UPDATE: FLIR C2 now in stock at Ivy Tools! At the first day of CES 2015, FLIR launched an excellent new thermal camera. At least we think it’s a thermal camera. It has many familiar features from FLIR’s popular Ex-Series imagers, yet looks more like a pocket sized point and shoot camera. Called the FLIR … Continue reading
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Hidden Upgrades to FLIR T-Series Cameras
FLIR has quietly made a few improvements to some their upper level infrared cameras. As sometimes happens, this has had the effect of shaking up their value proposition slightly. Some cameras now stand out and recommend themselves more than they did before the recent changes. More on the standouts below–first a word about the improvements. … Continue reading
Seeing Double: FLIR UltraMax Image Enhancement
This week FLIR quietly introduced a feature that will have a big impact on users of handheld FLIR cameras. UltraMax is an image enhancement technology that captures a series of thermal images and combines the data into one new image. The result is an impressive quadrupling of thermal pixels, including full radiometric measurement data. A … Continue reading
Sub $1000 FLIR – Comparing the TG165, E4 and FLIR ONE
Unthinkable just a year ago, FLIR Systems now offers three thermal imaging devices for under $1000. All three have the same 80 x 60 resolution, and all are marketed as suitable for a wide variety of applications. Energy loss in buildings, dangerous electrical connections, overheating motors–can these bargain thermal cameras really do it all? We … Continue reading
Full Review: FLIR TG165 Imaging IR Thermometer
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
FLIR Thermal Cameras in Motorsports: A Field Trip
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
Comparing FLIR E4/E5/E6/E8 Infrared Cameras: Which One Do I Need?
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
A FLIR T420 Thermal Camera, a Trash Bag, and a Snowstorm
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
Live Video from FLIR ONE iPhone Thermal Camera
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
Hands On Review: FLIR ONE iPhone Infrared Camera
Update: See our review of the newest FLIR ONE Infrared Camera for iOS and Android. The new FLIR ONE iPhone Infrared Camera launched to swarming crowds this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The FLIR ONE is an accessory case for the iPhone 5 and 5S that snaps onto the back of the … Continue reading