wow wow oh wow... the best borescope ever!
I have a very old house and do a lot of DIY around the house, so I actually have few different endoscopes, which is useful from time to time. I love the fact that I can see what's behind the wall or in a pipe without having to tear it down or open it up, which is obviously a much bigger job to patch. I was so impressed with the K&F Concept brand borescope, and when I saw this articulate model, I just had to have it, and sure enough, not only is it the best borescope on the market, but it blew me away and saved me a few thousand dollars in preventative damage control. Please read on to find out how this amazing articulation endoscope helped me save tons of money.
FIRST IMPRESSION:
It came in a nice retail box and inside the box was a sturdy zippered storage bag that held this endoscope in a perfectly fitted shape for maximum protection. The unit looks professional and solid in terms of material and feel, which doesn't surprise me based on my previous experience with K&F Concept products. The 5-inch IPS LCD screen is very clear and the buttons are located just below the screen to change the setting and mode.
DESIGN, SPECIFICATIONS and FUNCTIONS:
What really impresses me about this endoscope is not only the swiveling camera head, but also the way the movement is controlled. They really nailed it by using the dial joystick control in the center of the handle so it can be easily controlled with the thumb while holding the handle. Any other design or button would have ruined the user experience, but they really studied and gave the best control possible.
Right next to the dial joystick control is the camera button and the light button. It takes pictures in photo mode or starts/stops recording video with sound in video mode. The light button toggles between different preset brightness levels or turns the light off. Just brilliantly done and placed in the perfect spot.
I also appreciate that this has an IP67 rating, so it can be submerged underwater to inspect something that contains water, and also block dust or sand. I was impressed with the built-in 3000 mAh battery, which can be used for days, if not weeks, after a full charge.
The nice thing about this endoscope is that you can see everything clearly on the 5-inch LCD screen, so you don't need an app or phone to use it, and you can take pictures and videos and then play them back from the device to view from the 5-inch screen screen, not to mention 32GB memory card is included. What's cool is that it also has a WiFi function that allows you to stream what you see on the 5-inch LCD screen to another smartphone or tablet that has the free app installed, so another person can also see what you're seeing, which is really cool.
HOW IT CAN BE EVEN MORE AMAZING:
I really love this endoscope, and while this is the best on the market, I wish for these improvements that aren't deal breakers for me, but would only make it more amazing.
1) I wish the cable was longer. It's only 5 feet long, but other endoscopes without articulation are about 15 feet long. There may be technical limitations to making it longer since it has a moving head, but 10 feet would have been better.
2) It would be amazing if the cable could be detached from the unit and then attached to the bottom of the handle (current design) or the top of the LCD screen. This design makes it easier to work with the rigid cable depending on whether you are looking up or down with the scope.
3) It would be out of this world if they could make the next model with 360 degree articulation!
HOW IT SAVED ME MONEY AND AGGRAVATION:
We recently did a kitchen renovation and replaced all of our kitchen appliances including the range hood. The new range hood we purchased was much shorter compared to our old range hood and we can see the opening under the new range hood for venting that we didn't see before with the old range hood. I decided to use this articulating scope to check what was behind the kitchen wall and noticed that there was a badly rotted wood frame due to a water leak from the roof. We immediately hired a contractor to repair the leak, but the repair could have caused major damage and high costs if we had not known about it years later. I am very pleased with this scope in many ways.
CONCLUSIONS:
Easily 10 out of 5 stars. I can't say enough good things about this amazing device. It is so much better than those borescopes with two or even three lenses because it is easier to just move the direction of the camera rather than trying to switch back and forth between different camera lenses. It's also much easier to push and move the cable if you can guide the head of the endoscope in the right direction. If you are in the market for endoscopes, look no further and get this one and it will be well worth the investment. Wholeheartedly recommend!
