Update: FLIR E95 now in stock! Follow link to purchase at Ivy Tools. Three exciting new thermal cameras from FLIR offer professionals increased resolution, better thermal sensitivity, and a host of excellent hardware and software developments. The cameras bring a full update to FLIR’s aging but solid Exx-Series. These new Exx cameras are not simply a … Continue reading
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FLIR C3 Hands On Review
FLIR Systems just unveiled the new FLIR C3 thermal camera, a portable, rugged IR camera aimed at professionals looking for problems of energy loss, water damage, electrical, and HVAC. About the size of a smart phone and thin enough to slip into any pocket, the C3 includes a host of pro features from temperature measurement, … Continue reading
FLIR ONE 3rd Gen Hands On Review
FLIR Systems is once again challenging the boundaries of portable thermal imaging. The new FLIR ONE and FLIR ONE Pro released at CES are completely redesigned versions of the already popular thermal imaging attachment for iOS and Android devices. The standard version pushes thermal imaging to a new price point of just $199.99 while delivering … Continue reading
Heated Racing: IMSA Race Cars in FLIR T640 Infrared
In what has become a favorite late summer tradition, the IMSA Tudor United race cars once again storm Virginia International Raceway to punch holes through hot summer air, thick with humidity and racing fuel. The Oak Tree Grand Prix is perennially an all GT affair, featuring the shapely lines of Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, Corvette, Viper, … Continue reading
Full Review: FLIR Scout TK Handheld Thermal Camera
FLIR Scout TK Unveiled this week at CES in Las Vegas is the new FLIR Scout TK Thermal Camera, a handheld monocular designed for outdoor exploration and security applications. The Scout TK detects infrared light—what we usually call heat—providing an image whether it is night or day, foggy or clear. Easily capable of detecting a … Continue reading
Greenbuild Expo in a New Light
Unique design is a hallmark of the US Green Building Council’s annual conference and expo. This year the conference and Greenbuild expo were held in an unseasonably delightful Washington DC. As thousands of architects, contractors, and designers were swarming the Washington Convention Center, we grabbed a FLIR T420 thermal camera to capture the action from … Continue reading
Hands on Review: FLIR MR160 Moisture Meter with Infrared
FLIR recently previewed their new MR160 Imaging Moisture Meter to excited onlookers at the annual Inframation conference. Part moisture meter and part thermal camera, the MR160 enables contractors and builders to identify areas of potential moisture through an infrared image, then follow up with a measurement. Rather than guessing or hunting around for the areas … Continue reading
Cold Storage, Infrared Cameras, and Beer
An offer recently came our way that was just too good to refuse. One of our favorite Virginia breweries, Pale Fire Brewing, needed help inspecting their new cold room. Since their brewery is within walking distance of the Ivy Tools office, I think I blurted out something like, “Would now work? Great, I’ll be right … Continue reading
Glowing Hot: Race Cars Through An Infrared Camera
When the Tudor United SportsCar series rolled through Virginia International Raceway last fall, Ivy Tools packed up a FLIR T640 thermal camera to capture the action. The formula was perfect for great infrared footage: a muggy August day, plus cars running hot, plus human adrenaline pushing the machines to their limits. Though you may feel … Continue reading
Hands on Review: 2nd Gen FLIR ONE for iOS, Android
More big news from FLIR this week at CES. The FLIR ONE thermal camera that made headlines last year is considerably improved, and is now compatible with both iOS and Android. FLIR has also given the device a new form factor, with the camera now attaching at the charging/data port. This will open the door … Continue reading