How clear are your Reverse cameras?

Mhnd198502 · 02-25-2018, 05:00 PM

I just got a 2018 640i and the rear view cameras are not that good (mirrors and trunk lid).
They were much better on the F30 and the F15 i had.

Side mirrors are "acceptable". But the rear one (trunk) sometimes goes red, blue, or green.
Could they be defective?

I will post pictures soon.

mgattmch · 02-26-2018, 07:05 AM

Interestingly, I have the same problem (various colors) with my recently purchased 2015 CPO 650i Gran Coupe. Will be interested to hear from other 6 series owners.

kong24680 · 02-26-2018, 11:06 AM

I messed with the brightness and sharpness settings on my car and it really cleared up the camera.

Dsifer · 02-26-2018, 03:01 PM

mine are clear but after messing with adjustments

Flying Ace · 02-26-2018, 04:22 PM

is your issue consistently occurring? Or dependent on lighting condition?

Mhnd198502 · 02-26-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

is your issue consistently occurring? Or dependent on lighting condition?

Right after i put it in R. I dont even move the car.
It`s more the left side and the one one the trunk.
Weird thing is that it doesn`t happen all the time. I wanted to take pictures yesterday and was all good.
This morning again...goes from red to green than to blue.

I will play with the settings tomorrow.

I also have a 2018 x3 and the cameras on that bun on wheels are amazing.

6coupe · 02-27-2018, 12:12 PM

Seems like an issue. Mine are clear and never change colour.

Flying Ace · 02-27-2018, 02:19 PM

I just looked at mine more clearly today. In shaded parking areas the rear camera is a blue or green hue....I'm going to have the dealer look at it.

But I have to see if it's simply lighting conditions that's causing this to happen.

Mhnd198502 · 03-03-2018, 12:05 AM

Here are some pictures with the quality of my cameras.
2 were done at night. I guess the red on one pictures comes from the brake lights. But the quality on the trunk camera its not acceptable.
Day time, you can see the blue.
No changes after i played with the settings.

I will post pictures with the X3 cameras too.

shagler · 03-04-2018, 07:55 AM

This seems completely obvious, but I'll put it out there nonetheless....Have you looked at the camera itself to see if the lens is clean? Flip open the trunk lock (the roundel) and look at the backup lens...maybe a quick wipe will help. Same for the ones under each side mirror and if you have them, the Side View cameras that are just in front of the front wheels.

S

Kenders · 03-04-2018, 11:38 AM

For info, my cameras (surround and reverse) are great when it’s daylight, but useless in the dark.
Rgds
Rob

Mhnd198502 · 03-04-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shagler

This seems completely obvious, but I'll put it out there nonetheless....Have you looked at the camera itself to see if the lens is clean? Flip open the trunk lock (the roundel) and look at the backup lens...maybe a quick wipe will help. Same for the ones under each side mirror and if you have them, the Side View cameras that are just in front of the front wheels.

S

All pictures were taken after i wipe off the cameras.

Mhnd198502 · 03-04-2018, 04:04 PM

And again... Clean cameras.

Flying Ace · 03-05-2018, 12:28 PM

my cameras have a similar red/blue hue to it when taken in shaded areas such as parking garages. The night time quality also looks about the same as yours.

IMO, I think it comes down to lighting conditions. The cameras are terrible quality admittedly, but all your pictures look like what I see on my camera as well especially these two:

Bored of Audi · 03-06-2018, 07:27 AM

Compared to my old F30 the rear camera on the 6 in the UK is useless in the dark.

I mentioned it at the dealer and said it had been noted beofre and there is no fault.

the all round view in day time is great and saved a few wheel scrapes for certain.

It was sugested I change the reversing bulbs for something a little brighter. Not got round to this and proably wont as its going back in October !

LarrySinNJ · 03-06-2018, 10:35 AM

I have the same issue with the rear camera, but it usually adjusts after a 10-20 seconds. Guessing it's the aperture adjusting to the light after the roundel opens.

The0pportunist · 03-06-2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mhnd198502

Here are some pictures with the quality of my cameras.
2 were done at night. I guess the red on one pictures comes from the brake lights. But the quality on the trunk camera its not acceptable.
Day time, you can see the blue.
No changes after i played with the settings.

I will post pictures with the X3 cameras too.

Yep i think you do have problem here. Ask the deal dealer to bring round another 6 for a like for like comparison.

lukej · 04-17-2018, 11:26 PM

I just bought a 2015 640xi and the rear cam is not clear.. I had 2017 M4 and it was ten times clearer.. the top view is good on the 640 .. ???

upstate650 · 04-18-2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lukej

I just bought a 2015 640xi and the rear cam is not clear.. I had 2017 M4 and it was ten times clearer.. the top view is good on the 640 .. ???

Adjust the image. You have to find the right balance between day time visibility and night time. I think mine is fine.

