Question about viewing a Marcum VS380 Camera

[iceman_phil]

I am looking to getting Marcum VS380 camera and I wanted to know how hard it is to view the screen when outside of shanty, hut, shack, etc.  I realize that it may be harder to see on a bright, sunny day.  It would be nice if I could hole hop with the camera while fishing shallower water.  Move from hole to hole, drop the camera down, look around and then bring it up and move to the next hole.  Obviously, this would not be too effective if i had to move the hut over every hole just so i can view the camera screen.

Thanks,

Phil

[esox_magnum]

Will work fine for that, we use a 820 the same way...

[Racer268]

I have a VS 380 and used it for the first time this weekend.  You will not be able to see the screen in the open day light.  In the early morning hours I used the shanty as a wind break and sun shade, later, I needed to close the top completely to see.  If I could do it over again, I would get the 620.  Other than that, it works great.  Takes a little getting used to.  You will learn a lot just by watching how the fish react.   If you have your heart set on the 380, I'll sell you mine and I'll get the 620.

Good luck

[stevek]

For what you want to use it for I'd look at the Aquavu Micro. List for the same price, but if it's hard to see in the light you can easily put it in a small sun shade, like a little soft cooler.

http://www.aquavu.com/store/shop/aqua-vu-micro-camera-system-available-8-25-2011/