# Looking into Thermal Imaging **URL:** \ **Category:** Thermal Imaging, Infrared Cameras & Energy Audits\ **Created:** [August 17, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815 "2016-08-17T23:12:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![amccarty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/amccarty/32/57038_2.png) [@amccarty](https://forum.nachi.org/u/amccarty)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2016, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815/1 "2016-08-17T23:12:17Z")
I am just getting started but have had several realtors ask me about IR in my reports. I was hoping not to make a big investment into this upfront until I was more established but now am thinking I might need to. I am looking for recommendations an the best camera to buy and what training I should be getting started on. I also understand there is a wide price range on these cameras but I would prefer to do it right and spend the money once upfront rather than buy just enough to get by. ---
**Author:** ![cevans](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/cevans/32/244194_2.png) [@cevans](https://forum.nachi.org/u/cevans)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815/2 "2016-08-18T00:15:54Z")
Offer Robert $2500 for his E60BX. Fair price for a quality, older, second hand, pro-class, workhorse imager IMO. > **[E60BX for sale](https://forum.nachi.org/t/108744)** > > FLIR E60bx camera kit for sale. Leaving energy business. Camera is in perfect condition. Retail $7495. Asking $5000 and will throw in an Extech MO297 bluetooth moisture meter that works with camera. New FLIR model purchased 5/11, hard case, 2... Then invest in professional training. Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. Have a business plan, because if you do not have a plan to make money with infrared, I promise that you will not. ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815/3 "2016-08-18T00:42:53Z")
Agree with Chuck! ---
**Author:** ![jmckenna1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jmckenna1/32/719_2.png) [@jmckenna1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jmckenna1)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815/4 "2016-08-18T01:36:30Z")
I would recommend that you get training first, before you buy a camera, so that you understand what some IR cameras can and cannot do… and how to use it. That way, your not buying a camera based on my ideas, but with the understanding you will gain from a proper training course. ---
**Author:** ![dandersen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dandersen/32/59398_2.png) [@dandersen](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dandersen)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815/5 "2016-08-18T01:42:27Z")
That camera should do anything he wants to do at this point. If you make it to Lvl III in 5 yrs, you’ll need a new camera anyway… ---
**Author:** ![mgleeson](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mgleeson/32/59545_2.png) [@mgleeson](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mgleeson)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/looking-into-thermal-imaging/108815/6 "2016-08-18T02:10:59Z")
If you are anywhere near Buffalo NY, the company I just resigned from is hosting a level 1 certification next week. It is going to be weird spending a week there.