The GM Volt and ELR suffer from poor night time visibility/image from the rear view camera. Day time images are
satisfactory but at night the image suffers from poor detail, poor color and flare/scattered unwanted bright refections that dominate the image. This has been reported in the ELR section.
Today, I have reported on my camera replacement which failed to correct the problem (which I report below). I am left wondering if this night time image issue is perhaps more a function of our Backup Light Bulbs, than the quality of the camera?
Does anyone, in our rich source of experts, have any ideas?
(READ BELOW--POSTED EARLIER IN THE ELR SECTION)
I HAVE REPLACED MY 2014 ELR CAMERA WITH THE 2016 ELR CAMERA
First, the Good News.
The new camera has a significantly wider angle lense. That was an unexpected discovery. Now you view not just what is directly behind but what is happening on your flanks.
Now the Sad News.
Although as before, the day time image provides adequate detail, the night time image suffers from "Flare", poor detail and failed color reproduction.
The fact that natural light does not suffer from these problems leads me to believe that the "Problem" may be caused Not by the camera, but by the light source.
I believe we need a new Gang of "Experts" who might be able to suggest Replacement Bulbs for our backup lights.
Wouldn't that be a happy inexpensive solution ?!
Would I recommend replacing your existing camera for the added advantage of a wider angle lense ? NO!
With the wider angle has come a reduction in detail which I miss but it is relatively minor, given the purpose of the camera.
You definitely don't want to do this replacement in your garage at home. My dealer allowed me to watch the process and I love fixing things but the hour of shop time that I paid for was a BIG BARGAIN !!
May we Please hear from the Lighting Experts
satisfactory but at night the image suffers from poor detail, poor color and flare/scattered unwanted bright refections that dominate the image. This has been reported in the ELR section.
Today, I have reported on my camera replacement which failed to correct the problem (which I report below). I am left wondering if this night time image issue is perhaps more a function of our Backup Light Bulbs, than the quality of the camera?
Does anyone, in our rich source of experts, have any ideas?
(READ BELOW--POSTED EARLIER IN THE ELR SECTION)
I HAVE REPLACED MY 2014 ELR CAMERA WITH THE 2016 ELR CAMERA
First, the Good News.
The new camera has a significantly wider angle lense. That was an unexpected discovery. Now you view not just what is directly behind but what is happening on your flanks.
Now the Sad News.
Although as before, the day time image provides adequate detail, the night time image suffers from "Flare", poor detail and failed color reproduction.
The fact that natural light does not suffer from these problems leads me to believe that the "Problem" may be caused Not by the camera, but by the light source.
I believe we need a new Gang of "Experts" who might be able to suggest Replacement Bulbs for our backup lights.
Wouldn't that be a happy inexpensive solution ?!
Would I recommend replacing your existing camera for the added advantage of a wider angle lense ? NO!
With the wider angle has come a reduction in detail which I miss but it is relatively minor, given the purpose of the camera.
You definitely don't want to do this replacement in your garage at home. My dealer allowed me to watch the process and I love fixing things but the hour of shop time that I paid for was a BIG BARGAIN !!
May we Please hear from the Lighting Experts