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Why is my reverse camera flickering?

I have recently purchased a 2016 BMW 320d SE Estate. I noticed that the reverse camera seems to flicker and the brightness seems to change whilst reversing. Included with the purchase was a 6 month warranty. When I mentioned the camera to the selling garage (the car was not purchased from a BMW dealership) they said they thought the BMW cameras have auto focus and adjust to the light. Do you know if this is the case please?

Asked on 20 November 2024 by IAN ROE

Answered by David Ross
The majority of reversing cameras do automatically adjust to the light to allow for use in both bright sunlight and at night, but in terms of focus they tend to be fixed, as adding adjustable focus would make them considerably more complicated. A certain amount of flicker may happen if the outside light is changing, but if it is more significant than this it may be a problem with the unit itself. Whether this is covered under your warranty or not is another matter, but you may wish to get a second opinion from a BMW dealer or independent BMW specialist.
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