Backup Camera: Pioneer ND-BC6 vs Rydeen Duo
 

I took a few days to research an Nav/Audio/Cam solution and came up with these items:

HU: Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH
Backup Camera: ND-BC6
Speakers: OEM Audio Reference 400CF

I figure if I'm going to pull off all these panels might as well install everything at the same time.

I heard the Rydeen Duo camera is really nice but I wasn't sure how it compared to the ND-BC6. I don't know if there is an advantage of using the Pioneer camera with the Pioneer HU, but wanted to get some opinions. I tried to search for posts on the ND-BC6 but returned no results :( Anyone have any experience with the Pioneer cameras? The specs on the Rydeen look superior to the Pioneer. I think the only advantage of the Pioneer is that the wires are probably optimized so no guess work to get the camera to turn on when reversing.


Pioneer ND-BC6 specs:

• rear-view camera with bracket
• CMOS-based camera system
• 330,000 pixel resolution color image
• 138-degree horizontal and 114-degree vertical view
• Lux Automatic Luminance Control (0.9-100,000 lux)
• 350 lines of horizontal resolution
• camera comes with 23-foot cable attached plus separate power supply and 10-foot RCA harness
• camera dimensions: 1"W x 1"H x 1"D
• power supply dimensions: 2"W x 1"H x 1"D
• warranty: 1 year

Rydeen Duo specs:

• Easy Mount Mini Camera with CMOS II
• Sensor with NightVision™ Technology
• For recessed area above a license plate
• Zinc Alloy Metal Housing • Resolution (TV LINES): 480
• Minimum illumination: <0.2Lux
• Angle: 150°
• Working Voltage: 9-16
• Operating Temp: -22-+176°F
• Water-proof: IP67-IP68
• Dimensions: L(1.18)XW(0.75)xH(1.34) inch
• Video System: NTSC (Color)
• Image: Mirror
• Body Color: Silver (S)

I have the Pioneer AVIC Z150BH and just installed the Rydeen Duo this weekend...I can tell you that it works perfectly and the picture quality is very good at night (great obviously during the day).

There were some definite headaches doing the install as there isn't a lot of specific information as to where to splice each wire BUT I finally figured it all out and can give you very specific instructions if this is the route you take.

With my help, the install won't take you more than an hour

Let me know!