I had a backup camera linked to a 6" nav screen and hardly ever used it. I mean it was nice knowing it was there, and made parallel parking a little easier, but I actually feel more confident looking over the headrest instead. I just dont really see the point in a backup camera. It's not like a fire hydrant or shopping cart can mysteriously appear behind you, anything behind your car you would notice as you approached it and got inside. Assuming you have a good judge of your vehicles space, the only thing it really helps from is distancing yourself from curbs and stuff.

Get the color you want and then add the color. You can always add in the camera later.
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I was interested in the back up camera too. For those who went to dealer to install it, does the rear view mirror look the same or noticeably larger then the original?

I added a back up camera to my Sony head unit and use it when I need it. I wired it so its on all the time. It's very helpful especially at night.

Love my back up camera
 

Hey....It's likely that you'll replace the crappy stereo anyway so get a head unit that does it all and has the option to connect a back up camera. My camera gives a wide-angle view so backing out of a parking space affords me a better rear view that I could get by simply turning and looking behind. Makes sense as the camera in located just above the plate whereas I'm seated 5 ft forward from the camera lens. I love it for those instances when ya have a massive SUV or truck blocking the view. :driving:

My 2 cents
Steve

The mirror looks the same, not bigger than normal. For the NISMO, the wide angle lense is nice for backing out of tight spots since the wing pretty much blocks most of the FOV.

Definitely worth it! Mine came with it and it's been so helpful when parallel parking to see how close I am to the curb and the car behind me. :tiphat:

screw a rear view camera, can we place one somewhere in our grill for a forward facing camera. i dont back up into spots, i go nose first 99% of the time. be nice to see the curb as i drive up to it. i know it wouldnt activate since you arnt in reverse, but is it possible? even better can we have it on while driving?

I would opt for the camera.

I have seen that on here somewhere. Aftermarket headunits have an optional video input. I guess it is as simple as mounting the camera and running the wires.

yea my headunit has an A/V in.... would it play while moving though? hack?

Where there is a will, there is a way. I do think you can do that. Bypassing that pesky "you have to have the emergency brake on and the car in park" switch is a common routine at audio installation places. So I am told. Than ask Bigaudiofanatic. I think it might depend on the type of radio too. I have a Kenwood DNX-9960 in my unit and it was done on that. My brother has a Pioneer AVIC-110 and he also had it done.

I think so....
 

I did it myself.....although I don't have a Nismo. Do Nismo's have the little pop out square in the middle of the bumper?

I think the OEM one is a rip. $785? I bought a cool new head unit for about $285. I got a high quality camera for about $100. I bought some lead wire for about 5 bucks. I installed it all myself for free.

So for me it was a tiny screen in your mirror, a crappy performing/looking stock radio, and zero labor for $785. Or a good performing great looking radio & DVD player with a large screen and several hours of labor for $390. Saved me $395 for other stuff.

Your call.

It can be done. I've seen it on cars before. It can wired up to be on whenever you want it. Looks pretty cool when driving but it is a distraction.

I've never had a back up camera, I've never hit anything, parallel park 85% of the time no problem. I just know how to drive.

Has anyone ever tried mounting an aftermarket camera behind the rear fog light cover?