UPDATE, May 1, 2015 – The FLIR TG165 is on sale for a limited time for just $399. Save $100! Concept The new FLIR TG165 Imaging IR Thermometer makes its debut today to the crowds at the National Electrical Contractors Association trade show in Chicago. Part infrared thermometer and part thermal camera, the TG165 pushes … Continue reading
What if your infrared camera could see four times as much detail as it does now? You could stand farther away from potentially hazardous objects while maintaining quality images and temperature data. You could see finer, more intricate details without having to purchase a more expensive camera. Whether scanning roofs to check for moisture or … Continue reading
New Fluke Cameras Fluke recently released the new Fluke Ti90 and Fluke Ti95 infrared cameras, the latest in a family of simple point and shoot thermal cameras. Priced at $1499 and $1999, respectively, these cameras offer lower price points and new resolution options. The biggest news, however, is what these cameras have in common with … Continue reading
FLIR thermal cameras are everywhere in motorsports these days. Infrared resolution has been increasing, camera cost is lower than ever, and decreasing size is opening up many possible applications. Whether Formula 1, Le Mans or NASCAR, you can’t watch a race today without seeing a few thermal clips here and there. TV images are usually … Continue reading
What to do about mold? Homeowners and facility managers have witnessed an explosion of mold in recent decades. While its threat is often exaggerated, mold really can make us sick. And while illness is certainly the first concern, let’s not forget that mold in significant quantities doesn’t smell very good. So even if mold is … Continue reading
Comparing Thermal Cameras The FLIR Ex-Series of infrared cameras offers superb value and a great entry-level feature set. The series is comprised of four camera models, the FLIR E4, FLIR E5, FLIR E6, and FLIR E8. Pricing borders on incredible, spanning from the $995 E4 to the $5995 E8. All imagers include the same digital … Continue reading
The latest addition to the Testo family of infrared thermal cameras is the Testo 870 Thermal Imager. It is a quick, compact unit that combines excellent picture quality with a wide angle lens and a great price point. The 870 is offered in two models, the Testo 870-1 Thermal Imager and the Testo 870-2 Thermal … Continue reading
Today at the 2014 RESNET Conference in Atlanta RESNET revealed some long awaited details regarding the certification procedure for HERS Raters performing infrared inspections. A memorandam of understanding from May 2013 outlined how RESNET would work with the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) to develop the Level II Certification in Infrared Thermography for Building … Continue reading
With 15 inches of snow on the ground, and more still hanging in the air, I decided to hit the streets with the FLIR T420 infrared camera. Given the ongoing nature of events, I took the only reasonable course and wrapped a white trash bag around the T420. For as anyone in a Level 1 … Continue reading
UPDATE: See our review of the newer FLIR ONE Infrared Camera for iPhone and Android. Recorded with the FLIR ONE thermal camera for iPhone, we tour the Consumer Electronics Show to find out what the show looks like in a completely different light. As noted in our full FLIR ONE review, this impressive iPhone case includes … Continue reading
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