Aqua-Vu vs. Marcum -- HELP, please?

[Dahitman44]

I know this question is raised every year and I am the one that raises it in our "local" (Detroit Lakes) thread area. I would now like to get more feedback and pose the question to the masses.

This is a question based on top-of-the-line cameras. It is the MARCUM VS460 or VS 560 vs. the AQUA-VU Quad 360 night hawk.

I am looking at getting a new camera this year and I don't always trust the sales people an I would like to hear from people that own these items. Yeah, I have heard they are both good, but ...

I saw the Marcum first-hand and it was great. I could not believe how far I could see after dark. That was amazing. I was truely impressed.

Here is the problem -- I heard that Marcum had some problems with them because the camera would stick. That is not good. It is supposed to rotate.

I have never seen the Aqua-vu -- how is that after dark. I am not tlking extremely stained water like LOW or the most rivers just your average lake in MN.

I really want to make a good decision -- so please help.

I have a Sportscam right now that is about 6 years old -- anything has to be better than that.

Thanks in advance.

Hitman

[Dahitman44]

Doesn't anyone own these cameras?

[fishhollwood]

No brainer, Marcum is the way to go. I truely don't think you need to know the temp of the water or the depth. The waters cold and you just have to lower ther camera till you see the bait.

[fishhollwood]

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[Dahitman44]

so does anyone have one of these?

[Deitz Dittrich]

Dahit- Both are great units, and no matter what you decide I am sure you will be happy. I have not heard of the problems with the Marcum 560. I have a few friends that have them and really like them.

as most know on the boards I am an Aqua-vu guy... If I were you, I would take a look at the new Quad 4X4... this is an updated version of the Nighthawk. The main difference on the Quad 4x4 is that you can look at one camera at a time or look at all 4 cameras at once. On the nighthawk you do not have this option. You always have to look at all 4 cameras.

like I said. Both units are top notch! and whatever you choose you will be happy! Both MarCum and Aqua-Vu make a great product.

[Dahitman44]

DD --

That is what I thought you might say -- Ford vs. Chevy deal or Mathews vs. Hoyt --

I hear ya.

How well does the Aqua-Vu work under the hard water? IU was really impressed by the lights on the Marcum -- cuts down all of the particles and you can really see.

Does the Vu do that? Is it THAT good after dark?

[Deitz Dittrich]

I'm going to have to be honest here, I have not used them side by side. So I cant tell you which is better.

I have the Scout XL- and I dont use the camera at night. I pretty much only use mine duing the day light or when setting up.

[jjjrobley]

I have a 560 I won't go fishing with out it. Best money I ever spent.

[IceWrangler]

I have to Agree with Deitz. You will be happy with either one you go with. I will say this. And this also came from the Aqua veiw salesman a couple of years ago at the ice show.

neither one is gonna be better at night. In fact the "average Lake" as you put it. at night when you turn those lights on. all you do is light up all the plankton in the water. This tends to give you a milky looking view. I have a Aqua view MC. I use it during the day along with my LX-5. At night I use only my LX-5.

[Dahitman44]

That is the stuff I want to hear, thanks.

The more info I have the betteer choice I will make. I am leaning to the Marcum because I saw it first hand.

Thanks -- but give me more thoughts.

Hitman

[Ron Anlauf]

The Marcum 460 and 560 are going to allow you to see at dark and thereafter because of the lighting which has been removed from the face of the camera. I've used it at dark and can now see where I couldn't before.

[Dahitman44]

I have heard that -- i am really thinking that Marcum is the way to go.

May order today. The Boss (wife) gave me the okay.

[Dahitman44]

Just ordered the Marcum --

Thanks to all.

Hit