Every angler (both beginner and experienced) wants to find as soon as possible a place where there are many big fish. In such a search, a special technique is extremely effective: earlier, echo sounders were actively used, but they had a significant number of deviations. Today, underwater cameras are used for fishing, and the procedure itself has become much more fun.
With the help of such equipment, it is possible to track what is happening under the water online. In view of this, this rating was compiled, which includes the best video cameras for winter fishing, based on the opinions of users, functionality and the presence of assistive devices. The top includes the most popular products of the current year.
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Best underwater cameras
Every angler wants to find the best fishing area in the shortest possible time, where you can catch big fish. To establish such places, special equipment is used. The list under consideration includes the best video cameras for summer fishing and winter fishing in 2020.
Cr110-7hds (3.5)
It makes it possible to trace the location of the fish, choose the appropriate tackle and bait in order to catch big trophies. Online it is possible to track where the fish is located. The angler will notice the bite in the shortest possible time and will be able to correct his own actions.
The product provides 8 IF-LEDs, a high-resolution camera with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, which makes it possible to see a large area. The device is also used in winter even for fishing under ice - the camera monitors what is happening under the hole, as well as at a significant distance from it. This makes it possible to establish where the fish will move.
The device operates on a lithium battery that consumes less than 1.5 watts of power, as a result of which it works for about 7 hours without recharging. This product is equipped with a long cable reinforced with Kevlar thread. The device has a Russified control. Along with it, in addition to the camera, comes a cable with a coil for it, a battery and a charger.
Pros:
- highly sensitive matrix;
- no lighting is required due to the presence of special lighting;
- sturdy waterproof case;
- multilingual management;
- high quality image.
Minuses:
- a visor to protect from light is not provided;
- no stand.
Rivotek LQ-3505T
A budgetary, but quite effective product, effectively suitable for fishing in summer and winter. The camera behaves extremely well at the bait hook - it can be moved after the hook to find the fish. The device provides for a wide-angle lens, which makes it possible to see a larger perimeter near the bait, to establish in which direction the fish is headed. The length of the wire is 15 m, which makes it possible to fish at a fairly large depth.
The device does not have a recording option, therefore, thanks to the camera, it is only possible to monitor what is happening. The device behaves well in muddy water, making it possible to see the space at a distance of 4-7 m.The camera has a high screen resolution and can be attached to a fishing rod. In this regard, she is always in the field of view of the fisherman - he does not need to be distracted from fishing. The product is universal, has compact dimensions, which makes it possible to use it during fishing in winter (it can withstand cold up to -20 degrees). The device has a zoom option, the camera and screen are placed in a waterproof case.
Pros:
- wide range of temperature indicators;
- large screen;
- wide angle lens;
- the period of operation without recharging - 8 hours;
- long cord;
- light weight (about 13 g);
- the wire can carry up to 10 kg.
Minuses:
- fractures appear where the cord is attached to the screen.
Sitisek FishCam-501
The device is firmly protected from water ingress, is characterized by a light-sensitive lens - it transmits a fairly clear picture to the screen at an ambient light flux intensity of 2 Lux. It has a high-quality matrix, and therefore the image will be contrasting. The device has 8 IF-LEDs, a light sensor that activates them in low light conditions. The wire is not very long (up to 15 m), but it will be enough, it can withstand up to 30 kg.
The screen is bright, has a diagonal of 9 cm, is equipped with a backlight and a stand. The quality of the transmitted image is adjustable. The operating temperature range ranges from -15 to +60 degrees, which will prevent the use of such a product in too severe frost. The battery is capacious - it is enough to charge it for 7 hours in standard mode. When the economy mode is activated, the operating period will be longer.
Pros:
- high-quality picture;
- streamlined shape, due to which the device quickly goes to the bottom;
- bright screen with excellent visibility even on a sunny day;
- reliable assembly;
- waterproof housing (for both the camera and the monitor).
Minuses:
- autofocus does not always work correctly in muddy water;
- in some cases, it is difficult to determine the size of the fish;
- the transmitting cable will become fragile in the cold - it can break.
Cabelas 5.5
It gives a black-and-white picture, the camera is connected to the screen by means of a 15 m long cord. The screen has a high resolution, it has a removable ballast, which makes it possible to quickly change the viewing angle. In addition, the device is equipped with an IF backlight. The product is stored in a comfortable carrying bag. It operates on a high-quality battery and comes with a charger.
Pros:
- high quality picture;
- great review;
- moisture-proof housing;
- adequate price;
- option for use in severe frost.
Minuses:
- image in black and white format.
Piranha 4.3-2cam
It is one of the newest devices equipped with a recording option. It makes it possible to control what is happening in the water. The fisherman observes the behavior of fish, analyzes the actions. Video files are stored on a memory card and can be viewed on a PC. Equipped with a cord length of 20 m, which will make it possible to use the camera even at depth. The device is equipped with several IF-LEDs, which give a clear picture regardless of the time of day, even in muddy water. There is a front camera and a monitor with a diagonal of 4.3 inches, which is equipped with a special. visor. It also prevents glare in bright sunlight. Management is quite simple, Russified. The camera is fixed on a fishing rod by means of a bracket; it functions on a battery for up to 5 hours.
Pros:
- adequate cost;
- strong cord;
- small size;
- insignificant weight;
- IF backlight;
- location correction option;
- wide angle lens.
Minuses:
- batteries are installed under the cover;
- the front camera breaks down quickly;
- the monitor case is not waterproof.
