First off I'd like to start out by saying this is my first post in the local forum and am excited for the upcoming events that have been posted here.
I have been ice fishing now for about 5 years after many years only fishing open water and the rivers. Some backstory to why I am after an underwater camera to begin with is because 2 years ago I purchased my first Flasher in the form of a Marcum Lx5-i, while it's been a great unit the time since I purchased it have been my least successful fishing trips on the ice. After getting skunked far more times than not last year I decided I was going to add some more tools to the arsenal.
This leads me to want to purchase an underwater camera. I have done a bit of research and think I have narrowed it down to a couple models and was hoping for some insight from more experienced anglers.
I will mostly be fishing in a 3 man shanty for panfish and would like the camera to be able to be set up in a manner we could watch multiple lures simultaneously.
I do not need the ability to record.
All the models I am interested in are available in the $200-$250 range (used/reconditioned).
The two micro units I've considered are the Aqua-vu Micro 5, as well as the Marcum Recon 5.
I like the compact size of these units but am concerned about being able to position the units accurately enough to sight fish with them. A fair amount of feedback I have read on these units is that they are fantastic for jumping hole to hole quickly for scouting but not ideal once you decide to remain stationary.
Another unit I am considering is the Aqua-vu AV715c, this is a larger unit with a 7" screen instead of the 5" of the other two listed. The larger camera seems like it would be easier to control the direction of the camera. The added size is something that doesn't bother me to much, but if the smaller units have about the same performance it just seems more logical.
Hopefully this message isn't to scrambled and makes some sense.