Certified Thermographer

[David A. Andersen]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

I have seen FLIR camera's break when dropped from less than 3 feet while still in a hard case with padding inside the case. It happens sometimes.

Well John, 5 yrs ago I've seen a Flir Tech fling one across the floor and it still worked (that was before Fluke made that video).

I had a light bulb blowout when I turned it on last night! Oh my!
We have all had things break unexpectedly under less than adverse conditions.

I like the scene in the fall test where the battery comes out. Fluke camera used doesn't have that problem because you can't take out the battery...
Now that's a desirable point! Have to stick your camera on the charger lock stock and barrel.

Let's see, when I do my 140,000 ft.² roof inspection job this evening, should I bring a camera that I can drop off the building or might I want to be able to change batteries and get the job done before the sun comes up?!

I love how you promote the qualities of the thermal camera by its ability to be abused. There is no question that fluke makes most of its equipment to hang around in toolboxes and in harsh environments.

The point is, using equipment in harsh environments requires a camera capable of harsh environments. Other camera manufacturers have a whole list of special application cameras designed to withstand an environment where your fluke camera will melt into a lump of plastic. What's the point?

Most of the home inspector's out there that used to work in construction are in this job to get out of those harsh environments and backbreaking work. All of the professional thermographers I personally know from here have never commented to me how thrilled they were to have a thermal camera built like a Sherman tank because they can't seem to hold onto it...

Mine is better than yours.... Because I can throw it around and not break it ...