iBeam TE-FTGC Black
A direct-fit CMOS camera replaces the tailgate handle on 2004–2014 Ford F-150 to F-550 trucks, providing a factory-style rear view without drilling. The no-modification installation and a 4.6-star rating backed by fast retail shipping make it a practical, low-effort upgrade. Best for truck owners who need a reliable, simple backup camera for hitching and parking, not high-resolution video capture.
Type compact
Sensor ?MP
19 Overall Score
Price CA$212
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | iBeam TE-FTGC | Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX | Sony Alpha a6400 | Nikon Z Z50 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Leica Q2 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | ?MP | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP aps-c | 20.9MP aps-c | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 425 | 209 | 121 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 658 | 359 | 395 | 498 | 734 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iBeam TE-FTGC | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.8 | 23.9 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 21.2 | 36 | 36 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 IIX Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.4 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| Sony Alpha a6400 Compare | 90.2 | 90 | 92 | 79.9 | 69.7 | 90.6 | 92.3 | 75.8 | 90.3 | 93.8 | 36 |
| Nikon Z Z50 Compare | 83.8 | 86.8 | 92.3 | 84.4 | 69.7 | 85.4 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 93.8 | 36 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Compare | 81.7 | 86.8 | 93.3 | 91.5 | 61.6 | 47.3 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 86.1 | 88.4 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 76.9 | 80.5 | 97.3 | 72.8 | 74.2 | 71.7 | 93.4 | 64.1 | 90.3 | 72.3 | 36 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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