1. Weivision BDV001
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Key Features
- Complete four camera system that provides birds-eye view
- IP-69 rated (waterproof)
- Includes control box, calibration cloth, and wiring
- G-Sensor for auto recording
- Numerous camera views including directional and 360-degree birds eye
- Suitable for vehicles less than 20 ft. long
Weivision BDV001 Quick Review
This system gives you four cameras that can give you an individual image or the images can splice together to show you a birds-eye view of your surroundings. This is next-level technology that is becoming popular in the newest cars and trucks, so adding it to your older vehicle is a good idea. As with any multi-camera system, wiring is significantly more complex than a single backup camera.
The package features front and rear cameras with surface mount brackets and left and right cameras that are flush mount. The system sends video to a compatible monitor or aftermarket touchscreen stereo. It can be configured in a number of ways, including full time use and an option that brings up the left or right camera depending on the direction you are turning. You can also set it up to automatically record even when the vehicle is parked by using a G-sensor.
Reasons to Buy
- Cool birds-eye view is great for parking, off-road, and other situations where you need to see all around your vehicle
- Great customer service
Reasons Not to Buy
- Complex wiring required to install. Many vehicles will require additional components to use all four cameras
- Must drill holes to mount left and right cameras
2. Pormido Dash and Reverse Camera
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Key Features
- Front, rear, inside cameras that display on a 12” mirror monitor
- 1080P HD resolution
- Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor
- Touchscreen monitor allows view switching
- Parking mode
- Includes all wiring, GPS antenna, and SD card (32gb)
Pormido Dash & Reverse Camera Quick Review
At some point, you may have wondered why a dual camera dash cam system can’t be used for a parking camera. Usually, it’s due to the fact the rear camera is mounted in the rear window for a dash cam system, which limits the use as a backup camera. This package solves the image by combining a two-channel dash camera with a reverse camera, and displaying all three images simultaneously on a 12-inch mirror monitor.
This system is designed to provide you a front, rear, and inside view of your car, perfect for monitoring back seat activity. The monitor gives 1080P resolution and is a touchscreen device so you can easily switch between views. A Sony STARVIS sensor provides excellent HD-quality video from all three cameras. You can also use this system for monitoring your car while parked. It even includes an SD card to get you started and a remote GPS antenna so you can get driving info on-screen.
Reasons to Buy
- Fantastic all-in-one package
- Excellent image quality during daytime use
- Tons of features normally reserved for dash cam packages
Reasons Not to Buy
- Mirror monitor is on the larger side and may obstruct forward vision
3. BOYO VTSW4 (Multi-Camera Switch)
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Key Features
- NTSC/PAL/SeCam compatible video switching device
- Operates on 12V power
- Allows easy switching between up to four cameras
- Ideal solution for custom camera installations
BOYO VTSW4 Mult-Camera Switch Quick Review
One limitation of many multi-camera systems is that you are limited to using the included cameras, which often are not that great. This affordable switch will let you select the cameras you want to use and wire them all to a monitor or aftermarket head unit easily. This is the ultimate tool for building your own custom multi-camera system.
The switch is NTSC/PAL/SeCam compliant, so it’ll work with just about any camera or monitor on the market. Installing this system makes it easy to trigger individual cameras but won’t feed video from different cameras simultaneously. Note that this switch does not come with cameras or monitors. You will need to buy those separately
Reasons to Buy
- Easy to set up and use
- Affordable price
- Universal
Reasons Not to Buy
- Individual triggering capability only, can’t view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Requires additional components to work with turn signal-operated cameras
