Finally got to check out the rear camera today at a dealer. Wow, what poor quality. The one on my BMW is so much more high res and confidence inspiring. First time I've used a rear camera in a car and still had a bad parking job.

I really hope they plan on upgrading it for the 2016 models!

 

My Chevy Equinox has a better rear camera. They should be ashamed.....

 

I agree, it is horrible. Every other car I've been in has a better rear camera.

I wonder if is a limitation of the camera or if it is because the nav screen is low res?

 

Looks like a cheap fisheye lens. Probably an afterthought and the cheapest part they could find. Doubt Jaguar put too much thought into it based on the quality.

 

I don't mind the rear camera. Not trying to watch HD movie, just make sure I'm not going to hit something. Wouldn't mind a front camera...the front sensors I don't really trust.

 

Yes, I do agree. Audi cameras are excellent.

 

Yes the sensors are a bit off on the front but its the small things like the cheaper camera and the cheap interior that keep the cost down on this car.

 

Cost down? It can be a $100k+ car.

Camera sensors are dirt cheap and if a $25k Prius can have a clear backup camera, I think Jaguar could at least match it on something costing 4x as much. Seems like they are just now really getting into the technology game with all of the tech demos they are putting out there. Definitely an after thought on the F-type though.

 

+1 but i do agree the quality could be a bit sharper.

 

Its fine for my needs as well.
Lawrence.

 

It's ok but Audi is far superior.

 

A lower resolution camera would be fine.

What would be useful is a camera that doesn't get dirty.

 

Yes, tHat is definitely my experience

 

Yes, the car is cheap compared to other 3.6/3.7s 0-60 stock 2-seater sports cars.

 

Literally, what possibly could be the difference in cost between a good camera and what is there that allows people to use it as an excuse....

That said, if you really want to see an absolutely dreadful camera, try driving a Range Rover Evoque. It makes the F type camera look like high definition.

 

I drove a new Evoque two door recently for a loaner and I thought that camera was better than the f-type. Maybe because it was set higher so image was clearer and more accurate.

 

So that's an excuse?

 

Loving the First World Problems.

 

The car is near perfect, gotta find something to complain about.

 

Got to say I've never had a problem with the rear camera quality. It's not exactly 4K quality, sure, but it's fine for what it needs to do. Quality does degrade if the lens is dirty though - got to keep it clean. The moving object detection is very good too, I'm glad I also have that feature.