Can you use a gun borescope as an endoscope or visa versa?

You can use a gun borescope for non-gun inspections, but they are optimized for looking inside a gun barrel with a focal distance of ½ to 1 inch, so it won’t work for all applications. The side-view mirrors are best for up-close surface inspections and won’t have as wide of a field of view as our dual-lens camera probes. Gun borescopes are typically rigid probes because that makes them easier to handle and turn inside the barrel, but it’s not a requirement. Our regular inspection endoscopes are suitable for gun inspection so long as they fit down the barrel. Single-lens camera probes will work the best because they include a right-angle mirror accessory. The right-angle camera on our dual camera lenses will NOT work well to inspect the flutes inside of a rifle barrel because they usually are too close to the lens and the focus will be blurry.

Why are there three mirror accessories included with my borescope & why does one have a “red cap” on it?

The side-view mirrors give the user a 90-degree side-view when inspecting inside gun barrels. Since they are so small, they are also delicate and can bend if, for instance, the borescope falls onto the ground. We provide extra mirrors because damaging or losing these small mirrors is a common occurrence. The mirror with a red cap on it has a special angle that should help reduce glare - if you are experiencing issues with glare in your mirror then try using the red cap mirror and see if your view improves.

Do you make other mirror sizes?

Yes, you can find the 5-Mirror Set on our accessory page. Teslong borescopes usually come with a 0.20-inch diameter mirror to fit .22 caliber or larger barrels. While these mirrors will fit in larger barrels just fine they will have some slop and move around, which can affect focus and image quality. To get the best focus and see the largest area we offer the 5-Mirror Set designed to inspect .22, .243, .30, .38, and .40 caliber barrels.

What is an all-in-one endoscope or borescope?

An all-in-one endoscope or borescope is one that includes its own screen and does not require another device to function. All-in-one endoscope cameras also have their own rechargeable battery and a memory card to store photo and video content.

What is a USB endoscope or borescope?

A USB endoscope, or borescope, consists of a camera probe and USB cord. This type of device must be plugged into a smart phone, tablet, PC or Mac computer to work, it doesn’t have a battery or memory - photos and video would be stored on the device it is plugged into. USB devices are not usually compatible with iPhones or iPads because iOS devices do NOT have USB. If you have an iOS device look at a stand alone or WiFi compatible device.

What is a WiFi endoscope or borescope?

WiFi endoscopes and borescopes use a WiFi transmitter to send their signals to your smart device, where they are viewed and stored using an app. Endoscopes and borescopes with WiFi transmitters are compatible with iOS (Apple iPhone & iPad) devices. They will also work with Android devices and since they plug into the WiFi transmitter with a USB plug they are also compatible with Apple OSX and PC computers.

Which borescopes are compatible with each other?

Teslong makes a range of borescopes, which can be divided into 4 categories: Flexible - NTG100 (45" long), NTG150W, NTG450, NTG500 Rigid Pistol - NTG100P (10" long), NTG150PW Rigid Rifle - NTG100H (26" long), NTG150HW, NTG450H, NTG500H Foldable - NTG200H (26" long), NTG200H 4.5" monitor, NTG200H 5" monitor All of the borescopes use the same thread on connection so they are all interchangeable. If you own an NTG450H and want to add a pistol probe to use with the monitor that came with your NTG450H setup then you simply buy an NTG100P and it will plug right in. The same goes for the flexible or foldable borescope probes. The only thing that is not interchangeable between these models is that the 5-mirror kit for the foldable NTG200H models is not compatible with the non-foldable borescope probes, and visa versa. If you have a 5-mirror kit for an NTG500H, then it will not work on the NTG200H probe, but both of these borescopes include their own 5-mirror kit so you just have to keep track of which is which and don't mix the mirrors.

How do you use an endoscope with a screen?

An endoscope with a screen is very easy to use. First, make sure the device is fully charged. Next, install the camera probe into the monitor - it will either thread onto the monitor or it will plug into the monitor. Press the power button for a few seconds and the screen will illuminate. Use the Mode (M) button to switch between photo, video and viewing modes. All you have to do now is insert the camera probe into something you are inspecting and record photos and video by pressing the camera button.

What is the difference between an endoscope and a borescope?

Generally, “endoscope” is a medical term for a surgical device, but we frequently call our products “industrial endoscopes” to avoid confusing them with medical endoscopes. Teslong does not make any medical-grade surgical products. “Borescopes” is a term that is basically interchangeable with “industrial endoscopes,” however we refer to all of our firearm inspection cameras as “borescopes” and the rest of our inspection cameras as “industrial endoscopes.”

How much of a difference does the screen size make in a stand-alone inspection camera?

Although the screen sizes and resolutions are different on some of our endoscopes, they all record video at 720p resolution or higher. The resolutions you see on the screen can range from the smallest 854 x 480p resolution, 4.5-inch screen up to the 1280 x 720p resolution, 5-inch screen. Obviously, larger screens are going to give you a better view of what the probe sees so if you need an inspection camera to perform on-site inspections and solve problems right away then you’ll want the biggest screen. If you are more interested in the recorded video and photo content, then a smaller screen should work just fine.

