Freshtrax Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I would like to get some downrigger footage this year but I am nervous putting a 300 dollar camera on the end of a downrigger cable. Anyone seen anything else out there on the market other than go pro? I guess I could shop used. I don't need the real time like an strikecam. I just want to be able to view it when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 picked up a vivitar at Canadian tire for 49.99 same as gopro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I was looking at that but it was only rated for 3m underwater I think. I need at least 60 or so ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I got a Muvi brand camera from AirMiles points. It is the same concept as GoPro just a different brand. I have not tried mounting on a down rigger; but the case is rated for 60 metres or so; so it could be done. I am not sure what the cost would be to buy one. I have also seen some cheaper ones from Canadian Tire; I am not sure out depth ratings for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc67 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 it's not cheap but this is what you want. run your release behind it http://www.waterwolfhd.com/en/#thecamera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 You can check these out. I picked G up a lower end, 720 resolution model for xmas. Came with the waterproof housing, a couple mounts and the usual connections. used a groupon deal to get it for $50.00 It works great for his purposes, although the battery life is limited, and it only has an internal battery. I wouldn't go with the model I got G, but the 1080 resolution model looks workable. If you can get a spare battery with it, and the remote, might be worthwhile. http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PSCHD90BK-Hi-Res-Action-Camera/dp/B00I33XD96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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