Front Camera

[Chilow]

Just purchased the Anytime Backup and Front camera kit. However, the included front camera quality is not great. Has anyone changed out the front camera for a better quality one? If so, was it plug and play and which camera did you go with?

 

[nglayton]

I bought this one from Amazon. Works fine for me.

 

[xcalbr2]

I just had this package delivered and am wondering what is the issue with the camera?
Thanks,
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[billiamwu]

I ordered and installed the full kit from anytime backup camera. I didn't notice and quality difference between the front and the OEM backup camera.

 

[Mutant138]

I ordered and installed the full kit from anytime backup camera. I didn't notice and quality difference between the front and the OEM backup camera.

To OP's defense the oem camera isn't exactly the sharpest image. I could see wanting a crisp image up front when navigating obstacles.

 

[Grug556]

Got a street Guardian from Australia...awesome HD1080 images, sound as well. Has module for seperate rear camera, I only use front. Easy to hardwire and make it invisible. Kit from Street Guardian comes with everything you need. Also has a separate GPS module for locations and speed.

It even plays a nice little song on startup.. really happy with the camera. Its very small to, you cant see it.

 

[Chilow]

I actually think the OEM camera looks better (to my eyes at least). I really just want that aims lower or has the ability to adjust the aim. I wonder if anyone has installed this INSIDE the car? so that it looks down from the top of the windshield.

 

[dktxt4r]

I actually think the OEM camera looks better (to my eyes at least). I really just want that aims lower or has the ability to adjust the aim. I wonder if anyone has installed this INSIDE the car? so that it looks down from the top of the windshield.

I have a C4 Lo Pro bumper with bull bar that covers the the camera. I just cut a notch on the grill the width of the camera, used VHB tape and a zip tie to secure it in to place. View from the camera is great. The quality of the video on the other hand, not so great.

 

[Chilow]

I have a C4 Lo Pro bumper with bull bar that covers the the camera. I just cut a notch on the grill the width of the camera, used VHB tape and a zip tie to secure it in to place. View from the camera is great. The quality of the video on the other hand, not so great.

I have a Demello front bumper and their fiberglass filler piece that goes between the bumper and the upper grill so I wouldn't be able to mount it there. Trying to find a camera that I can adjust the tilt on, but the ones I've seen have a different connection than the Anytime Backup Camera Kit. The kit has a 4 pin barrel style plug and the cameras that I seem to want don't have that plug on their camera.

 

[dktxt4r]

I have a Demello front bumper and their fiberglass filler piece that goes between the bumper and the upper grill so I wouldn't be able to mount it there. Trying to find a camera that I can adjust the tilt on, but the ones I've seen have a different connection than the Anytime Backup Camera Kit. The kit has a 4 pin barrel style plug and the cameras that I seem to want don't have that plug on their camera.

Amazon.com: Reverse Camera,Front,Side View Camera,RAAYOO L001 Universal HD Color CMOS Wired Car Vehicle Automotive Rear View Backup Camera with Rotatable Lens Mirror/Non-Mirror Image Removable Guild line 12V: RAAYOO Direct

This one has the 4 pin and will probably work for your application.

 

[billiamwu]

To OP's defense the oem camera isn't exactly the sharpest image. I could see wanting a crisp image up front when navigating obstacles.

Yea true. I have mine pointed almost straight down to see rocks/parking/etc., but it works for me (definitely not a sharp image).

I think it's because the kit has a composite video-in from the front camera, so that really limits the quality.

 

[flatspin]

I have a Demello front bumper and their fiberglass filler piece that goes between the bumper and the upper grill so I wouldn't be able to mount it there. Trying to find a camera that I can adjust the tilt on, but the ones I've seen have a different connection than the Anytime Backup Camera Kit. The kit has a 4 pin barrel style plug and the cameras that I seem to want don't have that plug on their camera.

I think that would be too high anyway.

Have you thought about using a license plate mount and then just bending the camera out?
https://www.amazon.com/REARMASTER-L...=front+view+camera+tilt&qid=1573586483&sr=8-8

Or maybe something like this and bending the bracket?
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Mo...=front+view+camera+tilt&qid=1573586483&sr=8-4