Underwater cameras?

[minnesotamusky]

If you were going to buy a underwater camera for $200 which one would you buy? The Marcum VS-250, the Aqua View Scout or Cabela's VS-350???? I'm going to buy one, just not sure which one. Any advice??

[Deitz Dittrich]

I think which ever you decide you will be happy..

I have the Scout XL and love it.

[BIG DS]

Watch for last years model Scout on the shelvs this year. Aqua-Vu changed the lighting on the camera for this year's model so all the cameras they had instock are going to be blown out cheap. You should be seeing them from $150 to $170. Otherwise, if you can afford it, get the Scout XL. It has a 7" monitor and easier to see. The standard Scout is a 5". The Cabellas VS-350 is actually a Marcum. Marcum is a very good unit also. But the 250 was a new unit last year and they had a few problems with the camera. They may have sorted that out, but I thought you should know.

[Dave]

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Cabellas VS-350 is actually a Marcum. Marcum is a very good unit also. But the 250 was a new unit last year and they had a few problems with the camera. They may have sorted that out, but I thought you should know.

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I believe the Marcum VS-350 was the new unit last year. The VS250 is new this year. I tested the VS-350 all last year; found no problems and was nice viewing the 7-inch screen.

[minnesotamusky]

Thanks for the advice guys. I may have to run over to Gander Mountain and check them all out before I buy one. I'm a little concerned about which lighting is better. I've read about the difference between the Marcum's and Aqua View's and can't deciede on which one would be best. I like the idea of a 7" screen so I'm leaning towards the Scout XL. I just don't want to spend too much money on one if I don't like it or it doesn't meet my expectations. Thanks again.

[JigginIsLife]

i have heard the scout (not the XL) has problems. i have a scout and i am going to try it for the first time this winter. so i hope everything goes well with it but i never know.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I have not heard about these problems? I owned a scout for about a year and it was flawless.. I sold it to get a Scout XL.. I wanted the larger screen and also like how the cord was held on the XL better.

[bassNspear]

I am going to be picking up a scout in the next few weeks. From what i have heard from everyone, there the best out there. The kinks are to the point where they have them out. But i could be wrong. Just what i have heard.

[harvey lee]

I will agree with Dietz on the XL.I have three friends that bought them last year as they liked the large 7" screen.I have a scout and have been happy with that.

I dont know if it matter what kind of new light they have as dirty water or darkness preety mich makes them all a problem.

[jphersh22]

I've been mulling over the same decision with the same price range in mind. I was set to get a Scout at Scheels for $180, but I just noticed on Cabelas HSOforum that the VS-350 with the 7" screen is on sale for $180. For some reason if you search and click on the VS-350 itself it will show a price of $199.99, but if you select any other camera to the side will be pictures of "similar items" and the VS-350 will show up there for $179.99.

Does anyone know how the cord wraps up in the Cabelas units? Is it set up to roll up and store conveniently?