Abstract: A remote viewing apparatus comprising: a monitor which operatively displays a picture using a video signal; a telescopic pole; and a unit including a camera which operatively outputs a video signal to be used by the monitor; a waterproof camera housing in which the camera is enclosed; a wand which is releasably retained at one end of the telescopic pole; and a pliable mechanical connector which connects the camera housing to the wand and which can be reversibly bent by hand to, and retain, a curved shape. A plurality of interchangeable units can be provided with additional units having the pliable connector bifurcated in to two arms with the camera housing being provided on one of the arms and an auxiliary device provided on the other of the arms. Examples of auxiliary devices are light sources and magnets.