Thinking about getting an underwater camera, tell me about them!

[fishingguy]

So what underwater camera do you have? What do you like about it? What is the best value for the money? Do's and don'ts? I did do a search here, and got a little info, but looking for more. Any help is appreciated.

[Troublehook]

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[52#FLATHEAD]

Underwater camera. I have a yellow one that I bought from Habor Freight for $99. I used it last year & it worked awesome! It has a carrying case, battery, charger, sunshade, 65' cable, infrared LEDs (projects invisible light in the dark), the same camera is being used on some major brand systems & the same monitor is also ( the only difference between mine & theirs is the color). I painted my camera & weight flat brown. The fish didn't mind the camera at all. Really neat to watch fish behavior, well worth $99.

[Troublehook]

woops, I didn't see the whole underwater part. sorry I'll just delete that.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I personally think the best value for the money is the Aqua-Vu XL-50.. it retails for $199.99. I dont use mine at night, or plan too.. I use it during the day to set up.

I also use mine as much if not more in the open water time of the year.

They are fun to have, and you can learn a ton. From bottom content, why are fish in areas? What lure movements look best and are working best... Ect...

[Sandmannd]

I have the Harbor Freight model for $99 and it works just fine. Saw one at Menards for $99 which is pretty simular. If you have the budget, go with the aquaview, if not, get one of these.

[Huntin&Fishin]

Chaeck out the cabelas camera, I just picked that up and it it sweet!

[Agronomist_at_IA]

If your looking at getting a camera, check out the aqua vu stuff. Between All of my buddies and me we own 6 of them in different models. All of them work great, and nature vision has got some great customer service. From what we can tell all of the tv type monitors are about the same except for the screen size. Last year My cousin picked up a small 5in aqua vu scout fish camera for $100 after factory discounts.

[eyebjim]

I have a aqau view. I'm not sure of the model. I've actually had several models. I like it for day viewing but after dusk it is difficult to see unless turn turn on the lights and if you do all you see is particles in the water unless the water is very clear. I just saw an ad for a new camera by marcum than has a light that is above the camera to help reduce this effect. I have often thought of rigging a light on the cable for that purpose. I'm thinking it may be time for a new camera except when I use the camera I tend to be viewing more than fishing so I think I'll stick to fishing.