Good rear view camera overall. Only issue I have is with the LEDs on the camera. Because they are so close to the camera, they make the camera blurry at night instead of improving visibility..... I covered them up and that amazingly improved the visibility....
The one problem I had with this item was resolved quite efficiently.
Great views
It is very great. Super.
This camera provides such clarity. We installed on a 2003 Tahoe. It definitely lights up like the middle of the day when used at night. The camera provides a very wide range of the rear bumper. Amazing! Super easy to install as per the instructions given. If you have any issues installing, google Esky camera and the instructions should be provided.
Picture quality is good. We're not looking at HD quality here, but that's not what I purchased it for; more than good enough for seeing what is behind your car, especially for the price. I especially appreciate the 180 degree view. Installation was easy since it just goes over the top of the license plate, wire can be run to the inside of the car by temporarily taking out one of the license plate lights.
Works as advertised.
Update: after writing my initial review I was contacted by Esky and they asked me about specifics regarding the malfunctioned camera. I explained to them the exact way I explained here in the review. They asked why I hadn't returned it. I told them that I was under the impression that the return window had closed. So I had discarded the original camera, considering it a complete loss.
Long story short, they send me out a brand new camera. There wasn't even on a condition that I update this review.
WOW!! I've bought a lot of things on Amazon and I've never had a seller/manufacturer go above and beyond like this. That is excellent customer service. I applaud you Esky. Bravo.
Taking into consideration all of that, I had to give them two more stars.
Original review: It's great for the first month or so. I had it set up to where there was no guidelines. I also set it so it was like looking in your rear view mirror.
It would constantly revert back to the default view setting. I bought this one specifically to be able to do that. I hate the guidelines that many of them have in the field of view. I hate that, it doesn't help at all.
Then out of the blue, it stopped working. I would have just returned it but the window to return it had closed.
So I took it apart to see if I could figure out that the heck was wrong with it.
I never did figure it out.
Worked great for five months. Failed yesterday for no apparent reason. Tested the power and video with an older camera which worked perfectly. If the manufacturer replaces this promptly I will change the review to 5 stars.
**The manufacturer made good and replaced the item no questions asked! This is by far the most reasonable manufacturers that I have ever dealt with. As for the product, I would recommend placing a dot of silicone at the base of the wire entry point. The camera itself is incredibly solid with crystal clear video quality.
I commend the manufacturer for going above and beyond!
I love this camera, picture is clear and great, I hardwired it in for when the radio comes on its on so that I can see whats behind at all times, only bad thing about that is having to cover the leds that are on it. My back up lights provide enough light that I don't need the leds but I am very happy with this camera, would buy again.