smallfry Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I want to fit a reversing camera to one of my vans, as the door mirrors seem useless for judging distance. It needs to be high up on the rear door facing down, and some are available that are incorporated into a high level brake light, which looks to be a good solution, no drilling and neat. However, I see that some have IR night vision LEDs, and some don't. My question is, are they necessary, being that the vehicle has good reversing lights anyway ? Given that the LED IR ones are nearly twice the price, will they offer any real benefit ? What do you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I have one without the IR and with the reversing light on, it is more than sufficiently lit. I would say that judging distance on these cameras is difficult though as they are fish eyed to get the wide angle. You get used to it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I've had both and have an OEM one without IR on my new truck. Reversing lights, side lamps and brake lights all provide adequate illumination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Thats brilliant. Thanks very much chaps ! I thought this would be the case, but just thought I would check ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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