Installing this camera yourself? Here's what you should know.

What does it do? Unless otherwise noted, a backup camera is only intended for use backing up your vehicle. (If you require a front-view or constant rear-view camera, check for that capability.)

What tools and supplies will I need? A panel tool, a wire cutter/stripper, a soldering iron, and a rosin-core solder with heat shrink tubing are recommended, along with whatever tools are needed to remove the radio from the dash.

How much wiring is required? Wiring instructions vary from camera to camera. Some cameras have power wiring that can only be connected near the radio. Others let you power the camera at compatible reverse lights. In all cases, the camera must be wired for power and ground, the camera's video output must be connected to the radio/monitor, and the radio/monitor must be connected to a reverse trigger in your vehicle. Some radio replacement interfaces supply a reverse trigger wire for the radio -- using that wire to power your camera will damage the interface.

Will the included video cable be long enough? You'll need to route the camera's video cable from its mounting location outside your vehicle into your vehicle's cabin and all the way to the screen in the dash. This often requires drilling a small hole in your vehicle or filing metal and or plastic. You'll also need to estimate the length of cable needed to run from the camera to the dash, which will not be a straight shot. Each camera's cable length is listed.

Product highlights:

• Featured in our article: Best backup cameras for 2024
• universal backup camera with composite video cable
• compatible with any radio with an RCA video input (most aftermarket models, only a few factory)
• compatible with front- and rear-view applications
• color video output
• 1/3" CMOS image sensor with 472,000 pixel (968 x 488) resolution
• 155-degree horizontal and 125-degree vertical viewing angles
• 0.1 Lux low-light sensitivity
• aluminum camera housing
• IP67/68 weatherproof rating
• universal bracket
• attached 9.5' video cable; 23' video extension cable with attached 5' ground wire and 9.5' power wire
• camera dimensions (with bracket): 1.38"W x 1.02"H x 1.42"D