Upgrade rear camera

[train21reb]

Has anyone ever upgraded their rear view camera to a better model? The view sucks when backing up at night and just wondering if there were any upgrade options available.

Any thoughts?

 

[GenesisCaptain]

Has anyone ever upgraded their rear view camera to a better model? The view sucks when backing up at night and just wondering if there were any upgrade options available.

Any thoughts?

I have not seen anyone post about it. But, the best camera I have seen is the factory camera on a Honda Odyssey.

 

[Vince2]

My Genesis is the first car I've had or used with a back up camera. I think it works very well at night! I didn't know that the image could be much better.

 

[waveman]

The image is definitely grainy in low light, but that's expected. I don't find that it interferes with my ability to see obstacles.

 

[markjnk]

My back-up camera on my 2012 Premium is horrible compared to the one I had on my 11 Sonata Hybrid. The hybrid looked hi-def with good colour compared to the Genesis which I would compare to 1960's almost B&W TV. I don't know if mine is working as it should until I compare to some others, but definitely way behind the 11 Sonata.

 

[daviderle]

Has anyone ever upgraded their rear view camera to a better model? The view sucks when backing up at night and just wondering if there were any upgrade options available.

Any thoughts?

Before upgrading the reverse camera, I would suggest upgrading both the reverse and number plates lights to a brighter LED first...

In my experience those mods are much more economical, easier to implement and yield surprisingly excellent results, some examples can be found here:

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=13688&highlight=reverse

and here:

http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=12951&page=3

Just my two cents...

 

[technopeasant]

My back-up camera on my 2012 Premium is horrible compared to the one I had on my 11 Sonata Hybrid. The hybrid looked hi-def with good colour compared to the Genesis which I would compare to 1960's almost B&W TV. I don't know if mine is working as it should until I compare to some others, but definitely way behind the 11 Sonata.

Have you cleaned the lens and or shown it to the dealer? My 2012 B/U camera still surprises with its color and clarity.

 

[Bert Man]

upgrade your reverse bulbs to led's and the clarity at night is GREATLY improved

 

[markjnk]

Have you cleaned the lens and or shown it to the dealer? My 2012 B/U camera still surprises with its color and clarity.

Yes, I took it to the dealer and they are replacing the head unit. I'm surprised as the head unit, nav etc works flawlessly. I expected the issue to be the camera not the unit. Hopefully that will take care of the issue.