underwater cameras

[FYGR8]

I shot this with my Aqua-Vu.

[Fuzzbient]

Cool footage! Do you have the recording accessory to get the nice video?

[Andy Loos1432404924]

I have been very happy with my Marcum 825c.

[mr_jman]

I found what i think is a nice deal for an aqua-vu Scout SRT ($100) It comes with a video out option which is nice cause eventually I'd love to shoot some underwater stuff on this good panfish lake. Anyways, it does a nice job on any clear water. At night I just shut it off, but have left it on and yes the plankton flock to it! Close to dark all I can see are the eye reflections of the fish or almost nothing at all.

They are fun to use and learn from but it seems like the Marcum ones are a good choice so far!

[DTro]

I had a lot of fun with the Marcum VS 380 today. I was impressed with the LED's and how much easier it made the viewing. First time in quite a while that my flasher was riding the pine.

[STMA_I_HUNTER]

Ok, just bought one and had it out today, not really sure if the poor viewing was due to my setting up of the monitor/LED's or what.

What is your typical setup when you use your camera? How far away do you drill your hole, do you have to mess with settings each time or once you get a good picture does it just take small tweeks? Of course when I try it out of the water it looks awesome but not so much today in the water(inexperience to blame).

Of course there are "accessories" available but any that you really must have?

[FYGR8]

Cool footage! Do you have the recording accessory to get the nice video?

Fuzzbient,

This is all done with Aqua-Vu DVR. They are built to be used in the worst conditions and the footage is decent. I use mine mainly for video trolling during the soft water season. I have been doing alot more ice stuff as of late and have found myself doing more looking and recording vs. fishing.

[Woody61]

Lots of good info here but how is the viewing on the VS380 screen outside the tent? I have a fish TV and you can't see anything on the screen when you are outdoors even on a cloudy day.

[FYGR8]

I have built an extended shield from some black fabric that enables me to see my Aqua-Vu screen quite well outside the shack.This weekend I was pestered by pike, making the panfish a bit on edge. Still fun to see how they react to the camera! I have alot of great video to share, but the embed does not seem to work.

[Dothedew]

Has anybody try using them reel weeds underwater structure products? Just wondering if they work good with cameras.

[fishone]

I received a fishcam for christmas that was purchased at Manards. It worked great the first time out but when I tried to recharge it, it drained the battery and I can't get it to take a charge. I hate to spend 30 bucks on another charger not knowing for sure if that's the problelm. I tried calling the numbers in the manual because Manards had them only as a Christmas special. (no inventory) I get nothing at the 800 number. Someone told me he thought they(outdoor insight) might have gone out of business. Take any help I can get. Thanks.

[TruthWalleyes]

I received a fishcam for christmas that was purchased at Manards. It worked great the first time out but when I tried to recharge it, it drained the battery and I can't get it to take a charge. I hate to spend 30 bucks on another charger not knowing for sure if that's the problelm. I tried calling the numbers in the manual because Manards had them only as a Christmas special. (no inventory) I get nothing at the 800 number. Someone told me he thought they(outdoor insight) might have gone out of business. Take any help I can get. Thanks.

Just had a similar problem with my scout 2. I took the battery out, and put in my marcum battery and everything worked. Charged the battery from the camera with my marcum charger and that worked. So i too have a faulty charger, but will be just hooking it up to my marcum charger from now on.