Any way to brighten reverse camera? It's super dim for my 2023 model

CEB-21 · 09-21-2023, 10:15 AM

Got my brand new 2023 330ixDrive and the one glaring issue is how dark my rear camera is when backing up/out. Is there any way to brighten the screen? I searched a good while in the settings menu but wasn't able to find anything. If not, what could be the technical issue I wonder?

Edit: Meant to add the fact that this is an issue at night

chris_1001 · 09-21-2023, 01:14 PM

I have a 2022, and it sucks at night... I have the brightness turned all the way up and it blows...

I'm subbing for answers also...

Gaviatrix · 09-21-2023, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CEB-21

Got my brand new 2023 330ixDrive and the one glaring issue is how dark my rear camera is when backing up/out. Is there any way to brighten the screen? I searched a good while in the settings menu but wasn't able to find anything. If not, what could be the technical issue I wonder?

I presume you mean at night?

One of the very few things that is genuinely poor about the G20 is the absolutely useless reversing lights. I think that's the main issue, rather than a problem with the screen, as if I'm reversing when I'm in a brightly lit area at night it's not a problem.

I don't think there's a fix, unless you want to fit auxiliary reversing lights ...

zazzau · 09-22-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaviatrix

One of the very few things that is genuinely poor about the G20 is the absolutely useless reversing lights

Perhaps it depends on year and model. My reverse light/camera is decent even in areas that are not so well lit. I haven’t had any problems so far. Having 360 camera probably also helps.

CEB-21 · 09-22-2023, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaviatrix

I presume you mean at night?

One of the very few things that is genuinely poor about the G20 is the absolutely useless reversing lights. I think that's the main issue, rather than a problem with the screen, as if I'm reversing when I'm in a brightly lit area at night it's not a problem.

I don't think there's a fix, unless you want to fit auxiliary reversing lights ...

Yes. At night (my bad). So frustrating!

CEB-21 · 09-22-2023, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Perhaps it depends on year and model. My reverse light/camera is decent even in areas that are not so well lit. I haven’t had any problems so far. Having 360 camera probably also helps.

It's a 2023 model. Regrettably the lease I just turned in was a 2020 and had no problems with it.

zazzau · 09-22-2023, 02:22 PM

Mine is a 2021 so maybe this is more of an LCI problem

chris_1001 · 09-22-2023, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Mine is a 2021 so maybe this is more of an LCI problem

Mine is a 2022, so pre LCI

Eljefe25 · 09-22-2023, 07:50 PM

Mine is a 2023 LCI and it’s pretty bad as well.

Seems like a flaw.

zazzau · 09-22-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Eljefe25

Mine is a 2023 LCI and it’s pretty bad as well.

Seems like a flaw.

Maybe bring it to the dealer? Sounds like a safety hazard.

JABCAT · 09-23-2023, 08:11 AM

The cameras in both my '22s are great. No issues at all.

bimmer456 · 09-23-2023, 10:14 AM

Do you have a white car, the bumper may be causing the issue put some electrical tape over part of the lense to cover up the bumper and it will look better at night.

Eljefe25 · 09-23-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Maybe bring it to the dealer? Sounds like a safety hazard.

I’ll wait until it starts getting dark early. The dealers around me if they can’t recreate an issue on demand will just brush it off.

AZHusky · 09-24-2023, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Do you have a white car, the bumper may be causing the issue put some electrical tape over part of the lense to cover up the bumper and it will look better at night.

That’s interesting, I know things like a white wall are issues for security cameras at night. Didn’t realize that might be an issue for car back up camera.
Is your suggestion a result of personal experience?

bimmer456 · 09-26-2023, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AZHusky

That’s interesting, I know things like a white wall are issues for security cameras at night. Didn’t realize that might be an issue for car back up camera.
Is your suggestion a result of personal experience?

It was a tip from another user and works for me

chris_1001 · 09-28-2023, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

Do you have a white car, the bumper may be causing the issue put some electrical tape over part of the lense to cover up the bumper and it will look better at night.

Daytime now, but I put a piece of electrical tape on mine to cover the bumper in the view (Oxide Grey, so close to white) to see if it helps.

Told my SA about it on Monday, he has a M340 also and says his is dime, he did not know of a real fix. If I'm out tonight when its dark I will report back and see if it helped.

chris_1001 · 09-29-2023, 10:33 AM

Tried it last night (tape hiding the bumper) did absolutely nothing...

Back to square one

uj · 04-26-2024, 06:56 PM

Same issue with white 2023 LCI. Following

NLJ · 04-26-2024, 07:50 PM

Same here. Surprised there is no brightness control or ISO control for the backup camera!

JacobM340i · 04-26-2024, 10:21 PM

My 2020 with 360 cam sucks at night

Aero7000 · 04-27-2024, 10:11 AM

Sorry to say but from personal experience 2020, 2021 and 2023 all suck the same.
Wife's Audi and kids Subaru are much brighter in the dark, you can drive backwards at night, no problem.

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CEB-21 New Member 7 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330 iXDrive Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (0)	Any way to brighten reverse camera? It's super dim for my 2023 model Got my brand new 2023 330ixDrive and the one glaring issue is how dark my rear camera is when backing up/out. Is there any way to brighten the screen? I searched a good while in the settings menu but wasn't able to find anything. If not, what could be the technical issue I wonder? Edit: Meant to add the fact that this is an issue at night Last edited by CEB-21; 09-22-2023 at 12:50 PM..
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09-21-2023, 01:14 PM	#2
chris_1001 Second Lieutenant 534 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M340i xDrive [0.00]	I have a 2022, and it sucks at night... I have the brightness turned all the way up and it blows... I'm subbing for answers also... __________________ 2022 M340i XDrive, Oxide Grey Metallic/Tacora Red/Shadowline. 2004 330Ci (Sold), 2007 335i (Sold)..
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09-22-2023, 02:22 PM	#7
zazzau Lieutenant Colonel 766 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i XDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Mine is a 2021 so maybe this is more of an LCI problem
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09-22-2023, 07:50 PM	#9
Eljefe25 Private First Class 96 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2023 330i xdrive Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: NorthEast iTrader: (0)	Mine is a 2023 LCI and it’s pretty bad as well. Seems like a flaw.
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JABCAT Professor 2324 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: '23 M2 & '22 X3 M Competition Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Prosper, TX/Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	The cameras in both my '22s are great. No issues at all.
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bimmer456 Major General 2986 Rep 6,036 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Do you have a white car, the bumper may be causing the issue put some electrical tape over part of the lense to cover up the bumper and it will look better at night.
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chris_1001 Second Lieutenant 534 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M340i xDrive [0.00]	Tried it last night (tape hiding the bumper) did absolutely nothing... Back to square one __________________ 2022 M340i XDrive, Oxide Grey Metallic/Tacora Red/Shadowline. 2004 330Ci (Sold), 2007 335i (Sold)..
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04-26-2024, 06:56 PM	#18
uj Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2023 330e Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Same issue with white 2023 LCI. Following
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NLJ First Lieutenant 217 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M340i X-Drive [0.00]	Same here. Surprised there is no brightness control or ISO control for the backup camera!
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JacobM340i Private First Class 72 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i rwd Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] [0.00]	My 2020 with 360 cam sucks at night
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Aero7000 Second Lieutenant 246 Rep 285 Posts Drives: M340i DravitGrau / Cognac Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Driving in the Hills. iTrader: (0)	Sorry to say but from personal experience 2020, 2021 and 2023 all suck the same. Wife's Audi and kids Subaru are much brighter in the dark, you can drive backwards at night, no problem.
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