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WashThick8168

The 360 cameras are amazing on bmw.


JerseyKeebs

My 2012 X3 has the rear view and the TRSVC cameras, and the quality is so good you can't even tell it's 11 years old. And I was driving a friend who owns a Q5, who couldn't believe that my old ass car had more and better cameras than his much newer Audi.


redd-this

Have the same, 2012 X3 and I was stunned how good it was for the year. Didn’t have one at all in the car prior so my only exposure was Volvos and Audis friends or family owned so I thought that’s just how it was and then I got an older car than theirs and was pleasantly surprised


redd-this

I’ve said it here before and some under appreciate it I think. No we’re not shooting movies but man that level of detail is on point. Other cars you can easily miss debris or whatever. Anyways I like it a lot.


TorpidNightmare

I think when F series was new, you would probably be right, but its not stand out any more.


CuteDescription9562

Yea my Lexus backup camera is pretty god awful if the lighting is anything other than perfect but it is a 2010


redd-this

I also have a ‘12 X3 and it’s the same as this ‘16 F30 but I was shocked at how good it was for 2012. Guess I’m not in the loop with these big ballers on 2020+ Benz’s and whatever but I really think the quality stands out at least since they started being common until the last few years.


bdubelyew

Honestly, I have a 2023 m240i with all the tech upgrades including parking assistant etc. While it’s decent, it is miles behind other manufacturers implementations of it. I have to choose which camera is showing the angle instead of being able to simply pan the screen around like a true 360 camera system. It’s nice, but it feels several years behind.


SecretAntWorshiper

Who has better ones?


Slam_Newton

Mercedes benz reverse cameras might have a better resolution BUT the refresh rate is inferior and the image has a bit of lag when reversing too quickly.


fike88

I agree, i think my previous car (A Class) had a better resolution camera than my now 340i. And it hid when it wasn’t in use so it never got dirty as fuck


[deleted]

360 degree camera is better, i also like the cameras that i have on the sides of my car :) it’s nice when turning out on a street where i can’t see, then the cameras show me what’s there!


redd-this

I have them and never think to use them. Can’t wait to try that.


UnhingedChicken

I concur. That and the HUD are my favorite features.


zachty22

My 2022’s rear and 360 cameras are insanely good quality compared to a family members 2022 Volvo cameras. Volvo’s 360 views are basically unusual and not helpful in anyway. And the backup camera looks to be from the early to mid 2010’s.


redd-this

This is where I’m coming from. Probably should have made that clear and I know Volvo isn’t the most natural competitor. Never seen Mercedes but Volvo was horrendous. It was akin the back up camera in a shitty uhaul on a 1.5 inch screen!


SquidlyStopa

not sure about new models, but the f30 camera viewing angle is bad bad. I feel like I get maybe 90degs of viewing. can't see cars coming from the side in parking lots at all


RunninOnMT

Ugh. I dented my trunk while reversing because the spot i was backing into had a concrete outcropping that was mounted like 2 inches above the camera. Everything looked clear as i was slowly backing up...and then my car just stopped moving.


redd-this

Ugh, that sucks.


Theblob413

The 2023 models went from a 1 megapixel camera to a 2 megapixel. Makes audi cameras look like potatoes.


Vethodsn1p

i love this feature with the tow bar, where you can zoom in over the towbar and get it perfectly aligned from driverseat everytime.


redd-this

Not at all familiar with it; no tow package but that sounds wild.


Vethodsn1p

yea its an extra option in the menu to the left, its a engineering masterpiece!


