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Aqua-Vu Scout 2, XL, and SRT

Eye Slayer

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I am looking at these three cameras and wondering if the drastic jump from $230 to $370 is justifed. It seems like the SR lighting is the most important feature.

Scout 2 - $230, 5" screen, SR lights

Scount XL - $280, 7" screen, IR lights

SRT - $370, 7" screen, SR lights

I am looking to get some input on this - I would rather not spend the additional $140 for the Scout SRT just for the 7" screen and on-screen water temp... Will I kick myself later for not getting the SRT?

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AActually the Scout 2 has on screen water temp as well.. So, the only difference in the Scout 2 and the Scout SRT is 2" of screen, and the SRT has 15 more feet of cord(50 vs 65). Both are great units.. and actually you will get a longer run time on the Scout 2 because it will take less power to keep the 5" screen going. They have the same battery.

I myself do not use my camera at night... or ever plan on using it at night.. so I have the Scout XL!

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I wouldn't spend any more for a better lighting system thats forsure, at a bigger screen, while nice doesn't add a whole lot, you see the same amount of water, just it's bigger. I have a Marcum Camera, marketed under Cabelas and a buddy has the Scout, I think he gets a clearer picture and his unit is more compact.

I would just go with the regular Scout and not spend the extra money for lights or a bigger screen.

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Thanks for the input RR and DD - I appreciate it. I am also looking forward to trying the camera out on open water, jigging for eyes but that doesn't make the decision any easier for me...

Anyone else have a point of view on this 'major' dilemma of mine?!?

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I have an Aqua-Vu with spectral lighting. Unless you are in a very clear lake, it is not much use at night. Too much reflection off of the particles, micro-organisms in the water. I use mine in open water to look at the structure on the bottom or to try and see what kind of fish are down there. It would be tough to fish with one in the boat due to the movement of the boat.

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I have been trying to make the same decision as you. I know that for some people the water temp would be more important than the run time. Then again some people are way better fisherman than I am. I have dedided to take the increased run time of the Scout 2 over the water temp and larger screen. I hope I don't regret my decision.

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Scaup, I am pretty much in the same boat as you (pun intended). I am not a good enough fisherman to get much use out of the on-screen temp, and the bigger screen just seems like it would use up the juice and add weight to the sled...

And Deitz, I have checked, Reeds, Cabela's, Bass Pro, and Nature Visions websites and none of them list on-screen temp display as a feature. Are you sure that is a feature of the Scout 2? If so, that would mean that the only diff between the Scout 2 and the Scout SRT is the screen size? That isn't worth $140 to me...

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I have this exact same question; thanks for the responses and insights. The only drawback I see to the Scout II would be the 50' of cord, but I guess there aren't many lakes that I fish where this would be much of a problem. Also, is there much of a difference between the infrared and spectrum response lights? SO far it sure doesn't seem like it, but I've never used either.

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Ok all here is the story on the Scout 2... because of a camera shortage for the scout 2 units which Aqua-vu wanted on the market in time for X-mas. The first couple thousand units do in fact have temp at the camera.

So, youhave to ask yourself...(in your best clint eastwood voice) Do you feel lucky? You may get one with temp.. and you may not.

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