Rear View Camera-Night

johndixs · 01-02-2013, 08:43 PM

Despite a clean lens, and in different ambient light conditions, the picture quality of my rear camera is rather both fuzzy and quite glared at night. A few hours later in the post dawn light, it is crystal clear and with normal light balance. Anyone else seeing this? Ideas on resolving?

Thanks,
John

Vabelt · 01-02-2013, 09:07 PM

It's the same with my Santa Fe. My friends Subaru outback is way better than the Santa Fe.

johndixs · 01-03-2013, 07:50 AM

Thanks.

Meanwhile I looked at some other Hyundai model forums, and it would appear the issue is not unique to the Santa Fe. I saw several statements that other brands have decent performance at night.

I'll send a note to Hyundai and see what they respond.

dmvdining · 01-03-2013, 09:51 AM

I have also encountered this issue and was curious if it was common across the board with SF owners. It's also exacerbated by the license plate LEDs I installed last month.

luck11 · 01-03-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dmvdining

I have also encountered this issue and was curious if it was common across the board with SF owners. It's also exacerbated by the license plate LEDs I installed last month.

Discouraging. The quality of the view of my Highlander's rear camera at night is fantastic...when it's not dirty of course.

Mrtheplague · 01-03-2013, 11:17 AM

I find no issues with the rear camera at night. It looks like it is day time. I dont have the large screen that comes with the nav... maybe that could be an issue with those models?

johndixs · 01-03-2013, 01:21 PM

Could be the issue: my car has the large screen. Resolution/clarity of the daylight rear view picture is quite good. Let me recheck the manual to see if there are any setting instructions applicable.

johndixs · 01-03-2013, 02:00 PM

Another thought is that perhaps reflection of the license plate light off the top surface of a polished chrome license plate frame I installed is sufficient to impact the optics.

General · 01-03-2013, 02:32 PM

No issues at night on mine, with the large screen. No plate frame, either. That sounds like it may have something to do with it - good sleuthing.

BooYaa · 01-03-2013, 02:43 PM

I've noticed a fuzzy or fogging view with my back-up cam (with the nav screen) but it's not consistent so I attributed it to just a foggy lens occasionally. However, in reading other postings I understand there is suppose to be a warning tone when in reverse and close to an object. I've never heard any sounds or tones from my system. Is there suppose to be a back-up warning tone. (2013 Santa Fe Sport with everything)

01-02-2013, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
johndixs Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida, USA Drives 2013 Santa Fe Sport Posts: 70	Rear View Camera-Night Despite a clean lens, and in different ambient light conditions, the picture quality of my rear camera is rather both fuzzy and quite glared at night. A few hours later in the post dawn light, it is crystal clear and with normal light balance. Anyone else seeing this? Ideas on resolving? Thanks, John

01-03-2013, 02:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
General Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Connecticut, USA 2013 SFS AWD 2.0T, 1984 Miyagi Turbo Posts: 290	No issues at night on mine, with the large screen. No plate frame, either. That sounds like it may have something to do with it - good sleuthing. __________________ Geoff 2013 Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T \| Premium Equipment Package, Technology Package \| Mineral Grey / Grey Leather

01-02-2013, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vabelt Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Va 2013 Santa Fe Sport Posts: 35	It's the same with my Santa Fe. My friends Subaru outback is way better than the Santa Fe.

01-03-2013, 07:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
johndixs Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida, USA Drives 2013 Santa Fe Sport Posts: 70	Thanks. Meanwhile I looked at some other Hyundai model forums, and it would appear the issue is not unique to the Santa Fe. I saw several statements that other brands have decent performance at night. I'll send a note to Hyundai and see what they respond.

01-03-2013, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
dmvdining Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bethesda, MD 2013 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Marlin Blue FWD Leather, Tech, and Nav Posts: 8	I have also encountered this issue and was curious if it was common across the board with SF owners. It's also exacerbated by the license plate LEDs I installed last month.

01-03-2013, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mrtheplague Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milton, Ontario Sonata 2.0T Limited 2012 Santa Fe 2.0T SE 2013 Posts: 232	I find no issues with the rear camera at night. It looks like it is day time. I dont have the large screen that comes with the nav... maybe that could be an issue with those models?

01-03-2013, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
johndixs Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida, USA Drives 2013 Santa Fe Sport Posts: 70	Could be the issue: my car has the large screen. Resolution/clarity of the daylight rear view picture is quite good. Let me recheck the manual to see if there are any setting instructions applicable.

01-03-2013, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
johndixs Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida, USA Drives 2013 Santa Fe Sport Posts: 70	Another thought is that perhaps reflection of the license plate light off the top surface of a polished chrome license plate frame I installed is sufficient to impact the optics.

01-03-2013, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
BooYaa Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan, USA Drives Santa Fe Sport Posts: 6	I've noticed a fuzzy or fogging view with my back-up cam (with the nav screen) but it's not consistent so I attributed it to just a foggy lens occasionally. However, in reading other postings I understand there is suppose to be a warning tone when in reverse and close to an object. I've never heard any sounds or tones from my system. Is there suppose to be a back-up warning tone. (2013 Santa Fe Sport with everything)

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