Also, clean off the lens. It can get gunky after awhile.

Angry Ketchup · 04-18-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by upstate650

Adjust the image. You have to find the right balance between day time visibility and night time. I think mine is fine.

Also, clean off the lens. It can get gunky after awhile.

Agreed. It's the most functional feature on my car. ha

As a side note, I have a 520d loaner right now...

It's cameras is clearly a generation ahead, but it's output is laggy. The camera on my broken 650i is more "true", if you know when I mean.

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Mhnd198502 Private First Class 28 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	How clear are your Reverse cameras? I just got a 2018 640i and the rear view cameras are not that good (mirrors and trunk lid). They were much better on the F30 and the F15 i had. Side mirrors are "acceptable". But the rear one (trunk) sometimes goes red, blue, or green. Could they be defective? I will post pictures soon.
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mgattmch Private First Class 29 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2015 650iX GC Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chesterton, IN iTrader: (0)	Interestingly, I have the same problem (various colors) with my recently purchased 2015 CPO 650i Gran Coupe. Will be interested to hear from other 6 series owners.
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02-26-2018, 11:06 AM	#3
kong24680 Captain 252 Rep 998 Posts Drives: Silverstone Metallic F06 M6 Gr Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	I messed with the brightness and sharpness settings on my car and it really cleared up the camera.
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Dsifer Private First Class 5 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 650i GC 2015 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: ny iTrader: (0)	mine are clear but after messing with adjustments
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6coupe Private First Class 29 Rep 133 Posts Drives: M6 GC Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Seems like an issue. Mine are clear and never change colour.
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	I just looked at mine more clearly today. In shaded parking areas the rear camera is a blue or green hue....I'm going to have the dealer look at it. But I have to see if it's simply lighting conditions that's causing this to happen. __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (CoVID-free) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired)
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03-03-2018, 12:05 AM	#9
Mhnd198502 Private First Class 28 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	Here are some pictures with the quality of my cameras. 2 were done at night. I guess the red on one pictures comes from the brake lights. But the quality on the trunk camera its not acceptable. Day time, you can see the blue. No changes after i played with the settings. I will post pictures with the X3 cameras too. Attached Images
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shagler Private 61 Rep 59 Posts Drives: M850i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M850i [0.00]	This seems completely obvious, but I'll put it out there nonetheless....Have you looked at the camera itself to see if the lens is clean? Flip open the trunk lock (the roundel) and look at the backup lens...maybe a quick wipe will help. Same for the ones under each side mirror and if you have them, the Side View cameras that are just in front of the front wheels. S
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Kenders New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 640d GC Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Bucks iTrader: (0)	For info, my cameras (surround and reverse) are great when it’s daylight, but useless in the dark. Rgds Rob
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Mhnd198502 Private First Class 28 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	And again... Clean cameras. Attached Images
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	my cameras have a similar red/blue hue to it when taken in shaded areas such as parking garages. The night time quality also looks about the same as yours. IMO, I think it comes down to lighting conditions. The cameras are terrible quality admittedly, but all your pictures look like what I see on my camera as well especially these two: __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (CoVID-free) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired)
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Bored of Audi Lieutenant 74 Rep 433 Posts Drives: X3 40D Msport+ in Blue Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Compared to my old F30 the rear camera on the 6 in the UK is useless in the dark. I mentioned it at the dealer and said it had been noted beofre and there is no fault. the all round view in day time is great and saved a few wheel scrapes for certain. It was sugested I change the reversing bulbs for something a little brighter. Not got round to this and proably wont as its going back in October ! __________________ David - Bored with Audi MY2019 X3 40D M-sport with all the toys. Also a Mini CS for the wife and me to play in at the weekends
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LarrySinNJ Lieutenant 122 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue with the rear camera, but it usually adjusts after a 10-20 seconds. Guessing it's the aperture adjusting to the light after the roundel opens. __________________ 2019 G20 330i xDrive Med. Blue/Cognac Leather ZCV\|ZPP\|ZPX\|HK\|Remote Start (Ret'd) 2016 F06 640i xDrive Med. Blue/Red Leather MSport\|B&O\|Driver Asst+\|Cold\|Night (Ret'd) 2013 F30 335i xDrive Mineral Grey/Black Leather (Ret'd) 2011 E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black Leather(Ret'd) 2009 E90 328i xDrive Monaco Blue/(Ret'd) 2007 E90 328i xDrive Graphite (Ret'd)
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lukej Lieutenant 387 Rep 544 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Comp, Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I just bought a 2015 640xi and the rear cam is not clear.. I had 2017 M4 and it was ten times clearer.. the top view is good on the 640 .. ??? __________________ 1."Luck" is an excuse for people that have failed at their mission to do something! (Allan McNish) 2. I’m not an (EXPERT) I’m just here with an opinion. So don’t hate me. (lukej)
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