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Better Camera Recommendations 2024

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by dannycasler, Mar 27, 2024.

  1. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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    dannycasler

    dannycasler [OP] New Member

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    Hey gang. Just bought my very first new car ever at 43 gears old. Couldn’t afford anything to be honest for a long time. Very proud to own a 2024 trd off road premium. Finally got to treat myself. Noticing a few things I never expected from an expensive vehicle. The cameras are literally like flip phone quality. Makes no sense it’s so poor. Literally thought I had a bad camera but they said “this is how they look”. Does anyone have a recommendation for after market that works well with the Birds Eye view. I have young kids and animals on farm I wanna be able to see clearly when we back up. Which leads to #2. No back up sensor that beeps when you get close to something. Wife made her first ding . Any help is appreciated. Thank you guys!
     
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  2. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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    San Angelo

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    That’s how it looks. The issue is not really just the camera it’s also the screen.

    Toyota finds something that works and is reliable and they keep it for a very long time.
     
  3. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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    welcome
     
  4. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Welcome. The camera quality with MTM is poor on the 4Runner. It's not 4k quality but works fine for me. You can add aftermarket backup sensors to your 4Runner.
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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    For real? I haven't come across discussion on this yet.
     
  6. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    My apologies for the misinformation. This was possible with the 2010-2019 models but it looks like Toyota axed the kit or I can't find it any longer.
     
  7. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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    Dang!
     
  8. Mar 27, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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  9. Mar 27, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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    San Angelo

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    That kit was not really from Toyota. It was a distributor kit aka “Port installed item”. It really was just a aftermarket item they listed as an option to make them more money like they do on all the other items the different Toyota distributors do.
    The kit was most likely made by Rostra. They make/ supply lots of the different “dealer installed” and “port installed” items for several makes and models.

    The kit was most likely made by Rostra. They make/ supply lots of the different “dealer installed” and “port installed” items for several makes and models.
     
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  10. Mar 27, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Oooh look, another mod.....

    Have you considered divorcing the wife for being a bad driver?
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    When an improved drop in camera is out, It will sell like hot cakes on the 4Runner.
     
  12. Mar 27, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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    After applying this stuff to the screen it really improved the clarity, easy 5 minute install.IMG_1054.jpg
     
  13. Mar 27, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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    I'd rather have something that integrates better with the head unit, but thanks for pointing out what's possible.
     
  14. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:09 PM
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    Of course I'm a huge proponent of using windows and mirrors to their best advantage. However, I must note that with the 4R sitting so high, plenty of hittable objects lurk below the limits of direct or reflected vision, more so than with a sedan or smaller, lower SUV. I appreciate having cameras that can look down, in front as well as behind, to provide as much information as I can get about my surroundings.
     
  15. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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  16. Apr 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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    It would be nice if there was a comparable Toyota front and rear camera that you could swap out with a better resolution or even an aftermarket option available.
     

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