Underwater Cameras - B&W or Color

[Scott M]

Anyone have experience with a color camera? I have a black and white that I just got last year, but I want to hold onto it for at least a few years before I get a color one. I guess I was wondering if the color is worth the extra money. I'm guessing colors will eat battery faster and maybe not worth it if you fish really deep where colors are absorbed (not really a concern for most anglers really). Is the nighttime viewing on a color unit better?

I guess I'd just like to know more about the color, not that I will be able to afford one for a couple years. Hopefully by then all the bugs will be fixed....

[Deitz Dittrich]

I myself have never used a color unit before... but, the only real advantage I can see a color unit having over a B&W is the ability to tell green weeds from brown... WHich would help early ice for sure.

[CSP88]

I'm a little leary whether the advantage of the color camera is worth the significant price hike over the B&W. I would have to see one in person to determine if there is indeed an advantage to the color cameras. I primarily use my camera for locating structure and for light-biting perch, so IMO I don't see the need for a color camera. It would be interesting to hear from some people who have used the Aqua Vu color cameras and see what their take on it is.

Chad

[fishinalot]

I would think the Color cameras would be a bit harder on the battery. I have a Marcum 500 Black/white, and I get just about 8 hours out of the battery.