Can I use this in saltwater? Also, will it work with WASPcam?
450327
I've used it in saltwater and it's still in good shape - just give it a thorough freshwater rinsing afterwards.
450328
Never tried it but from the material that I see the Pole is made of, it shouldn't be a problem.For WASPcam, get an existing gopro mount and see if the WASPcam can fit. If it sits, it fits.
1141242
I am using it with go pro cameras due to the fact this will not corrode as bad in the salt water on a boat. Also withOly Pen DSLR's while small, put an old bit of legacy glass on it, they are quite heavy, and its a push on that rig. I have to use some tricks to holda long old tele, but standard and short tele digital lenses are not that heavy. It works for the pen. Not light, not heavy. I like ball mount, it will not falloff the tripod, or the 1/4 inch stainless bolt rig if you DIY it, be careful with heavy weight. I have used it will old heavy telephoto lenses adapted to the Pen, butI end up having to rig a lens rest out of aluminum. Hard to find non corrosive hardware that is not at a meat eater of a price. I am using it with go pro cameras due to the fact this will not corrode as bad in the salt water on a boat. Also withOly Pen DSLR's while small, put an old bit of legacy glass on it, they are quite heavy, and its a push on that rig. I have to use some tricks to holda long old tele, but standard and short tele digital lenses are not that heavy. It works for the pen. Not light, not heavy. I like ball mount, it will not falloff the tripod, or the 1/4 inch stainless bolt rig if you DIY it, be careful with heavy weight. I have used it will old heavy telephoto lenses adapted to... » Read More I am using it with go pro cameras due to the fact this will not corrode as bad in the salt water on a boat. Also withOly Pen DSLR's while small, put an old bit of legacy glass on it, they are quite heavy, and its a push on that rig. I have to use some tricks to holda long old tele, but standard and short tele digital lenses are not that heavy. It works for the pen. Not light, not heavy. I like ball mount, it will not falloff the tripod, or the 1/4 inch stainless bolt rig if you DIY it, be careful with heavy weight. I have used it will old heavy telephoto lenses adapted to the Pen, butI end up having to rig a lens rest out of aluminum. Hard to find non corrosive hardware that is not at a meat eater of a price. « Show Less
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I tested the floating strap in fresh water (a bucket) with an Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 camera. It floated just fine. At least one of the reviews said it floated in a swimming pool. The flotation is not super strong, so I imagine a strong current (like you would find in white water) could pull it under for some period of time. Not sure how it performs with other cameras, but it worked great when I took it to the Virgin Islands recently.
522191
I don't believe this particular model is for saltwater but they do have models where you can choose whether it will be for freshwater or salt water. In the search box just put in paddleboat for salt water.
917279
sorry can't really say. i use this as a 'cheap security camera' on my live aboard sailboat. i can note that i bought a 2014 stingray which has state-of-the-art camera that 'bends' as you crank the wheel and the red zone adjusts accordingly. the peak camera system isn't so sophisticated as that. tom
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I do not see any reason why it would not work with saltwater due to no bearings to worry about and everything s plated or painted. All in all its a great unit to have. I liked it so well i now have 2 of them. One on each end of the boat.
1876126
I have not used it in saltwater. I think it is aluminum and plastic. I personally would want something beefier for saltwater. I think a little salt might gum it up. Hopefully someone will weigh in with first hand knowledge. It is a good product for its price point. Fly shop folks do not recommend it for saltwater.
2230313
That's a good question I havnt tried it in salt water dear.... I only use it to swim at the gym pool... Sorry, with i could be more helpful
1491129
Although I have never used it in a salt water application (I use mine to determine how much FRESH water I put in my RV's holding tank) my LIMITED research doesn't show that it can't be used for salt water (sorry about the double negative). One question asked about using the device for HEATED (90C) salt water, which was recommended against; however, I believe that was a TEMPERATURE recommendation, not a water type recommendation. Like anything else, I think you would need to flush the meter out when your done so the salt doesn't dry inside the system. Good luck!
1559428
You can use it in salt water and on the beach, BUT it does not react well. The detector picks up the mineralization from the salt, and you will hear a constant chatter. If you are only going to be detecting beaches, I suggest looking for a beach detector.
1984682
The hummingbird works especially well how did Galveston Bay. You will have absolutely no problem using this in salt water. You will be quite impressed by this fishfinders ability.
1602018
It's great for saltwater! The only issue I have had is that you get water inside the prop housing. Not a huge deal, I just remove the prop after each outing and clean the housing
1234704
Will not detect well or at all in wet saltwater sand or in saltwater, as it is too conductive. Highly mineralized ground or "black sand" as they call it may also give it fits as it does most metal detectors. You can't ground balance the unit properly to stop it from chirping away or "falsing" under these conditions. See my recent review. Hope this helps.....
1876123
Hello Terry O. -- It certainly can be used in salt water. My wife bought me the reel and I'm very impressed by the fact they are of Hardy quality through and through. The ability to change spools with differnt types of sinking to floating line may it a great choice fo kayak fishing where you might have only one rod and can change lines for varying conditions. GKJPSYou may want to look at the 7/8/9 wt reel for salt water though. I use mine for fresh water stripers in Lake Texoma.
1916081
I haven't tried it with salt water, nor at that temperature, Sorry. It appears the internal vanes are plastic so the temperature might be a problem. Salt water shouldn't be a factor as long as it's rinsed with fresh water afterwards. Good luck.
1181974
According to Garmin manual it can be used in salt water, but the depth range drops to 600ft range. The range is salinity dependent. Hope this helps.
1394623
Yes, but it will false in the wet salt water sand, unless you turn the sensitivity way down, which will reduce your depth to shallow surface finds. The coil will work in the shallow freshwater, just don't drop the detector or get the control box wet.