FISHPHONE WiFi Technology Changes the Underwater Camera Market

[Rick]

Minneapolis, MN - Vexilar, a marine electronics company for over 50 years is now launching a new generation of underwater camera technology that uses a powerful WiFi signal to send high quality video directly to your smart phone or tablet.

The product is called FISHPHONE and is a blending of current Vexilar Fish Scout camera technology with an innovative new WiFi transmitting system.

As the name implies, FISHPHONE turns your smart phone or tablet into a fully functional underwater camera monitor. Now anyone with a smart phone or tablet will get a high quality video image delivered right to the palm of your hand.

Using WiFi signal technology to create its own “hotspot” that reaches out 300 feet in all directions, so you can share your video signal with as many friends as you like or keep it totally secure. You don’t need cell phone coverage to use it, the FISHPHONE works anywhere in the world. The FREE software App is downloaded from the App store and works with both Android and IOS systems.

FISHPHONE is truly a break-out technology and the key is the speed and strength of the WiFi video signal, ” stated Tom Zenanko, Project Manager from Vexilar. “To be clear, this is not a WiFi repeater that requires you buy a fully functional underwater camera and monitor system, and that is what makes the FISHPHONE so great.

Let’s face it; unless you are willing to pay big money, underwater camera quality is often a function of the monitor itself… Since most anglers already own and use a smart phone regularly, it was only a matter of time before we found more and creative ways to fully utilize smart phone and tablet technology. And best yet, you get a free neoprene armband to where when you are using your phone to keep your hands free.”

FISHPHONE is a stand alone, fully functional, Smart Phone controlled system that allows you to record video or still images and easily send it off to your friends in an e-mail or text.

The FISHPHONE comes with a unique holder and battery pack system that makes it easy to carry and manage 50 feet of cable. The portable FISHPHONE pack system can power your FISHPHONE for six hours between charging.

The camera used in the FISHPHONE system is a Sony Color/ B&W camera that automatically shifts from color to black and white when light conditions are limited to increase contrast. There is little doubt underwater camera technology is getting lighter and more portable and with the FISHPHONE, Vexilar will be changing the way people look at underwater camera systems.

[Chumba]

Well im interested.. What is needed.. a new fish scout? Ipad video in the icehouse sounds nice.

[DTro]

If this is wireless and can be shared amongst users, just think of the possibilities!!

[toughguy]

Can I do facetime with the fish? Seriously though this does look very cool

[fisherman-andy]

I actually like this idea better then sonar phone.

I find it difficult to view the screen of a phone or tablet during the day with all the glare and sunlight, especially when ice fishing. Its main intent suggest it to be mobile and light for convenience, so I see no use in an ice house or low light conditions. Also at the mercy of limited battery life.

If the cost of the camera is under $50 it may be of some use, at least to me. No way imma gonna pay $100+ but again that's me.

[DLD24]

better have a few batteries to use that app for a day I'm guessing..

[Gordie]

If this is wireless and can be shared amongst users, just think of the possibilities!!

And just when you thought crowding was an issue on a flat on Mille Lacs

[Da Biggin]

Ok... I just checked android market and was unable to locate this app. Is this available to the public now? I could really use this!

[CoreyS]

I have been informed that the Apps go live in September.

[Da Biggin]

Copy that! Looks like this hardwater season is building to be a good one! Epsecially if it lasts as long as last years winter... Vex never ceases to amaze me! Keep up the good work!

[Rikkus]

I can't wait to drop my iPhone down the Hole,...

[amateurfishing]

this is EXACTLY the kind of technology I have been waiting for! I have been looking at the aqua view portables for couple of years but have been waiting for someone to tie that technology into smart phones. This is better ground breaking technology than smart phone "sonar". no problem taking couple extra batteries along as already have them for the HB. Now making iphones waterproof to be up to speed with the Samsung galaxy would be the icing on the cake.

[fisherman-andy]

Those who think this is gonna be cost friendly, get ready to drop up to $200 bones for the accessory wired camera to make this work. There goes affordability factor.

[CaptainMusky]

I know I have no interest in watching camera images on my smartphone. Too dang small.

[PurpleFloyd]

Can I do facetime with the fish? Seriously though this does look very cool

No. But in version 2.0 you will be able to skype.

[amateurfishing]

I know I have no interest in watching camera images on my smartphone. Too dang small.

some of us don't carry flat screen TV's in our portables and don't have the means or wants for anything bigger

[river rat316]

Those who think this is gonna be cost friendly, get ready to drop up to $200 bones for the accessory wired camera to make this work. There goes affordability factor.

$189.95 retail price for a color camera in a small portable package, seems like a good deal to me.

[fisherman-andy]

$189.95 retail price for a color camera in a small portable package, seems like a good deal to me.

Ha ha ha... Yeah sure it is. For a tiny camera at that price it better be a Sony Super had ccd II or better. And even then it still doesn't add up to or justify the cost. But then again that's me. I'll wait for the knock off version that does the same thing for $50 or less.