Cameras: Marcum vs. Aqua View

[vexilarkid]

Anyone feel that Marcum Cameras or Aqua View Cameras are better? I've been looking to get one and just wondering what others think?

[waskawood]

I can only speak for the Marcum 560 that I have. The reason that I bought it was the ability to remotely turn the camera inside the housing. I like to watch my differnt holes or to follow a fish that is swimming around. Trying to turn a camera 20 below by twisting a cord just didn't fit my needs. That being said, I don't know what other cameras have this option. Good luck and enjoy what ever you decide on. They are all quality products.

Waska

[Augusta]

I'm the same as Waska. Went with the Marcum 560 for the panning ability. It's a sweet toy.

[vexilarkid]

Can you pan with the 460 or do you have to get the 560 to do that?

[waskawood]

I don't know but I bet their HSOforum would tell ya.

[bigb56303]

well i have the aqua view scout and i really like it, i have not seen or used any of the marcum stuff, so i cant say good or bad, i also bought a manual tripod that has a rubber stopper that holds the cable in place once you get it to the depth you want, then you can turn it a little at a time to see what you want, the scout was cheap, and fits my needs, it doesnt have depth or temp and all but its just a toy for me that is cool to play with, i have a vex for everything else, its up to you what you want i think they are all about the same other than all the bells and whistles

[DEADhead]

you can pan with the 460. I tested it out at scheels a few weeks ago

[Dave]

The 460 is a 560 without the on screen features or remote control.

[BIG DS]

How much are you planning on spending? Marcum has a entry level camera at about $200 and the clarity of the pictrue is absolutly incredible. Aqua-Vu is closing out last years Scout with the IR lighting. Most dealers are letting them go at $150. Also, Aqua-Vu just released mail-in rebate on their cameras. If I remember correctly it is a $25 rebate. Keep in mind, the Marcum has a good sized housing on the camera on the 460 and 560. Aqua-Vu offers a fish skin on their cameras so they will spook the fish less. I don't know how much difference that makes, but those are a few of the basic differences.