Dude I can't believe it took me so long to find your Channel. What You cover in your videos is exactly the information I've been looking for. Thank you!!!!!
@Home Performance Thanks to your video, I made the decision to buy the flir one for my phone and the water moisture detector and I found my copper pipe leak in my home that was wasting 0.2gpm every hour and inside my wall. I cut it open, fixed the leak properly, closed the wall, refinished the wall. NO MORE LEAK!!! Saved TONS of money doing this instead of calling a plumber that was going to charge me $3000 dollars to get the job done.
As a Building Engineer here in the UK I needed a good reasonably priced basic tool to get me started as set up on my own so no big budgets, and I’m not a thermographer I just need a tool to help guide me as to what is causing a particular issue, so video was very helpful many thanks.
Friend, this is the best video comparison. i need an ir camera and never used one. your image of six cams and price told me quickly what i needed to know and then the rest gave me the detail. great job. many thanks.
Just as an FYI - I've settled on the TOPDON TCO01. It's in the right price range ($250ish) and has 256x192 resolution. Your video helped set my expectations for price/performance. Even though it's 4 years ago, I have a good understanding of what I should pay - and the TC001 looks like a bargain.
I have just been using a Fluke TIR, and found that it was hard to get a wide enough view in smaller rooms, so I'm amazed that a $25,000 camera can't cope better! Really useful review of such different products.
Great review! I would love to see a side-by-side comparison of image quality from all of these cameras in a variety of scenes. An "ultimate flir shootout" review would be awesome.
Something you can add to the arsenal... A Flir E4 (easily purchased for $850) can be "updated" to the exact specs of the E8 ($2700)... 80x60 --> 320x240. The modification has been around for 5 years and still works on new units. Not recommended for a pro, but if you're a home user and want a very powerful camera, you can't beat the price/pixel.
I’ve had my FLIR C2 for over a year. Take the FLIR course on their website or RUclips and learn how to properly calibrate ALL the settings! Amazing piece of equipment!
Thank you for the great video but there is a correction that has to be made: the Israeli-made Thermapp has always had a manual focus feature (I've purchased mine 8 years ago) and it was worth a little over a half of the price you mentioned in your review (last time I checked a year ago, you could buy the pro version for under $1200). And they give options to customize it. Thank you!
Thank you for your comparison video! We are moving into a 20 year old home next month and I plan to make several changes to upgrade the efficiency. I'm looking at going with a new roof, removing the existing fiberglass insulation in order to apply foam around the drywall seems, use a mixture of cellulose insulation and rockwall insulation, new windows, and finally replace the original HVAC equipment and ducts. Being in Houston, I want the lowest electricity bills possible since its hot 8 months out of the year. I've read a lot of negative reviews about the FLIR iOS attachment having the battery go bad after a few months. I think for my situation, I'll probably buy the FLIR iOS Pro attachment with slightly higher specs to do some before/after comparisons, and then list it for sale. I think with equipment like this, trying to rent it several times wouldn't be worth it since I'm sure there is a bit of a learning curve when first trying it out. Thank you for taking the time to do this demonstration/comparison! I appreciate you.
Thanks so much for taking the time to review these thermal imagine devices. This is absolutely fascinating to me for a number of reasons. 1: (and the most important)...I have a leak in my "low-slope" roof in Sarasota Florida. I'm definitely in need of a complete new roof. Unfortunately, I'll never be able to afford one unless I win the lottery - or sell the home "as-is" and take a beating on my asking price. I would really, REALLY like to find the source of the leak/leaks and patch them (until I win the lottery) LOL. To date, I've used 3 gallons of Henry's wet-patch and the roof is STILL leaking. It's driving me insane as I've patched every area with cracks and even some areas that are not cracked, just suspect areas that seemed logical based on the slight pitch of my roof. I won't presume to pester you with the hundreds of questions I have - just one. Which of these models would be the most likely to detect the source of my leak, or leaks? Any insight you could lend would be GREATLY appreciated. Danny.
I have an even better idea- hire a local pro who owns an expensive camera to pinpoint the leak. Get in touch through my website if you need a referral nearby.
That thought had crossed my mind - however, a friend just hired someone to do just that exact thing to his father-in-laws house and he was charged $350.00. I'd rather spend the money on a unit and then it's mine to do as I wish - or even charge someone else $$ to detect a leak - unless of course, the unit I need is one of the more pricey ones?
The more experienced and trained the user AND the more fine-tuned the camera, the better. Esp when you’re looking for something specific. But if you want to try something cheap and invest more later if you have to, start with the FLIR One.
I love this guy.. I had to stop in the middle of watching this, and express that I've been watching his videos for a couple of years now, and wanted to say that he is by far the one of the best (Top Five) person that I've seen simplifying information, and explain it so simple that a dag could understand it... It's a natural to him..all of his other videos are the same.
Greetings from 2021! Thanks for the video. Looks like I'll be going with a Flir One Pro. Also, what kind of North face jacket is that? It looks awesome. Thanks.
Thank you for your very clear explaination about thermal photography by using different kind of equipment.💪 It helps me a lot to choose the correct camera for my profession as service engineer HVAC.
The key component about purchasing a camera is knowledge about thermography. Take a level one class, then apply that knowledge to your profession and business plan, then look for the applicable camera. My moto is buy the camera that you and your competition can't afford, then sell your services!
Interesting q- I haven’t tried it, but theoretically yes, any of these could detect it if you get close enough and conditions are right. Don’t think it would save you any time vs. a leak detector tho.
