This sharkfin blind spot monitoring camera targets the lateral zone beside the vehicle — the area most often missed when a driver merges or turns. The roof-fin shaped housing holds a wide-angle lens that feeds live side footage to a compatible rear view mirror display or DVR recorder. Recording runs continuously in loop mode, so side and rear scenes stay available for accident review. A sealed IP67 shell and low-light sensor keep the image stable through rain and dim parking areas. Roof mounting uses adhesive fixing rather than drilling, leaving the factory body panels and paint undamaged while adding practical blind zone coverage.
| Product Type | Sharkfin Side View Blind Spot Monitoring Camera with DVR |
|---|---|
| Camera Resolution | AHD 1080P |
| View Angle | 140° Side Wide Angle |
| Night Vision | Low-light Night Vision |
| Waterproof Rating | IP67 |
| Voltage | DC 12V |
| Lens | Glass Wide-angle Lens |
| Screen Size | Display on rear view mirror monitor or DVR display |
| Wired or Wireless | Wired |
| Working Temperature | -20℃ ~ +70℃ |
| Vehicle Compatibility | Universal for Car, SUV, MPV, Van |
The side lens is positioned to cover the adjacent lane and the area just beside the door, which is exactly where a mirror check falls short. Combined with front and rear cameras, the setup produces a multi-angle view of the perimeter, giving the driver a full picture before merging, changing lanes or turning at junctions and roundabouts.
The imaging sensor retains usable detail when light levels drop, and the lens is calibrated for low-light conditions. On dim streets, inside parking structures and during wet evenings, cyclists, pedestrians and adjacent vehicles stay visible in the side frame, so night-time blind zone checks are not based on guesswork.
The sharkfin housing is sealed to IP67, and the lens window is set behind a protective layer that keeps water, mud and dust from reaching the circuit board. It continues to output stable video under heavy rain and during routine vehicle washing, so exterior roof installation does not require seasonal removal or extra covers.
Activating the turn signal brings the side image up on the linked mirror display automatically, letting the driver inspect the blind zone without searching for a button. Side and rear streams are recorded in a loop, and the picture can be flipped between mirror and non-mirror orientation to match whichever side the unit is fitted on.
The unit is aimed at 12V passenger cars, SUVs, MPVs and vans, and works well for light delivery vans running tight urban routes. It is not designed for 24V heavy trucks or buses without a converter. Because the housing is adhesive fixed rather than drilled, installation stays quick and the vehicle body remains unmodified, which suits rental and lease vehicles too.