Camera Clarity

[EmptyPockets410]

Hey guys, I was looking into a camera for ice fishing. My concern is how well i can see in the water with it. I fish river and lakes with dark or colored water at around 10-15 ft. Is the camera going to be able to pick much up? Are there better cameras?

[SpitzoMT]

If the water is going to be murky, don't waste your money !!

[Kobey]

If you look into one of your holes, how far can you see?  A camera will give you about the same distance.  One with a light may help, but if there are a lot of suspended particles in the water, you won't see anything except what is right by the camera.  You can try shining a flashlight into one of your holes and see whether it gives you better sight distance of if it just reflects off the particles.

[Gunflint]

It also helps if you place the camera looking up at the ice. this gives the best contrast as far as background. I fish on many dark bottoms and looking down or sideways is not nearly as effective for me as some of the people here fishing over a light or sand bottom.

Here is an example:

[EmptyPockets410]

Thanks for the feedback, I think I'm going to try to borrow a friends camera and see how it does for me.