Thermal imaging topics that you would like to see on this forum?

[Fraser]

Hi Rico,

Thanks for the encouragement 

Fraser

[ixfd64]

1. What non-FLIR cameras can also be hacked.

2. More coverage on lesser-known thermal imaging companies, such as NEC Avio and SATIR.

[tkuhmone]

hello,

This thermal camera topic is a new for me, but it is interesting. I do not yet own any thermal camera. I am considering getting my own thermal camera. Yet I have not decided what could be suitable models. One option maybe FLIR E4 camera, since there is lot of info available here

Main-use for my camera I have with checking heat leaks, insulation effiency, possible humidity of building structure. I would like to keep cost of the camera in reasonable level, since I personnally do not work on construction business. It would serve as a basic tool for DIY building renovation. Also planned occasional PCB imaging to get idea of the heat spots.

Secondary use is related to wildlife observing. I do know few locations where is "droppings" in the ground made by Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans). It is usually staying in the nests for daytime, and moves only after a sunset. I do have a question, whether a thermal camera is sensitive enough to see warm squirrel nest inside of tree trunk (or a nest box made of wood). So it would serve as an aid to locate animal more easily in city forest for photography :-) I assume this kind of use could require (?) more narrow field of view in camera...

Also the initially listed topics 4, 14, 26, 27 would be more interesting...

[Doel 3]

Hello Mr Fraser,

First of all, thank you very much for your expert blog.
I to am a reader of your work, hoping to, and trying to learn more about thermal cameras.
As a lot of your silent readers, I to do not have a expert electronics/computer background.
So please do not be discouraged that "we" do not react to your demand for input.
I, and probably a lot of your readers, came here because I would like to buy a affordable thermal camera.
For me it is quit difficult and needs a lot of reading to filter out the important features of a camera.
Would it perhaps be possible to make a special thread of your thoughts concerning the properties of those "basic" cameras like Flir one, Seek , Therm-app, Thermal Expert......
(For instance, because you mentioned it in a thread, I discovered Flir is using a lesser silicium layer lens)

It's just a small question 

Please don't be discouraged, we love to read your expert view, even if we don't understand everything 

Thierry