Tools and Machines Scope (Camera on Flexible Cable)

TanquerayG · 05-26-2008, 08:02 PM

What does anyone know about scopes? I see Sears has a few. They all have an eyepiece that requires the user to hold it to their eye.

I am wondering what features have been handy for others and what specific ones are bad/good. I think I want one with a screen that has little legs so it can stand up anywhere and a strap so it can be attached to the car structure so I can keep my hands free to work. I want the screen to go where I go and face me.

Please advise...

TanquerayG · 05-26-2008, 08:30 PM

I found the SeeSnake:
SeeSnake Micro Inspection Camera: Gadget of the Week - Popular Mechanics

Milwaukee is coming out with one in June/July:
Milwaukee Digital Inspection Camera | Tool Snob - ToolSnob.com

This is in the ballpark of style and price I am interested in. Any advice?

ve2dict · 12-09-2008, 03:29 PM

snap on and mac just came out with bore scopes that have alittle 2.5 inch tv screen on one end

TanquerayG · 06-10-2009, 06:48 PM

I checked reviews on Amazon now and see the SeeSnake doing very well and the Milwaukee doing well only if it is the cheap $100 AA batter powered version.

I got the $200 Milwaukee camera (2310-21) with Lithium Ion batteries. I agree with reviews that the picture is surprisingly grainy. It is decent but I would now compare it hands-on with the SeeSnake before buying it to be sure it is decent and not sub-standard.

I am very happy to have an inspection camera...helps see around corners on my engine work.

The Snap-On unit I found is $400 so it is in another league for those with more money. I couldn't find the Mac unit.

05-26-2008, 08:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
TanquerayG Midnight Mechanic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Area Posts: 65 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Scope (Camera on Flexible Cable) What does anyone know about scopes? I see Sears has a few. They all have an eyepiece that requires the user to hold it to their eye. I am wondering what features have been handy for others and what specific ones are bad/good. I think I want one with a screen that has little legs so it can stand up anywhere and a strap so it can be attached to the car structure so I can keep my hands free to work. I want the screen to go where I go and face me. Please advise...

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05-26-2008, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
TanquerayG Midnight Mechanic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Area Posts: 65 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I found the SeeSnake: SeeSnake Micro Inspection Camera: Gadget of the Week - Popular Mechanics Milwaukee is coming out with one in June/July: Milwaukee Digital Inspection Camera \| Tool Snob - ToolSnob.com This is in the ballpark of style and price I am interested in. Any advice?

12-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
ve2dict Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 121 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	snap on and mac just came out with bore scopes that have alittle 2.5 inch tv screen on one end

06-10-2009, 06:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
TanquerayG Midnight Mechanic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Area Posts: 65 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I checked reviews on Amazon now and see the SeeSnake doing very well and the Milwaukee doing well only if it is the cheap $100 AA batter powered version. I got the $200 Milwaukee camera (2310-21) with Lithium Ion batteries. I agree with reviews that the picture is surprisingly grainy. It is decent but I would now compare it hands-on with the SeeSnake before buying it to be sure it is decent and not sub-standard. I am very happy to have an inspection camera...helps see around corners on my engine work. The Snap-On unit I found is $400 so it is in another league for those with more money. I couldn't find the Mac unit.