DEPSTECH DS520 5" IPS Screen Industrial Borescope, 0.25in Probe HD Endoscope Camera with Lights, IP67 Waterproof Sewer Inspection Camera with 16.5ft Snake Cable, Cool Handy Tool, Take Photos& Videos

I researched this company "Depstech" before buying, as I'm wary of Ch*nese companies, but the reviews and TrustPilot were both good.I got the single lens DS520, and an extra probe with the 3-lens setup. This endoscope does exactly what you'd want it to, and I'm really happy with the build quality.The probe itself is detachable and can be interchanged between the 1-, 2-, and 3-lens probes, or probes of different lengths, available separately. The probe connects easily using USB-A, and the connector seems to be holding firmly. This functionality of using any DS520 monitor with any DS520 probe is excellent, and really increases the value for me, as if one part fails, it's not useless, and being able to remove the probe/cable for storage and transport takes the strain off the end of the cable, where it connects to the device. Permanently-attached cables are just trouble, they can easily get damaged from being strained, and once they are damaged the whole device is useless (not an issue here!).The probe wire/cable (it's all one piece, the probe and cable) has just about the right amount of stiffness to be easily formed to go where I want it to aim, but can also be easily straightened or coiled up for storage. It can be inserted quite far, and doesn't collapse on itself. Unlike some models (eg Ridgid), this has a smooth cable sheath, like THHN wire, and won't abraid or snag on objects. The probe portion at the tip comes with a protective lens already attached, which makes the end slightly larger than 0.25" diameter. It's removable (not easily!) and there's a hook, right-angle mirror, and a magnet attachment included in the kit. For mine, the right-angle mirror still had the blue protective plastic film attached, which is a minor nuisance to remove. These come in a little capsule that has a spot to be stowed in the included storage case. The end of the probe has a non-flexible portion housing the camera/electronics that's about 1.25" long. If you want to insert it into an opening already bent at a right angle, it'll need about 2.5" of bend radius.The storage case is the semi-rigid type, and has the perfect layout for storing 1-2 probes, the monitor, the accessories capsule (or two), and the USB-C cable, as well as the instruction manual. The case is really good, and is no larger than necessary, wasting no space.As for the monitor, it does exactly what's needed. It's fairly light weight, but it doesn't feel poorly made (I'm glad they didn't add lead weights to make it "feel more quality" like some companies do). There's a hump on the rear and some texture to get a better grip. The screen is really flush with the front of the device, I wouldn't expect it to stand up to many drops or abuse, but if you use it properly it should be fine. On the top is the USB-A port for connecting the probe, and the bottom has a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. Thank you for being type-C instead of micro-B! There's also a slot with a pre-inserted microSD card (32GB). The monitor will only stand up in landscape mode, it falls over in portrait mode.The software works fine, it's worth reading the manual for 2 minutes and it easy to figure out things with a few button clicks. One review here claimed that "you can't access photos or videos on-device, only on a computer from the SD card or type-C cable", and this is simply false. The photos and videos you take can be accessed by holding "OK" for 2 seconds, it's in the manual in two different spots.As for the picture quality, it looks about the same as a Ridgid or Klein borescope. There's plenty of information and clarity in the picture, and you can rotate the display and change the brightness of the camera light on-the-fly to get a better image. It's worth noting there's a small but noticeable lag from moving the probe to the image on screen, it's around 1/3 second. The image quality is good enough to read text on a screen from 1-2 feet away, and within its focal range, it's enough to see the detail in my fingerprint.From pressing the ON button to being ready to use the device is less than 5 seconds.I haven't used the device for long enough to accurately say how the battery life will be, it's 3-4 hours advertised.The probe claims IP67 waterproofing rating. I haven't tested this, but assuming it's in good condition, it seems likely it'd have no issues in water. The monitor is NOT waterproof, just the cable and probe.I don't usually do reviews, but at the price I paid of $55, the quality and value here is outstanding. I will update this review if there are any issues with the borescope in the future.

Bought this borescope to check the underground drainage pipelines outside my house. Initially I borrowed a friend's more expensive older borescope, but it was really blurry and black and white. Took a chance with this borescope, and when it arrived, I was impressed by the quality of the borescope and all the extras it came with such as the extra attachments and the nice case it came with. When turning the borescope on, the screen was bright, sharp and had a nice clear colorful picture. Initially when using it to check the drainage underground pipes, I was impressed with the clarity, high definition image being displayed on the 5" screen and how bright the 6 LEDs were able to light up inside pipe. Unfortunately, the picture was so clear that it showed that the roots had managed to get inside the pipe. Now I have to find a way to properly remove them. The picture, screen clarity and build quality of the borescope far exceeded my expectations. It is definitely a great borescope for the money and a great value that I would have expected to pay more for it. This is an excellent tool for any professionals out in the field or DIY looking to simplify their jobs. Do yourself a favor and buy one, you will not regret it. Well worth it!!!

I found that the best thing about this endoscope is definitely having the built screen so that its not dependent on your phone or wifi. That being said, it would be much better to be able to review the photos and videos on the screen directly instead of having to pop out the SD card or at least to be able to transfer them over wifi. I would have also appreciated a higher resolution since the camera is used for up close and tight spaces. That being said, it's a awesome option to have to hard to reach places. The cable is fairly stiff at shorter distances though the control starts to go downhill with the more distance you give it. I found that the unit was light and was comfortable to hold and because of the somewhat ergonomic shape, though this shape was built with only right-handed people in mind. There was also a nice hard-shell case to keep everything in including the small attachments. I do also appreciate that the camera itself is removable from main unit so that hopefully means the camera unit can be swapped out for upgraded version or more features without necessarily having the upgrade the whole set. I can not attest for battery life as I have not used it extensively but it can be used while charging so there's that.

This is a good all in 1 scope for working on DIY projects. Comes with SD card installed for recording photos and videos. The small camera is great for inspection behind walls before pulling wire and routing cables. I have also used for plumbing work and automotive repairs and inspections. The handheld screen is good for viewing the image and easier to use than versions that pair to your phone. Product feels sturdy and comes with case to keep together.

It’s not rigid enough to keep straight into further away spaces.The build quality and camera and screen otherwise seem nice. It just hasn’t helped me much with what I thought it would.