Good endoscope for do-it-yourselfers and professionals
The Teslong endoscope comes in a convenient hard case.
The scope of delivery includes the device itself, a USB cable for charging and data transfer, a 32GB SD memory card, two additional tips that can be attached to the probe, one with a hook and one with a magnet, a small Allen key that is needed to remove the probe tube, a matching replacement screw, a folding stand and an instruction manual in various languages.
Qualitatively, the device makes quite a good impression, both the housing and the keys feel very high quality.
The operation of the endoscope is relatively simple and after a short reading of the, unfortunately somewhat poor, manual, you can use the device.
The image quality of the is not outstanding, but more than sufficient for the actual use of the device.
The 5 meter long probe hose is somewhat stiff, but has the advantage that you can maneuver it better through narrow pipes and push through.
What is also quite positive that you can dim the Leds on the lens, so you can counteract the overexposure of reflective surfaces, such as stainless steel pipes.
The included folding support is unusable in my opinion, as soon as you use the rather stiff probe cable, the support no longer offers any support and the endoscope flies around.
A magnet holder or the possibility to attach the device to a tripod would be desirable here, which would make the work much easier.
The included manual unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired. It only explains the essential operation of the device, but how to attach the additional tips, for example, you have to figure out yourself, this is absolutely not addressed.
It also explains how to remove or attach the camera probe, but if you follow the instructions exactly, the device will be ready for the scrap heap. The attachment of the probe is like a USB-C port, which is additionally fixed with a screw, if you plug it in as described in the manual and then turn it clockwise until it locks, you break the connector off, so be careful.
Here, the translation was probably a bit sloppy, because on the English pages, it is described much more accurately.
The built-in microphone is a nice feature to leave possible comments while working, but it is unfortunately also all the operations of the keys with recorded, which then make themselves as a very loud click on the video noticeable.
Overall, I would describe the Teslong endoscope as quite usable, both for DIY and semi-professional use.
A little more effort in the translation of the manual and possibly a way to attach the device to a tripod would be desirable.
The price is, in my view, justified.