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Old 09-25-2018, 01:23 PM
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I'm totally happy with the cameras. As a result of them I have not scraped my front end parking even once! And the backup camera has helped me avoid crashes and fender benders many times. You're right the quality of the picture sucks but it's generally good enough for those usages. PDR? That should be a lot better. Finally one thing I don't like is when it is raining, sometimes the water dropplets on the rear camera makes it very hard to see. They should have protected that better. Front camera? Rain? Also not that good but I generally only use the front camera when parking so I can just take a little more time. Besides in Phoenix, needless to say, it doesn't rain much.
Old 09-25-2018, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Floridadutch
Don't have a problem with resolution. Wish fhey would hsve put sutomatic sensors for front camera instead of having to back up and then go forward on my 17 GS.
I just press the camera icon on the screen to turn on the camera manually when I'm parking nose first. No need to go reverse then forward.
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Old 09-25-2018, 02:14 PM
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I was a little surprised that the resolution wasn't better since my last car didn't have a rear camera. But the resolution is about the same/slightly better than our Cadillac.

I use the front end camera all of the time when I park; the rear is handy, but I'm more old school and checking mirrors/over the shoulder when I back up.
Old 09-25-2018, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sixgun95
...snip...Anyone replace theirs with good cameras?
Going back to OP: this is the question that I've wondered about. Anyone replace theirs with something better?
Old 09-25-2018, 03:04 PM
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I'm still trying to adjust to the lines and how much front overhang I really have.
Old 09-25-2018, 03:27 PM
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Very simple. Watch the red line. When the red line "touches" the curb or parking stone STOP. You still have about 2 inches but that is fine. You don't want any overhang because overhang means your car is over the curb and there is a possibility that your front end is too low. Why risk it? 2 inches from the curb is enough.
Old 09-25-2018, 08:30 PM
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Overall, I'd give it a 7.5/10. The backup camera is a must have and I really appreciate the front camera to keep from scraping the lower air deflectors. They lose points for their lack of resolution, considering other installations (my '11 Mustang GT has a better backup camera) and the front cameras don't resolve color shades well in low light conditions, making missing a parking chock at night a challenge. Glad to have them, but they seem to be sort of slap dash compared to the rest of the car...
Old 09-25-2018, 08:35 PM
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You're not taking pictures to send home to momma. Relax, they're just there to help you avoid any damage.
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Old 09-26-2018, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Fcal
You're not taking pictures to send home to momma. Relax, they're just there to help you avoid any damage.
True, bottom line its Chinese **** (I'm guessing) and there is a reason why these cars are at the price point they are. Top notch drive train, mediocre interior & components (up to the C7 that was **** as well). Why else do I need sound proofing in the cabin? Have squeaks in a 2016 car with 15k on it? How else can you keep the cost low for a performance car like this! Very happy with this car for one reason - the price, best bang for the buck.
Old 09-26-2018, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Sixgun95
The picture quality is not very clear, its the same front and back which tells me its the quality of the camera. My Accord backup camera has a much better picture and my BMW is leaps and bounds better. Cheap camera's,a focus adjustment? Anyone replace theirs with good cameras?
what BMW do you have I think the one in our BMW is crap per say to the one in the vette.
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Originally Posted by Grand Slam
It does the job of showing me obstructions so it doesn't matter to me if it isn't an amazing picture quality.
I'm picky about the videos I show on my home theater setup at home, but the cameras on the car are there for information only, IMO, and the info is just as intelligible in 480p (or whatever it is) as it would be in 1080p. Anyway, on an 8" screen it might not be that distinguishable.

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2010 X5 and 2015 Accord, both significantly better.
Old 09-26-2018, 11:27 AM
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Front and back cameras serve their purpose well, and offer plenty of clarity for their intended use. The trivial things that bother people never cease to amaze me.

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Old 09-26-2018, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 65fastback
Amazed at what some will use as a avatar / signature
I like Ken's Avatar


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I don't.
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Old 10-02-2018, 04:39 PM
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Mine (front and rear) are perfect.

Also, the Corvette's view screen is sizeable, unlike the Hondas/Fords I've driven.
Old 10-02-2018, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve_R


You've been here long enough nothing should amaze you. The only time I use the camera is to see how close I am to something in front or back when parking. A better picture wouldn't do anything better. Are some of you watching movies on it or something?
Same here. I haven't had cameras before so they are fine with me and do the job.

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Old 10-03-2018, 12:43 AM
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Yes & yes...no issue with either camera views
Old 10-03-2018, 12:52 AM
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Totally satisfied... I simply disregard the things,
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I'm very happy with both front and rear cameras. A higher resolution camera and display would be nice but it's already good enough for my needs.


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