Great video. Thumbs up. I have a few questions that maybe you can answer. Which cameras are recommended for the following scenarios? I'm looking to purchase just one camera that hopefully does all these scenarios: 1. energy audit - finding doors, windows, and ceiling areas that are leaking energy and need more insulation. 2. moisture and mildew damage in walls - had water flooding in the basement. Despite most of the drywall being removed, not all was. I noticed mildew/mold in some areas. Can a camera show me how high, on the wall, mildew actually might still exist? (and If more drywall needs removing). 3. locating unwanted attic/crawlspaces wildlife (squirrels, raccoons, opossums) . I watched a few youtube videos about pest removal. Getting the WHOLE LITTER is important. The last thing you want is to remove a mother and not find/remove ALL of her litter of offspring. IR cameras would be beneficial, I would think, in locating wildlife in one's own attic/crawlspace. 3a. I assumed an extra telephoto lens might be needed if the attic is large. 4. Can you recommend any INEXPENSIVE self-study courses that have a valid INDUSTRY certification? All I have found were LIVE courses costing like $2K and up, with certification provided by the vendor themselves.
Sounds like you're getting ready to spend at least $3K on a camera, Fran. The camera can only show you areas that are still drying, not areas that mildew has attacked before. Wildlife, sure, if they're out in the open (and not nested under insulation in your attic, which is more likely). And last, there is no industry cert for IR, unfortunately- they're all given out by the training providers themselves. Try infraspection.com/ for an online option.
Like the review. First question; just what is it the you do? Building inspector? Second, you mentioned that the Fluke tir 110 is the “one” to have and your favorite...it’s been discounted. They don’t make it anymore. So what is the replacement now? Thanks for making a great video comparison.
Hi Jeff- I’m a home performance consultant by trade. Hope you watch more from our channel and see. Since Fluke stopped making that unit, look for one (any brand) that meets the same profile or better, for less $$.
Seek Thermal Compact Pro has 320x240 thermal sensor, and the newest version is 15hz model LQ-aaax I’m sure I’m also missing some additional information but this device works off your phone also and has been a great addition to my arsenal. Goes for around 500.00 US dollars.
Hey, I love the quote about "The best camera is the one you have with you" because I know that quote well- it is by famous photographer Chase Jarvis, who is a him, not a her.
Wow, deep question- I’m not sure any of these would integrate with a helpful third party software, but try FLIR first. They sell sensors directly to camera fabricators, I believe.
How do you like the Thermapp? I'm considering purchasing it and wanted to see how you feel it compares to the rest of your ir cameras. I'm a passive house architect and want to check the performance of my passive house buildings and show clients how I can improve their existing homes.
For an architect, I’d say it’s a terrific tool. Not as powerful as the $5k range, but you don’t need that. Recommend you call TruTech and ask about the latest features they’ve got on it- mine is a few years old.
Home Performance Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep it on my list of tools to purchase. It would be great if you did a video about the tools to have in the home performance professional's toolbag. I've been building up my kit with tools like a moisture meter, anemometer, laser measure, super bright flashlight, and plan on adding a fast sensing temp and humidity meter as well.
I'm buying a "cheap" $400 Chinese thermal imager. It's my first thermal camera. I totally plan to outgrow it and buy an entry level pro-level tool in the $1000 to $2000 range (probably a Flir) once I've learned everything the $400 camera has to offer so I can know what I want and what to look for in the next camera.
Several of my contractor friends have bought Chinese thermal imagers like the UNI-T UTi260B, and are so happy with them they are no longer planning to move up to an expensive FLIR. I'm planning to do the same thing myself; not everything from China is junk, far from it.
Random question alert: do you have any thoughts regarding using any of these devices in sea turtle conservation? I live in Costa Rica and we have a huge problem with humans poaching the nests so we patrol the beaches at night looking for turtles and their nests so we can relocate the eggs to a safe place. I've been thinking about getting a thermal imaging drone or a handheld camera to help us see turtles and poachers down the beach and maybe even find the nests in the sand. You are so knowledgeable about these cameras and their strengths, I'd be very appreciative of your advice. Thank you
It *might help you, but if turtles are cold blooded then they just become whatever temp is around them. You’d be able to see them when they come out of the cold sea onto the warm sand, but after a few mins they’d be invisible. You could see the poachers for sure though.
@@HomePerformance I appreciate you taking the time to answer my off topic question. Another conservation group is using drones with thermal cameras to spot the turtles. Apparently while "under exertion" they show up. But even so, having advance notice of poachers hiding in the jungle is worth the price of admission!
Great review! I am a research conducting wildlife surveys in canopy of the Amazon, and am hoping to use something like the FLIR one to spot sloths and other arboreal species at night (would love thermapp but don't have that budget). Would this work for this purpose? I am wondering at what distance the flir one would be able to detect thermal radiation, as some of those amazonian trees are pretty tall. I would only need to spot animals in the darkness, which could then be identified with a good flashlight - I would only need the thermal camera to notice the animals under the cover of darkness. Thanks!
Hmm- at night, you won’t be relying on the visual light MSX image enhancement, which is a big part of making the lower-end cameras look good. Honestly, spend the $200 and find out- what you might need to really see a detailed, in-focus sloth is an expensive cam.
Very helpful, Corbett! Seeing images back to back is really useful. On a production note, I love your background, it looks like the tool shed is coming along well, and the translucent roofing gives nice light. Not unlike you, I bought an iPhone SE so I could keep using my Flir One. I LOVE that thing! So nice that you can jam it in your pocket and head off into an attic or crawlspace without hurting it. Too bad the new models don't do that. If you don't have an IR camera and have ANY use at all for one, pop for a Flir One.
I'm looking for a Flur camera under $2,000 preferably that is suitable for monitoring or evaluating hotspots on printed circuit boards with many small components close together.
Great presentation. Of all the products you demonstrated which would be the top 3 most effective to determine if there is moisture beneath a flat roof when scanning from top? Please advise and thank you for sharing.
Pros who perform roof inspections generally are charging a higher price, and therefore generally carry more expensive equipment. I’d talk with United Infrared or InfraSpection Institute.
So random question, after the UFO hearings recently I did some research on some of the topics brought up and they were saying the UAP response agencies have been capturing UAP a lot on infrared cameras what would you recommend if I'm hunting aliens?
