Vista cam

[beer and nuts]

looking for your input on the vista cam. I'm looking at the 9 inch screen and would like to know how bulky is it to carry and easy to set up? Anybody fished deep water with it - 100+ feet? Any and all info. would be much appreciated, plus any negatives. Thanks.

[ponyboy]

Beer and Nuts- My buddy just got back from the Toronto Fishing Show. I have been researching all 3. The Atlantis, Aqua Vu, and the Vista Cam.

He got some literature on CATCHCAM. It looks great, but pricey. I never heard of this one til today.

For one, they use red light instead of the UV. Fish are coldblooded so, I see their reasoning. UV just picks up heat. However, Aqua Vu is now coming out with a green and red sensor.

They also use 320,000 pixels on their monitor. I think the others are around 270,000. I could be wrong.

Also, the operating ranges are as low as -20 below. I think the others are 4-7 for the low range. I have been concerned about this since I like to icefish.

One drawback, is that it is around $450.

I am now more confused than ever.

[ponyboy]

Beer and Nuts- try http://www.walleyecentral.com/chat-catchcam.htm

There are some good questions that are asked on that forum that you may want to consider.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

I have one and have used 3 times now.So far I love it. I have the deluxe pro model. Case is soft sided with shoulder strap. Easy to set up. Look under "aqua-view vs. alantis" post for more info. also www.underwater-tv.com. (http://www.underwater-tv.com.) Can only go 60ft.