RZ34 Backup camera replacement

[chadgigachad]

Guy on the facebook group is selling a replacement kit with significantly better resolution and low light quality. I ordered one in this first batch, hopefully the install goes well

 

[Supremekai]

Well, you must be Inspector Gadget with a go-go gadget neck then. Without cross-path indicators while backing up, I have no visibility to the rear quadrants of the car.

He's Superman, he has xray vision

 

[thesilverbullet]

no issues with the backup cam. I do wish we had 360 coverage to prevent wheel / bumper curb rash.

 

[wsuZ]

Everyone is crying about the camera
I don't use it ever

Good for you. One day you'll be older than 45, and you might appreciate a better camera.

Passenger side mirrors were available since the late 60s but not mandatory until the early 80s. Cars were 'safe enough' with two mirrors but the third mirror was another data point.

I'm totally aligned that old school (mirrors + my eyeballs) is the primary way to ensure safety for me and those around me. I also don't mind investing in an upgraded camera to make sure I'm not missing anything.

 

[bonogoesfast]

I am always down for more situational awareness when driving, my camera in my 24 is OK. But I will replace it with a better one once one comes available. More importantly I wish the passengers mirror would drop when in reserve to see curbs. Rims aren’t cheap.

 

[Thefunk]

90% better, it still freezes on occasion like once a week, but not as bad. Disabling it definitely help big time

I disabled the predictive lines and performance is a lot better thanks for the tip! Now if the damn camera lense wouldn't take so long to focus in the dark. It doesn't have very good autofocus, I have a 10yr old Pixel 2 with a better camera. Even my Murano's camera is far superior to the Z's camera.

 

[Midz10]

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/i-think-i-found-a-possible-oem-rear-camera-upgrade.8307/

 

[bwatford141]

Hey guys! I've seen a few posting about my camera upgrade that I offer, and that I have been selling on one of the FB groups.

I’ve been working with someone in Japan who’s developed an upgraded reverse camera for the RZ34. I have had this camera installed in my Z for about 6 months. It's a massive improvement over the OEM camera.

This isn’t the same camera that’s been posted before — it’s also made by KTN-san, but it’s been improved and redesigned. The older version had a little lag when shifting into reverse, but this one fixes that and seriously improves the image quality. It also had a fisheye type display new one (actually version 4) that we are offering is nearly identical to the OEM camera in angle and view.
Install is pretty simple, howeer you do need to run a 12V power supply to the camera.

Here’s a quick spec comparison between the Upgraded camera and the OEM Camera

Upgraded Camera
• Resolution: 1280x960 (≈1.2 million pixels)
• FOV: 140° (H) / 80° (V)
• Sensor: 1/3-inch HD CMOS
• Low Light: 0.001 lx

OEM Camera
• Resolution: 632x480 (≈300k pixels)
• FOV: 140.5° (H) / 95.5° (V)
• Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS
• Low Light: 1 lx

Basically, 4x the pixel count and way better low-light performance.

I just had 20 cameras delivered to the US today, and still have a few available. I currently do not have plans on making more until possible April/May. Fill out the Google Form below if you are interested. These are ready to ship NOW! $250ea shipped within the US.

https://forms.gle/D8XeyL1u4QaDu8916

Below is a link to an install video that another FB group member did for me. He took a bit of a dipper ant approach with the wiring, but it seems to be working and stable!