Sounds excellent
I miss the days when I was scouring the auction sites looking for exotic thermal imaging systems. In the past I could pick up a bargain or two along the way
The Jenoptik cameras are certainly nice quality
and some of the static cameras are also sold under the Fluke Brand. I have someone chasing me for my two Jenoptic 'box' cameras for a specialist application, but I have resisted parting with them to date.
As many will know, I ceased actively searching for new thermal camera purchases some time ago as there were higher financial priorities in my life when I got ill and could not work. It has been hard to resist buying some nice cameras along the way, I can tell you. I still greatly regret not buying a 'as new' navy blue cased Bullard Eclipse that was on ebay.de. I should have bought that one as I doubt I will see another any time soon. Such is life. I still buy the odd specialist camera when finances permit but it is a rare event. I still recall the joy of finding a nice thermal camera at a decent price and the fun of testing it upon arrival. The ones that worked were great to 'play' with and that ones that did not gave me the enjoyment of diagnosis and repair. Happy days
I looked at the thermal imaging market recently and was struck by how inexpensive the budget sub QVGA cameras have become. This is thanks to the development work of IRAY-Infiray, Guide-Sensmart and other Chinese microbolometer fabricators who went into fast track development and production during the pandemic. The professional thermal cameras are still expensive new, but used prices have dropped significantly compared to when I was hunting for cameras pre 2017. If I had the spare money now, that I had back then, I would be able to scoop some very nice used thermal cameras in today's market
Your purchase of a nice Jenoptik camera for $700 reflects my understanding of the current used market. Those who just want basic thermal imaging functionality with some measurement capabilities can get a very useable brand new camera for less than $200. Those buyers would likely ignore older, larger, heavier professional cameras despite the higher quality in all respects. It is those of us who appreciate the higher grade of thermal cameras that still keep the used prices where they are, rather than dropping further.
I hope you get your software talking to the camera. As I said in an earlier thread I created on buying 'Box' cameras, they often require bespoke software and drivers in order to be configured. The fact that such software may be obsolete or very expensive tends to deter hobbyists from buying them, and rightly so. It is Sooo frustrating to have a very nice thermal camera that works but you cannot control it ! I am in that situation with a IP thermal camera (not a CCTV camera) that I recently bought for a song. It believe it is made by DALI and it is a lovely high resolution unit but it needs to be controlled via Ethernet and I have no details of how to do that for this particular unit. The IP address and login password were removed from the casing so i am in the dark. So frustrating, but a project for another day when I have more time. I think it is ONVIF compatible so that may be a point from which to start.
My latest "for fun" purchase is a module that contains a Guide Sensmart TIMO120 core. Only 120 x 90 pixels but I bought it to learn more about the TIMO cores. Total cost including postage was less than £19
The TIMO uses the DCMI interface for use with STM32 processors etc so the module I have bought may also include the STM32 board as well as its few output connections are definitely not DCMI. It is due to arrive this week
Can you post a picture of your camera so that I know which model it is. If I know of any other brands that sell it as theirs, it may lead you to alternative control software.
All the best with your new camera and I will help, if able.
Fraser
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