rear view camera help

steve216 · 01-09-2013, 01:32 AM

This is my first time doing any car audio video stuff to my car, I just purchased a kenwood ddx419 unit. I would like to know if I would have to purchase a kenwood brand rear view camera to hook up the the unit or would any rear view camera on the market work?

The unit : Kenwood - DDX419

The kenwood camera :
Amazon.com: Kenwood Cmos-300 Multi-Angle Rear View CAMera: Car Electronics

The other option :
High Definition 7 LED Night Vision Waterproof Car Rear View Camera E322 - Tmart.com

Edit** Also wanted to ask if I would need a antenna adapter, I haven't started taking the trim off the car yet to see what size the current antenna wire is.

DEpointfive0 · 01-09-2013, 02:06 AM

I'm waiting for BigAudio to chime in...

NINJA · 01-29-2013, 11:14 AM

I have the Kenwood DNX9990HD and the CMOS-310 Camera. Audio shop that did the install told me I could go with a different camera (like Alpine), but I liked the kenwood because it had multi views. As for the GPS antenna, they mounted mine on the dash next to the factory tweeter location. It's relatively small about 1"x0.75"x0.5". Magnetic, sticks to a larger square baseplate. You don't really notice it.

bigaudiofanat · 01-29-2013, 03:23 PM

Sorry never saw this thread. Yes you can use any aftermarket camera with pretty much any aftermarket head unit, as long as the camera has a standard Yellow RCA Male jack.

MarkGideon · 01-29-2013, 08:33 PM

I just installed an ebay "Nissan Livina" rear camera last weekend. Sony CCD Car Camera Nissan Livina Cube GT R Pulsar Versa Fairlady 350Z 370Z | eBay

I went with this one based on numerous mentions here about it. The way it is made to replace the license plate light makes for a clean factory look, and it is almost not even noticeable on the back of the car.

mr300zxc · 02-02-2013, 09:20 AM

How you like the quality of this camera?? I'm thinking to get one of this for my factory Navi.

MarkGideon · 02-02-2013, 11:44 AM

I have no basis to compare it to, other than the factory cam in my Altima, but I am pleased with it so far. Night time in really low light it is a bit dark, but then so is my Altima cam. I snapped a few pics. Also, even though the reverse image warning is on there, the image is correct.

First pic the "haze" is actually a reflection of my sweatshirt and the dark round shadow in the middle is a reflection of the gear shift.

In this pic, no gearshift reflection but the haze again is my sweatshirt. Also, the pics are just a touch darker than the actual image. I guess my cellphone cam adjusted the exposure some.

Final pic-inside the garage with the door down. This is fairly representative as there is no glare in this one.

mr300zxc · 02-14-2013, 10:28 PM

Thank you!

SATX_NISMO · 02-27-2013, 09:02 PM

Can you remove the parking lines and the caution warning from the image? Thanks for posting the pics by the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkGideon

I have no basis to compare it to, other than the factory cam in my Altima, but I am pleased with it so far. Night time in really low light it is a bit dark, but then so is my Altima cam. I snapped a few pics. Also, even though the reverse image warning is on there, the image is correct.

First pic the "haze" is actually a reflection of my sweatshirt and the dark round shadow in the middle is a reflection of the gear shift.

In this pic, no gearshift reflection but the haze again is my sweatshirt. Also, the pics are just a touch darker than the actual image. I guess my cellphone cam adjusted the exposure some.

Final pic-inside the garage with the door down. This is fairly representative as there is no glare in this one.

MarkGideon · 02-27-2013, 09:45 PM

No way to remove it that I know of.

2011_6Spd · 03-07-2013, 08:27 PM

You will need an antenna adapter because Nissan uses some funky cable. The Z has the antenna built into the rear glass and requires an amplifier which requires a 12V input trigger line from the headunit. Grabbed mine from the amp remote on wire. Metra 40-NI12

cheshirecat · 03-08-2013, 09:13 AM

Here's the antenna adapter.

40ni12 - *Nissan Antenna Adapter For Car Radios (2007 Years And Newer) - METRA

BG370z · 03-15-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkGideon

I just installed an ebay "Nissan Livina" rear camera last weekend. Sony CCD Car Camera Nissan Livina Cube GT R Pulsar Versa Fairlady 350Z 370Z | eBay

I went with this one based on numerous mentions here about it. The way it is made to replace the license plate light makes for a clean factory look, and it is almost not even noticeable on the back of the car.

