Aqua-vu Scout

[hanson1287]

I would like to vent a little bit on my new purchase. I recently bought the aqua-vu scout underwater camera. I'll start off by saying that this piece of equipment (while working) is the best thing you could have for ice fishing. Due to the light bites from the majority of fish during the winter, it's no longer about not feeling the bite, as you can see it and set the hook without wondering. I took this camera out on the ice twice with it working great. The third time I took it out, the camera decided to let water leak inside. Now whenever i take the camera in sub 70 degree weather or water it fogs right up. I will be taking it back for a refund, but thought I would let everybody know that if you are going to be purchasing one of these be ready for an accident as I have heard of many with them.

[Dragon Fish ll]

I can relate, I had bought a Quad 360 Aqua vu and used it once the second time out one camera had leaked water and was shot. so took back and got another one a couple of days ago. tested it out in my fish tank for a couple of seconds. and then had to run down to Kansas city over night. Just turned it on a few minutes ago and have same exact problem I had with the one I took back. Back to the store one more time. at least with the quad if your out fishing and one camera goes out you have three more to back you up. But I want all four to work, thats what I payed for.

[harvey lee]

I have had no bad luck with mine after a few years and have had very good luck with it.I would bet that Nature Vision will take care of any warranty problems that a person might have.I personally think that the Scout is a great unit.

[JigginIsLife]

Well... i want to buy an aqua view but im not sure. I have a vexilar and was wondering if it would be a good/intellectual purchase. I think they are neat and was wondering a few things. DOes the view cause any interference? and how well does that little light on them work? hit me back with any useful info

[Snag]

My marcum croaked on me after 3 good years of use. In the last month, I've gone through 4 aqua vu's. Had a scout for one day and the camera leaked. Traded up for a Z-50 and that worked for 1 month, then it quit working. Traded that for another Z-50 which was defective right out of the box. box. Now I'm on my third Z-50. I may just have had a small run of bad luck, but I think they may have a few issues with quality control. I really like the camera.

[hanson1287]

JigginIsLife

I'm not sure on the interference question itself because I use the camera solely as my fish finder. As to the light on it I would not suggest the Scout if you are going to do alot of night fishing. Other cameras are supposed to have good lights for night fishing. I heard the Quad is one of those but I'm not for sure on it.

[Quackaddict9]

I have had my aqua vu for over a year and have had no problems with it. I dont like seeing you guys have these kind of problems making me feel like mine will happen sometime soon but I'll hope it doesnt.

[MetroEye]

Forget the lights - they are a joke

[Quackaddict9]

thats why i say make night vision ones in a different thread.

[bigb56303]

i just bought a scout this year and my first one was bad right out of the box, but the 2nd one is working great, i hope that there isnt any issues so far so good, as for interference, i use mine with my vex and have not had any problems, i even put it down the same hole sometimes and didnt have a problem

[SCHAAKATTACK]

Sorry to hear about the issue you are having. I am on my second season with the Scout and am very pleased.

I do have concerns about mine failing but from reading post day in and day out on here I do not believe there is a model out there of any brand that has not had this failure at one time or another.

I believe it is a very good tool for its intended purpose. It is an entry level unit that has become more mainstream for the masses.

If mine does fail I would not hesitate to buy the same model again.