HI Folks!
A-Team Home Inspections here in Portland Oregon. I use simple Canon Digital cameras for inspections—about $110 each—but they only last 3-4 months based on scuffing the lense in the crawl. Try as I may I cant seem to avoid this. Anyone have a solution - or a recommendation of a better camera situation? I go through 3 per year on average.
Thanks for your help-
The only issue I have ever had when I used cameras was the lens mechanism that extends out each time and dust/debris in the crawl keeping it from retracting properly…is that what you’re talking about?
I’ve crushed three Olympus T-100’s in attics, just move on to the Olympus Tough T5 and love it. Little bigger price but got the one year damage warranty. Lens is covered by a replaceable protective cap, waterproof, and supper fast picture speed. Zoom sucks, but great for everything but roof shots from the ground.
The Olympus tough has a much harder lens that is resistant to scratching. When you get out of the crawlspace, just run it iner the faucet to wash the mud and dirt off.