Abstract: A vehicle camera unit includes a bracket, a lens hood, an imaging device, and a cover. The bracket is configured to be fixed to a windshield. The lens hood is configured to be detached from the bracket. The imaging device is attached to the lens hood. The cover covers the imaging device. The vehicle camera unit overlaps a back surface projection portion of an interior mirror or a display device having a function of the interior minor, each of which is detachable in an inclination direction of the windshield. The lens hood is attached to the bracket detachably in the inclination direction of the windshield.

Abstract: An onboard camera unit includes: a hood base holding an onboard camera; a hood plate covering the hood base from above; and a heater provided between the hood base and the hood plate. The hood base and the hood plate form a hood structure that allows a line of sight of the on-board camera to passes through an area between a front windshield and the hood structure. A space is provided between the hood base and the hood plate. The heater is fixed to a lower surface of the hood plate, and a clearance is provided between the heater and the hood base.