What equipment do you suggest to use for measurement of humidity in walls due to dampness in it. and what camera (visually) can tell you best when a walls is wet or dry?
Hm, hadn’t ever heard of that one- I suppose I’d try the inexpensive end of the scale, since the expensive ones are for when you need max info with quick turnaround from a distance- up close and with lots of time, any of these should work if IR will work at all.
Only one of the top guys in the country- Michael Dunseith at Green Jobs Training Center. Very NYC, but basically a teddy bear with lots of tools and experience.
Hello, I'm looking for a camera that has a long shutter speed to look at mountainsides for temperature differences. Do you know which one would be best? I suppose it does not need to be a really good one, because it does not have a short shutter speed like the pros use. But likely it needs an adjustable shutter speed and every pixel needs uniform sensitivity. It also probably needs a long focal length or range. Would you be able to point me in the right direction, I'm looking for something less than $300?
Have you tried the FLIR camera that is in the CAT phone s62? I have been looking into building my own house, and with an engineering background all of this building science that is starting to become more popular is very interesting to me, so I thought having an IR camera might be useful while under construction. Since I need a new phone anyway this phone piqued my interest, but I'm not sure how good the FLIR Lepton sensor in it really is, and since the rest of the phone is kind of dated I don't want to get it just for that camera only to find out it isn't very good.
I didn't quite get why you said you don't update the iOS on the iPhone of the first cam. Would people who have updated their phones no be able to use the first one?
Do you still use the iPhone camera? The problem I've always thought the problem with smartphone devices/apps are the app being updated and forcing you to upgrade your phone and/or camera in the future.
Please, sir, i need advice between UNI-T Ut260b handheld and infiray p2 pro detachable. Which should i go for Please sir just for repairs and also consider outdoor and indoor use battery life and the rest... thank for the answer sir 🙏
@@HomePerformance im looking to use the E4 to check for leaks in the winter . where the heat is escaping. and other random household uses, looking for hot spots for electrical. seeing what water line is hot. think thats sufficient.
It’s not an xray, so it’s debatable whether you could find it with any IR camera. Depends on the type of tile, the amount of moisture, indoors vs. outdoors, etc.
Trying to find critters in my roof, roof is modular home with small angled truss construction maybe 2ft high center .. would be trying to look through thin wallboard ceiling, what would you recommend? Thanks Keith
I think thermapp Th also has the software that is easy to work with. I own one of them and the resolution and field of view is really good. But if we are going for moisture measurement. The thermapp pro will be the most suitable which is not shown in this video. 0.03degree celcius sensitivity
With the FLIR one that connects to an iphone can it see through glass to see whatever is on the other side? Particularly 5% tented windows on a car for my unique situation?
Great instructional video…thanks for making it. Question…I want to assemble an array of bright ir emitting LEDs and visualize them in the most cost effective manner. The LEDs will be mounted on a board and they’ll be placed 1” apart and they array will be 12” x 12” for a total of 144 LEDs. Will the $250 device that attaches to the cell phone be sufficient for my application, I.e., resolving all 144 LEDs. Thanks.
@@HomePerformance Thanks for getting back. I plan to use IR LEDs for a clock design and I plan to view from no more than 2 feet away. Just wasn't sure if the camera would have the resolution needed to see all 144 LEDs as well as the field of view.
Hi nice video, will you recommend any sensor / camera that can work for measuring the object temperature (200°C ) , when surounding temperature is higher (250°C).
Great review. I'm looking to purchase one that I can use to make some art pieces by capturing (via the video feature) an ice climbing via one of these devices. Which do you think is best for these purposes? Also, I will not use it all beyond this purpose but since I will be showing these pieces, I would like a high resolution thermal image.
I would greatly appreciate you helping out you showed a flare one that fits into a case like Mobic case u stated it’s not a camera Hooks in to the bottom of the phone but a case I can find nothing on the website for this also spoke with them and I thought I was from Mars Did not know when I was talking about please advise
You are awesome..now I narrowed down the tool I need. Now do you teach or have a YT Video showing how to use any of these equipment tool? Like the 5k fluke tir110 ?. 🙃
Hey, finally super explination and lot information. I'm looking for one Infrared camera for my work. Detecting broken tubes or simple infiltration, Or other kind of (Pluming/heating problem) do you think the MR160 or the MR176 are the right one for my work? Maybe a C2 as detector what is behind the wall? If you have time, i would apreciate some of your tips. Thank you
Good job on video: Vid made simple: The speaker states that the best camera depends on the job. For example, while the speaker states that he would only take the FLIR T 660, the $25,000 camera, for a large commercial building, he also states that this camera was not ideal for apartment scans, which were the focus of his job that week. Here is a summary of the pros and cons of each camera: ● FLIR One ○ Pros: Inexpensive ($250 or $400 for the Pro version); portable because it is attached to a phone; can have the software updated endlessly. ○ Cons: Doesn't have as many features as some of the more expensive cameras. ● FLIR C2 ○ Pros: Durable and able to be used independently of a cell phone, making it well-suited to be given to clients; relatively inexpensive ($700). ○ Cons: Does not have as many features as some of the more expensive cameras. ● FLIR MR160 ○ Pros: Is both an infrared imager and a moisture meter; relatively inexpensive ($700). ○ Cons: Not very good as an infrared imager. ● Therm-App ○ Pros: Has night vision and live video streaming capabilities; relatively inexpensive ($700). ○ Cons: Only works with Android. ● Fluke TIR 110 ○ Pros: Good resolution and size; reporting software is excellent for creating reports; long battery life. ○ Cons: Costs $5,000. ● FLIR T 660 ○ Pros: High quality images; can take videos; has both manual and autofocus. ○ Cons: Costs $25,000; narrow field of view; takes 30 seconds to boot up. The speaker ultimately concludes that if he could only buy one camera, he would buy a $5,000 imager with a good field of view that records easily onto an SD card and has good reporting software. He states that this is because he likes to be able to create reports with 9 images per page. However, he does not explicitly state which of the cameras he reviewed meets all of these criteria.
