Topic: Lowrance Side Imaging (Read 878 times)

JSB · « **on:** September 16, 2009, 10:35:38 AM »

Has Lowrance put their side imaging unit on the market yet. Tommy Biffle had one on his boat at Jordon. I looked on the Lowrance site and didn't see it but from what I've seen they were supposed to already be out. Apparently theirs can show three different modes. Sonar, side imaging and 2D all on one screen. Just wondering if anyone has seen one yet.

JackJ · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:20:39 PM »

I dont think they have.

baseballfatty · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2009, 02:07:50 PM »

I saw an advertisment for it the other day. I don't know if its available to the public but I've seen the advertisment for it.

JSB · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2009, 02:22:49 PM »

Biffle had one but he may be just "checking" it out. It seems to have more features . Hopefully they will come on out and give hummingbird some competition. Help with the prices.

JackJ · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2009, 02:38:32 PM »

The side imaging is just an add on to any of the HDS units. I dont think they have quite yet perfected it.

baseballfatty · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2009, 03:52:57 PM »

It's just a software upgrade and a new transducer I think.

JSB · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2009, 04:22:54 PM »

Did not know that but it makes sense. I sure would like to have one on my boat.

JackJ · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2009, 04:54:20 PM »

From what I read the Humminbird SI are much clearer. I have not seen any screen shots though myself of the Lowrance yet.

baseballfatty · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2009, 12:56:42 PM »

Yeah, you don't have to buy a new unit just upgrade the transducer and software.

JSB · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2009, 03:26:39 PM »

I did see some screen shots and the side view (I think they call that the 2d) is really clear. As far as the side imaging, I didn't see alot of difference but it may have been an improved photo.

baseballfatty · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2009, 10:34:28 AM »

I know you probably have to buy the new transducer but I wonder if they charge you for the software upgrade or if it's free?

JackJ · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2009, 06:47:23 PM »

If yall find a screen shot post it here, I would like to see it.

JSB · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2009, 09:17:04 PM »

Try this Jackie.

http://ebuyersworld.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/lowrances-answer-to-side-imaging-is-structure-scan-coming-soon/

JackJ · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2009, 09:48:50 PM »

Looks like the downscan is going to be the awesome feature!

Just4fun · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2009, 05:01:16 PM »

Wowie zowie that looks cool!!

JackJ · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:00:44 PM »

https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:3137.2430208179/rid:9d3af9d33bf1b395821abfda99ee6a80

Humminbird now has down imaging too.

F-Ren · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:45:54 PM »

I saw something about when it was coming out on Bass Boat Central. Try going there BBC, and maybe you can find something about when it will be available.

Buzzbait · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:22:06 PM »

Wow!, that is, neat-o!

JSB · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2009, 07:40:45 PM »

Didn't know that hummingbird had down imaging.

Waterwings · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2009, 09:28:44 PM »

Saw this posted on NTOWS (Nitro and Tracker Owners Web Site):

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Humminbird® Expands Innovative Sonar Offerings With the Addition of Down ImagingTM Highly Popular "Side-to-Side" Picture-Like View Now Includes View Below the Boat

EUFAULA, Ala. (Sept. 28, 2009) - Expanding on an impressive list of sonar capabilities, Humminbird® announces the addition of Down ImagingTM Sonar to its groundbreaking Side Imaging® technology.

"Humminbird's goal continues to be to provide anglers with the most innovative technology and Down Imaging is the next step in that process," said Dale Logue, product manager for Humminbird. "Adding Down Imaging to Side Imaging, and our new SwitchFireTM Traditional Sonar, the opportunity to find highly productive fishing spots is unprecedented."

Like Humminbird's innovative Side Imaging Sonar, which revolutionized the marine electronics industry, Down Imaging presents picture-like images of the bottom. Down Imaging views are focused directly beneath the angler's boat, giving a detailed look at structure and the water column. Down Imaging and Side Imaging together give anglers an incredibly detailed, full 180° view of the bottom.

Split-screen viewing options provide the ability to view Side Imaging, Down Imaging and SwitchFire Sonar separately, in groups of two, or all three at once.

"Humminbird created an entirely new category with Side Imaging, and now Down Imaging uses that same technology to give anglers an advantage like no other," said Logue.

A free software upgrade to add Down Imaging will be available in January to current owners of Humminbird models with Side Imaging (except 797c2 SI) by simply registering their product at Humminbird.com. No new hardware or transducer is required. All new Side Imaging models (998c SI and 898c SI) come standard with Down Imaging capabilities, with existing models (1197c SI and 798c SI) adding the feature as a running change in 2010..."

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