Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating an image data processing device (16) of a vision system (10) of a vehicle (20). The method comprises receiving image data captured by at least one imaging device (12); receiving a condition-signal indicating a day-time condition or a night-time condition; and processing the received image data dependent on the received condition-signal. Further, the invention relates to a vision system (10) comprising an image data processing device (16) configured to perform said method and a vehicle (20) comprising said vision system (10).

Abstract: An automotive camera includes at least one lens unit, at least one image sensor having a plurality of light sensitive elements configured to collect incident light projected by the lens unit and transform it into an electrical signal, the image sensor being configured to read out the charge collected by the plurality of light sensitive elements with a predetermined frame rate, and at least one apparatus for light intensity adjustment which is mounted or mountable in front of the lens unit and includes a view control film (VCF).