Endoscope Dual Lens Inspection Camera 1080P HD Borescope, 5.5mm Snake Camera Endoscopic with Metal Cable & 4.3'IPS Hard Screen
SKU: GW45.0001
My first endoscope and I'm totally happy. I think it's a great device with many possible uses for the hobby area. As a hobby mechanic on cars, I can now find lost small parts in the built-in engine compartment without jacking up the vehicle and removing the annoying underpanels. I can finally take a first look at my engines without removing the cylinder head. The camera quality is sufficient to even recognize the cross-hatch and larger grooves in the cylinder wall. The valve seat and the valves of a 1.3 liter engine are also easy to inspect. I can then transfer the images and videos stored on the memory card supplied to my PC and process them there. For this I needed an adapter for the corresponding memory card connection on the PC.
The only small disadvantage is the back of the camera body. Since the different diameters of the camera housing and the cable create a small step, the camera gets stuck there, for example when it is pulled back through the spark plug shaft from the combustion chamber. I wrapped the area with electrical tape to create a slant there so it wouldn't get caught anywhere when the camera was pulled back.
Conclusion: great value for money! Meets and exceeds all of my expectations. Would I buy again!
The only small disadvantage is the back of the camera body. Since the different diameters of the camera housing and the cable create a small step, the camera gets stuck there, for example when it is pulled back through the spark plug shaft from the combustion chamber. I wrapped the area with electrical tape to create a slant there so it wouldn't get caught anywhere when the camera was pulled back.
Conclusion: great value for money! Meets and exceeds all of my expectations. Would I buy again!
28/03/2024
During the last heavy rains, water ran into our basement. I then suspected a rainwater downpipe that runs inside a house wall and weighed it up: buy it or have someone come directly with equipment? In the latter case, 200€ are quickly gone with the journey, as I had to find out myself.
I then decided on this device with a dual camera, which, as you can see from the example image, was the right decision. Of course, you can't control exactly where the camera head is, which is precisely why the dual camera is helpful, because by rotating the cable you get something more in focus with the side camera than with the front camera.
You should actually always activate the video recording immediately, because in case of doubt you can record places in between that you can no longer reach / focus on afterwards. The videos are saved uncompressed, which is not a problem at first since the memory card is large enough. If you want to send the videos, you should then compress them afterwards with common tools.
Sure, it's not a professional device and the image quality on a large screen is only moderate. But you can't expect more in this price range. But it is enough, for example, in the event of a pipe burst, to get an initial picture of the problem and then to see where the problem lies and whether the professional has to come or not.
Of course, I can't say anything about durability yet. Anyone who has to use something like this on a daily basis is more likely to buy a device in the middle three-digit range.
All in all I am very satisfied and give a clear purchase recommendation!
I then decided on this device with a dual camera, which, as you can see from the example image, was the right decision. Of course, you can't control exactly where the camera head is, which is precisely why the dual camera is helpful, because by rotating the cable you get something more in focus with the side camera than with the front camera.
You should actually always activate the video recording immediately, because in case of doubt you can record places in between that you can no longer reach / focus on afterwards. The videos are saved uncompressed, which is not a problem at first since the memory card is large enough. If you want to send the videos, you should then compress them afterwards with common tools.
Sure, it's not a professional device and the image quality on a large screen is only moderate. But you can't expect more in this price range. But it is enough, for example, in the event of a pipe burst, to get an initial picture of the problem and then to see where the problem lies and whether the professional has to come or not.
Of course, I can't say anything about durability yet. Anyone who has to use something like this on a daily basis is more likely to buy a device in the middle three-digit range.
All in all I am very satisfied and give a clear purchase recommendation!
28/03/2024
Het IPS-display is helder en contrastrijk genoeg voor toepassingen binnen en buiten zonder direct zonlicht. De kleurweergave is helder. De bruikbaarheid is goed en gemakkelijk te begrijpen en de weergavemodi (beide lenzen, alleen frontlens, alleen zijlens) zijn eenvoudig in te stellen en altijd goed gemarkeerd op het display. Praktisch is ook de functie van het roteren van de afbeeldingen op het display. Al met al goed en praktisch voor onze toepassingen.