Can you rate the black view bv9900 pro and cat s61, both smartphones with flir. I've recently got the black view bv9900 pro and amazed with its flir camera
If hot things give off ir. I then sense ir . So I am sensing heat with an ir camera. Right? Especially if I use a visible light block filter also. Then only the ir will show which represents heat. I'm guessing
Excellent video thanks . I'm retired and had done IR scans mainly electrical and mechanical systems going back 40+ years I'm looking for something to check out rentals mostly preventative maintenance. I'm not sure if you work much around electrical but it's a fantastic tool to avoid potential fires. It's actually required on commercial and industrial properties.
@@HomePerformance our first camera was a Hughes probeye.i actually was given it when I retired along with all my tools.i donated it .not too bad weight wise.its virtually the same as the bomb sight howard hughes built for the military in wwii.some really old tech. The new stuff is no comparison. Its fantastic there are still limitations though.
Hi. Tks for this great video. My needs as a handyman looking for water damage in my clients’ home, which 2021 lowest cost model would do the job for me? Tks in advance for your help!
I have the bottom mount flir one. I like it. Main complaint is it doesn't pull power from the phone. The battery is never charged when I need it. I don't use it often. I wouldn't mind an affordable xray tool. I often have to secure to concrete. Can't tell what's under.
Excellent video; 18 minutes to learn 6 products and saved me at least two days' work. Thank you...
So glad to have helped you, Robert
Or traveling far to a building trade show and spending hours with each company's sales rep.
Dude I can't believe it took me so long to find your Channel. What You cover in your videos is exactly the information I've been looking for. Thank you!!!!!
Hell yeah destiny
@Home Performance
Thanks to your video, I made the decision to buy the flir one for my phone and the water moisture detector and I found my copper pipe leak in my home that was wasting 0.2gpm every hour and inside my wall.
I cut it open, fixed the leak properly, closed the wall, refinished the wall. NO MORE LEAK!!!
Saved TONS of money doing this instead of calling a plumber that was going to charge me $3000 dollars to get the job done.
I LOVE THIS. That’s why I make videos, my friend! Good work!!!
As a Building Engineer here in the UK I needed a good reasonably priced basic tool to get me started as set up on my own so no big budgets, and I’m not a thermographer I just need a tool to help guide me as to what is causing a particular issue, so video was very helpful many thanks.
So glad to have helped you, Rob- thanks for the feedback.
Vevor SC240M is really good (-4-1022f) for $300-$320. Somethin to look into
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Friend, this is the best video comparison. i need an ir camera and never used one. your image of six cams and price told me quickly what i needed to know and then the rest gave me the detail. great job. many thanks.
Glad to hear, Gregory
Just as an FYI - I've settled on the TOPDON TCO01. It's in the right price range ($250ish) and has 256x192 resolution. Your video helped set my expectations for price/performance. Even though it's 4 years ago, I have a good understanding of what I should pay - and the TC001 looks like a bargain.
I have just been using a Fluke TIR, and found that it was hard to get a wide enough view in smaller rooms, so I'm amazed that a $25,000 camera can't cope better! Really useful review of such different products.
Wonderful, glad this helped you Mike
Great review! I would love to see a side-by-side comparison of image quality from all of these cameras in a variety of scenes. An "ultimate flir shootout" review would be awesome.
Thanks- in case it was unclear, the first few shots in this vid are exactly what you’re looking for
Awesome! You saved hours of searching and guessing for me))))
Glad to have helped you, Kayla!
Something you can add to the arsenal... A Flir E4 (easily purchased for $850) can be "updated" to the exact specs of the E8 ($2700)... 80x60 --> 320x240. The modification has been around for 5 years and still works on new units. Not recommended for a pro, but if you're a home user and want a very powerful camera, you can't beat the price/pixel.
Thanks Seth
Just wow! You are well spoken and clearly know what you're talking about! Great info.
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I’ve had my FLIR C2 for over a year. Take the FLIR course on their website or RUclips and learn how to properly calibrate ALL the settings! Amazing piece of equipment!
Thank you for the great video but there is a correction that has to be made: the Israeli-made Thermapp has always had a manual focus feature (I've purchased mine 8 years ago) and it was worth a little over a half of the price you mentioned in your review (last time I checked a year ago, you could buy the pro version for under $1200). And they give options to customize it. Thank you!
Thanks for the correction, my friend
FANTASTIK review!!! One of the most informative I have ever seen!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks a lot, Carl!
Thank you for your comparison video! We are moving into a 20 year old home next month and I plan to make several changes to upgrade the efficiency. I'm looking at going with a new roof, removing the existing fiberglass insulation in order to apply foam around the drywall seems, use a mixture of cellulose insulation and rockwall insulation, new windows, and finally replace the original HVAC equipment and ducts. Being in Houston, I want the lowest electricity bills possible since its hot 8 months out of the year.
I've read a lot of negative reviews about the FLIR iOS attachment having the battery go bad after a few months. I think for my situation, I'll probably buy the FLIR iOS Pro attachment with slightly higher specs to do some before/after comparisons, and then list it for sale. I think with equipment like this, trying to rent it several times wouldn't be worth it since I'm sure there is a bit of a learning curve when first trying it out.
Thank you for taking the time to do this demonstration/comparison! I appreciate you.
Any update on this now six years later? How good are the base models for the iphone from Flir in 2024?
Great review video! How about the infiray thermal product?
Sorry Emily, have not had access to one. I hear they’re pretty solid, but again, the reporting software is perhaps the most important feature imho.
That was 18 minutes well spent. Many thanks.
You are very welcome my man
agree with the other comments.. you saved me so much time comparing 10s of products to understand what I really need.
