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      03-21-2016, 08:15 AM   #1
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Rear Camera Quality on 640D GC M sport in UK

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I wonder if those of you with a 6 GC in the uk can check out the rear camera quality when used at night.

I find it is so poor it is useless, I had a F30 which was fine at night and the i8 I have been running trying is like daylight at night. I assume it is all to do with ilumitaion from the reverse light ??

Have I a problem ? (I had problems with all surround cameras faulting due to moisture day one)

any advice / clarification gratefully received ....
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      03-21-2016, 12:26 PM   #2
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May sound obvious but is the lens clean? And if it is, can you see any condensation or other muck inside the lens?

My camera is not OEM. Instead it is fixed in the number plate recess and so gets dirty quickly, especially in bad weather which affects image quality significantly. But a quick wipe with my finger and the image is once again crystal clear day or night
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      03-21-2016, 01:07 PM   #3
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I wonder whether part of this is because of the location of the camera on the 6 because it is hidden behind the badge and will not allow as much light to be on the lens.
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      03-21-2016, 02:21 PM   #4
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I think mine is very similar to what my F30 was, just popped out and taken this for you 2016 640d GC
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      03-21-2016, 02:22 PM   #5
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Thanks for your replies, I have checked the lens with no problem and does stop cleaner longer and this is because of the location being hidden behind the badge.

In terms of light ingress this is a good point and I will take a look at this but if it is it is a major flaw....
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      03-21-2016, 02:57 PM   #6
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Thanks for that really appreciate it , certainly looks clearer than mine, I will take a comparison tomorrow night.

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      03-21-2016, 07:40 PM   #7
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My 640d coupe is perfect in the day and rubbish at night too.
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      03-22-2016, 04:23 AM   #8
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Interesting I played with the settings on the my rear camera last night whilst waiting for the OH to leave work and as above it was poor.

I can only think the location is the biggest problem for it as many of the other models have the module mounted in the "open".
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      03-22-2016, 05:37 AM   #9
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Interesting I played with the settings on the my rear camera last night whilst waiting for the OH to leave work and as above it was poor.

I can only think the location is the biggest problem for it as many of the other models have the module mounted in the "open".
Love the James Bond style to it though. Just would like it as good at night
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Change your reverse light bulbs to led ones and its a huge improvement .
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I was starting to wonder about the reversing lights and the angle they emit light.
I need to get the OH to get in the car and put in reverse so I can take a proper look.

So are we thinking new cars with led brakes lights etc that the reverse bulbs are standard, also how easy are they to change, I did my fogs on my. F30 without problem so I hope it's just as easy !
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I was starting to wonder about the reversing lights and the angle they emit light.
I need to get the OH to get in the car and put in reverse so I can take a proper look.

So are we thinking new cars with led brakes lights etc that the reverse bulbs are standard, also how easy are they to change, I did my fogs on my. F30 without problem so I hope it's just as easy !
I've just ordered some led reverse lights from EBay so I'll let you know if it improves the view.
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      03-23-2016, 06:01 AM   #13
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Thanks for that one....
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Hi Dandanbmw

Any news on you led reversing lamps ?
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      03-31-2016, 03:34 PM   #15
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Any news on you led reversing lamps ?
Hey mate I'm still awaiting delivery :
Taking their time coming.
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Hi Dandanbmw

Any news on you led reversing lamps ?
Hey mate I fitted the led reverse bulbs and they don't make the camera much better at night unfortunately :
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Thanks for the info, saves me getting out the stihl saw to change the bulbs !

Hope you are enjoying your 6 ....
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      04-12-2016, 12:37 PM   #18
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Thanks for the info, saves me getting out the stihl saw to change the bulbs !

Hope you are enjoying your 6 ....
No worries matey oh and it leaves your hands a bit sore squeezing into such a tight space lol
Yeah I still love it and I'll just have to accept that the night time quality of the camera is pants but the James Bond opening is still class
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