20/03/2024
I decided on this device because I often have to work in a dirty and oily environment during repairs and therefore don't want to use my cell phone for evaluation. The operation is very simple and self-explanatory, just switch it on and click through the menu. It can be switched to German and everything that can be set where is understandable. The device can also be easily operated with gloves. The autofocus works well and the brightness of the two cameras can be continuously adjusted using the wheel at the top right, so one hand can guide the camera and the other can operate the display. Photos/videos can be made quickly and easily at any time at the push of a button. Switching between front and side camera or both can also be selected at the direct push of a button, also the mirroring to turn the writing the right way round. Accessories such as magnet, memory card and USB cable are included. The battery was half full after delivery so the device could be tested immediately after delivery. I am completely satisfied with the endoscope camera and can recommend it without reservation.
27/02/2024
Must check gutter. Insulation pipe and bend taken by the electrician.
Camera plugged through. The camera looked out about 3 cm at the front of the pipe bend.
Skylight opened and camera with tube pushed over the roof to the gutter.
No kinking of the 5m long camera line. No fumbling around when pushing over.
perfect picture. Pipe rotated 180 degrees with camera and checked the other side of the gutter.
Everything perfect.
Camera plugged through. The camera looked out about 3 cm at the front of the pipe bend.
Skylight opened and camera with tube pushed over the roof to the gutter.
No kinking of the 5m long camera line. No fumbling around when pushing over.
perfect picture. Pipe rotated 180 degrees with camera and checked the other side of the gutter.
Everything perfect.
28/01/2024
The shipping and packaging from Kentfaith is top notch as always.
The endoscope camera from K&F Concept is just right. I had to run a LAN cable through the tube from my 1st floor to the ground floor and couldn't get through. This is very annoying because I have no other way from top to bottom. With this camera I found the problem and fixed it. The image quality and the light were just awesome and everything is just right. The processing and the quality of the device is P/L technically top. When using it, I noticed something that you have to take care of the device. I'll get a bracket for it or the manufacturer could install a magnet if the built-in technology allows it. The connection of the camera is connected to the housing with a locking system > TOP. The hose is also correspondingly very rigid, so that it can also cross any obstacle without any problems. The charging cable is included in the scope of delivery. The power pack is not on board for this. Nevertheless, I can recommend the endoscope camera with 2 lenses
The endoscope camera from K&F Concept is just right. I had to run a LAN cable through the tube from my 1st floor to the ground floor and couldn't get through. This is very annoying because I have no other way from top to bottom. With this camera I found the problem and fixed it. The image quality and the light were just awesome and everything is just right. The processing and the quality of the device is P/L technically top. When using it, I noticed something that you have to take care of the device. I'll get a bracket for it or the manufacturer could install a magnet if the built-in technology allows it. The connection of the camera is connected to the housing with a locking system > TOP. The hose is also correspondingly very rigid, so that it can also cross any obstacle without any problems. The charging cable is included in the scope of delivery. The power pack is not on board for this. Nevertheless, I can recommend the endoscope camera with 2 lenses
27/01/2024
Great product! Suitable for the inspection of combustion chambers. The minimum distance to get a sharp picture is 5cm, but even at 2-3cm it's still sharp!
SD card included. Photo and video function. Very narrow, only a few mm. You can get anywhere there. The housing edges of the camera part are somewhat unfavorable. Due to the angular cylindrical structure, you quickly get stuck. Especially when pulling out. That could be rounder. Otherwise: value for money
SD card included. Photo and video function. Very narrow, only a few mm. You can get anywhere there. The housing edges of the camera part are somewhat unfavorable. Due to the angular cylindrical structure, you quickly get stuck. Especially when pulling out. That could be rounder. Otherwise: value for money
28/11/2023
This endoscope is actually not comparable with the usual devices. The most obvious and biggest difference to other (cheaper) endoscopes is the movable camera (see video). If you actually want to look into a more complex cavity, this is just absolutely brilliant, no comparison to the normal devices.
I've been doing everything on my car myself for years, now I've gotten to the point where I can't get anywhere with my normal endoscope camera. It is incredibly helpful, especially when examining the cylinders.
