An endoscope video system for wirelessly powering an endoscope coupled to a detachable camera comprises an endoscope having a receiver positioned thereon, the receiver receiving wireless energy, an endoscope coupling mechanism affixed to a proximal end of the endoscope, a camera having a transmitter positioned thereon, the transmitter wirelessly coupling to the receiver when brought in proximity thereto to transmit energy to the receiver, a camera coupling mechanism engagable with the endoscope coupling mechanism to mechanically couple the endoscope to the camera, an imager positioned on the endoscope, the imager coupled to and receiving electrical power from the receiver, the imager generating image data, and wherein when the endoscope coupling mechanism engages with the camera coupling mechanism, whereby the endoscope is rotatable relative to the camera.
