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CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« on: April 22, 2013, 03:40:16 pm »
Has anyone fitted one of these to a mk5?

Long story, I need to get a reverse camera fitted, like the idea of the features it offers but can't see how one gets fitted without drilling holes?

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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2013, 05:57:25 pm »
I had number plate cameras on my old car, no holes to drill and replaces a number plate light unit
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2013, 07:55:13 pm »
Can you remember what the brand was and if it was any good? I've seen lots of those but very different ones. I like the functionality of the Kenwood one, but not enough to chop up the bumper. Thanks!
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2013, 08:10:35 pm »
Just a Chinese one on ebay. I guess the Kenwood is overpriced, plus CMOS is bad compared to CCD.

They're ok for a while, eventually the perspex will get stone chipped and either marr the view or let in condensation. The LED lights usually die after a year, and some come with stupid and unusable reference lines.
But for £10-15 I accepted that.
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2013, 08:16:47 pm »
that's what is confusing me. i like the wide angle view of the kenwood, not bothered about the park help. I don't think i need night vision....i have reverse lights.

180 quid seems a bit steep though, esp as that seems to include a hole in the bumper. I've looked at the integrated number plate light ones, can live with that, but would ideally like to not have to swap out every few years.
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2013, 08:51:48 pm »
Got my VW camera for about £120ish including loom and brackets but will need to dremel my bumper!
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2013, 09:36:06 pm »
Cheers for the tip on CCD, hadn't spotted the resolution difference.

What's the VW one you got? The only one I could see was in the badge and only works with the original kit. I have the dnx520 so not sure that's an option for me.
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2013, 09:48:24 pm »
Its one that sits in the bumper so you have got to dremel it! Not sure if it will work with your headunit though!
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2013, 08:30:22 am »
Im after the one that sits in the bumper too, I think its the scirocco one. However a member from the forum said that it might be a bit too low.
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2013, 10:39:32 am »
it will be low as it points downward.

have seen this one, which is a vertical

http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-amarok-2h0-rear-highline-camera-kit,id642.html

I think the vertical mount would work with the scirocco camera
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2013, 10:44:10 am »
Quote from: Eddie-NL on April 23, 2013, 10:39:32 am
it will be low as it points downward.

have seen this one, which is a vertical

http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-amarok-2h0-rear-highline-camera-kit,id642.html

I think the vertical mount would work with the scirocco camera

That seems better. But at that price wouldnt it be better to get the badge camera instead?

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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2013, 10:54:32 am »
Quote from: vw55raz on April 23, 2013, 10:44:10 am
Quote from: Eddie-NL on April 23, 2013, 10:39:32 am
it will be low as it points downward.

have seen this one, which is a vertical

http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-amarok-2h0-rear-highline-camera-kit,id642.html

I think the vertical mount would work with the scirocco camera

That seems better. But at that price wouldnt it be better to get the badge camera instead?

Raz

read what I wrote

I said find the holder and use the scirocco camera

The part number for the vertical mount is 2H0 980 561 & 2H0 980 554

comes in at under £10
« Last Edit: April 23, 2013, 10:57:40 am by Eddie-NL »
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2013, 01:24:27 pm »
Iv ordered 3w0 807 210 B and 3w0 807 151. Might need to re-order the bits!
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2013, 03:07:18 pm »
So that one you need to screw into the bumper too?

I found a ccd one for about 70 quid that fits in the plate light socket. Might just go for that. I like the kenwood but for the effort and cost it's not great.

One thing I am unable to find is any pictures on mark 5s, for any cameras.
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Re: CMOS 300 kenwood reverse camera
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2013, 04:46:25 pm »
The parts i ordered put the camera out at a 45 degree angle so the bumper needs to be cut in the centre between the 2 number plate lights to fit it in
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