A system and method for providing light to an optical scope (102) having a light port (110). A light device connects a camera (106) to an optical scope (102) and supplies light to the scope (102) while allowing for scope (102) rotation. The light device (104) has a proximal end attached to the distal end of the camera (106), a distal end adapted to be attached to and detached from the scope (102), and a light source (304). The light source (304) may be powered by electrical power received from the camera (106). A light cable (108) extends from the light device (104) and has a distal end adapted to be attached to and detached from the light post (110) on the scope (102) to supply light to the scope (102). The distal end of the light device (104) is rotatable with respect to the distal end of the camera (106) such that the light cable (108) is able to rotate about the optical axis of the camera (106).