TOPIC: Infrared / Thermal Cameras

I also like the T series because the screen is much larger and the lens pivots. This is helpful when doing overhead shots. You can hold the camera in front of you, as compared to ovver your head.

If you go to the Fluke site, there are some interactive tools to demonstrate the field of view between the standard and wide angle lens, at different distances. There are also some that show the sensitivity and resolution between the models.

I'm not completly sold on Flir or Fluke yet. I'm liking Fluke a little more though, mostly because of the friendliness of the site, and the accessability to support. It's very difficult to get to a Flir rep. I'm still waiting. Fluke was fantastic. Spent a great deal of time with me on  the phone and on the site. They are already setting up a demo to come to me and let me play with the different cameras.

I would very much like the name of the distributor you purchased from. Do you like your cam? Are you able to take "whole wall shots" 

The list price for the:
Tir2 is $8,995
Tir3 is $11,995
TiR4 is $15,495

The wide angle lens is an additional $3,500

My reason for the T series is because I do more EIFS inspections and need the wide angle lens.

The  letter below was to me from my Fluke Rep. Yes I like my camera but still getting used to it and because it's new to me I have nothing to compare it to. I dont know what you mean by whole wall shots, has pic in a pic which is very helpfule especially when a person not familier with IR is looking at the photo, look at the first IR pic at my IR site, (kitchen wall) top pic is with digital and second is with Fluke TiR1 using pic in a pic feature.   

Here's the letter give Tom Black a call, very helpful;
Dave:

We are pleased to offer the Fluke TIR Thermal Camera, brand new from the factory with a full 2-year factory warranty, List Price $4495, Your Price is less $700 or $3795, check payable to Tom Black with order, or if paid with VISA or Mastercard, Your Price is $3870 (to share in the credit card fees).  These are DELIVERED prices, no shipping charges.  Availability is 2 weeks ARO.  Data sheet attached.



Fluke TIR1, List $6995, Your Price less $1100 or $5895, check made payable to Tom Black with order, or $6045 by VISA or MC, Delivered.  2 weeks.



We look forward to being of service.



Sincerely,



Tom
here's his email:  Tom Black [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]

David,

Thanks for the info, I will contact Tom and give him a shot. I hope you do not mind if I use your name.

When I say "whole wall shot" I am referring to the field of view. Since I am doing EIFS inspections, I want to be able to stand a reasonable distance away and take a scan of an entire wall... or at least a reletivly large area.

This is also important in energy loss analysis. Where you would want to show a wall with windows and how the heat (or cold) is escaping.

Tom got back to me with some prices... not bad.
Did you attend his school?

Don't forget HIP can do picture in picture so if that feature is extra, you don't necessarily need it.

Fluke has a proprietary format so you have to export as jpeg before integrating into a website or any software. Though we are working with them right now on a direct import path. Flir has been more attentive to home inspectors over the past few years from what I've seen but it now seems that Fluke is getting more into the game and trying to catch up.

Man that would be so nice to be able to bring in the Fluke pics directly into HIP.