Marcum Underwater Camera Compass

[pvoll332]

I recently ordered a Marcum VS380 and the underwater camera compass. I haven't got the camera yet, it is on backorder. Just curious if anyone has used the camera compass and any thoughts on how well it works. Any other suggestions for positioning the camera.

Thanks

[Neiko]

It is well worth the money! Makes controlling the camera very easily. This is all you will need.

[LMITOUT]

Here is a nice write-up about the new MarCum Camera Compass which was submitted by Dave, Fishing MN Pro-Staffer.

MarCum Camera Compass

[pvoll332]

Thanks, that link was very helpful. I should be set to go as soon as the camera comes.

[cRaPpiEMaN8265]

great tool.. depending on the size of your shack you can put the hole with the compass inside or outside... i have a FT Scout and Pak shack which is where i usually make the hole outside so you can see both of your lures at the same time but in my FT voyager it works to just make it in the very front of the shack.. I think it is preferable to leave it inside though so your hole wont freeze up on cold days and you can just stay inside your warm shack and reposition it... I have found it to be one of my more useful tools... looking back i dont know how i used the camara with out it! Another side note is the compass it a lot better than the ice pod from nature vision because it covers the hole and you have a better chance of not breaking it if you step on it..I was out on chisago the other day and i was just watching sunnies and crappies come in and inhale my jig it was a lot of fun!

Good luck with your new purchase i think you will enjoy it!

Later,

Ryan

[harvey lee]

Its tough to beat the MarCum Camera Compass. I have used it several times and for the money, one cannot beat it.

[PerchJerker]

The camera compass is easy to use, it's simple and quick, and it works GREAT!

[FishTracker]

Can anyone tell me what the diameter is for the Compass? I have a 10 inch auger and with orange tip ups, it goes right into the hole. I currently have the tripod and like the idea of the Compass covering the hole, may stop things from dropping into the hole (if it doesn't go down as well). In my one 1-man portable, I have the camera closes to the portable with 2 holes out front for fishing. Easier to control the camera without having to go out.

[Skeets]

They are about 11 inches in diamater, they will fit over a 10 inch hole.

This "camera compass" was on the market for over a year now.

It was called something else before marcum put their name on it.

[Dave]

Measures 10-3/4" so, using on a 10-inch hole should be fine.

[ameyers41]

Does Thorne or anywhere up in the NW suburbs have these in stock? I went to FF and Gander in Maple Grove and neither did last night. I had an aqua vu tripod, and it was nice. Only problem is that I dropped the little rubber stop down the hole. I figure I could get a new stop, but I'm sure it wouldn't be the last time, so I'm looking to try something different.

[Jameson]

 Originally Posted By: ameyers41

...I dropped the little rubber stop down the hole. I figure I could get a new stop, but I'm sure it wouldn't be the last time, so I'm looking to try something different.

Vexilar stops usually sell 2 for $2.99. They work fine as a replacement. Then, when the tripod finally goes down the hole, a board with slot, and a rough cut hole in the middle, works great for replacing the tripod.

The Marcum Underwater Camera Compass does look nice. I'll have to give one a try some time.

[Bigbartguy]

a 12 " board with an alligator clip taped to it will work in a pinch.

[toonfish]

I put a boat (floating) keychain on the rubber stop