I bought a Hikmicro after many reviews and I'm quite happy with it for electronic board repair. Light enough it can be used on a swing arm mounted to the desk.
Thanks for a thorough review. Wish you had the Topdon TC003 in the range. Almost bought a camera on blackfriday. Now i'm doing proper research and your review helped a lot. Thanks
I've read lots of comments of others who are Android owners, they say Flir is a pain when it comes to connectivity, sort of makes sense, if they can't really get iOS right and it was originally designed for interaction with that platform, then it stands to reason that working with Android would be worse Flir really need to redesign from the ground up
@@stultuses I think it's possible that both platforms made changes to how developers are allowed to discover devices on the network, probably under the guise of security. Lots of manufacturers have had problems with this, but FLIR is...least improved
Interesting comparison, the Klein TI250 is the older model with the "10k" pixels too, no WiFi, but only $280, sometimes less for homeowners looking for cold or hot spots.
@@sloanNYC yeah, but there's no reason a homeowner looking for cold/hot spots should be paying $280 for a camera. There's really just no reason I can think of to ever consider the Klein ones as they exist right now
@@sloanNYC yeah, the plug in ones are great for that. Just make sure that whatever port version you choose actually works with the person's phone. The USB-C ones often don't yet have compatibility for USB-C iPhones, for some reason
@@dereksolarboi I just read that the Hz refresh issue is about a US law that you can't sell abroad anything above 9 Hz, but other countries can export higher Hz into the US. So weird.
Doing a little research...I'm a NJ resident and thinking up picking up a thermal camera to video drones, planes, and other aircraft (big issue in NJ right now). Any recommendations for a thermal camera for this type of video recording. Appreciate your input....you look like you've already done a lot of research on thermal camera. Not sure if one of those smaller iPhone thermal cameras would cut it....any input's appreciated. :)
@@RGMGFitness I'm gonna guess you want something with a lot better resolution, as well as perhaps one with the ability to focus on longer ranges. Those get real pricey, though, you'd be firmly in the professional price bracket. I'd define the ones in the video as pro-sumer level
@ ok…appreciate the input. I did see someone video a plane ✈️ and get pretty good results from the “Xinfrared T2 Pro” which runs about $350 (USD). Just has to give me the outline to differ between airplane, helicopter, or drone.
Oh, cool! Didn't realize focusing existing on that level of camera. If you don't get a Xinfrared, whatever else you get should have the focusable lens, probably something similarly aimed towards hunters. These cameras won't give you that level of adjustability.
@@wanzikry7608 hardware looks passable for both, but the Guide software support looks really bad. The link to the PC software is to a file in someone's Google Drive. 😂
@@lucsi8016 for me, it comes down to the software side. Hardware doesn't seem too bad, but I don't think Vevor has adequate software for image manipulating on the backend. If that's not important to you, then go for it!
@@dereksolarboimany thanks. May I ask another and last question: have you tested hikmicro mini x? Difficult, here in France to have any feedback on this device
I’m looking for a thermal imaging camera that picks up heat coming from trace heating cabling under thermal insulation lagging on fire sprinkler pipes… would the Fluke PTi120 work or would the heat emitting from the insulation lagging affect the heat trace cabling? Love the vlogs.
@@Swifty.lover.13 I'm not sure! Thermal cameras will always only show the thermal radiation from the surface of whatever you're pointing them at. So if you think the heating cabling affects the localized temperature of the lagging, then it might work for ya!
