A highly useful tool for fishing and underwater exploration, the AV 715c Color Underwater Video Camera with 7" LCD Monitor from Aqua-Vu allows you to study marine life and environments at a maximum depth of 50'. Stay dry topside in your boat while using the monitor to view what the camera sees below the surface. This system is ideal for saltwater, freshwater, and ice fishing, but may also be used for various other applications, such as explorations and inspections.
The camera features a color CMOS image sensor for streaming live video feed to the monitor, which is connected via the supplied 50' cable. Additionally, the camera is equipped with 6 LED lights to enhance visibility in dark conditions, and offers a wide 92° angle of view for ample coverage. The extremely compact form factor and a shape resembling that of a fish help you to avoid spooking the sea life you're viewing.
Power to the underwater viewing system is provided by the internal, rechargeable, 12V, sealed lead acid battery, which fits securely inside the monitor base, or by an optional external battery. As an added bonus, a padded, weatherproof case is included so you can store and transport the system with ease.
- When fishing from a boat or pier, lower camera into the water, use the monitor to locate fish and determine species and size
- When ice-fishing, lower camera into the water through a hole in the ice, use the monitor to view fish as they approach, see how fish react to different types of bait, lures, colors, and movements (fish and view through same hole or use one hole for fishing and another for viewing)
- Exploring underwater sea life and environments
- Checking waters for safety before going swimming
- Performing inspections under your boat
- Insert supplied cable into rear slot on camera's stabilizing fin, causing lens to point downward
- Fin keeps camera pointed in the direction your boat is traveling
- Raise or lower cable with your hand to move camera up and down
- Let cable out or take it in as needed, depending on depth and boat speed
- Recommended camera speed for optimal viewing is less than 1.7 knots / 2 mph
- Optional, adjustable ICE-POD can be set over hole when ice-fishing and can hold cable for you
- Optional MO-POD 3 motorized, remote-controlled unit offers convenient hands-free camera rotation
- Camera orientation can be controlled using optional weights
- Camera with color CMOS image sensor
- Does not capture video or photos, but streams live video from underwater to topside 7" color LCD monitor, which features adjustable viewing angle and flip-up sun shield for better visibility
- Video out jack for connecting monitor to handheld camcorder, video recorder, or a larger NTSC external monitor, such as a TV. If connecting to a camcorder, you can view and record video at the same time. Use any optional RCA-style patch cord, which comes with most camcorders
- Ideal for use on large boat with built-in video system, or in winter "fish house"
- Adjustable LED lights to enhance your view of the world beneath the surface
- On/Off
- Camera LEDs
- Brightness adjustment
- Buttons are backlit when ambient light is low
- Runs on rechargeable, 12V, 7Ah, sealed lead acid battery, which fits securely into monitor base
- Included charger plugs directly into battery's port and other end goes into 120 VAC outlet
- Charger features LED status indicator: Red for drained or charging battery, green for 80 - 100% charged battery
- Designed to prevent overcharging
- Fully-charged battery will operate the Aqua-Vu continuously for up to 6 hours
- Optional larger, external 12V battery also available for powering the unit for a longer period of time
- Supplied power cord with cigarette lighter adapter for on-the-go charging
- Optional power cord with alligator clips available
- Viewing system is equipped with a fuse to protect against damage if battery is improperly connected
- Depth rating: 50'
- Includes 50' of cable
- Shaped like a black fish to avoid scaring off real fish
- Corrosion resistant to withstand effects of saltwater
- Features stainless steel hardware
- Includes a padded, weatherproof protective case for safe storage and carrying
- Sun shield doubles as screen protector for travel