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Originally Posted by thatguitarguy
I would suggest placing the cameras higher than the bumper. For one thing, I've heard that it rains sometimes in England  You might end up never being able to see anything if there is a constant stream of water trailing across your lens. And down low, like a bumper, there will be road grime kicked up by your wheels and passing vehicles. In short I think keeping the lens clean will be a problem. |
Eh? I've never heard of "rain"?
Seriously, I don't think water would be a big problem - most of the time. I've removed the rear wiper and found I never have needed it. The rear window is almost always dry, apart from when in the city. However, you've got a good point re: dirt and water kicked up by passing vehicles. Also sitting idling in traffic/city driving would mean the cameras might get wet anyway.
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My experience, and Neil's as well from what I've read, is that the angle of view on these cameras is quite wide.
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Is the view wide enough so that if I mounted the camera up high pointing back, would it be able to have a similar field of vision as the 2 door mirrors? I forgot to mention, that I probably will place 2 small mirrors inside the car on the dash to cover the field that the camera(s) don't cover.
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Originally Posted by thatguitarguy
If you place a camera at the rear of your car, I would just use a single one, and I would place it up high.
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Originally Posted by Christ
Regarding the placement of the camera, I suggested earlier that a camera for rearward view should be placed just a few inches forward of the rear window, or directly above it. A rearward point on the roof is probably the best place you'll find, though, since it will allow you to see to either side of the vehicle in the other traffic lanes, as well.
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OK I'll drop the bumper camera idea. I'm not 100% sure what placement you both are trying to put across - so I've got a stupid question - are you saying that I should place the camera outside or inside the car? If it's inside, there's the problem with dirty/wet rear window? If it's outside there's the problem of wiring and ruining the aerodynamics? A good placement location isn't immediately obvious on my car due to the shape - have a look at a few pics and see what you think please...
Side view of rear
Rear view of rear (ahem)
Inside view of rear
Do ignore the spider web. The thing sticking down at the top of the rear window in the interior picture is the high level brake light. I guess the best place is to stick the camera next to the high level brake light but there's the question of wet and dirty rear window...? Or do I have the wrong end of the stick?
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A big advantage to cameras is the ability to record. If you have a hit and run, you've got evidence now. 
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Hah! Only if you have a video recorder running at that time
Thanks for advice!