Which would you suggest for finding leaks in homes made from concrete and cinder blocks?
Any of these could work for that, but you’d also need a blower door if looking for air leaks.
@@HomePerformance what about plumbing leaks in dense materials?
Any will do, but you also need a surface moisture meter.
Thanks so much for taking the time to review these thermal imagine devices. This is absolutely fascinating to me for a number of reasons. 1: (and the most important)...I have a leak in my "low-slope" roof in Sarasota Florida. I'm definitely in need of a complete new roof. Unfortunately, I'll never be able to afford one unless I win the lottery - or sell the home "as-is" and take a beating on my asking price. I would really, REALLY like to find the source of the leak/leaks and patch them (until I win the lottery) LOL. To date, I've used 3 gallons of Henry's wet-patch and the roof is STILL leaking. It's driving me insane as I've patched every area with cracks and even some areas that are not cracked, just suspect areas that seemed logical based on the slight pitch of my roof. I won't presume to pester you with the hundreds of questions I have - just one. Which of these models would be the most likely to detect the source of my leak, or leaks? Any insight you could lend would be GREATLY appreciated.
Danny.
I have an even better idea- hire a local pro who owns an expensive camera to pinpoint the leak. Get in touch through my website if you need a referral nearby.
That thought had crossed my mind - however, a friend just hired someone to do just that exact thing to his father-in-laws house and he was charged $350.00. I'd rather spend the money on a unit and then it's mine to do as I wish - or even charge someone else $$ to detect a leak - unless of course, the unit I need is one of the more pricey ones?
The more experienced and trained the user AND the more fine-tuned the camera, the better. Esp when you’re looking for something specific. But if you want to try something cheap and invest more later if you have to, start with the FLIR One.
Thanks much, HP!
I love this guy.. I had to stop in the middle of watching this, and express that I've been watching his videos for a couple of years now, and wanted to say that he is by far the one of the best (Top Five) person that I've seen simplifying information, and explain it so simple that a dag could understand it... It's a natural to him..all of his other videos are the same.
Thanks so much for the compliment, Zachary! You made my day!
Yea, I don't have $25,000
I guess I'll go for the FLIR One.
JUST LOOKING FOR AN UNDERGROUND FOR
PIPE LEAK THANKS
Greetings from 2021! Thanks for the video. Looks like I'll be going with a Flir One Pro. Also, what kind of North face jacket is that? It looks awesome. Thanks.
Ha- thanks Baron. It was a kind of shirt-jacket mutant. Don’t have it anymore though.
Thank you for your very clear explaination about thermal photography by using different kind of equipment.💪 It helps me a lot to choose the correct camera for my profession as service engineer HVAC.
Excellent, keyboardman! Happy testing.
Great to see various cameras and how I wish to operate all of them
Do it, you'll like it
The key component about purchasing a camera is knowledge about thermography. Take a level one class, then apply that
knowledge to your profession and business plan, then look for the applicable camera. My moto is buy the camera that you and your competition can't afford, then sell your services!
Knowledge is power
which cost about 200 bucks :)
You get what you pay for
Do these camera record video?
Great video. Are there any imagers they detect refrigerant leaks in residential?
Interesting q- I haven’t tried it, but theoretically yes, any of these could detect it if you get close enough and conditions are right. Don’t think it would save you any time vs. a leak detector tho.
Thoughts on the newer flir one's? I would need it for personal home use due to mold related illness, so it would help catch any hidden leaks
Very nice comparision. Just bought a Flir One, did not even think about water detection (probably not a thing for Flir One, but still).
Great video. Thumbs up.
I have a few questions that maybe you can answer.
Which cameras are recommended for the following scenarios?
I'm looking to purchase just one camera that hopefully does all these scenarios:
1. energy audit - finding doors, windows, and ceiling areas that are leaking energy and need more insulation.
2. moisture and mildew damage in walls - had water flooding in the basement. Despite most of the drywall being removed, not all was. I noticed mildew/mold in some areas.
Can a camera show me how high, on the wall, mildew actually might still exist? (and If more drywall needs removing).
3. locating unwanted attic/crawlspaces wildlife (squirrels, raccoons, opossums) .
I watched a few youtube videos about pest removal. Getting the WHOLE LITTER is important.
The last thing you want is to remove a mother and not find/remove ALL of her litter of offspring.
IR cameras would be beneficial, I would think, in locating wildlife in one's own attic/crawlspace.
3a. I assumed an extra telephoto lens might be needed if the attic is large.
4. Can you recommend any INEXPENSIVE self-study courses that have a valid INDUSTRY certification?
All I have found were LIVE courses costing like $2K and up, with certification provided by the vendor themselves.
Sounds like you're getting ready to spend at least $3K on a camera, Fran. The camera can only show you areas that are still drying, not areas that mildew has attacked before. Wildlife, sure, if they're out in the open (and not nested under insulation in your attic, which is more likely). And last, there is no industry cert for IR, unfortunately- they're all given out by the training providers themselves. Try infraspection.com/ for an online option.
Like the review. First question; just what is it the you do? Building inspector? Second, you mentioned that the Fluke tir 110 is the “one” to have and your favorite...it’s been discounted. They don’t make it anymore. So what is the replacement now? Thanks for making a great video comparison.
Hi Jeff- I’m a home performance consultant by trade. Hope you watch more from our channel and see. Since Fluke stopped making that unit, look for one (any brand) that meets the same profile or better, for less $$.
Seek Thermal Compact Pro has 320x240 thermal sensor, and the newest version is 15hz model LQ-aaax I’m sure I’m also missing some additional information but this device works off your phone also and has been a great addition to my arsenal. Goes for around 500.00 US dollars.
Thanks Brian
Hey, I love the quote about "The best camera is the one you have with you" because I know that quote well- it is by famous photographer Chase Jarvis, who is a him, not a her.
