# This one caught my eye

**URL:** <https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368>\
**Category:** Thermal Imaging, Infrared Cameras & Energy Audits\
**Created:** [February 14, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368 "2009-02-14T06:47:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/1 "2009-02-14T06:47:35Z")

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I like the ad for this baby.  
How much ? is the question,as the lease to own is $99@month.

[http://www.x20.org/infrared-thermal-camera.htm](http://www.x20.org/infrared-thermal-camera.htm)

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**Author:** ![dmaricic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dmaricic/32/185115_2.png) [@dmaricic](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dmaricic)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/2 "2009-02-14T07:05:36Z")

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Looked through the entire page and couldn’t find anything on the resolution of the photos. I don’t see how they fit all that into a phone sized. Looks like it could be cool though.

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**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:** [February 14, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/3 "2009-02-14T13:51:15Z")

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That thing is for young kids with good eyes Robert! (and brought up on phone texting)!

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**Author:** ![vsantos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/vsantos/32/188006_2.png) [@vsantos](https://forum.nachi.org/u/vsantos)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/4 "2009-02-14T14:03:05Z")

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The infrared images are great but when you do a side by side or try to transpose them on top of the _regular_ image is looks like crap unless the room is really well lit. The guy I team up with for these evaluations likes to take the IR photos with all the lights off

The attached photos were taken with that camera.

![THERMAL2.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/5/c/5cd243c40292ac9dbdb2164440c31a11d82c60cc.jpeg)

![THERMAL1.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/e/9/e94b2eda745a95d685e866f7bb7a63bd6f5f2ffa.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![jcampbell](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jcampbell/32/177236_2.png) [@jcampbell](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jcampbell)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/5 "2009-02-14T14:33:55Z")

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$99 for the first 6 months… then what?

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**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:** [February 14, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/6 "2009-02-14T14:35:20Z")

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> [@](#):
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> The guy I team up with for these evaluations likes to take the IR photos with all the lights off

Why?

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**Author:** ![vsantos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/vsantos/32/188006_2.png) [@vsantos](https://forum.nachi.org/u/vsantos)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/7 "2009-02-14T14:41:48Z")

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> [@dandersen](#):
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> Why?

Has something to do with heat variations. He also want’s the HVAC off for an hour or so prior to the evaluation AND he likes performing these evaluations after dark. He travels throughout the states and trains people on how to perform IR scans and it well qualified for this task.

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**Author:** ![rmaday](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/rmaday/32/581_2.png) [@rmaday](https://forum.nachi.org/u/rmaday)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/8 "2009-02-14T14:42:07Z")

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> [@vsantos](#):
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> The infrared images are great but when you do a side by side or try to transpose them on top of the _regular_ image is looks like crap unless the room is really well lit. The guy I team up with for these evaluations likes to take the IR photos with all the lights off
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> The attached photos were taken with that camera.

Seems that’s a problem with the regular pics, rather than the IR. ;-)😛

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**Author:** ![gpallotta](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gpallotta/32/330_2.png) [@gpallotta](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gpallotta)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/9 "2009-02-14T14:47:08Z")

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Imaging Performance

**THERMAL**

Detector Type  
Uncooled FPA microbolometer, with image correction and full auto imaging and instant image enhancement.  
TV rate real time 60 hz sensor

Spectral Range  
8-14μm LWIR Long Wave Infrared

Field of View  
25°×19° - Point and shoot imaging

Thermal Sensitivity  
1/10 degree sensitivity

**VISUAL**  
Built- in Digital Video colors  
CMOS Sensor, 640 x 480 pixels, auto balance and auto gamma.

**Image Presentation**

External Display LCD  
2.2″TFT active matrix High resolution color

Display Color  
256 level, 8 palettes (Rainbow, iron, B&W, etc) custom palettes user defined.  
2X digital zoom onboard

**Measurement**

Temperature Range  
-20 to +250 C

System Architecture  
Fully Digital with onboard and post processing manipulation

Measurement Modes  
Spot / manual (up to 4 moveable), spot / automatic placement at max, area (up to 4 moveable) displaying either max, min, or average, isotherm, line profile, auto alarm

Emissivity Correction  
Variable from 0.01 to 0.99 (in 0.01 increment)

Measurement Features  
Automatic correction based on user input for reflected ambient temperature,distance, relative humidity,atmospheric transmission and external optics

**Image Storage**  
Type  
Built-in Flash memory (8G bit capacity)

File Format  
IRI (An individual file consists of infrared image, visual image and voice annotation)  
Voice Annotation  
Variant for different files, up to 180 seconds per file. User can record a voice comment to every image saved

\*\*System Status Indication  
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LCD Display  
Shows status of battery, indication of power  
Sound Alarm  
Automatic alarm for low battery + audible Alarm for max/min temperature rise/fall,user defined.

