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Best Underwater Video Cameras: Aqua-Vu

By James Brown
Jul 12, 2009
Ever wondered the life below the ocean? Are you always fascinated to learn more about the marine ecology but don't have the capacity to dig deep through the ocean floor? Are you interested to see and view those reefs, fishes and aquatic life that need not physical intervention?

Oftentimes, we only see the things above the water considering that the life under the water is even more fascinating. Too bad, not everyone can go diving to see the beauty underneath. And in addition, many don't have the physical ability to dive and explore. But technology opened a new way of viewing for us with different camcorders that are both water and pressure proof and can be purchased in the market. And one of which perhaps one of the bets underwater video cameras is Aqua-Vu.

Aqua-Vu has been in the market for 3 decades already. This was spearheaded by Al and Ron Lindner and its inventor Jeff Zernov. During their first In-Fisherman magazine, they wrote a good prospect in viewing fishes with an observation tower. This idea was quite futuristic those times but nonetheless the three brains worked it out. Unfortunately it wasn't made because of some financial and physical constraints. Nonetheless, they shifted their idea with a portable device that can be carried on the waters and underneath it thus Aqua-Vu was born.

So what are the things that Aqua-Vu can offer? Is Aqua-Vu the same as other newly released underwater video cameras? Or perhaps, why is Aqua-Vu the best product out there? To answer some of your questions and to give you insights how remarkable Aqua-Vu is, here are some wonderful advantages that this product can deliver.

Sturdy Camera Assembly - is the strongest asset of Aqua-Vu. Their video camera lines are engineered to be not only water prone but also pressure resistant. A certain epoxy resin is used to encapsulate the device making it hard and durable. The cable and the camera are linked together with the use of another graded epoxy making an extra strong connection between the two. Thus, if there are any pulling stresses, it is directly catch by the epoxy and not on the crimp connection.

Cable Connection - is another asset that has been closely studied and developed for Aqua-Vu. Their cables are the ones responsible for connecting the cameras and transferring the viewed inputs of videos and images. The wires incorporate the Para-Aramid Kevlar strength in addition with its outstanding mechanical properties. The cable jackets are made up of polyurethane that provides the maximum abrasion level and cut-through resistance.

Underwater Lighting - is the best part in Aqua-Vu. Currently it offers two unique light sources namely infrared light (IR) and multi-color light (MC). IR lights are effective at nights and dirty waters. It provides improved viewing especially at dawn and dusk. MC lights on the other hand give superior underwater lighting. It provides up to ten times visibility compared to IR. The red and green lights of Aqua-Vu matches that of the water particles thus giving that sense of viewing closeness like you are really in the water.

These are some of the things that you can enjoy and benefit from having Aqua-Vu. No doubt this is one of the best underwater video cameras ever made available to us. Thus, if you would be enjoying the waters soon don't forget to get a hand of their lines and you can surely enjoy the waters better with a little memory keepsake in return.
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