Airmar CA500
by Sarah Pelot
April 18, 2007
With Airmar's CA500 thru-hull video camera, you not only get to explore the beauty of the
underwater world beneath your boat, but you also have a whole new way to find fish. This ultimate
observation system combines a tranducer with a camera to display a real-time view of the underseas
that's able to be seen on compatible marine electronics with video inputs, as well as on any video
display monitor. According to the company, its ultra-low lux (0.01) wide-angle camera provides a
clear picture, even in low light conditions, and Airmar's exclusive sapphire viewing window enables
a clear, distortion-free image while protecting the camera with a high resistance to scratching or
cracking. You won't have to worry about the device interfering with your boat's running
performance since the low-profile housing sits virtually flush to the hull. The CA500 is offered
with a choice of either high-impact plastic or stainless-steel thru-hull housings, both of which
are waterproof. Connect the single cable to any color video display with either an NTSC or PAL
input, and you'll be able to see rockpiles, shallow wrecks, and most importantly, the fish
underneath your boat. $495 (plastic housing); $650 (stainless-steel housing).
Related Links:
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