Atlantis AUW-502 Underwater Sportscam Camera System

Atlantis AUW-502 Underwater Sportscam Camera System
Manufacturer: JJ Communications
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Atlantis is a high-resolution black and white video camera and monitor system, that offers multipurpose use in aquatic environments. The major applications include sport fishing, search & rescue, treasure hunting, and marine biology research or it can be used just for fun watching what's under water. All systems include a high-resolution black & white camera and monitor, infrared 0 lux nightvision, nine-hour rechargeable battery, waterproof carrying case, switch for mirror images, input for 2nd camera, video out for recording, cigarette plug for 12-volts, cable, and mounting bracket for monitor. Also comes with a trolling fin which allows you to troll the camera both directions. Backed with a 2 year warranty.

Average customer rating:

Nice toy, but not all that practical

Atlantis AUW-502 Underwater Sportscam Camera System

Manufacturer: JJ Communications
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

420-line resolution (camera and monitor)
5-1/2" wide-view monitor
270,000-pixel 1/3" CCD image sensor
Infrared night vision up to 15 feet
Video-out for recording capabilities

ASIN: B00005OB00

Product Description

This Atlantis black and white SportsCam Underwater Camera System is great for taking to the lake or trying your luck searching for sunken treasure. Its high-resolution 420-line camera transmits images directly to the 5-1/2" wide-view monitor, allowing you to capture as much scenery as possible. Camera is switchable for mirror imaging, and has video-out for recording capabilities. Features infrared 0 lux night vision up to 15 feet; 270,000-pixel 1/3" CCD image sensor; 92-3/4 wide/diagonal viewing angle; input for two cameras or VCR. Includes camera with a 65-ft. steel mesh cable; monitor; sunshade; charger; mobile charger; 6-hour rechargeable battery; case; and user's manual. Made of plastic, metal, and composite material. Imported. Monitor: 7-29/32Hx 6-1/2Wx5-29/32D". Weight: 3 lbs. Camera: 1.5Hx3W". Weight: 3 lb.

Customer Reviews:

Nice toy, but not all that practical.......2005-09-14

The images on this unit are fantastic. Works both above water and below. We were amazed at the view of the schools of bluegills, then the rocks, then the rock ledge.....Got so busy watching the screen, I didn't watch where we drifted! But anyway, it's good for objects within very close range. We used it in an Arkansas lake with about 17 ft visibility and could really only see objects within a few feet of the camera. Based on our experience, if you try and use it in a muddy lake, you won't see anything unless you are on top of it.

Major Drawbacks: The video screen unit is bulky. The whole outfit fits into a nice carrying case, but again, bulk, bulk, bulk, between the screen and the battery. They don't give you the option of using a 12v cig lighter plug-in and you have to use the battery provided for power. Also, the directions strongly caution against getting the video screen unit wet. Hello?...I'm in a boat surrounded by water and may also get rained on and you tell me not to get it wet? They should have made the video unit waterproof. The camera unit is OK, but you really have no control of it once you put it in the water. It dangles on the end of its cord, rotating at will with no human control except for the depth you lower it to. The cable has the depth marked off in 5 ft intervals, which is helpful. The camera has a circle of lights mounted on it, but I never could get them to go on. You certainly aren't going to get Robert Ballard quality images out of this setup!

We ended up taking it back (to Bass Pro) as we were very unsatisfied with the quality/usefulness for the amount of money it cost. It was too much trouble and too much clutter in an already crowded boat. Also, I prefer to sneak a peak at my depth finder every now and then and get my fishing pole in the water rather than screwing around with a camera unit, looking at the underwater terrain and seeking what kinds of fish are below me.

Spend your money on a depth finder. It's far more utilitarian for the fisherman.

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