One thing everyone should know about Cybertruck's rearview camera

[carsly]

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[FarAway]

The rear-view camera "mirror" is all but worthless for anything but backing up. It is simply a backup safety camera, nothing more.

Even with the new 2x zoom it is still NOT comparable to a regular rear view mirror because the FOV is far too large.

IMO, the rear camera/mirror is one of the worst TESLA OEM implemented systems in the truck for a multitude of reasons:
-Not helpful in identifying traffic behind you.
-Not useable with the tailgate down.
-Barely useable with any type of precipitation or even driving on damp roadways.
-Totally disappears when a turn signal is activated.

Some of this can be addressed with software, but a lot of it has physical limitations. I am still hopeful we will get a purposeful upgrade from Tesla or an aftermarket manufacturer.

 

[L3it3R]

turn signal

Totally disappears when a turn signal is activated.

That's an option, I turned that off within a few days of getting the truck.

 

[FarAway]

turn signal

That's an option, I turned that off within a few days of getting the truck.

... and then you don't have the side view when changing lanes. Why is it an either/or situation? Have you seen the views available in off road mode, where one can have the rear camera and both side cameras displayed simultaneously?

 

[carsly]

The rear-view camera "mirror" is all but worthless for anything but backing up. It is simply a backup safety camera, nothing more.

Even with the new 2x zoom it is still NOT comparable to a regular rear view mirror because the FOV is far too large.

IMO, the rear camera/mirror is one of the worst TESLA OEM implemented systems in the truck for a multitude of reasons:
-Not helpful in identifying traffic behind you.
-Not useable with the tailgate down.
-Barely useable with any type of precipitation or even driving on damp roadways.
-Totally disappears when a turn signal is activated.

Some of this can be addressed with software, but a lot of it has physical limitations. I am still hopeful we will get a purposeful upgrade from Tesla or an aftermarket manufacturer.

at 1.25x I find the field of view is comparable to a traditional mirror, and at that zoom it's better than the digital mirror camera in my Defender. YMMV.

Light rain isn't much of an issue but moderate to heavy rain renders the rearview useless. That doesn't happen with the Defender camera since it's located on top of the vehicle in a pod = no raindop clusters obstructing view.

 

[L3it3R]

... and then you don't have the side view when changing lanes. Why is it an either/or situation? Have you seen the views available in off road mode, where one can have the rear camera and both side cameras displayed simultaneously?

I've driven over 18,000 miles in the last year with my CT.. I'm not seeing the issue. And yes, I've seen the Offroad mode view and ... meh

 

[Cybertruck26]

The rear-view camera "mirror" is all but worthless for anything but backing up. It is simply a backup safety camera, nothing more.

Even with the new 2x zoom it is still NOT comparable to a regular rear view mirror because the FOV is far too large.

IMO, the rear camera/mirror is one of the worst TESLA OEM implemented systems in the truck for a multitude of reasons:
-Not helpful in identifying traffic behind you.
-Not useable with the tailgate down.
-Barely useable with any type of precipitation or even driving on damp roadways.
-Totally disappears when a turn signal is activated.

Some of this can be addressed with software, but a lot of it has physical limitations. I am still hopeful we will get a purposeful upgrade from Tesla or an aftermarket manufacturer.

I have the BIGGEST issues when it comes to motorcyclists splitting lanes behind me. It's super hard to see them on my screen, especially in the early morning hours.

 

[Gritted Cybe]

I have mine on .5x - 1.x most of the time. It gets grainy at 1.25x. I don't have any issues with it and the field of view allows me to even see when cars are approaching my side. I also do not mind that it switches off when turn signals are on. Personal preferences I guess.

 

[REM]

... and then you don't have the side view when changing lanes. Why is it an either/or situation? Have you seen the views available in off road mode, where one can have the rear camera and both side cameras displayed simultaneously?

I'm hoping Tesla is beta testing a UI change that brings a widefield rear and side view that includes the repeater camera.

 

[Crissa]

I have the BIGGEST issues when it comes to motorcyclists splitting lanes behind me. It's super hard to see them one my screen, especially in the early morning hours.

This is why I weave to aim my headlight at the side mirror or camera position so it'll glitter in drivers' peripheral.

-Crissa

 

[carsly]

I'm hoping Tesla is beta testing a UI change that brings a widefield rear and side view that includes the repeater camera.

That would be nice. I also miss the ability to move the music controls from driver to passenger sides of the display from my prior Model S.

 

[REM]

That would be nice. I also miss the ability to move the music controls from driver to passenger sides of the display from my prior Model S.

I saw a while back they were working on a UX with far more modularity. But they have to comply with archaic laws and rules about instrumentation.

Dinosaur government dragging their feet. Who'da thunk.

 

[Gigahorse]

turn signal

That's an option, I turned that off within a few days of getting the truck.

Interesting, where did you find that setting?

 

[dalton108]

The rear-view camera "mirror" is all but worthless for anything but backing up.

Hard disagree. While I hate and never use the rear-view camera in my C8 (it actually gives me a headache), I love this one! I removed my physical mirror and have never missed it. I find it to be sharp, detailed and very useful, especially in its widest view.

 

[Cybertruck26]

This is why I weave to aim my headlight at the side mirror or camera position so it'll glitter in drivers' peripheral.

-Crissa

You ride? Be safe out there

I saw a motorcycle get hit as he was splitting a lane on 101 in front of NASA Ames, it was so scary. The people that hit him didn't use a signal and merged into express lane. The guy is now ok (this was Oct), but they told me fatality in the beginning. I held the poor guys hand until ambulance showed up and was so scared for him. Now i am just super paranoid.

In an article someone sent me they specifically had to mention "including a Cybertruck that was blocking traffic lane". ?‍

https://californiainjuryaccidentlawyer.com/motorcycle-crash-highway-101-ellis-street-in-sunnyvale/

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