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Back up safely using this Garmin BC 30 010-12242-10 wireless camera, which transmits footage to your GPS receiver from up to 45' away. A frame rate of up to 28 fps ensures smooth video (actual rate depends on GPS, not included).
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5
Valuable back-up and safety aide
on September 3, 2016
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
I found the Back-Up camera to be well documented, easy to install, and it works in perfect harmony with the compatible Garmin GPS I also purchased at Best Buy.
The camera has very easy features to adjust distance from the bumper. I set the wide-angle width adjustments to match my mirrors. It has reasonable clarity even when using only my vehicle's back-up lights. Although I wish it had better clarity (which would cost more to invest), it does the job and lets me back out of tight parking spots with much more confidence because I can see parking lot traffic better.
For practical reasons, i chose to limit the view range to about 50 feet because I pointed its lens down to actually let me see my rear bumper and set 2-inch, 2-foot, and 4-foot markers.
No problems with wifi connections if you use the power cable supplied with the camera. Garage parking, backing in or out, is much safer. I called my auto insurance agent to see if it might be considered a safety add-on, but the camera provides no policy benefits.
My friends who have traveled with me since purchasing it now talk about getting one too.
I will never have a vehicle without the back-up camera features now that I've discovered this safety tool.
The camera has very easy features to adjust distance from the bumper. I set the wide-angle width adjustments to match my mirrors. It has reasonable clarity even when using only my vehicle's back-up lights. Although I wish it had better clarity (which would cost more to invest), it does the job and lets me back out of tight parking spots with much more confidence because I can see parking lot traffic better.
For practical reasons, i chose to limit the view range to about 50 feet because I pointed its lens down to actually let me see my rear bumper and set 2-inch, 2-foot, and 4-foot markers.
No problems with wifi connections if you use the power cable supplied with the camera. Garage parking, backing in or out, is much safer. I called my auto insurance agent to see if it might be considered a safety add-on, but the camera provides no policy benefits.
My friends who have traveled with me since purchasing it now talk about getting one too.
I will never have a vehicle without the back-up camera features now that I've discovered this safety tool.
My Best Buy number: 2513818424
My Best Buy number: 2513818424
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Back up safely using this Garmin BC 30 010-12242-10 wireless camera, which transmits footage to your GPS receiver from up to 45' away. A frame rate of up to 28 fps ensures smooth video (actual rate depends on GPS, not included).
One more question. If I purchase this and it doesn't work to my satisfaction, can I return it without hassle ? Curious because the reviews are all over the place, some say the picture is clear and others say its blurry and you can not see very well.
The camera is pretty good, not "high def" for backing up a vehicle. Expect to use your eyes to clear traffic in congested parking lots, then the back-up camera with its reasonable clarity to support backing up. It takes a few practice sessions to learn how to gain confidence in adding the camera to backing-up habits.
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