A camera with up to 100 ft of cable covers sink, tub, floor and toilet drains and the house sewer out to a nearby main. These are the lightest and cheapest reels, and most homeowners need nothing longer. Budget models here often skip self-leveling and locating, so check those first if you need to find a fault before digging.
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- VisioProbe 9in Sonde 100 ft#1 of 13Full review
For a homeowner or plumber who wants to find a fault and measure how far out it is. Add a 512 Hz locator to mark the dig spot.
Amazon $423.27$423.27100 ft x 7 mm9 inSonde only - Anysun 9D Sonde 100 ft Sewer Camera#2 of 13Full review
For a plumber or homeowner who wants a complete 100 ft sonde camera and owns a locator. Compare prices with similar kits first.
Amazon $499.99$499.99100 ft x 7 mm9 inSonde only - Powerwill L09D2 100 ft Sewer Camera#3 of 13Full review
For a homeowner or handyman who wants a big upright picture and a distance reading on a budget. Pick a sonde model to mark a dig spot.
Amazon $369.99$369.99100 ft x 7 mm9 inNo sonde - VEVOR WP9608FTR 98 ft with Locator#4 of 13Full review
For a plumber or DIYer who wants a sonde and locator in one box from a big-name seller.
Amazon $679.90$679.9098 ft9 inSonde + locator - VisioProbe Self-Leveling 4.3in 100 ft#5 of 13Full review
For a homeowner who wants an upright picture without paying for a big screen. Good for finding what is wrong, not where.
Amazon $282.97$282.97100 ft x 5 mm4.3 inNo sonde - ChoosePRO PipeEye S2 9in 100 ft#6 of 13Full review
For a homeowner or handyman who wants a large, easy screen for checking house drains. It shows the problem but not where to dig.
Amazon $359.99$359.99100 ft9 inNo sonde - VEVOR WP9602F 98 ft Sewer Camera#7 of 13Full review
For a homeowner who wants an upright picture of a house drain at the lowest price.
Amazon $279.90$279.9098 ft x 5 mm4.3 inNo sonde - ChoosePRO PipeEye X1 7in 100 ft#8 of 13Full review
For a homeowner who wants to see a clog or a root in a house drain on a clear 7 in screen. It cannot locate a fault for digging.
Amazon $299.99$299.99100 ft7 inNo sonde - ChoosePRO 4.3in 100 ft Sewer Camera#9 of 13Full review
For a homeowner who wants a look inside sink, tub and floor drains for the least money. Too basic for locating a sewer fault.
Amazon $229.99$229.99100 ft4.3 inNo sonde - ChoosePRO X1 Pro 7in Focus 100 ft#10 of 13Full review
For a homeowner who wants a sharper look at pipe walls than fixed-focus budget cameras give. It still cannot tell you where to dig.
Amazon $369.99$369.99100 ft7 inNo sonde - ZELCAN 4.3in 100 ft Sewer Camera#11 of 13Full review
For a homeowner who wants a quick look at a slow drain for the least money.
Amazon $239.99$239.99100 ft4.3 inNo sonde - RIDGID SeeSnake microReel APX CA-350#12 of 13Full review
For a plumber already on RIDGID gear who wants a compact, serviceable reel. A homeowner gets more features for far less.
Amazon $5,730.03$5,730.03100 ft3.5 inSonde only - Milwaukee M18 3972-22 100 ft#13 of 13Full review
For a plumbing crew on the Milwaukee M18 system that wants a battery-powered reel. Not a homeowner tool.
Ohio Power Tool $7,299$7,299100 ftPhone or tablet-
