An average installation takes about two hours and costs $75 per hour. Installing a video monitor and a backup camera can cost between $500 and $1,900, he says. Ungaro adds that customers typically get what they pay for when buying a backup camera system.Click to see full answer. Then, can you put a backup camera in any car?Backup cameras are a nearly universal option on new cars and will likely be mandated for all cars by 2014. Aftermarket manufacturers now produce a wide array of DIY rearview camera kits. The cost varies, based on the size and resolution of the digital screen.Secondly, does AutoZone install backup cameras? If you’re looking to add some rear visibility to your ride, look to AutoZone. We carry top-notch backup camera systems from brands like Dorman, Peak, and Yada for most makes and models. Check out reviews on our cameras from other DIYers who have installed their own systems. In this manner, is a backup camera worth it? The backup camera. Though getting a rearview camera will add to a new car’s price, that extra cash will likely be worth it. NHTSA reports that each year, on average, the U.S. has 210 deaths and 15,000 injuries caused by backover crashes.How do you install a backup camera?Mounting the Camera. Connect your backup camera to its power and video cable. Return to the back of your car once you’ve installed the rear-view monitor and all the necessary camera cords. Close the trunk if necessary, then connect the backup camera to its power and video cable.