Just ordered same sony camera off Ebay and 2009 Nissan 370Z Navigation Video Converter. Hopefully i can install without too many issues. Wonder what else to do when I open her up?

Fountainhead · 03-15-2013, 02:53 PM

I ordered that same camera the other day for 18.50 and now it's up to 20.00???
Oh well for now I'm going to make a relay to change the state of the parking brake when I hit reverse and then manually switch to Aux input when I back up. I know it's kind of hokey but I don't have 200.00 for the video adapter that reroutes the reverse camera into the TFT during reverse.

cheshirecat · 03-18-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fountainhead

I ordered that same camera the other day for 18.50 and now it's up to 20.00???
Oh well for now I'm going to make a relay to change the state of the parking brake when I hit reverse and then manually switch to Aux input when I back up. I know it's kind of hokey but I don't have 200.00 for the video adapter that reroutes the reverse camera into the TFT during reverse.

What head unit are you routing this to?

01-09-2013, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
steve216 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: PA Posts: 46 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BS M6 Rep Power: 12	rear view camera help This is my first time doing any car audio video stuff to my car, I just purchased a kenwood ddx419 unit. I would like to know if I would have to purchase a kenwood brand rear view camera to hook up the the unit or would any rear view camera on the market work? The unit : Kenwood - DDX419 The kenwood camera : Amazon.com: Kenwood Cmos-300 Multi-Angle Rear View CAMera: Car Electronics The other option : High Definition 7 LED Night Vision Waterproof Car Rear View Camera E322 - Tmart.com Edit** Also wanted to ask if I would need a antenna adapter, I haven't started taking the trim off the car yet to see what size the current antenna wire is. Last edited by steve216; 01-09-2013 at 01:57 AM.

01-09-2013, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I'm waiting for BigAudio to chime in... Rangerz likes this.

01-29-2013, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Sorry never saw this thread. Yes you can use any aftermarket camera with pretty much any aftermarket head unit, as long as the camera has a standard Yellow RCA Male jack. __________________ 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/

01-29-2013, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	I just installed an ebay "Nissan Livina" rear camera last weekend. Sony CCD Car Camera Nissan Livina Cube GT R Pulsar Versa Fairlady 350Z 370Z \| eBay I went with this one based on numerous mentions here about it. The way it is made to replace the license plate light makes for a clean factory look, and it is almost not even noticeable on the back of the car. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

02-02-2013, 11:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	I have no basis to compare it to, other than the factory cam in my Altima, but I am pleased with it so far. Night time in really low light it is a bit dark, but then so is my Altima cam. I snapped a few pics. Also, even though the reverse image warning is on there, the image is correct. First pic the "haze" is actually a reflection of my sweatshirt and the dark round shadow in the middle is a reflection of the gear shift. In this pic, no gearshift reflection but the haze again is my sweatshirt. Also, the pics are just a touch darker than the actual image. I guess my cellphone cam adjusted the exposure some. Final pic-inside the garage with the door down. This is fairly representative as there is no glare in this one. mr300zxc likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

01-29-2013, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
NINJA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 283 Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Rep Power: 13	I have the Kenwood DNX9990HD and the CMOS-310 Camera. Audio shop that did the install told me I could go with a different camera (like Alpine), but I liked the kenwood because it had multi views. As for the GPS antenna, they mounted mine on the dash next to the factory tweeter location. It's relatively small about 1"x0.75"x0.5". Magnetic, sticks to a larger square baseplate. You don't really notice it.

02-02-2013, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
mr300zxc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370Z roadster Rep Power: 12	How you like the quality of this camera?? I'm thinking to get one of this for my factory Navi.

02-14-2013, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
mr300zxc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 16 Drives: 2010 370Z roadster Rep Power: 12	Thank you!

02-27-2013, 09:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	No way to remove it that I know of. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

03-07-2013, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 43 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 14	You will need an antenna adapter because Nissan uses some funky cable. The Z has the antenna built into the rear glass and requires an amplifier which requires a 12V input trigger line from the headunit. Grabbed mine from the amp remote on wire. Metra 40-NI12 __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

03-08-2013, 09:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Here's the antenna adapter. 40ni12 - *Nissan Antenna Adapter For Car Radios (2007 Years And Newer) - METRA

03-15-2013, 02:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	I ordered that same camera the other day for 18.50 and now it's up to 20.00??? Oh well for now I'm going to make a relay to change the state of the parking brake when I hit reverse and then manually switch to Aux input when I back up. I know it's kind of hokey but I don't have 200.00 for the video adapter that reroutes the reverse camera into the TFT during reverse.

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