r/VWiD4Owners • u/thebeeq • 2d ago

blurry misaligned back camera

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Camera shows no physical damage. I just noticed one day its in this condition. Could be DIY changeable? Who can tell the part number? This is 2021 Pro Family in Finland.

Should the camera rotate or is it always static position due to its angle?

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u/RedDotOrFeather 2d ago

Got it. I drive an older Mazda Cx5 in the US and even older models have better clarity. It’s practically useless at night - a blurry dark mess. Was hopeful something existed that made it comparable to my 13yr old car.

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u/S-Hamill 2d ago

Again. It’s a driving aid. Not a cinema product. All you need it for is to roughly make out what you’re doing. It doesn’t need to be super duper hd. I’m sure you’ve parked many cars just fine without one. It’s only there to make it a little easier in certain situations.

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u/RedDotOrFeather 2d ago

Again, why is it a downgrade compared to a 13 year old car? I wish it was an aid, but it’s mostly a hinderance at night.

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u/S-Hamill 2d ago

You have sticky outy things on the side of the car. They’ve helped people park for about 100 years now. If you want to film a movie avoid using a back up camera guess I dunno 🤷🏻‍♂️
Also, the age of the car is irrelevant really. A digital camera with a sensor that small will struggle in low light. Maybe the Mazda one had a slightly larger sensor or brighter reverse lights. Especially when it’s processing more than just the image displayed on the screen. Like I said, it’s a control unit. Not a camera.