Backup camera almost useless at night--improved camera?

[sajurcaju]

I have a 2023 XLT. The backup camera is ok during the day, but it works. At night, the image has poor resolution/is blurred. I thought adding more light would help (hitchmount from DD), but all that does is make what was there washed out.

Is there a better quality aftermarket camera? Do all lightnings have this problem, or is there a better camera at a higher trim level/later model year? Is my camera junk and I should just replace it with the same model?

Thanks,
Steve

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[bryce]

I have not had any issues with the cameras on my '23 Lariat. But I do live in the city, so it is never truly dark. And compared to my last car, Cayenne e-Hybrid, the Lightning cameras are a big step up. The Cayenne's backup camera was pretty much useless in any dark situation.

 

[Maquis]

Are your backup lights working? If not, it could be related to the lightbar recalls.

 

[K6CCC]

I routinely back into my driveway at night. I have not backed into my wife's car for which I am totally dependent on the camera to see when I get close. So I guess it's working.

 

[Altivec]

I've owned/own some high end vehicles and the lightnings cameras have got to be right up there, probably the best I have encountered in a vehicle. Even the shutter speed adjustment as it reacts to different lighting conditions is fast and produces a good image from bright to dark.

Not sure what's going on with your cameras. All cameras suffer in the dark adding more and more noise as the aperture opens, so not sure if something is wrong or your expectations are maybe a bit too high . Adding more light on the objects (not at the camera) will allow the aperture in the camera to close giving you a better image.

 

[Harman023]

Have you tried cleaning the lens? Could have a little soap scum or minerals from the water on the lens. Just guessing

 

[StrikesTwice]

The quality of the image is just adequate for me. It’s not as good as my 2017 Volvo, but it works well enough at night. Though, I’d like to see the center high mount camera with better resolution.

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