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2008 C300 Sport
reverse camera
is it possible to add to our command system?...I seen something at www.navtv.com (along with a $1000 video in motion fix) but does the deal offer something?
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Yes Nav-TV have a backup camera solution as well as a night vision solution. I think the backup camera is about $950 + install and it integrates with the Mercedes screen. The night vision camera is about $4400 I think -- so that's an expensive option. With the pop up screen right in the middle of the dash -- the night vision would be an awesome feature, and I think backup camera is a must -- and not bad at that price.
Nav-TV is in Florida but have dealers all over the US and Canada.
Nav-TV is in Florida but have dealers all over the US and Canada.
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I sent them (navtv) an email inquiring about a reverse camera mod for the W204. I'll post their response when I get it. If it's a fully integrated solution and it's around or under a grand it would be a worthwhile investment IMO.
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funny but i saw the trailor for the new movie National Treasures with Nicolas Cage and they had a new C class in the movie's chase scene 
. They showed cage popping up the screen and using the back up camera to like drive down this narrow street nearly hitting people and what-not. The C looked great until it got smacked and hit a few times 
. They showed cage popping up the screen and using the back up camera to like drive down this narrow street nearly hitting people and what-not. The C looked great until it got smacked and hit a few times
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funny but i saw the trailor for the new movie National Treasures with Nicolas Cage and they had a new C class in the movie's chase scene . They showed cage popping up the screen and using the back up camera to like drive down this narrow street nearly hitting people and what-not. The C looked great until it got smacked and hit a few times
. They showed cage popping up the screen and using the back up camera to like drive down this narrow street nearly hitting people and what-not. The C looked great until it got smacked and hit a few times 
Great, the 'Hollywood' version comes with a backup camera. 
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I have no idea about a non-mm car but I doubt it. Give them a call....
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Are you asking how it works in general or specifically with the navtv setup?
Generally speaking, night vision usually works by either increasing (magnifying) the intensity of the available light, or by increase the range (ir, uv) of light that we normally can't see. Most cameras that have a night vision mode modes, use an IR emitter that illuminates objects within a limited distance. Thermal imaging works on this same principal, using the upper portion of the IR spectrum, but technically thermal imaging is not night vision.
Generally speaking, night vision usually works by either increasing (magnifying) the intensity of the available light, or by increase the range (ir, uv) of light that we normally can't see. Most cameras that have a night vision mode modes, use an IR emitter that illuminates objects within a limited distance. Thermal imaging works on this same principal, using the upper portion of the IR spectrum, but technically thermal imaging is not night vision.
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Yes Nav-TV have a backup camera solution as well as a night vision solution. I think the backup camera is about $950 + install and it integrates with the Mercedes screen. The night vision camera is about $4400 I think -- so that's an expensive option. With the pop up screen right in the middle of the dash -- the night vision would be an awesome feature, and I think backup camera is a must -- and not bad at that price.
Nav-TV is in Florida but have dealers all over the US and Canada.
Nav-TV is in Florida but have dealers all over the US and Canada.
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Night vision
<<...I have never seen night vision in person...just on those caddy commercials....and I didn't know if they were exaggerating or not..>>
Seen all the time on those LA car chases at night on Cops. And on the S-Class with Night Vision the display is in the speedometer when on.
Seen all the time on those LA car chases at night on Cops. And on the S-Class with Night Vision the display is in the speedometer when on.
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So I was bored today and looked around the boot of the car. Noticed, on the panel where the license plate light is located, that there are two cut-outs on the right hand side. The sizing seems to be perfect for a backup camera.
Maybe yet another delayed offering from MB in North America?
Maybe yet another delayed offering from MB in North America?
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Rearview camera/Nightvision
There seems to be some new development in this are, especially re:W204.
http://www.navtv.com/11232007.php
If enough people are interested in the products, we might be able to get good deals, may be a group in Canada and a group in US. Just a thought.
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Backup camera
<<... but interested in installing a backup camera system for backing up>>
I took a look at the Nav.Tv site and it does not show the camera or associated cabling nor does it mention where the camera might be installed or how the cabling is routed from the trunk lid.
More info needed. Much more, including the price.
I took a look at the Nav.Tv site and it does not show the camera or associated cabling nor does it mention where the camera might be installed or how the cabling is routed from the trunk lid.
More info needed. Much more, including the price.
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<<... but interested in installing a backup camera system for backing up>>
I took a look at the Nav.Tv site and it does not show the camera or associated cabling nor does it mention where the camera might be installed or how the cabling is routed from the trunk lid.
More info needed. Much more, including the price.
I took a look at the Nav.Tv site and it does not show the camera or associated cabling nor does it mention where the camera might be installed or how the cabling is routed from the trunk lid.
More info needed. Much more, including the price.
Something seems funny with that nav-tv backup camera piece. The service tech at the dealer where I work said you can just put the car on the machine and turn on the backup camera. I have a gut feeling that they are trying to sell a programming box when a $20 tip at the dealer will get you the same thing. Thats why it says the unit memorizes the vehicle VIN.. so we cant all buy one and share it to program all of our cars.
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Heard from some "experts" in the camera buisness on another forum, that doesnt matter what kind of aftermarket camera set up, it wont beat the oem system. So with that being said.. Has anyone read, or heard something through the grape vines if MB is gana release a backup system. I know Nav-tv has the setup, but if mb is going to come out with one... Im going to wait!
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sorry man... its just that i did that im thinking about doing that group buy for nav-tv... and i dont wana go through with it if the quality not great... thanks for the info... i'll check it out....
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The sales manager at my dealer told me the other day that the low-mounted cameras don't work when wet and dirty because when driving in rain, the water droplets on the lens distort the image.
I just saw an ad for one of the big VWs in which the center of the large VW emblem on the trunklid swivels up about 45 deg (in reverse), exposing the camera but covering it when it's not needed.
I just saw an ad for one of the big VWs in which the center of the large VW emblem on the trunklid swivels up about 45 deg (in reverse), exposing the camera but covering it when it's not needed.
