# Backup Camera Systems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 16, 2008, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776 "2008-07-16T01:29:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![soma93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19b73/32.png) [@soma93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soma93)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776/1 "2008-07-16T01:29:46Z")

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I was interested in purchasing a camera backup system for my Honda Element. (I have a really bad blind spot when I back up, and it’s very unnerving). I would like to have a license plate camera and a rear view mirror monitor. Does anyone have any recommendations for a solid and reliable system? I don’t have a lot of money, but I would feel so much better if I could see what was behind me. Thanks

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**Author:** ![lprocter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/lprocter/32/40_2.png) [@lprocter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lprocter)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776/2 "2008-07-16T12:57:54Z")

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Canadian Tire sells a backup camera system. I don’t remember the cost off-hand, but it’s not terribly expensive, and I haven’t heard anything bad about it. If you’re in the States, then Sears might have something like you want. Also, check out large parts stores (PartSource, Advance Autoparts, etc.)

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**Author:** ![Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jeremy_r_hoyt/32/37_2.png) [@Jeremy\_R\_Hoyt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy_R_Hoyt)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776/3 "2008-07-16T15:19:45Z")

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You should check out an RV dealer. They often have good selections if back-up cameras.

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776/4 "2008-07-16T15:23:49Z")

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Even though it will cost more, get a color system. If a child or pet were to dart behind your car, you’ll react faster because we’re wired to see in color. Recognition is faster.

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**Author:** ![soma93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19b73/32.png) [@soma93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soma93)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backup-camera-systems/16776/5 "2008-07-16T23:36:15Z")

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Thanks!