Milwaukee 2310-21 Cordless M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera with 12-Volt Lithium Ion Battery

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Milwaukee 2310-21 M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera delivers higher-resolution picture quality. The M-Spector features Exclusive Adjustable Digital Zoom (Up to 200 percent) For precise picture focus. A 2.4-inch High-Resolution (320x240) Color LCD Display Delivers clear view of targets/objects. The Milwaukee M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera also features 3 times LED Brightness Control with Digital Glare Reduction For optimal lighting control and wash-out prevention. The Ergonomic In-Line handle with Up-Front image controls allows For comfortable, 1-hand operation from any angle. M12 Lithium battery technology on the 2310-21 along with the Exclusive power-saving Auto Shut-Off feature Maximizes run-time and reduces down-time: 12 volt (15 hours). The M-Spector features a Durable, 3-foot waterproof camera cable (expandable to 9-feet with optional extensions): For extended reach in wet environments. Small camera cable and head design (less than 17 milimeters): Easily fits into 3/4-inch holes. Kit includes: 2310-21, 3' camera cable, (1) 12-V Lithium-Ion battery, 30-minute 12V charger, Carrying case

Product Description

Digital technology delivers superior image quality providing a crystal-clear picture of hard-to-reach places such as inside pipes, drains and equipment and behind walls. Ergonomic handle for comfort in any orientation. A power saving, auto-shutoff feature preserves battery life. Probe (in.): 36, Head Size (in.): 11/16, Monitor Type: 2 3/8in. Color monitor, Display Type: LCD screen, Light Type: LED, Battery Type: 12V LITHIUM-ION battery, Battery Included: Yes, Auto Shutdown: Yes, Water Resistant: Yes, the probe only, Case Included: Yes, Includes: 2X adjustable image zoom

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001AOVBK8
• Item model number: 2310-21
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,335 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good idea, but..., December 20, 2008

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Mark Pulver "midiwall" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 2310-21 Cordless M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera with 12-Volt Lithium Ion Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just received mine yesterday and... It's going back.

The idea is awesome - that's easy to agree on. But I found three problems in implementation:

1) The depth of field on the camera is too short. Items come into clear view at a very short distance, which makes determining orientation and location very difficult.

2) The LED isn't diffused enough. Using the LED on BRIGHT to obtain more depth creates a bright hot spot on the image. This reduces image clarity.

3) The goose neck is very stiff and not "drivable". While I wouldn't expect a drivable head at this price point, the neck is so stiff that it needs one. :) Trying to snake this *through* a bathtub P-trap would be very difficult.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, room for a little improvement, November 16, 2008

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Roberto Irrigation "Peter R" (Middleboro, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 2310-21 Cordless M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera with 12-Volt Lithium Ion Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Milwaukee video inspection camera is a very use full tool if you need to see what you normally would not be able to. It will get into places that you would never be able to see. Great for automotive work! I bought it to work on our equipment and trucks, also to use in the field to inspect pipes for blockage problems and look into walls. Overall I find this is a very useful tool and the image is good but not great. One annoyance I find is the power button location. It is right on the front middle and I find myself shutting it off by accident from time to time as i am moving the thing around to get a better view. The picture quality as one reviewer noted is a little grainy, as you increase the zoom it gets worse, it is just like using digital zoom on any camera and the result is it gets a bit worse but by no means not visible or detailed. I think it would be impossible for such a small camera to get a lens with a better focal range for the price of $[...]! The camera is also designed to be replaceable as it most likely get damaged at some point shoving it in all those places you will probably send it. But they sell the replacement for short money around $[...] and a 3 ft extension as well and it is all water proof. The camera at time does sometimes seem to get interfered from other electrical devises (flickering) but not often. The display could be a little brighter as it will be more difficult to see in bright sun light like any LCD camera or laptop. My overall opinion is it is a good product but it does have room for improvement. It does the job for what it was designed for and i am happy with it. Also the one I bought cam with a free $[...] driver and there is also a M12 promo going on till December 31st, 2008 if you buy 2 M12 tools you will get a free impact driver drill too boot! So i also bought the copper tubing cutter witch is great. The promo is well worth it if you need some more tools! Link Below;


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26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Surprised Milwaukee would attach their name to this., November 2, 2008

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Eolian (Indy) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 2310-21 Cordless M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera with 12-Volt Lithium Ion Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

From what I observed, this has to be one of the worst products made. The image was very noisy (grainy). When the light (LED) was turned on medium or high, an interference halo (direct LED light into the image sensor) blocked out image detail.
The product is a great idea (which is why I purchased it) but the engineering was poorly executed.
I did return this product.