Everyone call FLIR now. I don't know how long this NACHI deal will last.

[jmarkel]

I just called FLIR and here is what I was told.

NACHI discount is 2% -

BCAM (base) regularly $5750, w/NACHI discount $5635
BCAM-SD regularly $6750, w/NACHI discount $6615


The $99/month lease is a lease-to-own contract. The following numbers DO NOT include the NACHI discount.

3 year lease - 1st 6 months @ $99/mth, remaining 30 mths @ $270/mth
5 year lease - 1st 12 months @ $99/mth, remaining 48 mths @ $180/mth

The $99/month portion of the lease should be fixed but the remaining months are where the NACHI discount would be factured in. I am unsure which model the above lease rates are for.

Hope this helps.

[Nick Gromicko]

Thanks!

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

I've called twice and have not had a return call. You'd think they would be more responsive to someone wanting to drop this kind of money.

Looks like I'll be purchasing through PE. . .

[jwisecup]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Jamie W.,

I believe you have worked with a number of different camera brands and styles....how does this one compare? Also, what features have you found the most important or useful in thermal cams?

Thanks for your thoughts!

Joseph, I think this is a great camera for the price. It would work well for home inspections. The reporting software is easy to use. With the prices continuing to drop, I think that Thermal imaging is going to continue to pick up, in the next 5 years I expect at least half of all inspectors to use this tool.

With that said, the reasons I did not buy this camera last year was I am used to a higher picture resolution and I found a used camera for the same price with higher resolution. Since that was what I was used to with my old Flir Prism (12-14 years old, very heavy and no longer supported by Flir, but man, what a great picture), thats what i bought.
I also have a IRISYS 1000- not a good picture at all-wouldn't put it in my reports. If you are thinking of buying one of these-also known as Wahl-CALL ME!! Some of the other Wahl models may be good-but the one I have was alittle over 2 grand, and, well like I said, call me before you buy this one.
Sorry this is so long but to wrap it up here the picture resolution stats(may not be exact-but close
FLir cam 160 by 120 (I think the b-cam is the same)
Iri sys 1000 120 by 96
Raython Ir Pro 320 by 240 (one I currently use)
Hope this helps,
Jamie

[ekartal6]

Jeff,

It took a month for their rep to get back to me. I don't get it either. PE is an authorized FLIR agent with a design your own lease program - free shipping too. (FLIR charges).

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

Jeff,

It took a month for their rep to get back to me. I don't get it either. PE is an authorized FLIR agent with a design your own lease program - free shipping too. (FLIR charges).

Their price is cheaper too

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jpope

Their price is cheaper too

So much for my previous post yesterday....I'll call PE.....thanks.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by ekartal6

Jeff,

It took a month for their rep to get back to me. I don't get it either. PE is an authorized FLIR agent with a design your own lease program - free shipping too. (FLIR charges).

Thanks Erol.

[Nick Gromicko]

Anyone having trouble with a FLIR rep or getting the NACHI discount should contact the big boss:

Andrew Wick
FLIR Systems Ltd,
National Distribution Manager
Tel: 905-637-5696 ext. 42
Fax: 905-639-5488
Cell: 514-518-2999
andrew.wick@flir.com

[wforsyth]

The model is the newest one, not the old one. It's in the NACHI advertisement.

Or upgrade to the all new BCAM SD Therma Imager includes these great features:

• Razor-Sharp Thermal Images
• 33% Improved Thermal Sensitivity
• Microsoft Compatible, E-mail Friendly
• 1000 Radiometric JPEG Image Storage
• Removable SD/Memory Card
• Free QuickReport Softward a $1200 Value
  Ultra-Portable & Rugged, with Exceptional Ergonomics
• Long, 7-Hour Batter Life w/Car Charger
• Just $6,750 less the NACHI member discount

[jmichalski]

Originally Posted by dduffy

So much for my previous post yesterday....I'll call PE.....thanks.

Dale - I should know this, but what is PE and do you ahve contact info?

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

PE = Professional Equipment. . .

http://www.professionalequipment.com

[Peter C. Russell]

Jeff, I buy fro PE for most of my equipment and have had nothing but great results from them.

As their name states....... Professional.

I'm considering a thermal camera and am interested in any marketing help I can get. Does anyone know of the government using this type of inspection, say military bases??

Thanks

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jpope

PE = Professional Equipment. . .

http://www.professionalequipment.com

Thanks Jeff..!

Great folks.

[Nick Gromicko]

Professional Equipment (recently bought out by Grainger) has 2 booths at our upcoming convention http://www.nachi.org/convention2007exhibitorhall.htm and will have cameras there. Stop by. FLIR has a booth there too.