Nice- I thought it was Annie Liebowitz
VERY helpful video! Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Hey, thanks for the appreciation Michael!
Which is the cheapest and reliable thermal camera for integration with custom developed softwares
Wow, deep question- I’m not sure any of these would integrate with a helpful third party software, but try FLIR first. They sell sensors directly to camera fabricators, I believe.
Hi Corbett, Have you tried the new equipment? T1020, T530 or a E95?
Great video. Thanks
I haven’t, Diego. Thanks for watching!
How do you like the Thermapp? I'm considering purchasing it and wanted to see how you feel it compares to the rest of your ir cameras. I'm a passive house architect and want to check the performance of my passive house buildings and show clients how I can improve their existing homes.
For an architect, I’d say it’s a terrific tool. Not as powerful as the $5k range, but you don’t need that. Recommend you call TruTech and ask about the latest features they’ve got on it- mine is a few years old.
Home Performance Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep it on my list of tools to purchase. It would be great if you did a video about the tools to have in the home performance professional's toolbag. I've been building up my kit with tools like a moisture meter, anemometer, laser measure, super bright flashlight, and plan on adding a fast sensing temp and humidity meter as well.
I'm buying a "cheap" $400 Chinese thermal imager. It's my first thermal camera. I totally plan to outgrow it and buy an entry level pro-level tool in the $1000 to $2000 range (probably a Flir) once I've learned everything the $400 camera has to offer so I can know what I want and what to look for in the next camera.
That’s a good way to to it imho, Steve
Several of my contractor friends have bought Chinese thermal imagers like the UNI-T UTi260B, and are so happy with them they are no longer planning to move up to an expensive FLIR. I'm planning to do the same thing myself; not everything from China is junk, far from it.
Hikmicro is my current preference
are the C2 and flir T660 suitable for humid environment and is any of them waterproof?
If any of these could survive being splashed or rained on, it’s definitely the C2.
Random question alert: do you have any thoughts regarding using any of these devices in sea turtle conservation? I live in Costa Rica and we have a huge problem with humans poaching the nests so we patrol the beaches at night looking for turtles and their nests so we can relocate the eggs to a safe place. I've been thinking about getting a thermal imaging drone or a handheld camera to help us see turtles and poachers down the beach and maybe even find the nests in the sand. You are so knowledgeable about these cameras and their strengths, I'd be very appreciative of your advice. Thank you
It *might help you, but if turtles are cold blooded then they just become whatever temp is around them. You’d be able to see them when they come out of the cold sea onto the warm sand, but after a few mins they’d be invisible. You could see the poachers for sure though.
@@HomePerformance I appreciate you taking the time to answer my off topic question. Another conservation group is using drones with thermal cameras to spot the turtles. Apparently while "under exertion" they show up. But even so, having advance notice of poachers hiding in the jungle is worth the price of admission!
Good job 👍🏻 do you have any experience with the Milwaukee models. Thx
Sorry, Burt, I do not
where is Testo thermal camera model 882? 240x320 with s-resolution of 480x640?
I bet it’s in your kit
@@HomePerformance Truth. I have used it, also I see on your desk Flir and Fluke, Testo is comparable with these two at 320x240 segment
So 3 years have passed, is there anything useful in the $50 range?
Sorry, not yet that I’m aware of.
Would any of them be able to sense thru a drywall wall to detect metal
With the flir one can’t you mirror it to like a chrome book too ?
Great review! I am a research conducting wildlife surveys in canopy of the Amazon, and am hoping to use something like the FLIR one to spot sloths and other arboreal species at night (would love thermapp but don't have that budget). Would this work for this purpose? I am wondering at what distance the flir one would be able to detect thermal radiation, as some of those amazonian trees are pretty tall. I would only need to spot animals in the darkness, which could then be identified with a good flashlight - I would only need the thermal camera to notice the animals under the cover of darkness. Thanks!
Hmm- at night, you won’t be relying on the visual light MSX image enhancement, which is a big part of making the lower-end cameras look good. Honestly, spend the $200 and find out- what you might need to really see a detailed, in-focus sloth is an expensive cam.
Very helpful, Corbett! Seeing images back to back is really useful. On a production note, I love your background, it looks like the tool shed is coming along well, and the translucent roofing gives nice light.
Not unlike you, I bought an iPhone SE so I could keep using my Flir One. I LOVE that thing! So nice that you can jam it in your pocket and head off into an attic or crawlspace without hurting it. Too bad the new models don't do that. If you don't have an IR camera and have ANY use at all for one, pop for a Flir One.
Thanks Nate!
I'm looking for a Flur camera under $2,000 preferably that is suitable for monitoring or evaluating hotspots on printed circuit boards with many small components close together.
Good idea- I would direct you to FLIR’s sales staff, they know a lot more than I do about application-specific camera models.
Great presentation. Of all the products you demonstrated which would be the top 3 most effective to determine if there is moisture beneath a flat roof when scanning from top?
Please advise and thank you for sharing.
Pros who perform roof inspections generally are charging a higher price, and therefore generally carry more expensive equipment. I’d talk with United Infrared or InfraSpection Institute.
So random question, after the UFO hearings recently I did some research on some of the topics brought up and they were saying the UAP response agencies have been capturing UAP a lot on infrared cameras what would you recommend if I'm hunting aliens?
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Which infrared camera would you recommend for drive by photos to send to homeowners?
Are there any new models with improvement that you recommend today?
Yes, Hikmicro is solid for less $$ and I have sn Infiray P2 on my keychain
What equipment do you suggest to use for measurement of humidity in walls due to dampness in it. and what camera (visually) can tell you best when a walls is wet or dry?
Thank you for this video. What technology would you use to find pool cracks? Empty pool.
Hm, hadn’t ever heard of that one- I suppose I’d try the inexpensive end of the scale, since the expensive ones are for when you need max info with quick turnaround from a distance- up close and with lots of time, any of these should work if IR will work at all.