What is the difference between dual-lens probes and single-lens probes with mirrors?

Telsong’s camera probes typically are available with either a single-lens design, plus a right-angle mirror, or they are available with a dual-lens design. The single-lens-with-mirror probes are less expensive, and they are better for looking sideways at surfaces up close. Most commonly, this benefits Teslong’s gun borescope customers. If you use a dual-lens probe for this type of application the right-angle lens will actually be too close to the gun barrel surface and sharp focus will be impossible. This is why all of our gun borescopes use a single lens with a mirror instead of a dual lens. For most other applications, like looking down a spark plug hole into the combustion chamber of a car engine, the dual lens design typically works better and gives a wider field of view.

Who makes the best borescopes?

Teslong has been making gun barrel inspection cameras for over five years that started after we were approached by a ex-military sharp shooter looking to confirm his precision rifle cleaning process. We make stand-alone, USB, and WiFi devices to inspect rifles, and pistols with rigid or flexible probes.

NTG100P 10-inch Rigid USB Borescope

Precise Pistol Barrel Inspection for Android, PC, & Apple OSX

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• USB Design Compatible with Android, Windows PC, or Apple OSX
• 10 in Rigid Pistol Probe
• Fits .22 Caliber or Larger Barrels
• LED Ring Light Illuminated
• Removable Side View Mirror

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NTG100P USB Pistol Barrel Borescope

Compact 10-inch borescope for pistol barrel inspection.

USB Pistol Barrel Borescope

The Teslong NTG100P USB Pistol Barrel Borescope will help you inspect the inside of your pistol barrel. This is a great tool to evaluate cleanliness, throat erosion, tool marks, rifling wear, chamber damage, and fouling. SAVE TIME AND MONEY - With an innovative close-focusing camera, assess your cleaning regimen or diagnose firearm problems to save time and money!

A good bit of copper fouling in the bore of a 9mm semi-auto pistol

The significant leading in the bore of a centerfire revolver

A piece of melted cast bullet that is stuck on the forcing cone of a single action revolver

The closeup of some damage in the bore of a handgun

INNOVATIVE CLOSE-FOCUSING CAMERA

SIDE-VIEW MIRROR
With an adjustable, detachable, 90° side-view mirror, you can check the barrel wall, or remove it to check the firing pin.

6 LED RING LIGHTS
Adjustable for brightness to give the camera a perfect view of the darkest inspection areas.

SHORTER FOR PISTOL BARRELS

10-INCHES LONG
Easier to store, transport, and inspect pistol barrels. The 10-inch probe is long enough to inspect almost all pistols.

FITS 0.22 CALIBER AND LARGER

The 0.2-inch flexible diameter probe allows easy entry into rifle barrels as small as .22 caliber.

record or play live barrel images on your Android mobile device, PC, and Macbook

For Android smart phone

We recommend these apps:

• Endoscope Camera.apk - Developed by Teslong
• USB Camera - Third-party software, recommended by customers for better compatibility

For Windows pc

We recommend these apps:

• The Windows webcam app called "Camera" - it's plug & play!
• USB Camera - Third-party software, recommended by customers for better compatibility

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For Win 10, there is a built-in camera software available, search "camera" in Windows to find it.

MacBook and Chromebook

Both have a built-in camera software. Plug and play!

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Model Number	NTG100	NTG100H	NTG100P	NTG150W	NTG150HW	NTG150PW
Price	$69.99 USD	$99.99 USD	$45.99 USD	$89.99 USD	$129.99 USD	$69.99 USD
Connection Type	USB wired connection	USB wired connection	USB wired connection	Wi-Fi wireless connection for Apple and Android mobile devices USB wired connection for Windows and OSX	Wi-Fi wireless connection for Apple and Android mobile devices USB wired connection for Windows and OSX	Wi-Fi wireless connection for Apple and Android mobile devices USB wired connection for Windows and OSX
Probe Type	45-inch flexible	26-inch rigid	10-inch rigid	45-inch flexible	26-inch rigid	10-inch rigid
Inch Scale on Probe	X	✓	✓	X	✓	✓
Image Capturing Resolution	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px
Video Recording Resolution	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px	1280x720 px
Built-in Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	✓	✓	✓
Battery Working Hours	N/A	N/A	N/A	2-3 hours	2-3 hours	2-3 hours
LED Ring Light	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
IP Rating	IP67 probe	IP67 probe	IP67 probe	IP67 probe	IP67 probe	IP67 probe
Accessories	3x mirrors, USB-C adaptor	3x mirrors, USB-C adaptor	3x mirrors, USB-C adaptor	3x mirrors, USB-C adaptor	3x mirrors, USB-C adaptor	3x mirrors, USB-C adaptor

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