review cameras in hatcbacks

[master_yoda]

Most middle to high end hatches have review cameras has an option, I've seen it in a 4x4, seems to work well but I question the use in a smaller car, anyone here currently has this option or have seen this first hand on a smaller car, is it worthwhile? Or is this just a "show off" gimmick

 

[Quantum Theory]

Can you park?

 

[MickeyD]

Rear view?

 

[Haldex]

Depends how crap the design of the rear is, I see the new Hyundai velostar has a rear view camera. Otherwise it's hardly necessary.
It works well on sportscars, large sedans and cars with high ground clearance.

 

[master_yoda]

I also saw one in a mercedes in the movie jack reacher, looked cool , and yes Quantum I can park,I was just inquiring from the fellow users what their experience is , no need for sarcasm.

 

[Billy]

Where's the camera review? Was it deleted?

 

[Grimspoon]

I prefer to review cameras in the comfort of my home or even a nice gradsy park, but certainly not in a hatchback.

 

[supersunbird]

master_yoda.... rear-view or rear-view not, there is no review...

 

[froot]

Review? No no no. R e a r v i e w. Rearview.

It works like a charm btw.

 

[Colin62]

no need for sarcasm.

You're quite wrong there. There is always a need for sarcasm.

 

[HavocXphere]

That was cruel. Kill-a-noob day is only next week Friday.

 

[Shiraz]

That was cruel. Kill-a-noob day is only next week Friday.

Rotfl

 

[Quantum Theory]

I also saw one in a mercedes in the movie jack reacher, looked cool , and yes Quantum I can park,I was just inquiring from the fellow users what their experience is , no need for sarcasm.

My question was serious... If you can indeed park, then there is absolutely no reason why you should need a rear view camera.

 

[master_yoda]

Review? No no no. R e a r v i e w. Rearview.

It works like a charm btw.

Thanks for pointing out my error, you are definitely correct rear view is what I meant.

 

[Bismuth]

I prefer to review cameras in the comfort of my home or even a nice gradsy park, but certainly not in a hatchback.

Indeed, I have found a gradsy park the best for camera reviews, except when photographing lions, then a hatchback is not such a bad option! But not elephants, they squash hatchbacks!

B

 

[HavocXphere]

If you can indeed park, then there is absolutely no reason why you should need a rear view camera.

I *can* clean my floor with a toothbrush, but I prefer to use a broom because its easier. Similarly he might want a rearview cam for convenience despite the fact that he could park without it.

 

[Quantum Theory]

I *can* clean my floor with a toothbrush, but I prefer to use a broom because its easier. Similarly he might want a rearview cam for convenience despite the fact that he could park without it.

Bad analogy... More like: I can prune my roses with some scissors, but I prefer to use a chainsaw.

 

[Beachless]

It depends on the car some hatchbacks have tiny rear windows.

There are also the odd occurrences of people driving over kids/animals hiding or sleeping behind the car.