Laser Locator  
Classification Type  
Class 2 semiconductor laser

**Battery System**  
Type:  
Li-ion battery, rechargeable, field replaceable (4 Batteries included)

Operating Time:  
Over 2 hours continuous operation per battery

Charging System:  
In camera via USB interface from AC adapter (96-  
250 VAC) or in battery charger  
Power Dissipation:  
\< 3W

**Environmental Specification**  
Operating Temperature:  
-20c+60c

Storage Temperature:  
-20c- +60c

Humidity:  
Operating and storing 10% to 95%, non- condensing

Encapsulation:  
IP54  
Shock:  
Operational: 25G, IEC 68-2-29  
Vibration:  
Operational: 2G, IEC 68-2-6

**Interfaces**  
USB:  
Image (thermal & visual), measurement, voice and digital video transfer to PC

-Fusion IR proprietary infrared imaging color software w/image notation, custom color palettes, and documentation.  
-EZ report word based proprietary software for instant documentation and evidentiary imaging Vref.  
-RSW radiometric Full analysis and reporting software suite

Weight:

0.265Kg (including battery)

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**Author:** ![OJ\_Utter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/96bed5/32.png) [@OJ\_Utter](https://forum.nachi.org/u/OJ_Utter)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/10 "2009-02-14T15:28:11Z")

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I looked into this unit quite a few years back. Is 160x120 resolution. Sensitivity 0.1. Total cost of the unit is in the $7k range as last I knew. There hasn’t been any updates to the units performance since was brought to the market in 2003. Looks cool, probably take ok images, but longevity and user ability is probably questionable in my book.

OJ Utter  
Level 3 itc Thermographer

> **[Utter Precision, Inc. Home](http://www.utterprecision.com)**
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> Utter Precision, Inc. specializes in reliability solutions. We are experts in Vibration Analysis and Infrared Thermography for all applications from predictive maintenance to electrical inspections to mechanical inspections, to housing inspections,...

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**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/11 "2009-02-14T15:29:31Z")

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If you are considering purchasing this camera/imager, ask where it was made and where it would have to be sent for any repairs or maintenance or service.

One of the people in one of my IR training classes had one and said it was like throwing it into a black hole when he had to send it out. It was months and months for him to get it back. :shock:

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**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/12 "2009-02-14T17:56:15Z")

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I saw a much higher res when gliding through it.

Something along the lines of 648 x 400

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**Author:** ![gpallotta](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gpallotta/32/330_2.png) [@gpallotta](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gpallotta)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/13 "2009-02-14T19:32:33Z")

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640 x 480 pixels

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**Author:** ![Erol\_Kartal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d9b06d/32.png) [@Erol\_Kartal](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Erol_Kartal)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/14 "2009-02-14T21:22:29Z")

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I know of inspectors who have that camera but wish they had a different one…

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**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/15 "2009-02-14T21:27:37Z")

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> [@ekartal](#):
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> I know of inspectors who have that camera but wish they had a different one…

Too bad , it looks cool.

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**Author:** ![Erol\_Kartal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d9b06d/32.png) [@Erol\_Kartal](https://forum.nachi.org/u/Erol_Kartal)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/16 "2009-02-14T21:36:48Z")

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> [@relliott](#):
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> Too bad , it looks cool.

Low resolution and smaller screen cameras are less expensive, but as soon as you get one, you want to upgrade.

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**Author:** ![dmaricic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dmaricic/32/185115_2.png) [@dmaricic](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dmaricic)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/17 "2009-02-14T21:44:37Z")

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> [@relliott](#):
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> I saw a much higher res when gliding through it.
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> Something along the lines of 648 x 400

That’s the video mode, and is probably not in IR mode. That’s not the IR photo resolution which was never listed. OJ said it was 160x120 resolution which sounds closer to reality.

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**Author:** ![belliott](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/belliott/32/57038_2.png) [@belliott](https://forum.nachi.org/u/belliott)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/18 "2009-02-14T21:48:29Z")

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> [@dmaricic](#):
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> That’s the video mode, and is probably not in IR mode. That’s not the IR photo resolution which was never listed. OJ said it was 160x120 resolution which sounds closer to reality.

Dominic I think that may be the old res.  
Check out the link I provided and see the pictures.  
Those are high res.

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**Author:** ![dmaricic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dmaricic/32/185115_2.png) [@dmaricic](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dmaricic)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/19 "2009-02-14T21:51:10Z")

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I looked at the link you provided. None of those pictures were high resolution.

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**Author:** ![dmaricic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dmaricic/32/185115_2.png) [@dmaricic](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dmaricic)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2009, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/this-one-caught-my-eye/36368/20 "2009-02-14T22:00:34Z")

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I should rephrase that. None of them are 640x480 and they’d definitely be showing thatoff. It looks like they are all different sizes which tells me they are probably stitched together from multiple images. Otherwise they’d all be the same resolution.

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