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Datawiz

VIC

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Datawiz

VIC, 605 posts

12 Oct 2020 7:35pm

Hi all,
Thinking about an underwater camera fixed off the stern so I can see the bottom conditions in, say, up to 8 metres. This should improve my anchoring and fishing success.
Any suggestions?
regards to all,
Allan

Toph

1886 posts

Toph

WA, 1886 posts

12 Oct 2020 9:36pm

A permanently mounted camera? What will you be viewing off, a tablet or a plotter??

Madmouse

434 posts

Madmouse

434 posts

13 Oct 2020 5:21am

Maybe a go pro running to an iphone app?

BTW I have had three waterproof cameras and all have died due to water.. nikon. Olympus and canon. We were only ever snorkling.

arent up to it Imo.

SR

Datawiz

VIC

605 posts

Datawiz

VIC, 605 posts

13 Oct 2020 1:20pm

Toph said..
A permanently mounted camera? What will you be viewing off, a tablet or a plotter??

Hi Toph,
I already have one of these wifi cameras ($79 @ Jaycar) and run the dedicated app on my iPad. So thought I'd make up a waterproof housing and try it out.
I posted the question mainly to see if I was at every a better alternative.

2bish

TAS

825 posts

2bish

TAS, 825 posts

13 Oct 2020 2:07pm

Hey Wiz, if that's underwater, you won't be able to get any kind of wireless signal to it will you?

Toph

1886 posts

Toph

WA, 1886 posts

13 Oct 2020 11:08am

This one may be a little more streamline. www.gofishcam.com

Datawiz

VIC

605 posts

Datawiz

VIC, 605 posts

13 Oct 2020 2:33pm

2bish said..
Hey Wiz, if that's underwater, you won't be able to get any kind of wireless signal to it will you?

Won't be fully submerged 2bish, just the transparent dome section (approx 50mm) of the housing will be submerged. I'll relocate the antenna so it's above the water surface....

the truth

QLD

189 posts

the truth

QLD, 189 posts

13 Oct 2020 7:38pm

Madmouse said..
Maybe a go pro running to an iphone app?

BTW I have had three waterproof cameras and all have died due to water.. nikon. Olympus and canon. We were only ever snorkling.

arent up to it Imo.

SR

I'm up to 5 the current on is on its way. Reckon they are mostly ok for 2 years, anything after is bonus

Charriot

QLD

880 posts

Charriot

QLD, 880 posts

15 Oct 2020 8:14am

Do some testing first. 2 weeks ago I use GoPro on Whitsunday, visibility was les than 1.5. Than I use often proper underwater camera set , wired with monitor.
unless water is crystal clear otherwise camera autofocus to closest particles.
Best underwater pics and vid. I get using Olympus Tough.

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