Marcum VS560

[Wiskers]

Hey fellas,

I am searching for some help or info on my Marcum VS560 underwater camera. Mine stopped working but the camera is still good. The monitor wont turn on because the power inlet shorted out and smoked the mother board is what I understand. Any one know of any units out there for sale or parts or some one who might be able to fix it for me. Marcum says they can't work on it because they are discontinued I guess.. I love this camera and just cant stand the thought of giving it up.

Thanks so much.

[Dave]

Sure it didn't just blow the fuse?

[harvey lee]

Check the big online auction site. I have seen them for sale there once in awhile.

[GoodToGo]

Sorry to hear about your camera. I have a 460 with the opposite problem. If you can't get your monitor replaced I might be able to use your camera, maybe we could work something out.

[MNfan]

I have a monitor for a 560 but my camera leaks moisture and will not turn and pan anymore. It was a great (expensive) camera when it worked makes one mad that they can not find a good housing to work. Bought a C_belas one now but hear they are having the same problem and picture is not near as good.

[JSK76]

Mnfan, did you hear that about the new for this year C_belas Advanced angler II camera leaking? I know the old ones did, my new one hasn't leaked yet but I haven't used it a lot.

[k2intimidator8]

If you want I will pay you to ship me your bad Marcum vs 560. I love tinkering with bad electronic equipment. I also have a vs560 that leaked this year and got it working again but does not pan.

I also got the advanced angler II and it leaked water after using it twice. Returned it to the store and they said it's leaking camera head was never fixed correctly and they are having a lot returned again for this reason.

Once again if you want I can take a look at your VS560. Just shoot me an email.

[Wiskers]

MNFAN: I might be interested in your monitor. Give me a call or email..

I checked my fuse and that is fine. Had a friend do some checking on it and what he said is the power supply is what burned out the motherboard. The wall charger must have went bad and is now putting out over 19 volts, and that is what burned out the rest. sigh.. sigh.. It might be good for parts for tinkering. All I know is my camera works just fine. I put silicone around mine when I first got it because I knew of the leaking issues.. It has not leaked since that...

If your interested in tinkering with the monitor give me a call or email.

[Wiskers]

K2intimidator8: Give me a call. 218-280-0442

[MuleShack]

I have a good monitor for the 560, but my camera leaks and just stopped working this weekend. (too much water maybe??)

I'm going to ask about a trade in credit towards a new marcum first, other wise we could make a deal.

[Wiskers]

Muleshack: Let me know what you find out..

[Wiskers]

MNfan, what are you going to do with your monitor?

[MuleShack]

Muleshack: Let me know what you find out..

I sent them an email tonight asking for some options to see if they could use a new sony camera and put the connector end that fits to my 560 to make it work that way. I also ask if they offer any upgrade rebate towards a new camera. Hopefully hear something back in a few days.

[MuleShack]

I sent an email to marcum asking if they could use the camera connector from the 560 and hook it up to one of the new sony cameras. Didn't get a response back, so i'm assuming they are not interested in that market.

I had also asked if they would offer me any $$ for a trade in on a new 820 but no response to that one either.

Can any one put up a picture of what the connecting end of the new 820 series cameras looks like. Just wanted to see if the plug end of the camera would fit into the 560 monitor and make it functional.

Wiskers, email is muleshack@hotmail

[Dave]

These are only from the outside, not much to see but might help ya. Best I had uploaded already.

820

560

[MuleShack]

Thanks,

They dont look like they would be interchangeable.

Would you think a person could successfully rewire a 560 end to a new camera as long as the right wires were connected?

[westrush]

My Brother can fix the video on marcum camera check craglist mpls. he has a add in there