Question 1

How deep can a downhole camera go?

Accepted Answer

Maximum depth depends on the tether length, and the hydrostatic pressure rating of the camera probe. All ProxyViz Scout Series camera probes are engineered from corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel and pressure-tested beyond 250 m (820 ft). For deeper well applications, please reach out to us for a custom quote.

Question 2

What can a borehole camera show in a well?

Accepted Answer

A borehole camera provides a direct visual log of downhole integrity, pinpointing casing cracks, offset joints, biofouling, sediment ingress, and lost equipment. Although visual inspection cannot replace fluid-sampling or geophysical logging, ProxyViz's high-output illumination and 1080p digital imaging coupled with our dehaze visual enhancement filter, delivers exceptional clarity even in turbid, dark well environments. This allows operators to accurately assess intake screens, open-rock stability, and pump seatings before committing to costly drilling or pump-pulling operations.

Question 3

What is the difference between a down-view, 360° fisheye, and a dual-view 360° rotatable camera?

Accepted Answer

A standard down-view camera looks strictly down the hole, which is ideal for rapid depth surveys and tracking obstructions, but limited when inspecting sidewall details. While a 360° fisheye attempts to capture everything at once, it suffers from severe peripheral optical distortion, poor illumination, and low pixel density along the casing walls. A true dual-view 360° rotatable system (like the Scout Series Dual Camera) gives you the best of both worlds: a forward down-view camera for smooth descent, paired with an independently illuminated, motorized rotating side-scan camera that delivers crisp, distortion-free 1080p close-ups of screens, welds, and fractures.

Question 4

How do you inspect a water well casing?

Accepted Answer

A visual casing inspection begins by mounting the reel over the wellhead and zeroing the digital depth encoder at the casing collar for accurate tracking. As the camera lowers, the operator monitors live 1080p video to spot joint separations, corrosion pitting, biological scale, or sediment ingress. For suspect areas, perforations, and intake screens, the system's high-output LEDs and optional continuous 360° side-view camera provide an unobstructed look at wall defects.

Question 5

What is the difference between a borehole camera and a downhole camera?

Accepted Answer

While both terms describe subsurface visual inspection equipment, "borehole camera" broadly refers to tools used across shallow geotechnical exploration, core holes, and horizontal drilling. "Downhole camera" specifically denotes high-pressure, vertical inspection systems engineered to evaluate deep water wells, submersible pump columns, and casing integrity. ProxyViz bridges both worlds by packing high hydrostatic pressure ratings and deep logging capability into an ultra-slim 39 mm diameter probe that deploys easily into narrow boreholes.

Question 6

Can you inspect a well when the water is turbid or cloudy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, even in challenging wells with suspended sediment or disturbed water, ProxyViz cameras maintain usable visibility. Our onboard hardware applies real-time digital haze filtering to reduce backscatter and visual noise caused by floating particles. Combined with user-dimmable LED rings that prevent wash-out on reflective casing surfaces, operators get clean structural detail where conventional cameras only see glare.

Question 7

What is Photogrammetry?

Accepted Answer

Photogrammetry is the process of extracting reliable 3D structural data and geometric measurements from overlapping 2D digital photographs or video frames. Using the Scout’s distortion-free 1080p video and even LED illumination, modeling software stitches hundreds of inspection frames into an accurate, interactive 3D point cloud of the well interior. This transforms flat video into a measurable "digital twin," allowing engineers and drillers to inspect casing ovality, volumetric washouts, and crack depths that conventional 2D cameras miss.

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