TS001

[artag]

Just received my TS001 (used from ebay). It's essentially a TC001 with a manual focus lens.

First impressions :

Pretty chunky - big compared to my old Seek and huge compared with a P2.
Even bigger when the camera clamp is used and somewhat messy with cable etc. but I really hate having a camera hanging off the USB connector (espcially when the camera's as wide as the phone). I will make up a better (shorter, right-angled) cable.
Works well with an articulated arm for support

Focus goes down to about 40mm

Focus ring is good to use - it's not slack like the Seek one but firm and stays in place. good knurled finger grip.

FOV may be a bit narrow for PCBs - about 20 degrees on the long axis or 4" wide at 12" distance.

Instructions are ludicrously oversimplified - a single sheet, IKEA-like. Maybe there are some better instructions with the app. The TC001 instructions are mostly about the app rather than the camera and would apply, but they're about the earlier TC001 app and Topdon are moving to a replacement called TopInfrared. Both apps work with the camera.
 
Works with redux

In as-new condition. No problems with being used. Saved me £80.

Definitely nowhere near as sexy as the Hikvision pocket2 but half the price and probably just as effective for bench use with a PC for display.

Sorry about the short report but there are plenty of longer reviews on youtube and I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what really matters. Could possibly get it to Fraser if he's interested - I think I live nearby.

[Michaelplease11]

Does it give a better image than a hikmicro pocket2?

[artag]

I don't know - I considered getting one but bought the TS001 instead, mainly because of the manual focus but it was cheaper, too. The pocket2 looks more convenient to use though. If I see one at a reduced price or second hand I could be tempted still.

Will post an image if you can suggest some standard item that would give a good comparison.

[Michaelplease11]

I have a pocket2 so maybe a seltzer can would be good - specifically a cold one.

[Michaelplease11]

I just received my ts001 and it is completely defective, 
I contacted customer support yesterday with no response yet but today is probably some holiday or whatever.