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... You guys are gonna think I'm daft,but I remember reading in one of my trade mags,an article/advertisement featuring a device that allows you to see inside the wall,thru a small hole.Similar in design to a physicians endoscope,it has an eye-piece,and a long hose-like appendage with a light.. am I nuts??,or did anyone see the same kind of thing..I'm interested in purchasing one,..if it's not thousands of dollars.. Thanx!!
Russ

There is certainly no "hardware" reason these don't exist.
I haven't seen one aimed at trades but the cops have had spike cameras for years.
The CCD camera itself can be about the size of a 12 penny nail. Stuff a white LED light in there and you have exactly what you are looking for. You could see the pictures on a palm pilot or picture phone. I would be surprised if someone wasn't selling them.

Is this what you are looking for?
http://www.provision100.com/electricians_b.html



Curt



[This message has been edited by caselec (edited 03-07-2005).]

You could conceivably build one yourself from a discard cell phone with camera...or even lower tech webcam....

Contact a medical suppy vendor or a Proctologist and ask about old scopes used for colonoscopies.
Rowdy

And just think of the side business you could start.

Sorry, just couldn't resist

Russ
I just gotta ask what did you hit???

What is the price for one of these ProVision scopes? Anyone know?

Low-Tech version
I've got a dentist's mirror, about 3/4" in diameter, that works great, but wouldn't be so hot for the side jobs George mentioned.
Most likely, but not because of the other question

Have you ever had one of those scopes put up your _ _ _? Glad they put me under to do it...