--- product_id: 41676452 title: "Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Flexible USB Digital Inspection Camera Borescope with 180 Degree Articulating 8.5mm Diameter Probe" brand: "vividia" price: "KSh127806" currency: KES in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 category: "Vividia" url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/41676452-ablescope-va-980-semi-flexible-usb-digital-inspection-camera-borescope store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # 6 LED lights 8.5mm probe 180° articulation Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Flexible USB Digital Inspection Camera Borescope with 180 Degree Articulating 8.5mm Diameter Probe **Brand:** vividia **Price:** KSh127806 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔍 Discover the unseen with precision and ease! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Flexible USB Digital Inspection Camera Borescope with 180 Degree Articulating 8.5mm Diameter Probe by vividia - **How much does it cost?** KSh127806 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/41676452-ablescope-va-980-semi-flexible-usb-digital-inspection-camera-borescope) ## Best For - vividia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vividia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Design:** Navigate tight spaces effortlessly with an 8.5mm probe. - • **Illuminated Insight:** Illuminate your inspections with 6 built-in LED lights. - • **Unmatched Flexibility:** Articulate your vision with 180° continuous adjustment. - • **User-Friendly Operation:** Easily adjust angles with a simple thumb release. - • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect to PC, Mac, and Android devices. ## Overview The Vividia Ablescope VA-980 is a semi-flexible USB digital inspection camera designed for versatile inspections. Featuring a 180-degree articulating probe with a compact 8.5mm diameter, it allows for easy navigation in tight spaces. Equipped with 6 LED lights for optimal visibility, this camera is compatible with PC, Mac, and Android devices, making it a perfect tool for professionals seeking detailed inspections. ## Description desertcart.com: Vividia Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Flexible USB Digital Inspection Camera Borescope with 180 Degree Articulating 8.5mm Diameter Probe : Industrial & Scientific Review: Love it. - Love this thing. Super clear picture. App is easy to use. Adaptors are self explanatory. button on the wore obviously takes pictures. Found out the dial on the button actually adjusts the brightness of the light. Best boroscope I've ever owned. Worth every penny. Review: Very good product, but Vividia needs a native app - I bought this item to borescope my airplane's engine. I use Apple products exclusively. There are many free imaging apps that display the Ablescope's image. All of these apps worked with the scope's LED dimmer, but finding one that worked with the scope's snapshot button took some doing. I eventually installed Digital Viewer on my Macbook Air, and it works well. Pictures and videos are not saved to Apple's Photo app, but maybe that's not a bad thing... Regarding its functionality, the ability to bend the camera between straight ahead to 180 degrees back is fabulous. I've tried other endoscopes, but their use is limited by the fixed angle of the camera. Taking snapshots is easy, but a fully controlled video takes a little bit of practice (the attached clip shows that I need to work on my technique). I found that to get the valve at the proper size, it helps to turn the prop to move the cylinder up or down, which in turn moves the camera closer or farther from the target. Finally, I tried to image the seat of the intake valve, but it's only possible to see a small portion of the seat. The camera and bending mechanism is small, but not that small. ## Features - Articulation bendable angle: 0° to 180° continuously adjustable and can be locked at any angle. Very easy operation: just push down the release button with the thumb to adjust the articulation angle. - The articulation angle can be locked/unlocked at any degree by open/close the locker. Very small bending radius: 30mm. Illumination: 6 white LED lights built-in. - Focal Distance: 3cm – 40cm, fixed focus. Can be used on PC, Mac, and Android micro USB port by using an OTG cable (OTG cable is included in the package). - Sensor: high-quality CMOS sensor. Resolution: 640x480 pixels. Optical lens view angle: 60°. Power supply: by PC via USB port, or Android smart phones via OTG cable. - Probe diameter: 8.5mm. Flexible cable length: 75cm (29.5”). Working temperature: 10° to 50°C. USB cable length: 200cm. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B072DS7LQN | | Aperture Modes | fixed | | Aspect Ratio | Unknown | | Audio Recording | No | | Autofocus | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #546,815 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #930 in Borescopes | | Brand | VIVIDIA | | Camera Flash | Built-In | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | PCs (Windows, Mac), Android smartphones, Android tablets | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 26 Reviews | | Effective Still Resolution | 307200 Pixels | | Exposure Control Type | Manual | | File Format | RAW | | Flash Modes Description | Automatic | | Flash Type | Internal | | Focal Length Description | 30-400 millimeters | | Focus Type | Fixed Focus | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Has Self-Timer | No | | ISO Range | 100-1600 | | Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-1000 | | Macro Focus Range | 3cm – 40cm | | Manufacturer | Oasis | | Maximum Focal Length | 400 Millimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage, EnhancedContent | | Mfr Part Number | VA-980 | | Model Name | Ablescope VA 980 | | Model Number | VA-980 | | Optical Zoom | 1 x | | Real Angle of View | 60 Degrees | | Sensor Type | CMOS | | Shooting Modes | Automatic | | UPC | 759119544096 | | Video Capture Format | MP4, AVI | | Video Capture Resolution | 480p | | Viewfinder Type | Electronic | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Macro Focus Range:** 3cm – 40cm - **Shooting Modes:** Automatic - **Exposure Control Type:** Manual - **Color:** White - **Video Capture Resolution:** 480p ## Images ![Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Flexible USB Digital Inspection Camera Borescope with 180 Degree Articulating 8.5mm Diameter Probe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619Ej1GIlZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it. *by B***N on July 18, 2021* Love this thing. Super clear picture. App is easy to use. Adaptors are self explanatory. button on the wore obviously takes pictures. Found out the dial on the button actually adjusts the brightness of the light. Best boroscope I've ever owned. Worth every penny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good product, but Vividia needs a native app *by D***N on June 1, 2017* I bought this item to borescope my airplane's engine. I use Apple products exclusively. There are many free imaging apps that display the Ablescope's image. All of these apps worked with the scope's LED dimmer, but finding one that worked with the scope's snapshot button took some doing. I eventually installed Digital Viewer on my Macbook Air, and it works well. Pictures and videos are not saved to Apple's Photo app, but maybe that's not a bad thing... Regarding its functionality, the ability to bend the camera between straight ahead to 180 degrees back is fabulous. I've tried other endoscopes, but their use is limited by the fixed angle of the camera. Taking snapshots is easy, but a fully controlled video takes a little bit of practice (the attached clip shows that I need to work on my technique). I found that to get the valve at the proper size, it helps to turn the prop to move the cylinder up or down, which in turn moves the camera closer or farther from the target. Finally, I tried to image the seat of the intake valve, but it's only possible to see a small portion of the seat. The camera and bending mechanism is small, but not that small. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool. *by T***A on February 17, 2021* With this inspection camera was able to diagnose a multitude of problems (valve train, rodent damage, leaking head gaskets). Providing pictures for warranty purposes and authorization, avoiding tear down and wait scenarios. Bought this instead of snap-on camera, because I like that I can look up at valves and chamber. Articulation also makes scanning around under plenum for rodent damage easy. Proved to be pretty rugged, as I am not easy on my tools. I feel I definitely got my money's worth with this product. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vividia Ablescope VA-980 Semi-Flexible USB Digital Inspection Camera Borescope with 180 Degree Articulating 8.5mm Diameter Probe - Vividia Ablescope VA-W03A WiFi Box USB to WiFi Converter for iPhones/iPad for USB Digital Borescopes and Microscopes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/41676452-ablescope-va-980-semi-flexible-usb-digital-inspection-camera-borescope](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/41676452-ablescope-va-980-semi-flexible-usb-digital-inspection-camera-borescope) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-06-28*