just the way the camera takes pictures of an illuminated screen...

TreeSemdyZee · 09-09-2010, 08:50 PM

Yeah, my photographic skills suck much wind. They aren't that bright.
I was using the HDR function on my iPhone. Doesn't work well for these kinds of pics.
First shot is normal, second is HDR.

flashburn · 09-09-2010, 09:21 PM

Ah okay cool, looks good!

jayl · 04-26-2011, 10:57 PM

i just ordered this camera...

09-09-2010, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Anyone have the Kenwood CMOS-200 Camera? Just wondering what the quality is like? I need to replace my cheapo Chinese Ebay camera that sporadically works (and has terrible image quality). __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-09-2010, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 15	I just ordered one off ebay (saved $60!!!).. should be here next week and installed by that weekend. I'll let you know how it is once its installed. I was originally going to get the Pioneer ND-BC4, but it seems like its sold out everywhere! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-09-2010, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	The pioneer one is similar to the old ebay one. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-09-2010, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Awesome! Do you think you could write up a small DIY for it? I've never installed a camera before. My main issues are with the power wiring for it (and where to mount the power supply). __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-09-2010, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 15	I'm having BigAudioFanat do my install.. new headunit (Pioneer x920bt), speakers (Polk DB6501), Steering Wheel controls (Axxess ASWC) and backup camera (Kenwood CMOS-200).. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-09-2010, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Ah cool. I'm sure Matt will be able to help me out then. Overall it doesn't sound like it will be too difficult. Let me know how you guys like it as well. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-09-2010, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I've got the CMOS300 if you want some pictures from it. Same pixel count as the 200. Product Comparison

09-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Yeah, that'd be great! I'm sure the overall quality will be the same. I love all the fancy features of the CMOS-300, I just can't justify the price. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Here's some pics from my 300. I'm going to guess that the 200 might have a "better" picture. At least more recognizable. The 300 has a 190 degree view and I think this causes a lot of distortion. My mounting position adds to this I think. Last edited by TreeSemdyZee; 09-09-2010 at 07:42 PM.

09-09-2010, 08:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Not bad, but is it as bright as it seems in the pictures? It seems way oversaturated. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-09-2010, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 15	that could be just the way the camera takes pictures of an illuminated screen... __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-09-2010, 08:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Yeah, my photographic skills suck much wind. They aren't that bright. I was using the HDR function on my iPhone. Doesn't work well for these kinds of pics. First shot is normal, second is HDR.

09-09-2010, 09:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Ah okay cool, looks good! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

04-26-2011, 10:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 15	i just ordered this camera...

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