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Should you buy a $40 earwax camera? I did, and keep finding new ways to use it

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Camera is very clear.
The gyroscope keeps the image level, so it's not spinning around.
The flexible neck makes this camera much easier to use.
It takes a long time to charge.
There are lots of ear-cleaning bits that aren't needed if this tool is used as an inspection camera.
It is pricier than the fixed version.

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I have a lot of tools, but I think the weirdest one is the earwax removal camera I bought a few years ago. It cost under $20, and it turned out to be a great inspection camera for poking into various places (it was actually my second device because I dropped a power station on the first one).

I mean, the camera is meant for earholes, but I used mine for everything ...

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