Aqua-Vu HD700i
Despite the fact that this product is not on the 1st place in the top of underwater cameras for fishing in winter and summer, it is considered the first one with a developed digital system.This enables filming and general observation in a high format. The color LCD monitor has a bright backlight. The cord is strong, it is fixed in several positions, which makes it possible to achieve the most convenient view. The device has a built-in IF-backlight, due to which the picture will be of sufficient quality even at great depths.
Pros:
- cord length - 25 m;
- the cable can withstand a load of up to 10 kg;
- high quality video;
- 7-inch display diagonal;
- the brightness in the backlight is adjustable;
- heated monitor;
- foldable display;
- option to charge the battery from the car cigarette lighter;
- waterproof housing for camera and screen.
Minuses:
- price;
- there is no sun visor.
MarCum LX-9-ROW + Sonar
Best underwater video camera for winter fishing, which is also suitable for the summer period. It provides for video surveillance and video recording, as well as an echo sounder. The product is equipped with a sonar, which makes it possible to quickly navigate in the reservoir, to find a camp of fish. The device has an adjustable zoom, which is equipped with an option to eliminate interference. The image is transmitted to the screen by means of a 15 m long cord. The device is also used at low temperatures (down to -25 degrees). It has small parameters, easily crawls into the hole.
Pros:
- adequate cost for a 2 in 1 device;
- sonar;
- video recording option;
- the screen has a diagonal of 8 inches;
- long battery life.
Minuses:
- not installed.
Fish-cam-700
Practical enough product, perfect for any body of water. It is characterized by an excellent value for money, has excellent functionality, which makes it possible to monitor the habits of the fish. The cord is reinforced with a Kevlar thread, 30 m long. The device has 12 IF-LEDs, which illuminate well even in the water column and do not scare away the fish itself. Through such a camera, it is possible to easily see what is happening in the thickets or at a depth, to establish how the fish reacts to various baits, and not to miss a bite.
The device is capable of operating at temperatures in the range of -20 + 60 degrees, which makes it possible to use the device in question in the winter. It is characterized by increased sensitivity, a clear image appears on the screen - its diagonal is 7 inches, it rotates on the sides.
Data from the camera to the monitor is transmitted at high speed, which eliminates the least interference. In addition, the monitor is equipped with a sun visor. The viewing angle of the device is 92 degrees. The camera is housed in a waterproof housing made of aluminum alloys. The device operates on a lithium battery, with a full charge it will work up to 5 hours.
Pros:
- high quality picture;
- the set comes with a 2 GB memory card;
- used in the water column and at the bottom of the reservoir;
- the ability to record video;
- large temperature range of operation;
- capacious battery.
Minuses:
- price;
- fish sometimes take the camera as bait - it will not cause damage, but some difficulties in the operation of the device may appear.
Lucky FF3308-8
An extremely comfortable product, but having a significant mass - the device, along with a case, a charger, will weigh approximately 1 kg, which will not make it possible to conveniently use it during fishing trips in winter. The device itself has large dimensions, therefore it must be used extremely carefully so as not to scare away the fish. The device's socket is not very reliable, although the developer says the opposite.
The camera is also charged from the car cigarette lighter. It is equipped with 8 IF LEDs, which provide high quality and clear images from the water. Ideal for use in a transparent reservoir, where suspended matter does not rise from the depths.The picture quality is quite high, but the camera should not be used at extremely low temperatures (less than -15 degrees). The device in question does not have a Russified interface that would allow setting the required parameters in speed.
Pros:
- the battery is capable of functioning for 8-10 hours;
- the cord holds approximately 12 kg;
- IF illumination does not scare away fish;
- there is an opportunity to fix the device on a special stand and on a rod;
- comfort in use.
Minuses:
- intolerance to low temperature indicators;
- in some cases, the wire breaks at the place of the connection socket;
- some skills are required to use the device correctly;
- the image is not clear in all cases - in certain situations it is difficult to distinguish something on the screen in sunlight;
- price.
Piranha 4.3
The device provides an LCD display with a diagonal of 11 cm, there is a wire length of 30 m, which can withstand a load of up to 40 kg. The device operates from a battery, which, when fully charged, can work for 7 hours. The device is available for use in a temperature range of -30 +55 degrees. In this regard, it will actually be the best for fishing in the winter.
The product in question has a night IF-LED backlight. Thanks to this, it is possible to track everything that happens in silted water, as well as after dark. The device has a bracket by means of which the device is fixed to the spinning rod - it is possible in the shortest possible time to establish the moment when the fish swallows the bait. The case of the monitor is waterproof, each button has a graphical representation of the functions. The management is Russified, in addition, there is an instruction in Russian.
Pros:
- viewing angle;
- there is an IF backlight;
- extended wire;
- the monitor has an anti-glare visor;
- adjustable backlight level;
- large temperature range;
- night illumination, which makes it possible to follow what is happening in silted water;
- fixation to a fishing rod is provided;
- long period of work without recharging (approximately 5 hours).
Minuses:
- tight keys that do not develop over time;
- insignificant mass, as a result of which the device carries the current.
How to choose an underwater camera
There are a large number of varieties of the considered devices. Among them it is possible to find samples of low quality, to encounter fake cameras. In view of this, the main indicators of the products under consideration, which require special emphasis:
- susceptibility,
- angle of view,
- high-quality shooting,
- the length of the wire,
- temperature range,
- backlight type.
The device with the highest sensitivity should be purchased. This parameter is very important to get a high quality picture. It is necessary to make a choice in favor of not too large a viewing angle, since the quality will be lost. Emphasis should be placed on the recording options and the option to use the memory card, on the battery life.
