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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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inspection cameras

I have been looking for an elctronic inspection camera to check out some of the more hard to reach auto nooks and crannies. At 60years of age, I'm now officially old, and I prefer to limit my contortions to the minimum amount required.

I tried a security camera -- which included leds, and it did present an image in dark corners. However, it wouldn't focus closer than 3-4 inches. That's often not suitable.

My daffy concept is to mount this thing on some sort of extension, and then to probe the various remote areas.

I have seen plumbing cameras, but they're $$$. Using a little care, I don't think that the camera needs to be that rugged. Anybody know of one that has a short focal length, and is reasonably priced?

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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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Aircraft mechanics use a borescope for hard to reach areas. Problem is finding one for a reasonable price. I see them on eBay, from time to time.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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I think HF used to have one. Flexable and had a light. Maybe 24 inches. Don't know if they still have it. If not maybe Northern.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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I have a ProVision bore scope that you can get a camera mount for. Search E-bay for provision
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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why not a nice soft creeper. a flashlight and alighted magniflying glass,Lordy Im 56 I feel good
 
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