{"id":60744,"date":"2026-04-13T12:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/i-bought-an-earwax-camera-for-my-toolkit-and-use-it-for-everything-else-but-my-ears\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:08:45","slug":"i-bought-an-earwax-camera-for-my-toolkit-and-use-it-for-everything-else-but-my-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/13\/i-bought-an-earwax-camera-for-my-toolkit-and-use-it-for-everything-else-but-my-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"I bought an earwax camera for my toolkit and use it for everything else but my ears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeReviewCard\">\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DP4Y85B2?tag=cnet-api-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" data-aps-asin=\"B0DP4Y85B2\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\" class=\"c-reviewCard_topButton\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_head g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<figure class=\"c-globalImage\" style=\"padding-bottom:calc(9\/16* 100%);\">\n<div><picture class=\"c-cmsImage c-cmsImage_loaded\" style=\"aspect-ratio:456\/306;\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_content g-outer-spacing-top-medium u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h2 class=\"g-text-xxlarge g-text-xxlarge-bold\">Baybird Earsight Plus D39R<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_lists g-text-xsmall\">\n<h4 class=\"g-text-large g-text-large-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\">Pros and cons<\/h4>\n<div class=\"c-prosCons c-prosCons g-text-small c-prosCons-horizontal\">\n<div class=\"c-prosCons_list c-prosCons_list-pros\"><strong class=\"c-prosCons_title u-text-lowercase g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall u-block\">Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"c-prosCons_listElement\">\n<li><span>The camera is very clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The gyroscope keeps the image level, so it doesn&#8217;t move around.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The flexible neck makes this camera very easy to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-prosCons_list c-prosCons_list-cons\"><strong class=\"c-prosCons_title u-text-lowercase g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall u-block\">Shortcoming<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"c-prosCons_listElement\">\n<li><span>It takes a lot of time to charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If this device is used as a surveillance camera there are a lot of ear-cleaning bits that aren&#8217;t needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>It is more expensive than the fixed version.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!---->  <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Follow ZDNET: <\/em><span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&amp;element_label=Add+us+as+a+preferred+Google+source&amp;module=LINK&amp;object_type=text-link&amp;object_uuid=5e5d2e64-4b30-43e6-8555-26eac7e449f3&amp;position=1&amp;template=article&amp;track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fpreferences%2Fsource%3Fq%3Dzdnet.com&amp;view_instance_uuid=379e95d2-6b56-476b-a90b-043a8dd63bd3\"><span>Add us as a favorite source<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span><em>    On Google.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>I have a lot of tools, but I think the strangest is an earwax removal camera I bought a few years ago. It cost less than $20, and turned out to be a great surveillance camera for checking out various locations (it was actually my second device because I dropped a power station on the first one). I mean, the camera is for ear holes, but I used mine for everything <em>But<\/em> Ears \u2013 To find bolts I dropped in the engine compartment, to peek inside faulty equipment, or to see places where my big head couldn&#8217;t fit. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Too: <\/strong><strong>The Weirdest Tool I Own Is Also One of the Most Useful (And It Only Costs $6 on Amazon)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, it had a limit. It was just a camera mounted on a stick. Although I could keep the device working most of the time, it was frustrating when I couldn&#8217;t. So, I am looking for an earwax removal camera with a flexible head.  <\/p>\n<p>then i found this <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBebird-Earsight-Plus-D39R-Eligible%2Fdp%2FB0DP4Y85B2&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>Baybird Earsight Plus D39R<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>. <\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<h2>        see the best in yourself  <\/h2>\n<p>Beebird&#8217;s tagline is &#8220;See the best in you.&#8221;  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Too: <\/strong><strong>Our readers&#8217; top 10 most-bought gadgets surprised our editor (especially No. 7)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now, I&#8217;ve seen a lot of things in my time, and I&#8217;ll admit that the view inside someone&#8217;s ear hole isn&#8217;t the best, but to each his or her own. For the adventurous, this device also comes with a camera adapter for your nose, teeth or throat.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Look for the best in yourself.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A wide range of tools are also included to deal with earwax and other bodily contents. These devices attach securely to the camera, so they should not cause additional problems with the ears, nose, or throat. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"It comes with a lot of &quot;Ear&quot; tool!\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>The camera comes with a lot of tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But don&#8217;t worry &#8211; I won&#8217;t show anything like physical details here. My primary reason for purchasing the device was that it has a waterproof, dustproof, and fogproof camera on the end of a flexible stick that I can use as an inspection tool.   <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Lots of what not!\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>        a worthy upgrade  <\/h2>\n<p>This is a great tool. The unit is well built and IP67 compliant, meaning it repels dust, rain, splashes, and accidental submersion (although you should avoid submersion altogether). The soft polymer coating not only makes the device easy to clean, but also provides robustness for the inevitable drops.  <\/p>\n<p>The camera is finally rechargeable via a USB-C port. A full charge (which takes about 50 minutes) gives the camera more than an hour of runtime. The unit also holds its charge well when stored in its case.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Too: <\/strong><strong>This little accessory superpowers your Android thermal vision (and works on iPhone too)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One nice thing about the EarSight Plus D39R is that the flexible head has length markings, so you can see how deeply it&#8217;s inserted. This capability makes sense for my purposes, but if you&#8217;re using it for ears or other body parts, keep in mind that these measurements are for the camera lens and do not include the length of any attachments attached to the end. I can see this setup causing problems if the user gets a little over excited.   <\/p>\n<h2>        It&#8217;s all in the app  <\/h2>\n<p>The camera connects to the smartphone via the Beebird app (available for Android). <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/bebird\/id1444627859\"><span>iOS<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>    And <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.molink.john.hummingbird\"><span>Android<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>) Using Wi-Fi. The app allows you to control the intensity of the light in front of the camera, adjust the magnification, and capture still photos or video.   <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><!----> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"I am looking...\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/798.0521739130436;\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"...what the camera sees.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"798.0521739130436\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>&#8230;and this is what the camera sees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The output image is clear and stable, and I like how the camera uses its internal gyroscope to lock the horizontal image orientation.   <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\"><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>The gyroscope keeps the camera&#8217;s image locked to the horizon even when you rotate the camera.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><!----> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Perfect for checking carburetors!\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>This tool is perfect for checking carburetors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This locking capability makes the Earsight Plus D39R far easier to use than other cameras that rotate the image (although if you prefer that feature, you can enable it in the app settings). <\/p>\n<p><strong>Too: <\/strong><strong>10 DIY Gadgets I Never Leave From My Toolkit (And Why Each One Earns Its Place)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The camera comes in a stylish carrying case that holds all the tools you need to keep your ears clean. I&#8217;ve also reused some tools for different tasks. For example, I stuck a small neodymium magnet on one of them to fix small fasteners.   <\/p>\n<h2>        ZDNET&#8217;s shopping advice  <\/h2>\n<p>When <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBebird-Earsight-Plus-D39R-Eligible%2Fdp%2FB0DP4Y85B2&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>Baybird Earsight Plus D39R<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>    is more expensive than <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FEar-Wax-Removal-Remover-Cleaning%2Fdp%2FB0FFGRNFJF&amp;app_deeplink=1\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>basic options<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>Its superior build quality, flexible design, and advanced features make it a much better product overall.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Too: <\/strong><strong>I&#8217;ve tested hundreds of gadgets over the years &#8211; these are the 10 I always keep with me<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1280\/720;\"><!----> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R comes in a clear carrying case.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\">\n<p>The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R comes in a clear carrying case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Adrian Kingsley-Hughes\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The ability to turn the camera and navigate around corners is a standout feature that significantly increases its usefulness, whether you&#8217;re using the device for personal care or as an inspection tool. At $47, the camera offers excellent value for those who prioritize quality and functionality in their tools.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n      (function() {\n        window.zdconsent = window.zdconsent || {run:(),cmd:(),useractioncomplete:(),analytics:(),functional:(),social:()};\n        window.zdconsent.cmd = window.zdconsent.cmd || ();\n        window.zdconsent.cmd.push(function() {\n          !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n          {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n          n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n          if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n          n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n          t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);\n          s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n          'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n          fbq('set', 'autoConfig', false, '789754228632403');\n          fbq('init', '789754228632403');\n        });\n      })();\n    <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baybird Earsight Plus D39R Pros and cons Pros The camera is very clear. The gyroscope keeps the image level, so it doesn&#8217;t move around. The flexible neck makes this camera very easy to use. Shortcoming It takes a lot of time to charge. If this device is used as a surveillance camera there are a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":60746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[9677,7828,17316,20350,20351],"class_list":["post-60744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-devotionals","tag-bought","tag-camera","tag-ears","tag-earwax","tag-toolkit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60744"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60748,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60744\/revisions\/60748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}