Pioneer Electronics announced at CES it is bundling several of its NEX in-dash radios with a backup camera.
Pioneer says the bundled ND-BC8 backup camera has a faster processor and lower power consumption than traditional rear view cameras. As a result, it doesn’t “smear” in very bright sunlight.
The compact camera also has a 129-degree wide-angle view and can display detailed rear view images at resolutions greater than 300,000 pixels.
When used with a Pioneer radio, it shows width and distance parking lines on the car radio.
The camera will be bundled with a new AVIC-8201NEX, AVIC-7201NEX, AVIC-6201NEX and AVH-4201NEX.
The NEX bundles will be available in February with suggested retail prices of: $1,300 (AVIC-8201NEX), $1,100 (AVIC-7201NEX), $900 (AVIC-6201NEX), and $700 (AVH-4201NEX).
NB-BC8 Specifications
- 1/4-inch color CMOS Sensor with approximately 310,000 pixel resolution
- Wide Angle Lens
- Horizontal View in Degrees: 129
- Vertical View in Degrees: 105
- Illumination Range: Approximately .9 lux to 100,000 lux
- 7/8” x 7/8” x 1” (W x H x D)
- Universal compatibility with most aftermarket radios.
Sweet! More free stuff. Way to devalue product.
I doubt bundling a back up camera will keep the pricing up on Amazon
why aren’t these backup cameras wireless (i understand need for power, but the video signal ought to be wireless by now.)
my cameras do 170 degree fov. wonder what this will do to the wholesale price?
pioneer call me first, next time.
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