Reversing Cameras

CCTV Reversing Cameras and Kits

CCTV reversing cameras is a special type of CCTV camera used solely for the purpose which to be used in the aid of backing up or reversing a vehicle safely this is achieved normally by attaching a CCTV reversing camera to the back of a motor vehicle to assist in the manoeuvring back into blind areas. These styles of CCTV video cameras Backup cameras are also known as rear view cameras, CCTV reversing cameras and also simply as known as reversing cameras.

There are numerous styles and designs of CCTV reversing cameras but basically the main criteria the safety reversing cameras offer in design of a from any other regular cameras in that the video image is mirrored ensuring that the driver of any vehicle sees the correct image. As you can appreciate there is a 180̊ difference between the way the drive is facing and the camera looks i.e. in opposite directions. The images have to be mirrored so the camera's right would be on the driver's left and obviously the drivers left would be on the right. A video image flipped will a make a mirror image makes the image displayed on your FTF LCD monitor consistent with that of your regular vehicle mirrors or wing mirrors used on the your vehicle. A CCTV reversing camera typically sports a very wide angle indeed normally 120̊ to 170̊ viewing angle these type of lens are known as fisheye cameras. Offering such views of actually being able in the case of 180̊ viewing angle it is possible for a CCTV reversing camera to see from corner to corner but as with all cameras of this nature it is not suitable for use to see objects in the distance. The CCTV reversing camera is typically pointed towards the ground at a reasonable angle, to try and capture potential hazards or obstacles likely to hinder or strike the vehicle. Our CCTV reversing cameras are ideal for reversing back or to even manoeuvre into tight parking spaces.

As earlier explained the range of CCTV reversing cameras are now very common on all styles of vehicles from small motor cars to tow trucks, 4 x 4 and even heavy industrial plant and not forgetting your ensuring reversing your caravans or motorhomes are protected. Our reversing cameras which are PAL based systems are ideal for use with a multitude of monitors from your vehicle specific monitor to Alpine or Pioneer navigation systems with a rear view adaptor normally allowed for, if you do not have one of these systems then you can always try adding a TFT LCD monitor from or range of products which can be used to display rear view images to assist in reversing your vehicle.