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Wired means it works the moment it is plugged in — no Bluetooth handshake, no Wi-Fi hotspot competing with the building's, no lag between moving the tip and seeing it move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamera diameters of \u003cstrong\u003e5.5 mm, 6.2 mm, and 8.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e on 1 m to 3 m cables in flexible, semi-rigid, and rigid form. Both \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/2-way-articulating-borescope\"\u003e2-way\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/4-way-articulating-endoscope\"\u003e4-way\u003c\/a\u003e articulating probes are available. All IP67 rated with adjustable LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose a screen instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you work in wet conditions, wear gloves, or need to record evidence without tying up your phone, a \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/borescope-with-screen\"\u003eborescope with a built-in screen\u003c\/a\u003e is the more practical tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"f408a-endoscope-camera-android-iphone","title":"Endoscope Camera for Android \u0026 iPhone – Ralcam F408A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRalcam F408A — Phone-Connected Articulating Borescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F408A turns your iPhone or Android into a professional inspection camera. 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A plumber pushes the flexible cable around a P-trap to locate a hairline crack without cutting into drywall. An HVAC technician feeds it into a supply duct to confirm whether mold growth has reached the plenum box. In each case, the phone screen serves as the display, the thumb wheel steers the camera tip, and the image is sharp enough to spot a crack 15 mm wide at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the F408A Over a Built-In Screen Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already carry a phone on the job, the F408A adds almost no weight to your kit. The phone screen is larger and brighter than most built-in borescope displays, and photos and videos save directly to your camera roll for easy sharing with clients or warranty claims. 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