TOPDON Thermal Camera TC001, Thermal Imaging Camera Android 256x192 Resolution, -20℃-550℃ Testing Range, 40mk Heat Sensitivity, Error Less Than 2℃, for Smartphones and Tablets

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The familiar gun-shaped stylings make this a comfortable device to use for detecting temperature at a distance. It comes with a large 3.2” screen and boasts a class-leading 320 x 240 px resolution, as well as a measurement accuracy of 0.07°C. The temperature range of -20°C – 300 °C isn’t the most impressive, but it’s enough for most users. But with a temperature measurement accuracy of ± 2°C, it’s reliably accurate. Featuring a DIY temperature range ability, the TOPDON infrared thermal camera allows users to set upper and lower limits, and corresponding colors. Thermal imaging company Hti-Xintai produce all sorts of clever IR devices, from phone plug-in cameras to a very cool-looking thermal monocular. The HTI-19 is a handheld thermal imaging camera that shows off some excellent features. In fact, it’s the best thermal imaging camera in terms of IR resolution on my list. And you may think that the latter is better, but, looking at FLIR’s approach where the rechargeable inner battery would often fail, shows that using the smartphone battery may not be such a bad idea after all. Also, let’s see the power consumption of the Topdon TC001 since I was skeptical about the advertised 0.25W. My small multi-meter shows an average of 0.31W which is a bit above the advertised value, but still an almost negligible amount considering the actual performance of the thermal camera. The Topdon TC002 is a solid thermal imaging camera. It has a good temperature range, it's very accurate, the image is smooth thanks to the 25Hz refresh rate, and the software isn't laggy or crashy.

Combined with its 15Hz refresh rate (many are only 9Hz), it can easily be used to spot animals or people in the dark, or through dense foliage. There’s also a 300-lumen LED light, should you want to surprise someone you’ve spotted in the dark. The simple menu system provides access to other useful features too, such as Level and Span adjustments (a little like manual exposure, allowing you to isolate a thermal range), and Emissivity adjustments (manual or pre-sets). The TC001 infrared thermal camera can perform temperature detection within ±3.6ºF (2ºC) or 2% of max temperature. Getting your hands on the best thermal imaging camera is like seeing into the future. An indispensable tool for chasing pesky draughts, underperforming insulation, or thermal bridging, they really do show you an invisible world of infrared heat. Types of IR Cameras As we own a number of properties (Airbnb’s and rental properties), we are often asked to diagnose issues that involve the use of a thermal imaging camera. These issues can include diagnosing electrical faults to locating a leak, the list is endless and they are very versatile tools which we’ve had the pleasure of using multiple times over the years.Temperature Monitoring: this allows you to continuously record the temperature of a certain spot or location and generate a chart with the changes recorded over time. Apparently, the reason for that is the continuous calibration of the sensors and it seems to be normal for module-type thermal cameras. Now let’s talk about the accuracy of the temperature. Topdon says that the maximum temperature variance can be 2 degrees C, down to 0.1 C, while the potential thermal error should be less than 1.8 F if the target temperature is below 212 degrees F. I didn’t have an instrument which I could trust to be perfectly accurate, just the AGM Glory Pro to compare its results. Left: AGM Glory Pro. Right: TC001. California-based technology experts Teledyne specialise in bleeding-edge imaging equipment used in everything from defence to space exploration. They use that same technology to make one of the best smartphone-compatible thermal imaging cameras available. The FLIR ONE Gen 3 is a fantastic device for chasing cold spots. It’s an affordable way to survey your own home for draughts using your iPhone. I am not sure it works that well to be honest, but I suppose that it’s better than nothing. Lastly, you can manually select the temperature range or simply let the camera recognize the correct range by itself. A high thermal sensitivity of 0.05℃ allows the TC004 to distinguish between tiny temperature differences.

German engineering icons Bosch have been making an incredible range of tools for more than a century. Their “blue” line of professional-level tools is built to work as hard as their owners, and the GTC 400 C Thermal Camera is no exception. Whether you’re looking for cold spots on your radiators or trying to pin down a draught, it’s one of the best devices for the job.With a wide temperature range of -4℉ to 1022℉(-20℃ to 550℃) , the camera can perform temperature readings for all kinds of objects.

Designed with mobility in mind, the TC001 can easily pair with most Android smartphones; the device only weighs 30g, and measures 71x42x14mm; further adding to the TC001’s mobility. While the FLIR C-Series produces useful images in good light via MSX, this camera can do so at any time, since it doesn’t rely on visual light to boost its resolution. For our money, that makes it the best thermal-imaging camera for night use today.Regular Updates: Our recommendations stay current with any changes in product performance or availability. Thermal imaging works in the dark, or through smoke, but can be fooled by the reflectiveness (emissivity) of a surface. Because IR is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, like visible light, it also has similar properties when it encounters lenses or rain. For professional use, it pays to read up a bit on understanding thermograms, but you’ll understand the basics the moment you power on your thermal camera. Depending on the software, you can also take retrospective measurements from the thermal JPEGs. How we test thermal cameras TC001 is not compatible with all styles of phone cases or tablet cases, the included extension cable may need to be used.