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Flir E4 Thermal Image with Ghost Thumbs up Hand

Test & Measurement

Thermal Imaging Camera Image Quality Comparison

Nov 5, 2015 Stuart 14 Comments

We put took a series of thermal images using different thermal imaging cameras, to show what you could expect to see from different types of devices, ranging from a $250 smartphone add-on to professional instrument.

Flir E4 Thermal Imaging Camera Before and After Mod Comparison

Cordless

Modified Flir E4 Thermal Imaging Camera “Before” and “After” Image Comparison

Dec 18, 2013 Stuart 46 Comments

Check out how a small firmware modification to Flir’s E4 thermal imaging camera can lead to significant improvements in image quality!

Thermal Image of Spectre

Editorial

Thermal Image of a Ghost!! (A Brief Primer on Infrared Reflections)

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 2 Comments

What the heck did the thermal imager capture – is that a ghost?

Porter Cable 20V Drill Thermal Image

Cordless

Thermal Image of a Cordless Drill

Jun 4, 2013 Stuart 4 Comments

Here’s a thermal image of a compact cordless drill, along with an explanation of why the motor heats up and what happens if you push it too far.

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