I've seen this in action on a 6 series BMW, its great in foq, heavy rain, and unlit country road situations. I know it displays on the centre idrive console but it still catches your eyes as soon as you see a warm object.
Long wave infrared does not pass thru water. It does not work at all in rain. In fog (standing still) it works pretty good. But when the vehicle starts driving, the fog condenses on the lens and again it does not work very well. But the quality depends on the water content in the fog.
Now they do work great in darkness. Next generation will feature pedestrian detection so that will be a big improvement. But performance in bad weather is still a problem.
you glance at the screen as you do your rear view mirror, and side mirrors while driving. I added a forward facing night-vision camera to my vehicle as well... it's much handier than you could imagine. (mind you, I do a lot of night driving out in the country roads.)
I've seen this in action on a 6 series BMW, its great in foq, heavy rain, and unlit country road situations. I know it displays on the centre idrive console but it still catches your eyes as soon as you see a warm object.
hairyshitter 3 years ago
Long wave infrared does not pass thru water. It does not work at all in rain. In fog (standing still) it works pretty good. But when the vehicle starts driving, the fog condenses on the lens and again it does not work very well. But the quality depends on the water content in the fog.
Now they do work great in darkness. Next generation will feature pedestrian detection so that will be a big improvement. But performance in bad weather is still a problem.
thinkerme 3 years ago
Hahaha, does anyone else notice how the lights are directed downwards? Usually you could see a lot further))
PastLight 4 years ago
which cars are these on. i dont know if any american bmw have that or do they?
minus1882 4 years ago
So you have to keep looking at that screen while you are driving at night?
quiksilver87 4 years ago
That is correct, and it doesn't work well in rain, snow, or fog.....still some work to do IMHO.
thinkerme 4 years ago
Available on BMW 7-Series and I think 5-Series. $2,500 option. As an aftermarket set-up.....it would cost you like $5K or $6K.
thinkerme 4 years ago
you glance at the screen as you do your rear view mirror, and side mirrors while driving. I added a forward facing night-vision camera to my vehicle as well... it's much handier than you could imagine. (mind you, I do a lot of night driving out in the country roads.)
NOCARRIER416 4 years ago