Product Overview
The REED R8500 is a professional video inspection camera designed for thorough visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas. With a slender 8 mm (≈0.31″) waterproof camera head, high-resolution images and video recording, and a flexible gooseneck cable, it is ideal for applications such as HVAC, plumbing, motors, turbines, automotive, and building inspections.
Key Features
- 8 mm waterproof camera head (IP67) for confined spaces
- 39″ (1 m) gooseneck cable (expandable up to ~9 m with optional extensions)
- 2.7″ colour TFT LCD monitor for preview and playback
- Capable of saving still images (JPEG) and recording video (AVI) to SD card (up to 32 GB)
- Six high-visibility LED lights on the camera head with brightness adjustment
- Picture-in-Picture mode, mirror-rotation display, digital zoom (6×)
- Pistol-grip design for ergonomic field use, magnet/hook/mirror attachments included
- USB-PC connection for file transfer and report generation
- Auto power-off, low-battery indicator
Technical Specifications
Brand: REED Instruments
Model: R8500
Type: Recordable Video Inspection Camera / Borescope
- Camera Sensor Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels
- Camera Diameter: 0.31″ (8 mm)
- Short Distance Focus Range: 1.18 to 3.15″ (3 to 8 cm)
- Depth of Field: 10 mm to ∞
- Viewing Angle / FOV: ≈ 54°
- Display: 2.7″ Colour TFT LCD (320×240)
- Frame Rate: 30 fps
- Gooseneck Cable Length: Standard 1 m (39″)
- Memory Card Support: SD/SDHC up to 32 GB
- Digital Zoom: Up to 6×
- LEDs: 6 white LEDs with adjustable brightness (12 levels)
- Memory/Recording: Still image & video capture (timestamped)
- Data Output: USB interface or SD card removal
- Power Supply: 4 × AA batteries
- Protection Rating (Camera Head): IP67
- Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C (–4 °F to 158 °F)
- Storage Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C
- Dimensions: ~230 × 90 × 42 mm (9″ × 3.5″ × 1.7″)
- Weight: ~210 g (7.4 oz)
Included Accessories
- Video borescope main unit
- 8 mm camera head (waterproof)
- Magnet, hook and mirror attachments
- USB cable
- Hard carrying case
- Batteries
Applications
- Inspection of HVAC ducts, plumbing, boiler tubes and pipe interiors
- Visual checks of motors, compressors, turbines, castings and welds
- Building and home inspections: crawl spaces, attics, behind walls
- Automotive and truck engine inspection and detailing
- Manufacturing quality control: inspection of interior surfaces, blind holes or machine parts
- Restoration, maintenance and industrial survey work
Why Buy from FieldInstruments.lk?
- Guaranteed 100% genuine REED Instruments equipment
- Competitive pricing with efficient island-wide delivery in Sri Lanka
- Local technical support for instrumentation selection, setup and usage
- After-sales service and advice on inspection tools and accessories
- Trusted supplier for industrial maintenance, inspection and test & measurement instruments
The REED R8500 provides a rugged, field-ready visual inspection solution with recording capabilities—ideal for professionals needing accurate, documented visuals in challenging or inaccessible areas.
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