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It was a parking lot and I was flanked by two SUVs. I don't think the car was that old, 2018ish maybe? The angle on the camera didn't show her but when I checked my mirrors and turned around there she was. I usually do check the mirrors before turning around (which is why she didn't get run over). I just don't bother with the cameras anymore because they're superfluous and apparently unreliable.
When I'm in a parking lot and flanked by two SUVs then that's then the camera is invaluable! I can't see shit like that, but the camera with a wide angle on the back of the car can show cars coming as soon as I reverse up just a bit to poke the back end out.
Reversing cameras are certainly not the only tool to use when checking, but it's worth noting that kids under 5 (and especially around 2-3) get squashed at a much higher rate than kids tall enough to be seen out the rear window. I highly recommend glancing at the camera even if you're not trusting it.