Back up camera upgrade

[mweisdorfer]

Can anyone point me in the right direction on purchasing a better back up camera?

I have a 2008 x5 (e70) with the tech package. It has a back up camera in it, but the video it provides is horrible. I would like to replace the existing camera, in a plug and play fashion, so that I can get a better picture.....

Please Advise...

[linkmaker]

try solution from www.navtool.com , they may have what you looking for

[windtendo]

Originally Posted by linkmaker

try solution from www.navtool.com , they may have what you looking for

It looks like he's asking for a BETTER backup camera, not adding one to an existing NAV unit. I didn't see any new or upgraded cameras on the linked site you gave.

[STi_325im]

I'm also looking for a better camera. If it's an easy change. The Picture from the OEM camera is terrible in dark places...

[///SAL]

Change your back up lights to led, theres a big difference

[g8doc]

Despite knowing very little about these reversing cams, I am a cctv engineer and last weekend also bought a 2008 X5 (E70), so I know what you are talking about, the image is shameful.

I'd also be interested in upgrading the camera but firstly it's worth finding out what resolution, or tvl, the current camera is. The next thing to consider is the resolution of the monitor in the dash, it could be that the camera is capable of capturing better images than the monitor can currently reproduce. Finally is there a unit that will physically fit in correctly, but I guess that was your question in the first place.

Sorry for creating more questions than answers, might give you some food for thought though!

Oh... White LED lighting will normally produce a far better image at night than any other lighting including IR at short distances.

[MonacoJoe]

Originally Posted by STi_325im

I'm also looking for a better camera. If it's an easy change. The Picture from the OEM camera is terrible in dark places...

hope this isn't too too obvious but if you adjust the contrast in the options menu of idrive it makes a huge difference in clarity. worth a shot

good luck

[jimf15e]

I just tried this after owning our X5 for 2.5 years. I was utterly amazed at what a difference it made! Such a simple fix but such a dramatic improvement. Don't set your brightness and contrast any higher than 20%, it'll look high def. Okay, that was an exaggeration, but seriously it was a great improvement. Thanks!

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by jimf15e

I just tried this after owning our X5 for 2.5 years. I was utterly amazed at what a difference it made! Such a simple fix but such a dramatic improvement. Don't set your brightness and contrast any higher than 20%, it'll look high def. Okay, that was an exaggeration, but seriously it was a great improvement. Thanks!

I'm gonna try that tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

[jimf15e]

Did it work for you as well?

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by jimf15e

Did it work for you as well?

I only tried at night but surprisingly, lowering the brightness and contrast level worked. Looks much sharper/crisp image at least at night.
I'm gonna try tomorrow AM to see if still look better in daylight or not.

[Patman]

Originally Posted by isugoo

I only tried at night but surprisingly, lowering the brightness and contrast level worked. Looks much sharper/crisp image at least at night.
I'm gonna try tomorrow AM to see if still look better in daylight or not.

i've took a look on that, where do you touch these parameters ?
Under screen, birghtness ? because by me, i've not noticed any changes :-(

[jimf15e]

No - on the camera display itself when it's on. Left side, adjusted with I drive knob.