Underwater Camera?

[MIke A]

I'm curious what people are using for underwater cameras on the ice? I've been looking at the Fish TV camera but haven't seen many reviews on it.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

To tell you the truth, I have 4 cameras. Best one out of the lot is the original small Scout Aqua Vu with square stand that you wrap the camera cord around.

1.Smaller screen takes less batteries.

2.Smaller camera takes less room in portable.

3.AquaVu DVR can be used with it.

4.can run a line to a lager battery, or use the small portable one.

5.Fits in a bucket nice.

[cfpd403]

I had the fish TV for a week and returned it for for a cbls 7". The Fish TV needed a ton of C or D batteries or carry a seperate vex battery. I found the quality of the camer was very poor even in clear water. Marcum uses sony cameras and is very clear.

[LOWinEYEin]

I agree, I like my scout too. Although Marcum makes a color LCD, I wouldn't mind giving that a go!!

[JimBuck]

Marcum VS380. Great bang for the buck.

[zamboni]

I have an Aqua Vu Scout and like it. Got it at Scheels refurbished for $99.99, then they honored a $20 off coupon from Cabelas, so for $79.99, I got a steal

[wplatehunter]

I just have a cheap $100 camera that works fine, but I don't find myself using it very much. The kids like to watch it. I'm not even sure what the name of it is.

[stifler51]

ive had the scout xl for quite some time now, and havent had any problems with. except never getting to use it when the GF is with.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

If you can, try to find an older version if you are looking at an aqua vu camera. I have one of the new ones where the battery is in the back of the camera all sealed up. It totally sucks. When the battery goes dead, it is a pain to change out.I have a couple of nice square electric fence batteries that won't fit in the back of the camera which sucks. I'm thinking of making a modified stand for one of my older camera's which would hold 2 batteries, then when one goes dead i could switch it to the other really fast. Seem 2 use about two batters with a cam to get through the day.

[Esox_Magnum]

I went from a Scout to a marcum 820, wow is all I can say. Can get the better part of a day off a charge.

[MIke A]

I'm not worried about battery as I'm setting up my fishhouse so I can plug any camera I get into the electrical system. I appreciate all the feedback and welcome any more comments and reviews as well. Looking at the Marcum vs380 though. Not a lot of money and heard a lot of good things about it, particularly is comparison in the evening and in early mornings.

[Dave]

Marcum VS380 uses the same camera as the VS820. That's where the quality picture comes from.