Garmin 010-12242-10 BC-30 Backup Camera Features, Specs and Manual

BC-30 Overview

This is a wireless back up camera accessory for your Garmin GPS navigation devices that supports it. Easy to install and no complicated wiring installation is needed. Now you can see on whats behind your car like obstacles or pedestrians everytime you put your car in reverse. In addition to that you can put additional cameras (up to 4) and connect them together for more camera visibility for your vehicle.

Garmin BC-30 Top Features

Wireless Easy to Setup

It has less complicated wiring installation and it will not void your vehicle warranty in most cases. Once you plug it and has power, your Garmin GPS navigation device will automatically detects it and connect it wirelessly.

Rugged Design

It can withstand any weather conditions like rain, extreme heat from sunlight and snow. The wireless backup camera is sealed so that no moisture can penetrate the electricals inside the body of the camera.

Do-it-Yourself Installation

If you have basic know how on electrical and wiring you can easily installed this device within just an hour.

CMOS Sensor

It has a total resolution of 640 x 480 that is clear and sharp that delivers instant footage when you switch between navigation and footage mode.

BC-30 Technical Specifications

Manufacturer	Garmin
Model	BC-30
Model Number	010-12242-10
Camera Resolution	640 x 480 Pixels
Camera Angles	115 Degrees Vertical 140 Degrees Horizontal
Water Resistance Rating	IPX7
Wireless Transmission Type	2.4 GHz ISM Radio Band
Transmission Distance	13.5 Meters

Pros:

Easy to use and it is compatible with Garmin GPS devices
It is IPX7 rated water resistance

Cons:

Low resolution
Performs poorly on dim or dark conditions

Verdict:

You may need this if your car don't have a built-in backup camera system and if you have a Garmin navigation device. But the low resolution and bad image quality on night time dragged it down to the drain. There are better back up cameras out on the market today and they will perform well than this.