Visual quality on backup camera!

[JASLAR12002]

I am disappointed with the graphical quality of my back up camara. It's seems to enhance colors in a negative manner that it almost seems cartoony reducing the distance I'm able to see. Does any one else have this same problem with theirs? I loved the camara on my 07 Tahoe and my wife's accord is phenomenal. I havn't checked any others yet and honestly I didn't notice it when I was test driving.

[Magoomba]

Mine is clear and I'm pleased with it. The one on my last car was exactly as you described, and it drove me nuts. I couldn't get the dealer to address it, so I gave up and lived with it. My point is, because I dealt with a terrible one, I find the one on my Denali to be excellent quality view.

[newdude]

Yep. Got in a 13 2500hd that had the one mounted in the mirror. The image was crystal clear. My 15? Sucks.

[redwngr]

Yep. Got in a 13 2500hd that had the one mounted in the mirror. The image was crystal clear. My 15? Sucks.

My 11 (mirror) was clear as well, just to small. I'm liking the new one on the nav screen.

[pancepance]

Agreed 100%

Compared to my '11 Tundra the camera on my '14 gmc is the difference between black and white and color televisions from 1980/2014.
Without something to compare to, the '14 gmc is ok but when you have something else for comparison its night and day difference. The gmc is so low quality compared to a truck 3 years older. The Tundra backup cam picture is much clearer, shows more space and provides a better rearview overall. However, it is what it is, when buying the gmc nobody said I'd have HD quality backup camera so I'm not upset but its interesting how little things can show up as insufficient.
I'd have thought simply because of the difference in years the newer truck would have an as good if not better camera. I was wrong. Its not something that would be a deal breaker but the camera in my truck compared to others I've seen is terrible. Its a good thing I can backup without needing a camera.

[metalligod99]

mines grainy looking, not impressed but it gets the job done

[JASLAR12002]

This makes me feel better I thought I just had a bad cam.

[TX14Z71]

Are there any aftermarket replacements?

[Test Alpha]

I have no issues with the camera on my wife's truck, I can see everything I need to see. I've been impressed with the night visibility too. Could there be dirt or dust on the lens affecting the view?

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

Well being that this is the only truck I've had with a backup camera I'm just happy I have one. The only time it's bad is if it's raining or been raining and I see rain drops on it, or if it's cold enough to need a defrost lol. I'm not going to complain about it though, like I said, I'm just glad it came with one. Plus I'm not looking for a backup camera to be HD. I'm also glad that they use the screen in the dash instead of in the rearview mirror. Much bigger and doesn't take up room on the mirror even though I don't really use it anyways lol. The guide lines are awesome also.

[JASLAR12002]

I have no issues with the camera on my wife's truck, I can see everything I need to see. I've been impressed with the night visibility too. Could there be dirt or dust on the lens affecting the view?

No dirt it is very good at low light but not durning the day. It's good enough to get it done though.

 

Well being that this is the only truck I've had with a backup camera I'm just happy I have one. The only time it's bad is if it's raining or been raining and I see rain drops on it, or if it's cold enough to need a defrost lol. I'm not going to complain about it though, like I said, I'm just glad it came with one. Plus I'm not looking for a backup camera to be HD. I'm also glad that they use the screen in the dash instead of in the rearview mirror. Much bigger and doesn't take up room on the mirror even though I don't really use it anyways lol. The guide lines are awesome also.

I can see it not being bad if it was my first. My 07 Tahoe had the full nav screen and the quality was excellent. And mt wife has a new accord and it's very clear too. But judging by the issues so many others have had with there trucks I guess it's sort of a null point.

[Crf450r420]

I agree it's not great. The movies I play look much better so I know the screen can do better. The last time I was hooking up I was going toward the foot of the jack because it looked like the tong. Once I got closer I could tell what everything was and had to move back forward to get where I need at the right angle to clear the building. It seams to me there should be no reason we can't upgrade the camera, but I'm certainly not the guy to know what camera would work and do a better job.

[SouthernSilveradoGuy85]

 

No dirt it is very good at low light but not durning the day. It's good enough to get it done though.

I can see it not being bad if it was my first. My 07 Tahoe had the full nav screen and the quality was excellent. And mt wife has a new accord and it's very clear too. But judging by the issues so many others have had with there trucks I guess it's sort of a null point.

 

I know the ones that have had other vehicles with the camera can compare. I wondered if being wireless was a reason but I see others that have had other trucks have had better. The reason I'm not exactly worried about it is because I only use it when I'm backing right up to something and just like knowing how close I am to the object(s). It's clear enough for me for what it's used for. I wouldn't really sweat it is what I'm saying.

[f8l vnm]

It's not great by any means by it works. Wife's 14 e550 e class back up camera is super nice quality.

[pancepance]

The post about backing up to a trailer is right on the money.
When backing to trailers in other vehicles with I was able to see exactly what I needed to get hooked up the first time every time.
With the new truck I've thought I was on target a couple times only to find out once I was out of the truck to hook up I was off enough to have to get back in and redo.

It takes some practice to know when I'm on target with this truck and after 9 months I think I have it down.

For general view its fine but I've certainly seen higher quality oem backup cams on other vehicles.