Lowrance Debuts Mark-5x and Elite Downscan Imaging Fishfinders

Lowrance Debuts Mark-5x and Elite Downscan Imaging Fishfinders

By Grant Blair 27/10/2010

Lowrance, has released its new dual-frequency fishfinders with innovative DownScan Imaging (DSI) sonar technology, available in two series of products.
The Mark-5x DSI sonar fishfinders combine powerful sonar performance with a brilliant 5-inch display, smart automatic fishfinder modes and simple, intuitive operation. A step up in the range sees users offered the Elite DSI line, which includes the Elite-5x DSI fishfinder, Elite-5 DSI fishfinder/chartplotter and Elite-5 DSI Gold fishfinder/chartplotter bundled with a Lowrance-exclusive special-issue Navionics Gold micro SD chartcard.
The DSI fishfinders provide crystal-clear underwater definition with photo-like views in shallow and deep, freshwater or saltwater—including impressive bottom readings at higher boat speeds. Capable of displaying isolated targets and hard-to-find secondary structure, DSI sonar not only allows users to see vegetation and bottom structure more clearly, but also helps anglers recognize subtle variations in weed growth and bottom hardness. The units feature a new rugged, low-profile dual-frequency skimmer transom-mount transducer with a built- in temperature sensor, that operates at 455 kHz for wider and deeper coverage, or at 800 kHz for more concentrated scans in shallower conditions with greater target separation.
For greater precision with bait or lure presentations, anglers can position the cursor anywhere on the sonar display to determine the depth of a marked object—such as suspended baitfish or a thermocline. In addition, DSI models feature Lowrance TrackBack that allows anglers to scroll backward into sonar history and pinpoint possible fishing hotspots.
Elite-5 DSI fishfinder/chartplotter models feature a built-in high-sensitivity 16-channel GPS+WAAS precision antenna for out-of-the-box, plug-and-play navigation, along with an external antenna option. Ensuring boaters have the maximum flexibility to use their choice of charts; Elite-5 DSI units also feature a waterproof micro SD memory card slot supporting multiple mapcard options.
The models feature a quick-release bracket that is easy to install and offers convenient removal for storage and remounting. The enhanced keypad is backlit and designed for simplified one-handed control of the systems’ intuitive menus. Fully waterproofed to the IPx7 standard, Mark DSI models are protected by a one-year limited warranty.
The Mark and Elite DSI series is likely to be available in New Zealand in December.


Article Source: http://www.fishing.net.nz/


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