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Just wondered if any of you favor the "contour" setting when running your side-imaging on your Humminbird? (included on 2012 models and downloadable to others). As I understand it, it eliminates the water column on the normal SI image and simply shows the lake or river bottom all the way across underneath the boat. I've been trying it a bit and kinda like that view, especially if I'm just looking for bottom structure.
I havent downloaded latest update, so dont know. but I like the idea. I will watch thread and see what some others may say.......maybe someone can post screen pics?
I'm curious also can you post a screen shot?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MTz58oDdGU&sns=em
It's kind of a cool feature... But I, personally, like seeing the dark water column ...
Rickie
Now i know what you were talking about, i too like seeing water column but will play with it next time out
Thanks for posting the clip Rickie!!
http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...012/S00350.pngQuote:
Originally Posted by tommyboyrn
I wrote this before i realized what he was talking about-i like to see water column-basically what i have grown accustomed too.
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Originally Posted by tommyboyrn
I feel that the "dark water column" is the hardest aspect of a SI image for the human mind to visualize...(it's so different from any sonar image we've ever been exposed to)...
The "Contour" is a great learning tool for those just starting to interpret the SI image...removing the "dark water column" to only see the bottom coverage lays the groundwork of SI interpretation into helping a new user understand how that SI image on the screen actually relates to the lake bottom under the boat...
Normal sonar (2d and DI) have an screen image view of "looking thru the side of an aquarium"...
SI has an screen image view of "looking down thru the top of the aquarium"....
IMO..."Contour" is the best feature HB has ever put into their units for new user's benefit of understanding SI ...
Rickie
Kosmo, your pic is very good, and to be honest- I haven't played with that setting very much at all. It does make looking at SI somewhat easier to interpret. I will play with that soon, and I do appreciate your knowledge and pics! Many thanks!
heres two pictures of the Johnathon creek bridge.........http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...012/S00352.png http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...012/S00351.png
I prefer the contour off, I think it is easier to see fish in the water column.