One of the best ice fishing camera reviews on youtube.... awesome video. Ive been debating for a year on which camera to buy.... I think I'll have to go with this one !
Honestly I wasn’t looking to buy anything absolutely amazing with hd. I just picked this thing up and honestly I think it will get her done. Nice video too!
Nice review. I just got one yesterday at cabelas in Barrie. Can’t wait to get out this year and be able to see what the marks on the flasher actually are.
You're right about the fragile container that the tripod came in. I took a 14" length of 4" white sewer pipe/PVC (without drainage holes) and two end caps to make a carrying case. I lined the inside with a couple wraps of aluminum bubble foil insulation and some packing foam in the end caps. Overkill? Just didn't want to start a day ice fishing with only two legs on the ice pod! Next project......? Something that involves almost 9 feet of the 4" PVC pipe!!! Enjoy.
i just picked this unit up as a combo deal . the pod, camera, and an extra 25' of cable. how have you enjoyed the unit after having it for a while? did you ever figure out the battery indicator light on the screen?
How deep were you? I wanna get camera but not sure what one. This one for 299 or marcum quest hd for 599. Can't see spending the extra 300 if this is a good camera. How is it in dirty water
For people who have used this may or may not have complaints about the battery indicator..the manual says to charge the battery for about 10 hours..I do it and turn it on and it reads 2 bars right away..so I swapped the battery with a new one fully charged and it does the same thing. Perhaps its a malfunction issue with the camera but overall very nice system
Neil Mohammed I got one two days ago and after a full day of charging, it bounces back between one and two bars. Managed to run the camera for 10 hrs with no issues. Only problem I had was picture clarity. Couldn’t see past 4ft in front of the camera on Mille lacs lake which is quite clear.
Hell of a review. I think I will get myself one. Also have you tried it outside and not from the cover of a tent?. And if so were you able to still see the picture?.
No. Haven't really tried. I've simply just placed a camera on a small tripod to record some action. Works well enough but I may look more into it in the future.
Aqua view are more robust than Marcum. On the Marcum camera, where the cable enters the camera, cable is prone to failure. Not repairable. Replacement is $$$. Almost as much as the whole unit. FYI
One of the best ice fishing camera reviews on youtube.... awesome video. Ive been debating for a year on which camera to buy.... I think I'll have to go with this one !
Honestly I wasn’t looking to buy anything absolutely amazing with hd. I just picked this thing up and honestly I think it will get her done. Nice video too!
I just bought this at cabela's for $369..cant wait to try it!. I will also use this on my boat in the summer.
Just got this same package. I cannot wait to use it!
Nice review. I just got one yesterday at cabelas in Barrie. Can’t wait to get out this year and be able to see what the marks on the flasher actually are.
You're right about the fragile container that the tripod came in. I took a 14" length of 4" white sewer pipe/PVC (without drainage holes) and two end caps to make a carrying case. I lined the inside with a couple wraps of aluminum bubble foil insulation and some packing foam in the end caps. Overkill? Just didn't want to start a day ice fishing with only two legs on the ice pod!
Next project......? Something that involves almost 9 feet of the 4" PVC pipe!!!
Enjoy.
i just picked this unit up as a combo deal . the pod, camera, and an extra 25' of cable. how have you enjoyed the unit after having it for a while? did you ever figure out the battery indicator light on the screen?
Are you still liking it ? Just ordered one from Reeds for $250...can't wait to try it out
I got one as well. Nice review and have a good fishing tiime! Thanks
Awesome. How far can it see out?
Who'd be nice too have a longer camara cord maybe 70 or 80 feet
How deep were you? I wanna get camera but not sure what one. This one for 299 or marcum quest hd for 599. Can't see spending the extra 300 if this is a good camera. How is it in dirty water
Great review what a great picture I liked, Commented and Subbed at the end so should be # 92 very nice rig
Now it’s $399 at Bass pro Vaughan. Do you think it’s worth it for open water, bridge and boats? Planning to get one. Thanks!
So the lines I see are from your phone recording the screen and you don't see them on the Aqua-Vu screen?
From the video camera, yes. The monitor on the Aqua-Vu is clear.
For people who have used this may or may not have complaints about the battery indicator..the manual says to charge the battery for about 10 hours..I do it and turn it on and it reads 2 bars right away..so I swapped the battery with a new one fully charged and it does the same thing. Perhaps its a malfunction issue with the camera but overall very nice system
Neil Mohammed I got one two days ago and after a full day of charging, it bounces back between one and two bars. Managed to run the camera for 10 hrs with no issues. Only problem I had was picture clarity. Couldn’t see past 4ft in front of the camera on Mille lacs lake which is quite clear.
My manual says to charge for between 12 and 24 hrs
Wonder if the tripod will fit my thermos insulator
Hell of a review. I think I will get myself one. Also have you tried it outside and not from the cover of a tent?. And if so were you able to still see the picture?.
There is some glare but the shield helps a lot. It's a good little unit.
Have you been able to figure our how to record with the video output ?
No. Haven't really tried. I've simply just placed a camera on a small tripod to record some action. Works well enough but I may look more into it in the future.
Pricey.
Hook up to a VCR recorder if you know what that is but you will need an inverter because they are 110 volt
Great review, made me happy choosing to purchase one. Thanks! FYI, are you still pleased with it?
Yep. Still works great. I love watching the fish come in for the bait.
The Ageing Adventurers how long does the battery last ? Mine lasted 20 mins
@@jaybrown29 Mine lasts all day on the ice.
@@jaybrown29 still 20 minutes or did you find a solution?
@@leodavis3414 I returned it. Then I bought a new one and it works great.
Nice
Battery still work? Most seem to die at one year, and not detachable..
Haven't used it yet this year but it worked the last time I had it out. Keep the battery at full charge while storing.
Are you still using this unit? Are you happy with it??
We missed last year's ice fishing season. In fact, we missed fishing all year but the last time we had it out we were still happy with it.
How many hour's use battery before drain?
We've had it on the ice from sun up to after sun down on one charge.
Aqua view are more robust than Marcum. On the Marcum camera, where the cable enters the camera, cable is prone to failure. Not repairable. Replacement is $$$. Almost as much as the whole unit. FYI
how deep were u fishing
If I remember correctly around 30 - 40 feet.
If you remember correctly how long is all day the when you say the battery lasted like 8 hours 6 hours or a good 10 to 12 hours