High-quality endoscope base unit with battery operation, mini-USB interface, large display 8.89 cm (3.5 inch) with 320 x 240 pixels, SD card slot and TV-output. The base device can be combined in any way with different endoscope cameras, in order to get always the suitable endoscope for your application. The BS-1000T possesses an image and a video recording function with the option of direct playback or storage of data on the SD card. During a video recording or playback, single images can also be generated simultaneously, in order to be able to record relevant and precise results. The pictures and videos can be transferred to a computer via SD-card or via USB-interface, or else played on a TV-set via the AV-cable. Moreover, the device also possesses a continuously adjustable brightness function of the attached endoscope camera. Similarly, the playback image can be played, in order to be able to optically balance a mirror placed on the endoscope camera. The digital-zoom function enables a more exact viewing of small places. The in-built LiPo battery enables an operating time of up to 4 hours.