Ed Carlson Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 The price point is rumored to be cheaper than past color cameras, the retail price will soon be released. Here is a shot of the new Vexilar FS1000, minus the soft pack case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I've been waiting for the LCD screen versions to drop in price (since the screens themselves have dramatically), I guess we'll see where its priced at!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 There is a huge difference in view-ability in the new generation LCD's over past LCD models too. New user features will be a big part of the package too. The FS1000 is just the tip of the iceberg of kewl new things to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 9 hours not acheivable????? Guess I have an odd one then my camera runs all day sun up till sun down.... Wait till you guys see Marcums new camera it's sweet, can switch between color/B&W, HD quality screen and the best optics on the market. Depth, water temp and camera direction, cant wait to add one to my toy box.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 The way it uses the whole LCD is clever and the tri beam transducer is nice. I guess I will have to check it out side to side with a hummingbird though. The center LCD and auto depth still seem so sweet. I realize the vex definitely has better target separation but i think target separation is over rated. The price still has me reeling (hah hah) too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumper Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 At what depth does the 12 degree ducer become usefull? I have never encountered a depth under 50 ft where dual beam wasnt all that was needed..Im anxious to get my hands on one to try out. The 10 ft scale looks to me like my least favorite feature. Ed, havethey done anything to improve the crispness of the display or will the lines still be fuzzy? Im guessing with the claimed seperation it will be crisp? Bring on the ICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 The 12 deg has been the stranded cone angle on nearly all the non duel beam FL series units produced for the past 5 years, it is the mid range cone angle most commonly used. With the new tri beam you gain more sonar circumference range flexibility at any depth of the scale. The FL22HD will make fine tuning very precise, in all cone angles, in all depths 0' - 60'.The new display is very highly defined, yet you still will be able to glean info from transitional readings as you have in the past...as in seeing fish slipping in on the peripheral of the cone. The FL22HD's new capability's puts the power to refine the sonar in the hands of the operator, making the target ID and separation 1/8 capable, or even less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Billing Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Great. Being a gadget guy, I like exploring new tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickl1968 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Any screen shots of the new Vexilar FS1000 working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 You should see some new videos and Vexilar Pro Staff Tips on U-Tube and the Vex home site very soon, on all the new lines. You can also sign up for updates if you wish, and get the newest news and tips by e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchy71 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Apparently you were told wrong. The FL22HD Pro Pack will retail for around $450 with the tri-beam transducer.-Munchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeDocktor Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Munchy, if I were a betting man, I would add about $100 to that retail price. And $499 retail for the FS1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchy71 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sorry...that IS the retail price. Came straight from Thorne Brothers... -Munchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Yes, the Vexilar FS-1000 is going to retail at $499.95, and will be in stores in November 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeDocktor Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Ed, tell me if I'm wrong, but the FL-22 on a Pro Pack II is going to retail for $549.95............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchy71 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Ed, tell me if I'm wrong, but the FL-22 on a Pro Pack II is going to retail for $549.95............. Yes, hat is correct. Looks like I transposed the numbers in my original post. The propack FL22 will retail for $540 and not $450 as I originally stated. Not what I meant to say, so sorry for the confusion. Thanks!-Munchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Well...I can't tell ya your wrong...and I can't tell ya your right...just yet. Hows that? There will be more package options his season, on several Vexilar FL packages. And different retailers may see different packages configurations offered, so that will be reflected in the price. I consider that good news, as more options can mean more affordability for the consumer at more levels. If I could confirm that price, I would. That's the best I can do, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure Lightning Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I cant wait to get my hands on one this fall or winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 The most common Vexilar FL-22HD package configurations will be priced as such. (There may also be other package configurations and price points at specific retail locations.) The FL-22HD Pro-Pack with Tri-Beam $549.95. The FL-22HD Ultra-Pack with Tri-Beam $589.95. The FL-1000 Fish Scout package (MSRP Price) $499.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Ed in your posts you claim target seperation at 1/8" but vex claims 1/8" target ID, 2 different things. On an old Vex the claim was 1/2" ID but in reality seperation is 2"+. What is the seperation of the 1/8" ID?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Carlson Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Ya..ya..ya...same argument different day...separation is separation..Id is Id...I get it. Like the song says..."I say Tomato...you say Tomatoe....so let's call the whole think off"2 line segment is PD tight none the less...I personally seen it at 1 segment separation on the FL22HD, so tight is tight. Respectfully...I'm not in the mood to once again argue what has been well argued many...many...many times before to no avail or resolve ...it's pointless.."Ok'.FYI: I accidentally omitted above in a previous post another option available, the FL-22HD (head unit only) is available now for $329.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 No argument just want the true facts. ID and seperation are different things what does the 1/8" ID equate to in seperation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG243 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 What more is there to separate then your lure fish and the bottom? I guess I don't understand how their can be a difference in "ID" separation to "Target" separation???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSK76 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 could 1/8" target ID mean it will show a mark for a object down to 1/8" in size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 could 1/8" target ID mean it will show a mark for a object down to 1/8" in size? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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