Options Rear Camera Or Rear Sensor??which To Go

J777JSY · 10th January 2007, 10:36

I've a beautiful grey honda civic ex ctdi

looking for a rear sensor or camera...

the cost for the rear sensor is £299

DON'T KNOW THE COST OF CAMERA

NEED SOME ADVICE FOR THE REAR CAMERA OR REAR SENSOR...SO PLEASE HELP ME WITH IT...

*****

J777JSY

Kremmen · 10th January 2007, 11:08

I would have the sensors everytime.

Once you get used to the beeping and what it means at the various stages you can reverse to within a few cm's.

I think the camera costs twice as much and may not cover the extremities like the sensors do.

Stef · 10th January 2007, 11:22

The camera is a nice gadget, but it only works in good weather conditions.
If rain/snow on lens you see nothing
If lens frozen you see nothing
If dirt on lens you see nothing....
Get the sensors!

terry · 10th January 2007, 21:39

Some comments here may help:
rear camera price?

Dankert · 10th January 2007, 22:02

I also recommend the sensors.

If you start up the car and set the gear in revers the camera dont activate before some seconds (The NAV screen startup shows). This is a bit frustrating because you already may have began your driving backwards.

I live in Norway, and this winter have been very wet and dark. The camera then get very dirty/icey/snowy very fast!

Go for the sensors (or both as I did! The camera is quite cool afterall - in good contitions)

Dankert

gray52 · 10th January 2007, 22:14

ive got the sensors, very good. get them fitted before you pick the car up and they will have 3years warrenty the same as the car.

Bungle · 10th January 2007, 22:14

Sensors! they cover the corners (and off to the sides) and allow you to look in the right direction when reversing.

allan40alt · 10th January 2007, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

The camera is a nice gadget, but it only works in good weather conditions.
If rain/snow on lens you see nothing
If lens frozen you see nothing
If dirt on lens you see nothing....
Get the sensors!

I have the sensors and agree with Stef. When you see the price of the camera it will probably decide things for you!

Miggins · 10th January 2007, 23:30

What good is a camera - when your eyes are on the screen you are not observing your surroundings.

Sensors - you can be looking around to see its still safe and still get the audio warning.

czechplastik · 11th January 2007, 07:32

I'm going to be different and suggest the camera! May as well use that big screen, plus it will impress everyone! Price isn't great though!

pjelsworth · 11th January 2007, 09:33

I currently have neither but am going to go for sensors. However, there are far more cost effective solutions than the Honda ones, including a new type that use an adhesive strip behind the bumper rather than having the little "eyes" (or warts as some describe them).

Pingu · 11th January 2007, 10:53

i have the camera on my car and have no problems with visability and can park it within a few milimeters of whatever i'm reversing upto. i can also see cars coming from the left or right of me when reversing out of parking spaces when they are 3 car lengths away (useful when reversing out from between 2 vans). once you get used to the view of the camera i find it much easier than the sensors (on my wife's car) to use. just remember to clean the camera before you get into the car every morning although i very rarely have issues with dirt direct sunlight replecting off a wet surface can be a problem but you can adjust the brightness of the screen to compensate for it on most occasions

Topcat · 11th January 2007, 16:55

Sensors for sure

czechplastik · 12th January 2007, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dankert

Go for the sensors (or both as I did! The camera is quite cool afterall - in good contitions)

Dankert

You better not have a reversing accident, no excuse!

Miggins · 12th January 2007, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dankert

Go for the sensors (or both as I did! The camera is quite cool afterall - in good contitions)

Dankert

....... and don't get hit by tailgaters either!

Dankert · 12th January 2007, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

You better not have a reversing accident, no excuse!

lol... I hope not

I have a little son (soon 4 years) who leaves his toys/bicycles everywhere.
Have used the camera one or two times to detect some of his misplaced toys. The sensor do not react if the obstacle lies near and low behind your car, but camera sees it.

I shall tell you another funny story (in my point of view

): My sister also have a Civic 1.8 Ex - same model as mine. But she did not got either sensors or camera.

Guess what! Her husband managed to crash her Civic while driving backwards - 23 hours after she bought it!

I recommended either camera or sensors before she got it, but she refused!

