Backup Camera Angle
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Backup Camera Angle
Has anyone noticed the backup camera points almost straight at the ground? I have a long driveway, and my wife's Honda Odyssey offers a nice panorama of the entire driveway, sidewalk and street as I backup. My E550 shows me about the 5-10 feet of concrete immediately behind me - I would say a good 20% of the screen is bumper alone! Has anyone had this issue - or had success with adjusting the camera/angle?
Thanks!
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I'd even add the small amount of side to side vision as well is helpful.....
funny thing is.....from what I can tell no one wants to warn you if you're about to back into them......LOL........guess it's the star! hehe.......
funny thing is.....from what I can tell no one wants to warn you if you're about to back into them......LOL........guess it's the star! hehe.......
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no issue for me either. I mostly use the backup camera to line up the bumber over the curb I'm approaching. When they're in alignment, I've got an inch or so still behind me.
NOW, if I had one for the front bumper (like my side-view camera on the Lexus RX450h passenger mirror) maybe I wouldn't have scraped it like I have all too many times ...
NOW, if I had one for the front bumper (like my side-view camera on the Lexus RX450h passenger mirror) maybe I wouldn't have scraped it like I have all too many times ...
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Compared to others I've seen, the M-B angle is pretty limited. It will show what's behind, but if not real careful you will hit it by the time you realize it is there. On side view, you've hit by the time you've seen it if a moving vehicle.
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I went to Hawaii and rented a Ford Flex and the backup camera was awesome. My 75K Mercedes backup camera SUCKS comparatively. I could actually see 20-30 ft behind me and it had backup lines. I think it is because they use a fisheye type lens on the Mercedes W212. When I got back home I backed out of the garage and really couldn't make out anything past 5-10 ft. I wish I could change it out. Anyone know of any other cameras that I could swap it out with? The Mercedes E550 looks great, has lots of power, but they should let Leica handle their optics and Pioneer handle their phone functions. (My kids aftermarket car stereo with bluetooth phone option works better than mine functionally) She says call XXX, it says, call XXX yes or no. That is it. I have to say, call name, call xxx, 1, yes. 4 steps compared to 2. Should be easier.
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I went to Hawaii and rented a Ford Flex and the backup camera was awesome. My 75K Mercedes backup camera SUCKS comparatively. I could actually see 20-30 ft behind me and it had backup lines. I think it is because they use a fisheye type lens on the Mercedes W212. When I got back home I backed out of the garage and really couldn't make out anything past 5-10 ft. I wish I could change it out. Anyone know of any other cameras that I could swap it out with? The Mercedes E550 looks great, has lots of power, but they should let Leica handle their optics and Pioneer handle their phone functions. (My kids aftermarket car stereo with bluetooth phone option works better than mine functionally) She says call XXX, it says, call XXX yes or no. That is it. I have to say, call name, call xxx, 1, yes. 4 steps compared to 2. Should be easier.
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I went to Hawaii and rented a Ford Flex and the backup camera was awesome. My 75K Mercedes backup camera SUCKS comparatively. I could actually see 20-30 ft behind me and it had backup lines. I think it is because they use a fisheye type lens on the Mercedes W212. When I got back home I backed out of the garage and really couldn't make out anything past 5-10 ft. I wish I could change it out. Anyone know of any other cameras that I could swap it out with?
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I went to Hawaii and rented a Ford Flex and the backup camera was awesome. My 75K Mercedes backup camera SUCKS comparatively. I could actually see 20-30 ft behind me and it had backup lines. I think it is because they use a fisheye type lens on the Mercedes W212. When I got back home I backed out of the garage and really couldn't make out anything past 5-10 ft. I wish I could change it out. Anyone know of any other cameras that I could swap it out with? The Mercedes E550 looks great, has lots of power, but they should let Leica handle their optics and Pioneer handle their phone functions. (My kids aftermarket car stereo with bluetooth phone option works better than mine functionally) She says call XXX, it says, call XXX yes or no. That is it. I have to say, call name, call xxx, 1, yes. 4 steps compared to 2. Should be easier.
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I went to Hawaii and rented a Ford Flex and the backup camera was awesome. My 75K Mercedes backup camera SUCKS comparatively. I could actually see 20-30 ft behind me and it had backup lines. I think it is because they use a fisheye type lens on the Mercedes W212. When I got back home I backed out of the garage and really couldn't make out anything past 5-10 ft. I wish I could change it out. Anyone know of any other cameras that I could swap it out with? The Mercedes E550 looks great, has lots of power, but they should let Leica handle their optics and Pioneer handle their phone functions. (My kids aftermarket car stereo with bluetooth phone option works better than mine functionally) She says call XXX, it says, call XXX yes or no. That is it. I have to say, call name, call xxx, 1, yes. 4 steps compared to 2. Should be easier.
LOL: off topic, but I drove an S type during my visit to Hawaii.......I'd NEVER buy one of those things.....but a different Jaguar: yes..........
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there may be a way to adjust the angle of the lens, the 2006 Infiniti M45 I had could do it from the secret options menu. I forgot how to access it on the W212 but do a search on the forum.
I wish the benz had the lines that moved when you turned the wheel while reversing. I think there may be a way to turn them on. Anyone know how?
I wish the benz had the lines that moved when you turned the wheel while reversing. I think there may be a way to turn them on. Anyone know how?
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I just think that MB should give me a camera that I could actually use other than knowing i'm 1 foot away from SOMETHING? Let me put it this way. With the Flex, I could back in straight (no problem) With my MB, I can't tell if im coming in at an angle or what. (TESTED)
MB 2010 E550 P2 4matic backup camera=epic fail
as my daughter would say.
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there may be a way to adjust the angle of the lens, the 2006 Infiniti M45 I had could do it from the secret options menu. I forgot how to access it on the W212 but do a search on the forum.
I wish the benz had the lines that moved when you turned the wheel while reversing. I think there may be a way to turn them on. Anyone know how?
I wish the benz had the lines that moved when you turned the wheel while reversing. I think there may be a way to turn them on. Anyone know how?
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what?!??! drive and pay attnetion to my surroundings by actually moving my body... That's just asking for too much
I guess im just not used to it yet, my Tahoe had mirrors on it so big i could alomost see around the whole truck
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The camera on my 2011 is not as good as it was on my 2010 ML or 2010 S. It doesn't have the guide lines either! They changed it and sounds like they plan to change it back. Not sure why they did this, the old cameras worked very well. Maybe different supplier?
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Probably, and/or cost cutting.
This is my first car with a backup camera, so I guess until I get used to one with a better camera, I'm not so spoiled, so I absolutely love the thing. It completely replaces a rear parking sensor for me.
This is my first car with a backup camera, so I guess until I get used to one with a better camera, I'm not so spoiled, so I absolutely love the thing. It completely replaces a rear parking sensor for me.
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2012 CLS63
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2012 CLS63
dude is driving a car (genesis) in reverse and totally killing it....all while using the rearview cam.....lol......I guess it could be done.......hehe
(tried to find it on youtube, but did not)
