Product Description
This listing is for a Brand New Shark shk5199 rear view Camera. This is a massive price drop from what is available online
* AUTO INVERT IMAGE * ALL HARDWARE MOUNTING INCLUDED * 1 1/8″ MOUNTING FLUSH-IN * 1″ OPTICAL LENSE * Brand new factory sealed with one year exchange warranty… More >>
#1 by Jeffrey Dotson on July 2, 2010 - 7:11 pm
The camera provides an impressive image regardless of price and in addition has a built in alignment scale which is digitally overlaid on the screen. I use this product with a JVC NX-7000 and the image is crystal clear. The field of view is amazing as I have mounted it inline and 4 inches from my ball on the receiver hitch and the ball is shown in full view. This has made it much easier to connect to my boat trailer and arrive aligned and at the correct distance on the first shot every time, the scale shown on the screen makes this an easy task. The camera is rated waterproof and I have not tested this as of yet but for the price the test will occur soon and an update to this post will be made, if the camera passes then I will be adding one to the back of my trailer so I can see what is behind the boat when backing in parking lots. The camera has been wired to the reverse lights and power up time is instant once the vehicle is put into reverse. There is nothing negative I can think of about this product.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by D. Jurgens on July 2, 2010 - 9:30 pm
I have to tell you, when I saw this camera for sell for $22.00, I really thought I was gonna waste my money. I love being surprised. I’ve got a new head unit for my truck that has a motorized 7″ screen that comes with a rearview camera input, thought what the hell. The pictue is surprisingly clear and at night it’s grainy, but better than antisapated. It’s almost like military night vision. During the day the picture is in color (wasn’t expecting that) and at night, black and white. One draw-back is that there’s no mounting hardware, so be prepared to drill a hole about 1 1/8″ in diameter, but if your going for your bumper, it’s fine. So for anyone looking for a cheap camera that preforms, this is what you need.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by J. T. Marrs on July 2, 2010 - 10:37 pm
I was looking for an inexpensive back-up camera for assisting in trailering with my truck. No wiring instructions in box, but found on-line at Pyle’s website.I have it wired to a Boss BV9560B HU. I spliced into back-up lite of tail lite for the trigger wire to Boss hu and to camera’s fused positive lead. Wired negative lead to steel behind tail lite and ran RCA cord to hu ( had to add 12′ extension cable) Mounted camera mounted right above hitch ball gives me a close-up to see when I’m aligned with trailer hitch. Around 2-3 hours install for me.
Good color view during daylight with 130 deg field of view. Saves time hitching trailer up. Camera gives me peace of mind to be able to view blind spot below tailgate when backing down ramps. At around 30 bucks I’d say it’s a good deal for this camera.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by Isaac Salas on July 2, 2010 - 11:08 pm
I got this for $20 to use with my Pioneer AVH-P5100DVD unit, set up was easy as well as installation, during the day you get Color display which I was not expecting, at night in complete darkness you get a green colored image almost as night vision goggles.
NOTE: The image from this camera is like when you look on your house door peephole, so objects are actually closer than they appear, but once you practice on a wall or another car you own its easy.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Komsant Frederick on July 2, 2010 - 11:26 pm
I got this camera a while back, but had delayed installation due to no mounting hardware,contrary to the item description. Finally opted for trailer hitch plug housing install. Power wires are a bit small for my liking. Using it on a Boss Audio BV9995B head unit that I also bought from Amazon.com. OK picture but the night vision is lackluster at best. Haven’t tested the waterproof claim yet. Will go deserting and dunes this season. Hope both electronics will last!
Rating: 3 / 5