An endoscopic imaging system including a rigid endoscope, a housing, a user input assembly, control circuitry, an actuator, and a position sensor. The endoscope defines a centrifugal bore and has a longitudinal axis, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion. The endoscope includes a lens assembly positioned within the centrifugal bore. The housing of the device has an internal compartment and is securely coupled to the proximal end portion of the endoscope. Optical coupling for light is provided which allows for unlimited rotation and provides for improved image stability. The user input assembly receives user input controls corresponding to a selected rotational position of the endoscope. The control circuitry receives the user input controls and transmits them to the actuator, which controllably rotates the endoscope about the longitudinal axis of the endoscope in response to the user input controls. The position sensor produces a position signal indicative of the rotational position of the endoscope. The control circuitry uses the position signal to determine the required axial rotation of the endoscope.
