Flir B50 used price

[jzhang1]

I'm new in the field, just saw a used Flir B50 for sale at $2900 plus tax, is it a good camera for home inspection? Is the price good enough for a used unit. Do not know the history of this camera, looks fine though.

Or should I buy a newer model Fluke Tis for about the same price?

Thanks and waiting for your answers.

Norm

[John McKenna]

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[Jason Kaylor]

Jun,

Providing the B50 is in good condition it is a good building diagnostics camera.

There is a vast difference between the camera that John is offering and the B50. If you want to go that route, do his course but buy the B50.

For about $1k more you may want to consider the brand new FLIR E40BX.

One thing to keep in mind when buying a used camera. They are not cheap to get fixed outside of warranty, plus if that camera is 2 years old (or older) then it is up for calibration, which costs in the $500 range. Figure the B50 at $2900 plus calibration (coming up soon if not already needed) is actually $3400.

JJ

[John McKenna]

Our students can buy the FLIR E40BX for hundreds of dollars less. Please verify all information.

[jzhang1]

Thanks Jason for your advise.

Since the history of the camera is unknown, and the seller isn't the user, plus I have no experience with any IR camera, I have no way to check out if it needs calibration or in good working order. Even though it looks like a steal at half price, I'll let it pass by for now.

Originally Posted by jkaylor

Jun,

Providing the B50 is in good condition it is a good building diagnostics camera.

There is a vast difference between the camera that John is offering and the B50. If you want to go that route, do his course but buy the B50.

For about $1k more you may want to consider the brand new FLIR E40BX.

One thing to keep in mind when buying a used camera. They are not cheap to get fixed outside of warranty, plus if that camera is 2 years old (or older) then it is up for calibration, which costs in the $500 range. Figure the B50 at $2900 plus calibration (coming up soon if not already needed) is actually $3400.

JJ