Which inspection camera to use with my MacBook Air?

This question relates to inspection cameras also known as snake cameras, endoscopes, borescopes or fiberscopes.


I want to buy an inspection camera which sits at the end of a cable perhaps 2-3m in length. I want to plug it straight into the USB port of my MacBook Air running 10.8.5.


It should have an illuminated tip and reasonably good resolution so that I can inspect areas under floorboards and within cavity walls. A waterproof version for use within a drain would be a bonus. It does not have to be medical grade.


I have spent hours trawling the web trying to find a suitable device.


I see several cameras most which seem to originate from China which (a) are reviewed as having poor resolution and (b) require software installation from a Chinese CD. Neither fill me with great confidence.


Surely somewhere out there this is a device which is of reasonable quality and will plug-in to my MacBook Air and work without having to load unverified software. For the avoidance of doubt I don't mind paying for and loading software as long as it's from a trusted source.


All help much appreciated.

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2013), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Dec 10, 2013 6:58 AM

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