Marcum and Brand “A” cameras

  • Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 9, 2008 at 8:29 pm #1299584

    Marcum 825c vs Brand A.
    (Brand A does not stand for NatureVision)

    Conditions: Overcast Day

    Location: Mississippi River (open water)

    Depth: 24 to 26 feet of water

    Lights were not used on Camera M.

    The first and second picture is from Camera M.

    Camera A took the next three photo. The first one is with the lights off. The second one is with the lights on and the last photo is of the bottom with the lights on.

    These are actual captures of video taken, without any alterations. The captures from Camera A are the best I could find off the clips that we took. The worst are all black.

    For the purpose of full disclosure, Marcum is a site sponsor…but not my sponsor.




    fishing vet
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 302
    March 9, 2008 at 9:21 pm #663694

    MarCum is one of my sponsors but in this case I don’t think that you even have to say that. That is an awsome comparrison.

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    March 10, 2008 at 4:42 pm #663908

    WOW! What a difference. Although I’m not impressed with the pictures of camera M. Those are some ugly fish. Can you adjust the camera to show better fish? The imaging of camera M is AMAZING though!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 11, 2008 at 12:37 am #664074

    Quote:

    Those are some ugly fish.

    I wish I could count how many nightmares I’ve had of walleyes stealing my last bullhead of the night.

    vern
    Richfield, MN
    Posts: 316
    March 11, 2008 at 4:40 am #664207

    The flathead pics from camera M are excellent but what model are you comparing them to? What does camera A represent?

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    March 11, 2008 at 12:05 pm #664236

    Quote:

    What does camera A represent?

    A smaller screen, less clarity and a need for better light pick up at this depth on the ‘sippie.

    Personally, I think it’s the Sony camera that’s being used in the Marcum that’s making all the difference in the world.

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    March 11, 2008 at 1:01 pm #664255

    Quote:

    I wish I could count how many nightmares I’ve had of walleyes stealing my last bullhead of the night.

    Brian That’s a dream come true not a nightmare.

    YUKONTIM
    SoDak
    Posts: 1
    March 17, 2008 at 1:03 pm #666015

    That confirms my thoughts on what kind of camera to get! Thanks
    Do all Marcums come with sony cam now?

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    March 18, 2008 at 4:59 am #666482

    Quote:

    That confirms my thoughts on what kind of camera to get! Thanks
    Do all Marcums come with sony cam now?

    Yes all of MarCum’s cameras use high end sony cameras

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    March 18, 2008 at 5:03 am #666483

    And Welcome Tim Good to have some new Sodakian company around. Ever meet some guy named Kooty? You can lie if you want

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    November 27, 2008 at 12:36 pm #724715

    Figured it’s time to bump this up….Since there’s a post about Menards camers.

    AugustMoose87
    Iowa City/Coralville, Iowa, USA
    Posts: 1
    December 4, 2008 at 4:28 am #725981

    That’s astounding. Thanks for posting that. I don’t suppose you or anyone else knows of somewhere that we/I could find more comparisons like this (maybe with NatureView and/or AquaVu)??

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    December 4, 2008 at 5:21 am #725987

    Welcome to Ido Mr Moose!

    I have never seen any comparisons between cameras besides my little adventure.

    It’s not really a fair comparison. The Marcum is a high end color underwater camera…and all other cameras just don’t have the high end Sony camera hanging in the water.

    There are entry level cameras that are very good for what your paying for. Then there is the best that’s out there.

    mnfish
    Lake Elmo MN
    Posts: 1104
    December 4, 2008 at 2:19 pm #726023

    So what would the picture look like on camera M if the lights were on? Would it help or distort the picture?

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    December 4, 2008 at 2:33 pm #726031

    Although MarCum Cameras use dark light technology (fancy words for blue LED lighting with these lights above the camera not around the lense), Using the lighting will still pick up some particulates in the water.

    Having the lights above the camera greatly reduces the “snow storm” effect.

    The main difference you’re seeing is camera quality. MarCum’s high end sony cameras take in more light. (LUX)

    Excellent to see the comparison we’ve been talking about.

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    December 4, 2008 at 3:33 pm #726057

    Welcome to IDO Moose!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    December 4, 2008 at 6:27 pm #726119

    Quote:

    So what would the picture look like on camera M if the lights were on? Would it help or distort the picture?

    Since there wasn’t a need for the two little leds on the Marcum to be turned on…they weren’t.

    If you would like to see how the lights work in 50 to 60 feet of water…where there is no light.. check out this video.

    I think you can tell when the lights come on.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    November 10, 2009 at 11:13 pm #815046

    Old post bumped to the top again to answer questions from a couple emails.

    mountain man
    Coon Valley, WI.
    Posts: 1419
    November 11, 2009 at 2:45 pm #815148

    I am a dealer for Aquaview(OUTDOORS INSIGHT), and anyone worth their salt buys a camera by the picture they see.. although I am satisfied with the pictures I get.. Brian has always been a straight shooter and I have no reason to believe he would do anything to deceive us. In this case I would have to say the proof is not in the pudding, but in the pictures… thanks for taking the time to show the difference Brian

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