Endoscope

What is an inspection camera or borescope used for?

An inspection camera or borescope has a long rigid or semi-rigid cable that can be inserted into pipes, holes, and cavities, with a tiny camera lens at the end to visually inspect hard-to-reach spaces. It saves mechanics and technicians time and effort. Industrial endoscopes and borescopes are now the go-to devices for aviation and automotive inspection.

What is the difference between an inspection camera and a borescope?

Inspection cameras are commonly used in medicine and veterinary care, and more flexible and expensive. Borescopes are the industrial version of endoscopes, to diagnose simple problems in one’s home to industry applications in industrial, automotive, aviation, home inspection, plumbing, HVAC, and others.