@@dereksolarboi thanks for your rapid reply. Seen an offer here in the UK offering one for £300.00…. Then seen your review. Would love to see someone try using a thermal camera on a sprinkler pipe with the trace heat cable in active mode below 5°C to see the difference between cabling and lagging thermal properties. Again cheers for the reply & PS.. my kids love the beard
Some of my hesitation with phone-specific cameras, admittedly, is the fact that I use iPhones, and the port situation has been stupid on that front for awhile
@@dereksolarboi thought it was a little odd that you were repeatedly stating that the plug-in-to-phone models are cheap and low-resolution, as that's not really a useful summary of the differences...? (not that I think I could make a better video, overall you did an awesome job, thanks for digging into the software) Makes sense they could be cheaper due to saving money on a display, and there's a risk of damaging your phone's port by dropping, or hitting it on a pipe or something. But some of those little plug-in models have resolution better than the worst "compact camera" style models you showed, and there are cheaper "gun style" models. Oh, and a plug-in model can be used on an "extension cord", which could be extremely convenient in an unusual situation, to get it through a small-ish opening. Yeah, the USB-C iPhone situation is a drag, maybe finally starting to sort itself out. Have you seen the Android phone style thermal cameras? Similar take to the "compact camera" style, in terms of form factor, with some advantages (bigger screen, presumably above average touch handling, no need to transfer to a cell phone for editing if that's what you would be doing otherwise). (also some disadvantages, particularly if you don't fancy using it as your phone as well)
Afaik the low refresh rate is because of export restrictions for it not becoming dual use equipment.
I bought a Hikmicro after many reviews and I'm quite happy with it for electronic board repair. Light enough it can be used on a swing arm mounted to the desk.
Thanks for a thorough review. Wish you had the Topdon TC003 in the range. Almost bought a camera on blackfriday. Now i'm doing proper research and your review helped a lot. Thanks
I've read lots of comments of others who are Android owners, they say Flir is a pain when it comes to connectivity, sort of makes sense, if they can't really get iOS right and it was originally designed for interaction with that platform, then it stands to reason that working with Android would be worse
Flir really need to redesign from the ground up
@@stultuses I think it's possible that both platforms made changes to how developers are allowed to discover devices on the network, probably under the guise of security. Lots of manufacturers have had problems with this, but FLIR is...least improved
Absolutely awesome content creation and great reviews. He’s to the point and helped me make a choice! Thank you 👍🏾👍🏾
Interesting comparison, the Klein TI250 is the older model with the "10k" pixels too, no WiFi, but only $280, sometimes less for homeowners looking for cold or hot spots.
@@sloanNYC yeah, but there's no reason a homeowner looking for cold/hot spots should be paying $280 for a camera. There's really just no reason I can think of to ever consider the Klein ones as they exist right now
@@dereksolarboi Would you suggest one of the small plugin cams for phones then? I am thinking of a gift for a realtor.
@@sloanNYC yeah, the plug in ones are great for that. Just make sure that whatever port version you choose actually works with the person's phone. The USB-C ones often don't yet have compatibility for USB-C iPhones, for some reason
@@dereksolarboi I saw that, definitely puts anyone with an iPhone from the last year in a spot.
@@dereksolarboi I just read that the Hz refresh issue is about a US law that you can't sell abroad anything above 9 Hz, but other countries can export higher Hz into the US. So weird.
Doing a little research...I'm a NJ resident and thinking up picking up a thermal camera to video drones, planes, and other aircraft (big issue in NJ right now). Any recommendations for a thermal camera for this type of video recording. Appreciate your input....you look like you've already done a lot of research on thermal camera. Not sure if one of those smaller iPhone thermal cameras would cut it....any input's appreciated. :)
@@RGMGFitness I'm gonna guess you want something with a lot better resolution, as well as perhaps one with the ability to focus on longer ranges. Those get real pricey, though, you'd be firmly in the professional price bracket. I'd define the ones in the video as pro-sumer level
@ ok…appreciate the input. I did see someone video a plane ✈️ and get pretty good results from the “Xinfrared T2 Pro” which runs about $350 (USD). Just has to give me the outline to differ between airplane, helicopter, or drone.
