BMW Nightvision & High Beam Assist

karthik247 · 4th November 2005, 11:16

Here is the BMW with a new feature....should really help

ajmat · 4th November 2005, 12:49

Merc have already come out with nightvision in the new S class

Aditya · 6th November 2005, 10:19

Honestly, I've seen this feature on BBC about a decade ago - fitted on the Jag XJ40.

bigman · 6th November 2005, 14:26

Great idea, but if it is on the centre console then when you are viewing it will you not be taking your eyes off the road ? So if an animal or kid runs into the road suddenly you could hit them as you are looking at your VDU.

emkay456 · 17th February 2010, 14:25

Received a mail containing the following photographs of the Night vision technology in BMW cars :

SamtheLeo · 17th February 2010, 14:49

Does BMW have any plans of launching this in India??

optimist · 17th February 2010, 16:14

It's interesting to note that the glare of the tail light from the bike is not seen on the display. Might prove a godsend on our roads.

Maybe aftermarket kits will hit the market of hopefully in a 2 din screen tightly integrated with a gps/carputer.

well it set me googling and here's a idea for a possible carputer camera
Archon's Site - How to Make a Night Vision Camera

Here the actual videos look promising, which also shows the bmw in action
PathFindIR automotive night vision
here's the bmw link.
http://www.flir.com/uploadedfiles/Eu...AS_0001_EN.pdf

ecclipse78 · 17th February 2010, 16:55

I have this on my 530d and have used in only 3 or 4 times, its hopeless.

It's supposed to function beyond the throw of the headlamps, as your post suggests, but it does not.

I only wish they had provided paddle shifters on my 530d instead of night vision.

shankar.balan · 17th February 2010, 17:01

looks like the images from a last gen VGA camera on twilight/ night mode.

sorry, but it doesnt look very impressive basis the pictures on this thread.

tsk1979 · 17th February 2010, 17:06

I have a reverse camera in the car(with no IR block). I noticed that when its very foggy, and I can barely see anything beyond 10 feet, the camera sees a good 50 feet or so! This may well be a boon during fog or rains.

ghpk · 19th February 2010, 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by optimist

It's interesting to note that the glare of the tail light from the bike is not seen on the display. Might prove a godsend on our roads.

Nice idea but

If you closely examine the pic, thats headlight of Bike in this pic.
Bike is coming from Left as its US driving.

optimist · 26th February 2010, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghpk

Nice idea but

If you closely examine the pic, thats headlight of Bike in this pic.
Bike is coming from Left as its US driving.

Of course, you are right. Thanks for the correction.

kau_therock · 27th February 2010, 05:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamtheLeo

Does BMW have any plans of launching this in India??

i have it on my 530D highline already. Quite a useful feature especially when you are driving on dark roads.

tanwaramit · 27th February 2010, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by kau_therock

i have it on my 530D highline already. Quite a useful feature especially when you are driving on dark roads.

any more feedback of this one ? any real life pictures ?

4th November 2005, 11:16	#1
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	BMW Nightvision & High Beam Assist Here is the BMW with a new feature....should really help
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4th November 2005, 12:49	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,862 Thanked: 27,964 Times View My Garage	Merc have already come out with nightvision in the new S class
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6th November 2005, 10:19	#3
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,835 Thanked: 77,053 Times View My Garage	Honestly, I've seen this feature on BBC about a decade ago - fitted on the Jag XJ40.
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6th November 2005, 14:26	#4
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Great idea, but if it is on the centre console then when you are viewing it will you not be taking your eyes off the road ? So if an animal or kid runs into the road suddenly you could hit them as you are looking at your VDU.
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emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	BMW Night vision pics Received a mail containing the following photographs of the Night vision technology in BMW cars : Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Does BMW have any plans of launching this in India??
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17th February 2010, 16:14	#7
optimist BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 221 Thanked: 82 Times	It's interesting to note that the glare of the tail light from the bike is not seen on the display. Might prove a godsend on our roads. Maybe aftermarket kits will hit the market of hopefully in a 2 din screen tightly integrated with a gps/carputer. well it set me googling and here's a idea for a possible carputer camera Archon's Site - How to Make a Night Vision Camera Here the actual videos look promising, which also shows the bmw in action PathFindIR automotive night vision here's the bmw link. http://www.flir.com/uploadedfiles/Eu...AS_0001_EN.pdf Last edited by optimist : 17th February 2010 at 16:29. Reason: added information
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17th February 2010, 16:55	#8
ecclipse78 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 327 Thanked: 55 Times	I have this on my 530d and have used in only 3 or 4 times, its hopeless. It's supposed to function beyond the throw of the headlamps, as your post suggests, but it does not. I only wish they had provided paddle shifters on my 530d instead of night vision.
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17th February 2010, 17:01	#9
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	looks like the images from a last gen VGA camera on twilight/ night mode. sorry, but it doesnt look very impressive basis the pictures on this thread.
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17th February 2010, 17:06	#10
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	I have a reverse camera in the car(with no IR block). I noticed that when its very foggy, and I can barely see anything beyond 10 feet, the camera sees a good 50 feet or so! This may well be a boon during fog or rains.
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