I actually haven't found anything negative with the camera yet, everything is exactly as described on the product page:
- Large and really good display
- semi-rigid camera cable
- 10 meter cable length (so far always sufficient)
- reputable manufacturer
- SD card included
- Charging via USB-C
- Multilingual menu
- Very bright LED illumination
- Temperature sensor at the top
- Not dependent on cell phone or apps due to internal display
- Good camera
A big extra that is not mentioned in the description:
The device has WLAN. You can connect your smartphone super easy wirelessly (the app for the iPhone is called "AllScope"). The functions include, among other things, a live image transmission and that recordings can be viewed and saved directly without a PC on the cell phone (see screenshot).
I've been doing everything on my car myself for years, now I've gotten to the point where I can't get anywhere with my normal endoscope camera. It is incredibly helpful, especially when examining the cylinders.
I actually haven't found anything negative with the camera yet, everything is exactly as described on the product page:
- Large and really good display
- semi-rigid camera cable
- 10 meter cable length (so far always sufficient)
- reputable manufacturer
- SD card included
- Charging via USB-C
- Multilingual menu
- Very bright LED illumination
- Temperature sensor at the top
- Not dependent on cell phone or apps due to internal display
- Good camera
A big extra that is not mentioned in the description:
The device has WLAN. You can connect your smartphone super easy wirelessly (the app for the iPhone is called "AllScope"). The functions include, among other things, a live image transmission and that recordings can be viewed and saved directly without a PC on the cell phone (see screenshot).
10/05/2023
Great HD images. Use it for MX in my cars and planes. The pictures are from a Volvo engine. The Ralcam scope is very easy to use. Arrived with a charge that lasted about 30 minutes on/off.
13/02/2023
I have a very old house and do a lot of DIY around the house, so I actually have few different endoscopes, which is useful from time to time. I love the fact that I can see what's behind the wall or in a pipe without having to tear it down or open it up, which is obviously a much bigger job to patch. I was so impressed with the K&F Concept brand borescope, and when I saw this articulate model, I just had to have it, and sure enough, not only is it the best borescope on the market, but it blew me away and saved me a few thousand dollars in preventative damage control. Please read on to find out how this amazing articulation endoscope helped me save tons of money.
FIRST IMPRESSION:
It came in a nice retail box and inside the box was a sturdy zippered storage bag that held this endoscope in a perfectly fitted shape for maximum protection. The unit looks professional and solid in terms of material and feel, which doesn't surprise me based on my previous experience with K&F Concept products. The 4.2-inch IPS LCD screen is very clear and the buttons are located just below the screen to change the setting and mode.
DESIGN, SPECIFICATIONS and FUNCTIONS:
What really impresses me about this endoscope is not only the swiveling camera head, but also the way the movement is controlled. They really nailed it by using the dial joystick control in the center of the handle so it can be easily controlled with your thumb while holding the handle. Any other design or button would have ruined the user experience, but they really studied and gave the best control possible.
Right next to the dial joystick control is the camera button and the light button. It takes pictures in photo mode or starts/stops recording video with sound in video mode. The light button toggles between different preset brightness levels or turns the light off. Just brilliantly done and placed in the perfect spot.
I also appreciate that this has an IP67 rating, so it can be submerged underwater to inspect something that contains water, and also block dust or sand. I was impressed with the built-in 3000 mAh battery, which can be used for days, if not weeks, once fully charged.
The nice thing about this endoscope is that you can see everything clearly on the 4.2-inch LCD screen, so you don't need an app or phone to use it, and you can take pictures and videos and then play them back from the device to view from the 5-inch screen screen, not to mention 32GB memory card is included. What's cool is that it also has a WiFi function that allows you to stream what you see on the 4.2-inch LCD screen to another smartphone or tablet that has the free app installed, so another person can also see what you see, which is really cool.
HOW IT CAN BE EVEN MORE AMAZING:
I really love this scope, and while this is the best on the market, I do wish for these improvements that aren't deal breakers for me, but would only make it more amazing.
1) I wish the cable was longer. It is only 5 feet long, but other endoscopes without articulation are about 15 feet long. There may be technical limitations to making it longer since it has a moving head, but 10 feet would have been better.
2) It would be amazing if the cable could be detached from the unit and then attached to the bottom of the handle (current design) or the top of the LCD screen. This design makes it easier to work with the rigid cable depending on whether you are looking up or down with the scope.
3) It would be out of this world if they could make the next model with 360 degree articulation!
