New Underwater Camera suggestions?

[SamSteele]

Hi all,

I took the family up to our cabin in Sask between Christmas and New Years for a few days and discovered that my 5.5" Cabelas Advanced Angler underwater camera wasn't working. We fished anyway ( and did quite well with over 200 perch caught in 3 days) but the kids were disappointed that the camera wasn't working. I took it into Reel Doctor today and we tried different cameras and batteries, but to no avail.

So I am now doing some research for a new camera. I am not willing to spend the $500+ that some of the models are. I was looking at the Aqua-Vu 715C but wondered what other u its I should consider. I have a Mo-Pod already. Suggestions?

SS

[kcward]

The Marcum VS485c would be a good alternative, but it is getting up closer to the $500 mark at $419. Cabelas has a Vexilar Scout for $329 that is a good price point, just not sure how the camera is. I had the vexilar Fishphone and it was decent. You can also order the vexilar dvr recorder for it as well.

I bet the Aqua Vu is good too.

Not sure if that helps, but good luck.

[Kim473]

Myself if I was to replace my cam. Marcum ! The best you can afford.

[jrace]

x2 on the Marcum. Just picked up the VS485C for 319 on sale from radioworld. Used it a couple times, great camera.

[SamSteele]

Was just on the Radiowolrd site yesterday and it looks like that sale is over. They have Vexilar F800's on for $319. Any experience with them?

SS

[kcward]

I think the main difference is the Marcum will have the Sony Had II camera and the Vex will have the Had 1. Just a little better depth/definition with the Marcum.