Endoscope Inspection Camera

[HappyHippyDad]

I bought the ridgid some time ago. It was really expensive and I don't know why I spent so much! I have nothing to compare it to. It seems pretty clear close up so I guess that's one of the reasons why it's more expensive.
RIDGID micro CA-150 Inspection Camera - https://ridgidtoolshop.co.uk/hand-held-video-inspection/ridgid-1597-micro-ca-100-inspection-camera.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4-XlBRDuARIsAK96p3AAU0nLdDJayjXe-j3d9kSRlnHa2td0PG8CEYrwlQqImW4ItLTBaLEaAj3jEALw_wcB

 

[Ash T]

Looks good, you get what you pay for alot of the time with ali, depends on how much use the tool receives I suppose, if my cheapie gets used alot then a more expensive and rugged unit will be worthwhile down the track - in my experience, some tools you'd think you'd never use, you buy and wonder how you ever worked without! Thermal camera is next on my list!

At least the screen is built in with the rigid unit, similar to the bosch ones, nice design allbeit rather pricey when compared to a 'cheap' one...

 

[Michael J]

Thanks for all the feedback

 

[Charlie_]

You can also get endoscopes for smartphones

 

[Michael J]

I just went on the Wish shopping site and they are selling endoscopes for as little as £2!!!!
Has anyone used this site?

 

[Ash T]

Haven't used wish and advised my wife not to, it's just a westener middle man of aliexpress type gear... go direct from ali for c**p like that! I had a phone scope but the scope lead was useless, wasn't reinforced with anything so you couldn't bend it into any position. As mentioned earlier there are some wifi units on the market with bendable cameras but price wise about the same as a 'cheap' unit with screen... then you have the issue of potentially frustrating software, pairing, built in(?) batteries (so the need to have a power bank on hand) etc...

 

[Michael J]

Haven't used wish and advised my wife not to, it's just a westener middle man of aliexpress type gear... go direct from ali for c**p like that! I had a phone scope but the scope lead was useless, wasn't reinforced with anything so you couldn't bend it into any position. As mentioned earlier there are some wifi units on the market with bendable cameras but price wise about the same as a 'cheap' unit with screen... then you have the issue of potentially frustrating software, pairing, built in(?) batteries (so the need to have a power bank on hand) etc...

Thanks for the feedback, I did have my doubts