tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post7086290586883681598..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: The Backup Camerajoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-13896378039530089302016-05-15T10:34:26.842-04:002016-05-15T10:34:26.842-04:00We got an SUV a couple of years ago and got the ba...We got an SUV a couple of years ago and got the backup camera, and I have to admit I love it. I mostly use it to assure myself the cat has wandered out of the way when I'm backing out of the driveway, but I do try and remember to watch out for cars and people too.Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-58684469548467145462016-04-21T21:35:30.096-04:002016-04-21T21:35:30.096-04:00I turned to look, but still put a dent (very, very...I turned to look, but still put a dent (very, very small, almost miniscule, actually) in the bumper of our old SUV. That's because Office Max has the audacity to encase their light pole in GIGANTIC concrete bases that are lower than the back windshield glass. So you think you're still far enough away from the light pole, when in reality you are against the concrete base. Painting those bases bright yellow does not help if they are below the sight line.<br /><br />I wonder how low that camera is...Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-79746419826173100012016-04-21T20:15:57.469-04:002016-04-21T20:15:57.469-04:00I have a backup camera, too. I use mostly my Canon...I have a backup camera, too. I use mostly my Canon, the Nikon comes in handy when the Canon's battery runs out. Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-71552559374471417302016-04-21T20:09:14.418-04:002016-04-21T20:09:14.418-04:00I have to roll down my windows with a crank. I'...I have to roll down my windows with a crank. I'm pretty sure it doesn't have a camera back there :)<br />Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-81002197588787916342016-04-21T18:50:10.970-04:002016-04-21T18:50:10.970-04:00laughing. my car is a stripped down, older honda c...laughing. my car is a stripped down, older honda civic. my neck still turns. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-31300260814712766962016-04-21T17:26:21.869-04:002016-04-21T17:26:21.869-04:00Thank you. Now I am no longer envious of those who...Thank you. Now I am no longer envious of those who own cars with backup cameras. I'll stick with my three mirrors, a crick in my neck and be grateful. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-30419621443832338962016-04-21T15:03:07.557-04:002016-04-21T15:03:07.557-04:00Well, this helps me not be quite so envious of tho...Well, this helps me not be quite so envious of those who have backup cameras. And if we ever do get one I'll remember to turn and look as well. Thanks for the public service announcement! Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-81768139269299205802016-04-21T14:40:49.065-04:002016-04-21T14:40:49.065-04:00I rely on my backup camera to much. Mine shows the...I rely on my backup camera to much. Mine shows the entire bumper and whats behind it. I have the screen on my dash. Husband on the other hand, doesn't trust it. <br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109633602729593188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-50814181458929874982016-04-21T11:26:49.248-04:002016-04-21T11:26:49.248-04:00I don't even trust my rear view mirror and alw...I don't even trust my rear view mirror and always turn to look behind me.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-58004873968857430842016-04-21T10:52:16.375-04:002016-04-21T10:52:16.375-04:00I so agree. We have a backup camera in our new SU...I so agree. We have a backup camera in our new SUV and hubby still turns around to check out the area before he backs out.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-5575318124359274412016-04-21T10:43:29.109-04:002016-04-21T10:43:29.109-04:00LOL I love what Olga said; I can be the same way. ...LOL I love what Olga said; I can be the same way. I did back into a garage wall though a few years back by looking behind me too (terrible at depth perception) I could never trust the camera like this. I'm constantly looking back while I'm backing up (yet I did hit that garage wall.....)<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-38405473509701890422016-04-21T10:29:57.170-04:002016-04-21T10:29:57.170-04:00Personally, I try to always arrange my driving lif...Personally, I try to always arrange my driving life in such a way as to avoid having to back up ever. Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-37901836272422464722016-04-21T09:46:56.090-04:002016-04-21T09:46:56.090-04:00I'll be the contrarian here: I like my backup...I'll be the contrarian here: I like my backup camera. My new car has one and it didn't take me long to like it. My weak spot isn't what's behind me, but what's coming from the left or right as I back up. I'd look left and find all clear, then look right and find all clear, but while I was looking right a car would suddenly appear from my left and honk at me for backing up. Grrr! My car senses approaches cars from the left and right at the same time and beeps politely at me. I'm sold.Lowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-24106611999644489492016-04-21T09:41:25.071-04:002016-04-21T09:41:25.071-04:00"Too many gadgets", is the precise thing..."Too many gadgets", is the precise thing our mechanic once said when some sort of warning light came on and freaked out our Daughter Number One. Had to go and fetch her from the train station, when in fact she could have just driven the car home. I'm somewhat distrustful of "all seeing, all knowing" technology. Radiator fluid low? Really? Let's look, shall we? <br />I had a back-up camera on the RV. Didn't trust it.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-4388434957864034802016-04-21T08:52:53.826-04:002016-04-21T08:52:53.826-04:00I find the camera useless as well. Half the year, ...I find the camera useless as well. Half the year, it's foggy from the salt build up.Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-38152761121572973252016-04-21T08:48:00.199-04:002016-04-21T08:48:00.199-04:00I watch the one in my girlfriend's car when sh...I watch the one in my girlfriend's car when she is backing out. I want to say "Why aren't you using the side view mirrors, too?", but I don't. Those cameras do have a blind spot. They would never see a toddler approaching from side.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-71204292773448630322016-04-21T08:15:49.432-04:002016-04-21T08:15:49.432-04:00Those cameras just distract me, i turn and look!Those cameras just distract me, i turn and look!messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-19258301974027431142016-04-21T05:27:15.114-04:002016-04-21T05:27:15.114-04:00I'll bet SD wishes he could have a backup girl...I'll bet SD wishes he could have a backup girlfriend - one for the useful stuff and then he could just keep me around for entertainment!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402703967636964187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-64854595565535742382016-04-21T04:44:32.778-04:002016-04-21T04:44:32.778-04:00And there was me wishing I had one of those camera...And there was me wishing I had one of those cameras. Reversing for me lately has been worrying. I use hedges to guide me in my driveway - or did until new neighbours cut the lot down. We're on a hill and I'm higher than the neighbours so it's difficult to fix on something as a guide. I'm glad Mrs C didn't incur too much damage to the car. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.com