Adventures with Endoscopes
Apr 18, 2019 10:14:59 #
I delayed mounting the new auto-focus endoscope until I was at the airport so I could get some comparison between it and and the earlier, fixed focus model. Had I known in advance the difference in image quality I'd not have bothered with the first one. Both give pretty reasonable close focused images, although even there the auto-focus camera is a little more capable. The auto-focus camera is over twice as expensive but we're talking $22 versus $46 not that between say a Nikon 3300 and a 7200.
The only thing I wish that either had is a shutter button on the light control box as my borescope does. Lacking it makes it a two person job to take shots inside a wing, one person to position the camera for the shot and one to push the shutter button. If I want to work alone I'm going to have to figure out a sliding clamp (the 'scope is mounted on the end of a 10' long aluminum pole) to hold the camera in position while I push the button.
Pictures are fixed focus first, auto-focus second, except the last which was taken with the AF camera.
Fixed focus;
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JP9TPCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Auto-focus
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HVT2XZL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rick
Rick
The only thing I wish that either had is a shutter button on the light control box as my borescope does. Lacking it makes it a two person job to take shots inside a wing, one person to position the camera for the shot and one to push the shutter button. If I want to work alone I'm going to have to figure out a sliding clamp (the 'scope is mounted on the end of a 10' long aluminum pole) to hold the camera in position while I push the button.
Pictures are fixed focus first, auto-focus second, except the last which was taken with the AF camera.
Fixed focus;
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JP9TPCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Auto-focus
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HVT2XZL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rick
Rick
Apr 18, 2019 10:22:18 #
Interesting stuff. I can imagine quite a few uses for this kit.
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
Apr 18, 2019 10:29:41 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
lsaguy wrote:
I delayed mounting the new auto-focus endoscope un... (show quote)
I have no fond memories of that device, butt.... we won't go into that! Have fun with yours!!!!!
Apr 18, 2019 10:32:00 #
olemikey wrote:
I have no fond memories of that device, butt.... we won't go into that! Have fun with yours!!!!!
Apr 18, 2019 10:33:39 #
AndyH wrote:
Interesting stuff. I can imagine quite a few uses for this kit.
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
😜👍🏻
Apr 18, 2019 10:38:18 #
A great accessory for the do it yourselfer.
--Bob
--Bob
lsaguy wrote:
I delayed mounting the new auto-focus endoscope un... (show quote)
Apr 18, 2019 10:38:32 #
AndyH wrote:
Interesting stuff. I can imagine quite a few uses for this kit.
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
"Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence
Not my experience of Endoscope to be sure!
Apr 18, 2019 10:44:14 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
AndyH wrote:
Interesting stuff. I can imagine quite a few uses for this kit.
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
However, I do believe it is the first recorded instance of the use of "Endoscope" and "fun" in the same sentence.
Andy
Apr 18, 2019 10:47:38 #
Having undergone several endoscopies, from top to bottom (pun intended) Trust me. It ain't fun.
Apr 18, 2019 11:13:21 #
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Apr 19, 2019 07:03:23 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
lsaguy wrote:
I delayed mounting the new auto-focus endoscope un... (show quote)
I will think about this in a few years, maybe I can save some money by giving myself a Colonoscopy.
Apr 19, 2019 07:08:05 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
kskarma wrote:
They don't call it an 'end'oscope for nothing....!!!
Is this an Argus I see before me?
Apr 19, 2019 08:04:16 #
kskarma
Loc: Topeka, KS
Pablo8 wrote:
Is this an Argus I see before me?
Bingo...but not just a "run-of-the-mill" vintage 'Brick', but an exciting pre-release DIGITAL C-3..! Sure to become a classic, order YOURS NOW!!
Fun fact...the C3 was one of the very longest products continuously marketed. Introduced in 1939, it continued in production until 1966. How many of today's cameras do you think will still be sold in another 27 years?? Amazing...
Apr 19, 2019 08:45:50 #
Have you thought about wireless tethering, where you can view your image on your phone and also control the camera?
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