Reverse with confidence using the Garmin BC 50 Series of wireless backup cameras

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Garmin has launched the BC 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision wireless backup cameras to improve driver safety. These cameras feature NightGlo technology, illuminating up to 20 feet for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions. The products are compatible with a range of Garmin GPS devices and are priced at $199.99 and $299.99, respectively. The BC 50 series is designed for various driving needs, including RVs and trucks, and offers features like HD resolution and a wide field of view.

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• Introduction of BC 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision improves product range.
• NightGlo technology enhances visibility at night, increasing safety for drivers.
• Wide compatibility with various Garmin GPS devices expands market reach.

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• None.

Series introduces premium night vision option and extended wireless range for utility with longer vehicles and trailers

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin^® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the rugged BC^™ 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision wireless backup cameras that help drivers clearly see the environment behind their vehicles and reverse with confidence. The BC 50 with Night Vision offers Garmin’s proprietary NightGlo^™ technology that can illuminate up to 20-feet behind a vehicle for optimal visibility at night or in dark settings. Compatible with a variety of Garmin GPS navigation devices¹, the BC 50 Series is purpose-built to satisfy a broad range of needs from parallel parking on a busy city street to backing an RV into a campsite, off-roading in the great outdoors, or reversing a semi-truck into a docking bay. Simply put, the BC 50 has a driver’s back, night and day.

Compatible with a variety of Garmin GPS navigation devices, the BC 50 wireless backup camera series is purpose-built to satisfy a broad range of needs from parallel parking on a busy city street to backing an RV into a campsite, off-roading in the great outdoors, or reversing a semi-truck into a docking bay. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Garmin is in the business of building confidence behind the wheel and this is especially critical when customers need to shift into reverse,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The night vision is an overall game changer for drivers whose vehicles or trailers lack reverse lights or the ability to clearly see behind the vehicle.”

Quality and reliability in all the right places

The BC 50 backup cameras offer sharp HD resolution, a wide 160-degree field of view, a long wireless range and a compact, IP67 weather-resistant housing designed to withstand snow, rain and road conditions. What’s more, customers can purchase an optional 50-foot extension cable that expands the wireless transmission range up to 100-feet, ideal for extended rigs and vehicle-trailer configurations needing a reliable backup camera solution.

A variety of Garmin navigators are compatible with the BC 50 Series. Notable product lines include:

• Garmin DriveSmart^™ 66/76/86 series for every-day commuters
• Tread® all-terrain series for recreational off-roading or overlanding enthusiasts
• New dēzl™ OTR610/710/810/1010 series for professional truck drivers

Both models include a license plate mount and mounting hardware, and the Night Vision model adds a versatile bracket mount for more mounting options. Available now, the BC 50 has a suggested retail price of $199.99 and the BC 50 with Night Vision has a suggested retail price of $299.99. To learn more visit here.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the automotive industry and become essential to the lives of drivers, commuters, and motorists of all types. Committed to designing user-friendly, purpose-built portable navigation solutions that enhance every drive, ride and adventure, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, e-mail media.relations@garmin.com, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garminnews, instagram.com/garmin, youtube.com/garmin or linkedin.com/company/garmin.

¹Visit Garmin.com/BC50 for compatibility details.

About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Tread are registered trademarks, and BC, NightGlo, Garmin DriveSmart and dēzl are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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Michael Cummings

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Source: Garmin International Inc.

FAQ

What are the features of Garmin's BC 50 wireless backup camera?

The BC 50 features HD resolution, a 160-degree field of view, and an IP67 weather-resistant housing.

How much do the BC 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision cost?

The BC 50 is priced at $199.99, while the BC 50 with Night Vision is priced at $299.99.

What technology does the BC 50 with Night Vision use?

The BC 50 with Night Vision uses Garmin's proprietary NightGlo technology to illuminate up to 20 feet behind the vehicle.

Which Garmin GPS devices are compatible with the BC 50 series?

The BC 50 series is compatible with various Garmin GPS navigation devices, including the DriveSmart and dēzl series.

Who is the target market for Garmin's BC 50 series?

The BC 50 series is targeted at everyday drivers, RV users, off-road enthusiasts, and professional truck drivers.