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Questions tagged [camera]

A device that captures images within the visible light spectrum.

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Permanent car camera secuity system?

I am getting a new VW and from past experience I want to have a camera system built in the car for few reasons. First, to record any possible accidents while driving and while I am not there. Second reason is to record the speed limit - and were…
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Park assist cameras for lane change

I've got a Nissan X-Trail 2014 (Australia). Under 10 km/h, the park assist cameras can be used. They're really great for showing a 360° view around the car, so I was wondering whether there was any way to turn them on while driving to help with…
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How can I keep my backup camera lens clean?

I recently purchased a new SUV with a backup camera. It constantly gets dirty from melting snow, rain, road grim, etc. How can I keep the lens clean, or clean it without causing damage to the lens? I don't expect anything to be able to keep the…
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What are the safety sensors & cameras on those new windshield packs? (like Volvo city safety)

Many new models come with sensor & cameras on the windshield, like this Volvo: Although cars came from different manufactorers it seems that they all have pretty much the same pack - these 4 different types of sensors. The functions they enable…
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Wire front camera+sensors+display on SINGLE Ignition switched 12V wire

I want to install front parking sensors & camera (+display). So I have: Kit of 4 sensors + controller Camera Display Basically I know how to install & wire them, the thing I don't sure is: All 3 (camera, sensors & display) need constant 12V…
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Running cables from rear camera and parking sensors to car front in a Honda Fit 2015

I'm planning to buy a rear camera and parking sensor kits to install myself in a Honda Fit 2015. While I have no trouble making the proper electrical connections, I have no previous experience running cables from the back to the front of the car, so…
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No Reverse signal in car harness. Connection comes from reverse light?

So a while back i setup an aftermarket touchscreen radio that has reverse cam support but my car harness does not have a reverse signal wire and the new radio harness does, of course. Where does the reverse signal come from on the car? I think im…
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Rear camera screen flickering

https://youtu.be/c4g_W9xNboQ video of it flickering. I've tested the output voltage of the 12v socket, and it's around 20v! Question about that here; Battery high voltage (multimeter was busted, volts are normal) Whenever I am in neutral, or geared…
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What would be a very efficient on-board camera?

I can't decide myself to buy an on board camera ... There are many models, some of them, very expensive. On Amazon.com, there are many models, most of which have received no rating. Thus, choosing a camera which is actually durable, usage, has a…
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Rear & front camera

I'm looking for a product that combines the classic car camera (records front for insurance purposes) and rear camera (for reverse) with a single display. Do you know if such product category exist?
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Wiring both reverse sensors & camera on reverse light - Short circuit threat?

I want to install both reverse sensors & screen+camera. My challenge is with the power wiring. Both the screen and the sensors controllers need these wiring: Power from the accumulator Control power from the reverse lights GND Suppose both…
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Is there a camera system for cars that can record the front, rear, and inside of the car at the same time?

I am looking for a camera security system that would provide a dashcam but also be able to: record what is happening behind my car (like a backup camera, except this one would record while I am driving forward). record the interior (backseat) of a…
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How modern cars wire their cameras?

I'm looking into ADAS and selfdrive technologies and I couldn't find reliable information about how the cameras and sensors are put together in the car. So how are the cameras and sensors wired on the car? Which physical and data protocols are being…
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Blurry/wavy lines on HELP 2017 Nissan Rogue after installing aftermarket kenwood radio

I want to start by saying that i am not the most car savvy guy. This is why i’m here for help :) I replaced my factory 2017 Nissan Rogue radio for a kenwood 6.2 inch aftermarket radio. This caused our reverse camera to need a 12v to 6v adapter since…
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Can a 2013 Nissan tailgate handle fit on a 2012 model?

Looking to install a backup camera on a 2012 Titan I do not like the license place camera setup and found on eBay you can get a tailgate handle for 2013 model. From my research involving the tailgate I can find no differences and the style looks the…
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