Ever been frustrated when your inspection camera app flips sideways or won’t start? This common portrait-mode restriction isn’t a bug. It’s a deliberate design choice that affects how you use the tool. The reason is all about the hardware. Most affordable endoscopes and borescopes have a fixed camera sensor. In my experience, the app’s software … Read more
An inspection camera that won’t zoom or focus can stop your project in its tracks. It’s a common and incredibly frustrating problem, but don’t worry—you can often fix it yourself. In my experience, this issue is rarely a sign of a broken camera. More often, it’s a simple setting, a dirty lens, or a software … Read more
You bought a mirror attachment for your inspection camera, hoping to see around corners. It’s frustrating when this clever tool doesn’t deliver the clear view you need for your project. The core issue often isn’t the mirror itself, but its interaction with your camera’s lens and lighting. In my experience, these attachments can create confusing … Read more
Teslong Two-Way Articulating Borescope vs DXZtoz Two-Way Articulating Borescope: Best for Mechanics? If you’re a mechanic choosing between the Teslong and DXZtoz two-way articulating borescopes, you’re looking at two very similar 1080p inspection cameras. Both have 2MP sensors, flexible 5+ foot probes, and built-in screens, but the differences in their design and kit can sway … Read more
DEPSTECH Dual Lens Borescope vs TGJOR Dual Lens Borescope: Best Sewer Inspection Camera? If you’re looking for a dual-lens inspection camera for sewer or plumbing work, you’ve likely narrowed it down to the popular DEPSTECH DS300 and the newer TGJOR model. I’ve tested both to see which one offers the better 1080P view, more flexible … Read more
Kinpthy Endoscope vs Daxiongmao Endoscope: Best Budget Inspection Camera? If you’re looking for a cheap inspection camera, you’ve likely seen the Kinpthy and Daxiongmao endoscopes. The choice comes down to a higher 1920P resolution that uses your phone versus a simpler 1080P model with its own 4.3-inch screen. This comparison is for anyone who needs … Read more
MugEasy Endoscope with Screen vs AukonVee Endoscope with Screen: Best DIY Inspection Camera? If you’re a DIY homeowner looking for a borescope to see inside pipes or walls, you’ve likely narrowed it down to two popular models: the MugEasy Endoscope Camera with its 4.3″ IPS screen and the AukonVee Endoscope Camera with a similar 4.3″ … Read more
Teslong USB-C Endoscope vs Lightswim Type-C Borescope: Best Phone Inspection Camera? If you need to see inside a pipe or behind a wall, you’re probably deciding between two popular phone-connected endoscopes: the Teslong USB-C model and the Lightswim 1920P borescope. The key specs differ right away, with Teslong offering a 10-foot waterproof cable and Lightswim … Read more
Anykit Articulating Borescope vs KAIWEETS Articulating Borescope: Best for Tight Spaces? If you’re trying to see inside a car engine or a wall cavity, you’re probably deciding between the Anykit and KAIWEETS articulating borescopes. Both offer 210° two-way articulation and a 4.3″ IPS screen, but the key specs like probe size and cable length differ. … Read more
ILIHOME Borescope with Screen vs SKYBASIC Borescope with Screen: Best Inspection Camera? If you’re looking at handheld inspection cameras, you’ve probably narrowed it down to the popular ILIHOME and SKYBASIC models. Both have a 4.3-inch screen and a 16.5-foot semi-rigid cable, but their core features are very different. This comparison is for anyone who needs … Read more