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MarCum Recon 5 vs Aqua-Vu Micro Revolution 5.0
Short answer: Aqua-Vu Micro Revolution 5.0 Pro adds a DVR and 60 ft reel-stored cable; MarCum Recon 5 has 50 ft cable, LED plus IR lights, and up to 6 hours per charge.
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A camera tells you what the flasher can't: whether that mark is a perch or a 'gill, and whether there are weeds down there. These are the two 5-inch handhelds most people look at.
Spec comparison
| MarCum Recon 5 | Aqua-Vu Micro Revolution 5.0 HD | Aqua-Vu Micro Revolution 5.0 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 5" color LCD, 800 × 480 | 5" high-res LCD | 5" high-res LCD, IP67 |
| Camera | CMOS, 110° field of view | HD1080p | Micro camera |
| Lighting | Visible LED + infrared | Infrared | Adjustable infrared |
| Cable | 50 ft | 60 ft, depth-marked | 60 ft, depth-marked |
| Cable storage | Removable camera & cable storage | Integrated Revolution reel | Integrated Revolution reel |
| Battery | Internal lithium, up to 6 hr | Internal lithium-ion | Internal lithium-ion (Aqua-Vu: up to 8 hr) |
| Recording | No (RCA video out) | Check listing | Built-in DVR, RCA out |
| Weight | 1.7 lb | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty | 1-year system | Check listing | Check listing |
Sources: marcumtech.com Recon 5 page; aquavu.com Micro Revolution 5.0 HD page; Aqua-Vu's Micro Revolution launch release (Oct 2026).
Which one?
- Want to record what you see: Aqua-Vu 5.0 Pro, the only one here with a DVR.
- Hate tangled cable: either Aqua-Vu, thanks to the built-in reel.
- Murky water: the Recon 5 offers both visible LED and infrared lighting.
Where to buy
MarCum Recon 5: Buy at MarCum →
Aqua-Vu Micro Revolution 5.0 HD: Buy at Aqua-Vu →
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Written by Cory Arnold, Iron County, Michigan. Specs checked October 2026.
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