Camera would be installed in my Kia bumper. Is this too low for good viewing to sides and rear?
1010261
No I don't think that would be too low at all. The lower it is the better protection you'll have against running over or hitting something close to your vehicle. Also mounting it low will give you an excellent view when backing up to hitch/unhitch a trailer. Finally, a low mounting will have little affect on the view to the sides. As you might expect I like the low mounting.
1010262
The camera goes wherever your licence plate is mounted by the factory. Otherwise, you will not get the best view.
1010263
Please don't buy this camera it is the worst product ever created.. even if it was a fine height you wouldn't be able to see anything due to the lack of craftsmanship. I bought this camera recently and am so unhappy with it i'm actually commenting on it to save people from making this mistake. I would suggest you spend a little more money and buy one that actually works... Please don't make the same mistake I did.
880445
I insalled similar camera (the chrome one) with stud facing front and camera facing down. Installed on a truck tail gate. Image is upside down. I should of asked before I bought!
646807
The bolt should be facing up, so it's above the camera. The camera is angled down so you'll be able to see the ground and area behind the vehicle.
1793681
Maybe w the front camera, but definitely not w the rear. You may want to take it out first.
2060860
The view is fine. I did not take it to the dealer. A same person that insalled the DVD radio, installed the camera.
1081011
Used the camera specific for my car (Infinity G35) and it is coming as replacement of the standard license plate light to the combination as light and camera. Than I used the wireas coming to the reverse light and ran the cable thru the wall behind the rear seats (opening in the body's wall). On the dash board we have a little compartment for the little staff so we ran the cable to it under the carper beside the door openings and connected to the display mounted on the door. So now if I need I can close the door of this compartment and display is disappearing.
855612
I can relate to your concern. Here in Texas, there are a couple of REQUIRED stickers on the windshield that are far more intrusive than this camera. My camera, operated with the screen flipped up, is mounted on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and causes essentially no obstruction or distraction. You could stick it to the windshield with some glue (like Shoe Goo) so that technically it is no longer a "suction" mount. :-)
2058069
The camera needs to have a clear view. Nothing should be in it's place because a hole was drilled on my car for it to be installed. It was not positioned at the usual spot but was placed on the bumper. So, there are five spots which include the sensors. The camera is in the middle and the 2 sensors are on each side. Hope this helps!! You can always contact me for further questions.
538104
I had to look up your camera type. It is a mini DV cam and seems too large in body size to be able to be mounted on this Arkon, unless you do it upside down (you would not get enough clearance for a forward view, as the arm is not long enough). Also, I would not advise trying to use it with this mount, as it may exceed the safe weight to hold on securely, after an extended period of time, and it may bounce around too much, while the car is in motion, due to its weight on the mount.
2121447
Melinda; my camera/plate are at the auto repair shop I use waiting for me to make an appointment have it installed in my truck. I can tell you that it's "heavy" that feeling of weight I associate with quality products. This is my second camera the first was a Christmas Gift couple years ago and I had my doubts about it from the beginning as it was flimsy and had very poor depth perception. Which is basically the reason for installing a camera! Quality is what you pay for in my experience.
2030879
The only issue would be whether or not the dash level would provide the camera lense to actually see over the window frame and give a clear view of what it is you are trying to capture. The adhesive will definately hold it in place
401245
It gets mounted inside the car on the rear glass windsheild, you can also put it lust above the rear license plate so it can be used as a back up camera
2278815
Its like looking through a camera on your bumper. Not your rear view mirror.
1133693
I bent the mount to look down to see the car behind my motor home. It would probably work.
295109
Thats what I bought it for. I have not mounted it yet but set it up and looked like it will work good. Although the camera and screen are way bigger than I was hoping for. Gonna be a bit gaudy on the bumper and the interior with that, a xm radio, and a brake controller. It also seems easy to hook up even though the directions kinda stink. Hope this helps a little.
1565718
About a 7/10 on quality of view from bumper. I doubt it would be very helpful from the rear window.
76646
get a go pro. much easier to mount and deal with. this camera isn't sturdy enough for a race car. if you're mounting it in a daily driver it should work but not bumpin' around a track.