Thanks for showing these, have you seen the CAT S60 smartphone?
Have not, sorry.
@@HomePerformance It it's waterproof and has a F.L.I.R camera built in! 😀
👍🏽😎
can you use flir one for ghost hunting?
Sure, hunt away
Could you recommend a company in NYC that can provide thermal and moisture inspections?
Only one of the top guys in the country- Michael Dunseith at Green Jobs Training Center. Very NYC, but basically a teddy bear with lots of tools and experience.
@@HomePerformance Thank you!
What jacket so you wear?
Even after six years there is a plenty of excellent information about these products.
Thanks for saying so!
Thanks for information..would u pls guide which one is suit for exploriing water infiltration in tunneling and metro??
Wow, that sounds awesome, but I have no idea what to advise you
What about the seek thermal?
Haven’t used it, this is just what I had in my kit. I don’t sell these.
can any of these see inside the earth underground and measure the reflectivity/reflectance of objects inside the earth??
Sorry, no, that’s not possible with IR thermal cameras
How are these things for locating live squirrels behind drywall?
That's a good q. No answers here, sorry.
Hello, I'm looking for a camera that has a long shutter speed to look at mountainsides for temperature differences. Do you know which one would be best? I suppose it does not need to be a really good one, because it does not have a short shutter speed like the pros use. But likely it needs an adjustable shutter speed and every pixel needs uniform sensitivity. It also probably needs a long focal length or range. Would you be able to point me in the right direction, I'm looking for something less than $300?
Can you review some of the Seek Thermal cameras?
Have you tried the FLIR camera that is in the CAT phone s62? I have been looking into building my own house, and with an engineering background all of this building science that is starting to become more popular is very interesting to me, so I thought having an IR camera might be useful while under construction. Since I need a new phone anyway this phone piqued my interest, but I'm not sure how good the FLIR Lepton sensor in it really is, and since the rest of the phone is kind of dated I don't want to get it just for that camera only to find out it isn't very good.
I didn't quite get why you said you don't update the iOS on the iPhone of the first cam. Would people who have updated their phones no be able to use the first one?
I meant I wasn’t upgrading hardware, not software. Newer phones are bigger, and wouldn’t fit the cam.
Well would you consider to put a link to that cheap flir camera on the description ? thanks in advance.
Does the Flir show electric shocks? Thank you.
Not sure exactly what you mean, but if something inside a wall is arcing it’ll get hot and you can see that with an IR cam.
Hi.. How accurate the cheapest one to the expensive one? Thanks.. 😊🙂
Do you still use the iPhone camera? The problem I've always thought the problem with smartphone devices/apps are the app being updated and forcing you to upgrade your phone and/or camera in the future.
Yes, I’ve had that problem too. The last time I carried an IR cam with me 24/7 was the permanent kit for my iphone 4.
Please, sir, i need advice between UNI-T Ut260b handheld and infiray p2 pro detachable. Which should i go for Please sir just for repairs and also consider outdoor and indoor use battery life and the rest... thank for the answer sir 🙏
Don’t know the UNI, but I own a P2 Pro myself. Recommend as a starter.
@@HomePerformance alright thank you sir
what do u think of flirs E4, e5, e6, e8 series
Sure, FLIR is a reputable brand. Know what you’re expecting from a cam- there’s a reason they make so many different models.
@@HomePerformance im looking to use the E4 to check for leaks in the winter . where the heat is escaping. and other random household uses, looking for hot spots for electrical. seeing what water line is hot. think thats sufficient.
Any IR cam will show you that stuff in varying degrees of detail
@@HomePerformance ohhhhhhhhhhhh. not sure which flir model to pick then
I’d ask TruTech Tools:
trutechtools.com
They have stellar support, I ask all my q’s and get all my test tools from them.
Do you have any budget ir camera recommendations for scanning moisture inside the wall or concrete slap?
Flir One is a sure bet- $200 or $400 models
What if moisture under Tiles? Any suitable ir camera suggestions?
It’s not an xray, so it’s debatable whether you could find it with any IR camera. Depends on the type of tile, the amount of moisture, indoors vs. outdoors, etc.
Thank you for your professional advice. If you have any idea please leave me a comment. Thanks
Hi thanks for the video. So for a rookie plumber with a low budget, the FLIR ONE Pro would be the best choice ? thanks
That would be my advice, yes!
Flit one vs flir one pro?
I believe it’s mostly a software and features difference. If you buy the consumer model, it doesn’t take much for you to be outgunned.
@@HomePerformance OK thanks
Trying to find critters in my roof, roof is modular home with small angled truss construction maybe 2ft high center .. would be trying to look through thin wallboard ceiling, what would you recommend? Thanks Keith
Keith, I’d hire a thermographer with a $30k camera, I wouldn’t waste my time trying out anything less.
I think thermapp Th also has the software that is easy to work with. I own one of them and the resolution and field of view is really good.
But if we are going for moisture measurement. The thermapp pro will be the most suitable which is not shown in this video. 0.03degree celcius sensitivity
Nice comparision. Could you pls comment something about Flir E5 ? Where does it stand? too much expensive / unnecessary for our home worhshop ?
Never used it, sorry Kagan
With the FLIR one that connects to an iphone can it see through glass to see whatever is on the other side? Particularly 5% tented windows on a car for my unique situation?
I wouldn't bank on it
Home Performance copy. Thank you
Does anyone know if there is a high quality thermal camera which can real-time (live) send the video feed to software?
Great instructional video…thanks for making it. Question…I want to assemble an array of bright ir emitting LEDs and visualize them in the most cost effective manner. The LEDs will be mounted on a board and they’ll be placed 1” apart and they array will be 12” x 12” for a total of 144 LEDs. Will the $250 device that attaches to the cell phone be sufficient for my application, I.e., resolving all 144 LEDs. Thanks.
