no, in general there is no risk involved connecting the input of the serial2usb converter to any pin, except ones with more than 3V3 (logic) level, but that would most probably only damage your converter.
You only connect gnd, Tx and Rx, 3V3 will not be connected at all. The cam has its own 3V3 supply as has the converter.
The oscilloscope would just have made it easier to find "output" pins..