HOW IT SAVED ME MONEY AND AGGRAVATION:
We recently did a kitchen renovation and replaced all of our kitchen appliances including the range hood. The new range hood we purchased was much shorter compared to our old range hood and we can see the opening under the new range hood for venting that we didn't see before with the old range hood. I decided to use this articulating scope to check what was behind the kitchen wall and noticed that there was a badly rotted wood frame due to a water leak from the roof. We immediately hired a contractor to repair the leak, but the repair could have caused major damage and high costs if we had not known about it years later. I am very pleased with this scope in many ways.
CONCLUSIONS:
Easily 10 out of 5 stars. I can't say enough good things about this amazing device. It is so much better than those borescopes with two or even three lenses because it is easier to just move the direction of the camera rather than trying to switch back and forth between different camera lenses. It's also much easier to push and move the cable if you can guide the head of the endoscope in the right direction. If you are in the market for endoscopes, look no further and get this one and it will be well worth the investment. Wholeheartedly recommend!
FIRST IMPRESSION:
It came in a nice retail box and inside the box was a sturdy zippered storage bag that held this endoscope in a perfectly fitted shape for maximum protection. The unit looks professional and solid in terms of material and feel, which doesn't surprise me based on my previous experience with K&F Concept products. The 4.2-inch IPS LCD screen is very clear and the buttons are located just below the screen to change the setting and mode.
DESIGN, SPECIFICATIONS and FUNCTIONS:
What really impresses me about this endoscope is not only the swiveling camera head, but also the way the movement is controlled. They really nailed it by using the dial joystick control in the center of the handle so it can be easily controlled with your thumb while holding the handle. Any other design or button would have ruined the user experience, but they really studied and gave the best control possible.
Right next to the dial joystick control is the camera button and the light button. It takes pictures in photo mode or starts/stops recording video with sound in video mode. The light button toggles between different preset brightness levels or turns the light off. Just brilliantly done and placed in the perfect spot.
I also appreciate that this has an IP67 rating, so it can be submerged underwater to inspect something that contains water, and also block dust or sand. I was impressed with the built-in 3000 mAh battery, which can be used for days, if not weeks, once fully charged.
The nice thing about this endoscope is that you can see everything clearly on the 4.2-inch LCD screen, so you don't need an app or phone to use it, and you can take pictures and videos and then play them back from the device to view from the 5-inch screen screen, not to mention 32GB memory card is included. What's cool is that it also has a WiFi function that allows you to stream what you see on the 4.2-inch LCD screen to another smartphone or tablet that has the free app installed, so another person can also see what you see, which is really cool.
HOW IT CAN BE EVEN MORE AMAZING:
I really love this scope, and while this is the best on the market, I do wish for these improvements that aren't deal breakers for me, but would only make it more amazing.
1) I wish the cable was longer. It is only 5 feet long, but other endoscopes without articulation are about 15 feet long. There may be technical limitations to making it longer since it has a moving head, but 10 feet would have been better.
2) It would be amazing if the cable could be detached from the unit and then attached to the bottom of the handle (current design) or the top of the LCD screen. This design makes it easier to work with the rigid cable depending on whether you are looking up or down with the scope.
3) It would be out of this world if they could make the next model with 360 degree articulation!
HOW IT SAVED ME MONEY AND AGGRAVATION:
We recently did a kitchen renovation and replaced all of our kitchen appliances including the range hood. The new range hood we purchased was much shorter compared to our old range hood and we can see the opening under the new range hood for venting that we didn't see before with the old range hood. I decided to use this articulating scope to check what was behind the kitchen wall and noticed that there was a badly rotted wood frame due to a water leak from the roof. We immediately hired a contractor to repair the leak, but the repair could have caused major damage and high costs if we had not known about it years later. I am very pleased with this scope in many ways.
CONCLUSIONS:
Easily 10 out of 5 stars. I can't say enough good things about this amazing device. It is so much better than those borescopes with two or even three lenses because it is easier to just move the direction of the camera rather than trying to switch back and forth between different camera lenses. It's also much easier to push and move the cable if you can guide the head of the endoscope in the right direction. If you are in the market for endoscopes, look no further and get this one and it will be well worth the investment. Wholeheartedly recommend!
05/02/2023