Oh, cool! Didn't realize focusing existing on that level of camera. If you don't get a Xinfrared, whatever else you get should have the focusable lens, probably something similarly aimed towards hunters. These cameras won't give you that level of adjustability.
any info on topdon tc003 in comparison
The fact that they supposedly have Windows software for analysis, but I can't find a single place to download it, makes 'em sus to me
What would ypu recommend for motors and pcbs
What is the Klein tools if chip resolution? It may be small and they software enhance
can you review uni t uti260t pocket and guide pf210?
@@wanzikry7608 hardware looks passable for both, but the Guide software support looks really bad. The link to the PC software is to a file in someone's Google Drive. 😂
More than interesting. It helps me a lot in choosing my first thermal camera, altough still tempted by the vevor sc240. What do you think?
@@lucsi8016 for me, it comes down to the software side. Hardware doesn't seem too bad, but I don't think Vevor has adequate software for image manipulating on the backend. If that's not important to you, then go for it!
@@dereksolarboimany thanks. May I ask another and last question: have you tested hikmicro mini x? Difficult, here in France to have any feedback on this device
@@lucsi8016 looks pretty cool! I don't think it's available in my region, so it's hard to get details about it
I’m looking for a thermal imaging camera that picks up heat coming from trace heating cabling under thermal insulation lagging on fire sprinkler pipes… would the Fluke PTi120 work or would the heat emitting from the insulation lagging affect the heat trace cabling? Love the vlogs.
@@Swifty.lover.13 I'm not sure! Thermal cameras will always only show the thermal radiation from the surface of whatever you're pointing them at. So if you think the heating cabling affects the localized temperature of the lagging, then it might work for ya!
@@dereksolarboi thanks for your rapid reply. Seen an offer here in the UK offering one for £300.00…. Then seen your review. Would love to see someone try using a thermal camera on a sprinkler pipe with the trace heat cable in active mode below 5°C to see the difference between cabling and lagging thermal properties. Again cheers for the reply & PS.. my kids love the beard
@@Swifty.lover.13I have a vid of using a flir e6 on radiant heat pipes ran inside the floor. Would these pick up the pipe temps the same?
These would do the same thing, yes
thanks for showing what to avoid and what to look for on these. your beard can be distracting at times tho
@@Thrashaero excellent, I can't have the tech outshine the beard, now, can I?
@@dereksolarboi i mean your beard itself is fine it's the purple edge
@ yeah it grows that way
I have the c3 and Infiray P2 Pro, i realy hate does standalone pocket tc's. I would Always Go for a tool for phone
Some of my hesitation with phone-specific cameras, admittedly, is the fact that I use iPhones, and the port situation has been stupid on that front for awhile
@@dereksolarboi thought it was a little odd that you were repeatedly stating that the plug-in-to-phone models are cheap and low-resolution, as that's not really a useful summary of the differences...? (not that I think I could make a better video, overall you did an awesome job, thanks for digging into the software) Makes sense they could be cheaper due to saving money on a display, and there's a risk of damaging your phone's port by dropping, or hitting it on a pipe or something. But some of those little plug-in models have resolution better than the worst "compact camera" style models you showed, and there are cheaper "gun style" models. Oh, and a plug-in model can be used on an "extension cord", which could be extremely convenient in an unusual situation, to get it through a small-ish opening.
Yeah, the USB-C iPhone situation is a drag, maybe finally starting to sort itself out.
Have you seen the Android phone style thermal cameras? Similar take to the "compact camera" style, in terms of form factor, with some advantages (bigger screen, presumably above average touch handling, no need to transfer to a cell phone for editing if that's what you would be doing otherwise). (also some disadvantages, particularly if you don't fancy using it as your phone as well)
you can add macro to pocket 2
@@siteseeing7150 true! It's not really applicable to my use case, which is why I didn't touch on that part much
Hmmm, trusting a review by a guy with a pink beard seems a bit sketchy.
@@akken2112 you do you, bro
Wait until you find out about the folks running the Air Force. Fur suits ain’t cheap.
Lower IQ people judge a book by its cover.
Beats the heck out of some AI reading Amazon reviews
He’s not showing his kilt!