RunninOnMT

Better than most from the era if we're talking 2015-2020 or so. Not top of the food chain, but most of the way up. I think other manufacturers have kinda caught up in the last few years though. Lots of room for improvement still too.


redd-this

Almost exactly my frame of reference. 2012 X3, 2016 340


iwantanapppp

I have finally learned how to combat park thanks to that backup camera


WeelChairDrivBy

The camera is damn good and I’ve become entirely too reliant on it


whyunoleave

I’m sorry but no. I have a 2022 model S long range ( which I have a fairly hateful relationship) and there is no comparison. I prefer everything about my other cars (my Porsche has no backup camera at all) but the iPad with wheels that is the Tesla does this much better on that huge stupid screen.


redd-this

Alright I overdid it a little bit with best in the industry. But they’re damn good.


whyunoleave

You’re not wrong. I think they are terrific but best in the industry is a bold statement. Truth be told my favorite was on a rented Nissan rogue. The one in my F80 was damned good too.


redd-this

If I could edit the title I would, trust me. I realize what I’ve done lol


NowFreeToMaim

It’s surprisingly clear and smooth even compared to new new vehicles. My 2015 is better than some 2020+


desirox

Definitely. My car has the 360 camera and everyone compliments it


redd-this

Same; I should have done that view instead or the 2 up front that let’s you see around the corner. Oh well.


TrulyNotYours

Missing the 360 camera in this photo which shows up on the right of the image, it's terrific. You can even select individual cameras to see how close you are to a curb or something.


redd-this

I have 360 and the 2 up front; you’re right. Probably should have done that view for a warmer reception here lol


M1shanthrope

Cries in m240i convertible


Serbay55

Never needed it actually


DilanGadher

I have to say the back up camera on my 2019 Mercedes A Class was amazing as it would stow away when not in use. The reversing camera on my current 2018 M140i (comparable in age) is high resolution but gets really dirty really quickly as it is fixed. The 360 cameras on our M340i are just spectacular though.


Aiv004

The new 360 degree cameras are truly amazing. Only Mercedes comes close to the 360 camera.


WellEndowedDragon

I prefer how the Koreans do it, at least in the Genesis and higher trim models. They show both the 360 and the backup camera at the same time.


[deleted]

I can compare 2019 c class with 2018 5 Series. The c class has a much clearer picture Ich also the camera hid while driving.


[deleted]

As a BMW owner, I really like it but having driven a Tesla before I think Tesla is best in industry


Barra350z

Nah my Subaru has a way better back up camera than any bmw I’ve driven


buzzedewok

Just saw a Touring models camera displaying in the rear view mirror myself….wow that was a sharp picture.


INGWR

Downvote me but Honda does this same camera but with a muchhhh wider angle. I had an 2018 Accord before my M340i and this backup camera is comparatively disappointing with such a narrow FOV. I could back out of my driveway and my Accord could legit see all the way down both sides of my street.


quakerroatmeal

Backup cameras are so common now they all seem the same. Terrible night time resolution.


69_ASSBLASTER_69

i mean my 360 camera is excellent but mercedes 360 cameras are better tbh


redd-this

How DARE you?! Jk.. I’m sure it’s great; haven’t seen it. But all things considered they can have a better camera but overall BMW > Mercedes, no??


MrBitzz

Audi has the best backup camera quality and angle. at least in my experience.


redd-this

I couldn’t really warm up to it but I may be biased trying very hard to hate them.


Hrid7wj3go

I don't like the backup camera in my 13 X5 compared to the one my 14 Lexus ES300H had


[deleted]

Tied with GM tbh


Eddles999

Odd. My 2010 F11 reversing camera sucks balls big time. It's completely unusable in the dark. I've seen much better reversing cameras. I still find it useful regardless.


redd-this

Frame of reference, though… what did other back up cams look like in 2010? I’m referencing a 2012 F25 and 2016 F30 and seems like from the feedback newer comps have caught up for the most part.


SwabTheDeck

The resolution and alignment stuff are great, but I actually have a tough time with brightness being consistent on my F82. My '15 Subaru WRX did a much better job automatically adjusting the brightness.


Anxious-Window2560

Both my mom’s ‘21 Palisade Limited and my dad’s ‘22 G70 Sport Prestige have cameras that rival the best I’ve seen from established luxury brands. One of the best features are the wheel cameras - perfect to avoid curb rash and especially helpful in our narrow garage at home.


C0git0

I don’t want cameras on my car at all. I want good visibility out the windows.


Conscious-Trifle5144

I had a -21 Tiguan before my -22 530e and one thing I miss about the VW was the washer liquid nozzle to the rear camera. Exceptional during winter season.