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l_luv2_fly(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:37 am Post subject: USB Camera question - off topic

Hi All,



Some time ago there was a discussion on the forum sharing experiences with USB cameras. Given that technology moves so quickly I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for USB cameras based on recent experience.



My need is mostly to inspect "hard to see" places and less about looking inside my engine.



Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance,  Paul



  

  

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ainut(at)knology.net
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:59 am Post subject: USB Camera question - off topic

I use a boroscope from Harbor Freight.  Yeah, I don't usually use their 

substandard stuff but this one was designed and built to Rigid's specs 

and Rigid has a good, long reputation.  My particular one appears to no 

longer be available but it has saved me more grief (and money) over the 

past few years that is has paid for itself at least 200 times in saved 

contractor and engine costs.  I use it for the house, vehicles and just 

about everything.  Ironically, it won't do the primary job I bought it 

for, looking down into the air filter Deeply embedded in a Honda 

GoldWing 1800.  The camera end is just too big and it's only about 3/8 

inch or so.  It takes over an hour to take enough of the Wing apart just 

to inspect, let alone replace, the air filter, then another 45 minutes 

to put all the plastic back together.



I think I'm talking about a different tool but the same jobs that you're 

seeking answers to, Paul.



David



Paul McAllister wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hi All,



 Some time ago there was a discussion on the forum sharing experiences 

 with USB cameras. Given that technology moves so quickly I was 

 wondering if anyone has a recommendation for USB cameras based on 

 recent experience.



 My need is mostly to inspect "hard to see" places and less about 

 looking inside my engine.



 Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.



 Thanks in advance,  Paul



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Eric M. Jones

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Location: Massachusetts

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:19 am Post subject: Re: USB Camera question - off topic

I recommend:



http://s.dealextreme.com/search/borescope



FREE SHIPPING. I've been dealing with these guys for a long time and they are first rate (with caveats). They also post customer reviews for every product. They also guarantee their products, but veteran Deal Extreme buyers know that--on balance--it's cheaper just to take your chances. 



While you're at it, buy their Cree LED flashlights (and don't go too cheap...the more expensive ones are astonishing).



And don't forget their HIDs, household LED bulbs...it's endless.



For any of their stuff you can't can't can't possibly beat their prices. I bought their 4X USB PCI/NEC Card for my Computer. $5.30...FREE SHIPPING (when I bought it, the price was $4.19). Somebody slap me and wake me up....



You CAN buy stuff that is pretty poor quality (but ridiculously low price) from them, but read the reviews first and then decide.



If I put together some landing lights, almost all the key parts will come from them. I bought several big condenser lenses, and as one who is used to really first rate optics....I was simply astonished at how good they were.

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rlborger(at)mac.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:41 pm Post subject: USB Camera question - off topic

Hi Paul,



I purchased a "General" remote inspection camera on-line from either Harbor Freight or Northern Tool.  It came with some small accessories like a mirror and magnet for the camera end.  I also purchased the 1 meter extension.  Unfortunately, it didn't work for the purpose purchased, to see down the filler and into the fuel tank.  It hangs up somewhere on the aluminum section.  But otherwise it has proven to be very useful for inspection in difficult to reach and see places.  Matter of fact, I have it in the truck ready to take on the next excursion to the hanger for use in the annual.  I have used it and the magnet to retrieve bits from difficult locations.  I have used it to locate dropped parts.  I don't remember the cost, but it was quite reasonable.  It doesn't have any recording capability though.  The price really goes up when you add the ability to record.  Good luck.

 Blue skies & tailwinds,

Bob Borger

Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.

Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP

3705 Lynchburg Dr.

Corinth, TX  76208-5331

Cel: 817-992-1117

rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)

 

 

On Mar 11, 2012, at 11:35 AM, Paul McAllister wrote:

Hi All,



Some time ago there was a discussion on the forum sharing experiences with USB cameras. Given that technology moves so quickly I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for USB cameras based on recent experience.



My need is mostly to inspect "hard to see" places and less about looking inside my engine.



Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance,  Paul

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raymondj(at)frontiernet.n
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:00 pm Post subject: USB Camera question - off topic

There was a discussion on another list and one of the features mentioned 

was minimum focal distance.  The closer the better seemed to be the 

consensus, but I suspect it's a compromise like everything else.



Raymond Julian

Kettle River, MN



"And you know that I could have me a million more friends,

and all I'd have to lose is my point of view." - John Prine



On 03/11/2012 11:35 AM, Paul McAllister wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hi All,



 Some time ago there was a discussion on the forum sharing experiences

 with USB cameras. Given that technology moves so quickly I was wondering

 if anyone has a recommendation for USB cameras based on recent experience.



 My need is mostly to inspect "hard to see" places and less about looking

 inside my engine.



 Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.



 Thanks in advance, Paul



 *

 *

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ainut(at)knology.net
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:29 pm Post subject: USB Camera question - off topic

Mine has the detachable monitor along with video out so you can pipe it 

to any recorder and still see what you're doing.



David



Robert Borger wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   Hi Paul,



 I purchased a "General" remote inspection camera on-line from either 

 Harbor Freight or Northern Tool.  It came with some small accessories 

 like a mirror and magnet for the camera end.  I also purchased the 1 

 meter extension.  Unfortunately, it didn't work for the purpose 

 purchased, to see down the filler and into the fuel tank.  It hangs up 

 somewhere on the aluminum section.  But otherwise it has proven to be 

 very useful for inspection in difficult to reach and see places. 

  Matter of fact, I have it in the truck ready to take on the next 

 excursion to the hanger for use in the annual.  I have used it and the 

 magnet to retrieve bits from difficult locations.  I have used it to 

 locate dropped parts.  I don't remember the cost, but it was quite 

 reasonable.  It doesn't have any recording capability though.  The 

 price really goes up when you add the ability to record.  Good luck.



 Blue skies & tailwinds,

 Bob Borger

 Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.

 Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP

 3705 Lynchburg Dr.

 Corinth, TX  76208-5331

 Cel: 817-992-1117

 rlborger(at)mac.com <mailto:rlborger(at)mac.com>



 On Mar 11, 2012, at 11:35 AM, Paul McAllister wrote:



 Hi All,



 Some time ago there was a discussion on the forum sharing experiences 

 with USB cameras. Given that technology moves so quickly I was 

 wondering if anyone has a recommendation for USB cameras based on 

 recent experience.



 My need is mostly to inspect "hard to see" places and less about 

 looking inside my engine.



 Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.



 Thanks in advance,  Paul


	


-- 

Tell the truth.  Be honest.  Be responsible to and for yourself.



I DO have a reasonable expectation of privacy in my cell phone and everywhere else.  In fact, gubmnt,I insist upon it.

We want our freedoms back.  Strike the illegal legislations called: 1) obamacare, 2) "Patriot (HA!) Act", and 3) 'presidential orders' that affect anyone besides gubmnt worker bees.



Every gram of cocaine you buy from elsewhere contributes to an innocent being murdered in Central and South America.  Grow your own or Stop taking it.

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