Hey Dave- what an unusual question! You can do the math on this, but the variable that’s missing is how far from the array the camera will be.
@@HomePerformance Thanks for getting back. I plan to use IR LEDs for a clock design and I plan to view from no more than 2 feet away. Just wasn't sure if the camera would have the resolution needed to see all 144 LEDs as well as the field of view.
Yes, the least expensive of these should be fine
This mite be a strange questions but is it possible to see cables in the wall. For example before drilling.
Not unless they’re giving off heat
Hi nice video, will you recommend any sensor / camera that can work for measuring the object temperature (200°C ) , when surounding temperature is higher (250°C).
Like always. Good content. Thanks!
Thanks Miguel!
Great review. I'm looking to purchase one that I can use to make some art pieces by capturing (via the video feature) an ice climbing via one of these devices. Which do you think is best for these purposes? Also, I will not use it all beyond this purpose but since I will be showing these pieces, I would like a high resolution thermal image.
I would greatly appreciate you helping out you showed a flare one that fits into a case like Mobic case u stated it’s not a camera Hooks in to the bottom of the phone but a case I can find nothing on the website for this also spoke with them and I thought I was from Mars Did not know when I was talking about please advise
You are awesome..now I narrowed down the tool I need. Now do you teach or have a YT Video showing how to use any of these equipment tool? Like the 5k fluke tir110 ?. 🙃
Thanks, and check out my book Home Performance Diagnostics or my Mastermind course.
What TIC would you recommend, if such a thing exists, for recording good quality video in very high heat/smoke live fire firefighter training?
Something high quality- probably plan to spend at least $10k. All the major reputable brands would have similar features in that price range.
Hey, finally super explination and lot information. I'm looking for one Infrared camera for my work. Detecting broken tubes or simple infiltration, Or other kind of (Pluming/heating problem) do you think the MR160 or the MR176 are the right one for my work? Maybe a C2 as detector what is behind the wall? If you have time, i would apreciate some of your tips. Thank you
Hi Nic- the C2 sounds like your ticket, unless you need a surface moisture meter (I’m betting you already have one).
well i need a new moister meter mine is gone. maybe the mr160 and the C2 a better option. then only the Mr176.?
do you think the flir one is capable enough to pinpoint short circuits on a motherboard?
Doubtful
Hi, do you know anything about Testo 870-1 ? Who is the manufacturer?
Good job on video:
Vid made simple: The speaker states that the best camera depends on the job. For example, while the speaker states that he would only take the FLIR T 660, the $25,000 camera, for a large commercial building, he also states that this camera was not ideal for apartment scans, which were the focus of his job that week.
Here is a summary of the pros and cons of each camera:
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FLIR One
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Pros: Inexpensive ($250 or $400 for the Pro version); portable because it is attached to a phone; can have the software updated endlessly.
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Cons: Doesn't have as many features as some of the more expensive cameras.
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FLIR C2
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Pros: Durable and able to be used independently of a cell phone, making it well-suited to be given to clients; relatively inexpensive ($700).
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Cons: Does not have as many features as some of the more expensive cameras.
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FLIR MR160
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Pros: Is both an infrared imager and a moisture meter; relatively inexpensive ($700).
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Cons: Not very good as an infrared imager.
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Therm-App
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Pros: Has night vision and live video streaming capabilities; relatively inexpensive ($700).
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Cons: Only works with Android.
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Fluke TIR 110
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Pros: Good resolution and size; reporting software is excellent for creating reports; long battery life.
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Cons: Costs $5,000.
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FLIR T 660
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Pros: High quality images; can take videos; has both manual and autofocus.
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Cons: Costs $25,000; narrow field of view; takes 30 seconds to boot up.
The speaker ultimately concludes that if he could only buy one camera, he would buy a $5,000 imager with a good field of view that records easily onto an SD card and has good reporting software. He states that this is because he likes to be able to create reports with 9 images per page. However, he does not explicitly state which of the cameras he reviewed meets all of these criteria.
Can you rate the black view bv9900 pro and cat s61, both smartphones with flir. I've recently got the black view bv9900 pro and amazed with its flir camera
Yes, FLIR actually was a DARPA development as far as I understand- they had an edge from the get-go.
How are these different to the webcam mod where ir block filter is removed.
These detect heat-they’re thermal cameras. Your phone is sensing light.
If hot things give off ir. I then sense ir . So I am sensing heat with an ir camera. Right? Especially if I use a visible light block filter also. Then only the ir will show which represents heat. I'm guessing
Excellent video thanks . I'm retired and had done IR scans mainly electrical and mechanical systems going back 40+ years I'm looking for something to check out rentals mostly preventative maintenance. I'm not sure if you work much around electrical but it's a fantastic tool to avoid potential fires. It's actually required on commercial and industrial properties.
I bet 40 year old IR tech was pretty hefty
@@HomePerformance our first camera was a Hughes probeye.i actually was given it when I retired along with all my tools.i donated it .not too bad weight wise.its virtually the same as the bomb sight howard hughes built for the military in wwii.some really old tech. The new stuff is no comparison. Its fantastic there are still limitations though.
Have the Flir One, and use it all the time. Thanks for the info!
Thx for watching!
Are these any good for distance ?? tia
Pretty vague q- check out the specs on the cameras to find out specifics
Hi. Tks for this great video. My needs as a handyman looking for water damage in my clients’ home, which 2021 lowest cost model would do the job for me? Tks in advance for your help!
Thanks John- if you're a pro, I'd make sure you have a better cam than your client does, so I'd sink at least $500-600. Try FLIR or SEEK.
@@HomePerformance Tks for your reply. Take care
I have the bottom mount flir one. I like it. Main complaint is it doesn't pull power from the phone.
The battery is never charged when I need it. I don't use it often.
I wouldn't mind an affordable xray tool. I often have to secure to concrete. Can't tell what's under.