Dankert

Miggins · 13th January 2007, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dankert

I have a little son (soon 4 years) who leaves his toys/bicycles everywhere. Have used the camera one or two times to detect some of his misplaced toys. The sensor do not react if the obstacle lies near and low behind your car, but camera sees it.

Not all sensors are equal - mine detect 4" high kerbs - enough to pick up most things (mine are not Honda OEM).

Dankert · 20th January 2007, 19:26

This picture should tell why I prefer both sensors and camera.

The lack of wiper at the rear window and weak warm threads results in ice and snow laying on the rear windows when driving. It's sometimes impossible to get a clear view when driving backwards.

Charles_Harding · 21st January 2007, 14:04

I have not actually seen that camera fitted to a Civic as yet.

Would they be secure enough to avoid them getting into the hands of the "Cor, I'll nick that" brigade?

I'm not to keen on the idea of looking forward to the display when reversing, could be dodgy.

My rev. bleepers seem to cope with all conditions so far.

"I've now officially reached 'Old Age', my doctor is telling me to slow down, rather than the police!"

Charles H.

elfa7 · 21st January 2007, 17:20

I too, find the sensors excellent. I have no experience re. the camera.

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J777JSY Valve Cap Join Date: 1st January 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Rear Camera Or Rear Sensor??which To Go I've a beautiful grey honda civic ex ctdi looking for a rear sensor or camera... the cost for the rear sensor is £299 DON'T KNOW THE COST OF CAMERA NEED SOME ADVICE FOR THE REAR CAMERA OR REAR SENSOR...SO PLEASE HELP ME WITH IT... ***** J777JSY

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Dankert Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Honefoss, Norway Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I also recommend the sensors. If you start up the car and set the gear in revers the camera dont activate before some seconds (The NAV screen startup shows). This is a bit frustrating because you already may have began your driving backwards. I live in Norway, and this winter have been very wet and dark. The camera then get very dirty/icey/snowy very fast! Go for the sensors (or both as I did! The camera is quite cool afterall - in good contitions) Dankert Last edited by Dankert; 10th January 2007 at 22:47.

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Miggins Enthusiastic Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Sensors every time What good is a camera - when your eyes are on the screen you are not observing your surroundings. Sensors - you can be looking around to see its still safe and still get the audio warning.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would have the sensors everytime. Once you get used to the beeping and what it means at the various stages you can reverse to within a few cm's. I think the camera costs twice as much and may not cover the extremities like the sensors do.

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 385 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The camera is a nice gadget, but it only works in good weather conditions. If rain/snow on lens you see nothing If lens frozen you see nothing If dirt on lens you see nothing.... Get the sensors!

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terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 333 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Some comments here may help: rear camera price?

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	ive got the sensors, very good. get them fitted before you pick the car up and they will have 3years warrenty the same as the car.

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sensors! they cover the corners (and off to the sides) and allow you to look in the right direction when reversing.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm going to be different and suggest the camera! May as well use that big screen, plus it will impress everyone! Price isn't great though!

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pjelsworth Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Halifax, W. Yorks Posts: 382 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I currently have neither but am going to go for sensors. However, there are far more cost effective solutions than the Honda ones, including a new type that use an adhesive strip behind the bumper rather than having the little "eyes" (or warts as some describe them).

11th January 2007, 10:53	#12 (permalink)
Pingu Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th December 2006 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i have the camera on my car and have no problems with visability and can park it within a few milimeters of whatever i'm reversing upto. i can also see cars coming from the left or right of me when reversing out of parking spaces when they are 3 car lengths away (useful when reversing out from between 2 vans). once you get used to the view of the camera i find it much easier than the sensors (on my wife's car) to use. just remember to clean the camera before you get into the car every morning although i very rarely have issues with dirt direct sunlight replecting off a wet surface can be a problem but you can adjust the brightness of the screen to compensate for it on most occasions

11th January 2007, 16:55	#13 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,758 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sensors for sure

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have not actually seen that camera fitted to a Civic as yet. Would they be secure enough to avoid them getting into the hands of the "Cor, I'll nick that" brigade? I'm not to keen on the idea of looking forward to the display when reversing, could be dodgy. My rev. bleepers seem to cope with all conditions so far. *"I've now officially reached 'Old Age', my doctor is telling me to slow down, rather than the police!"* Charles H.

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I too, find the sensors excellent. I have no experience re. the camera.