I have a low end black and white camera. The worst thing about it is being able to even see the screen. The distance that you can see is minimal, even in a realitively clear pond. I would assume that the distance in Erie would be 1 to 2 foot at very best. Mine does have an IR light that does make a significant improvement. I'm not sure if color would be much better but a good display would be a must for daylight viewing.