FLIR BCAM SD vs. Fluke TiR

[David A. Delaney]

What do the current owners think about these two cams. PRO's & CON's? I have read alot about both, and would just like to have some final input before I spend the $$$.

Keep in mind, PRO-LAB has the BCAM SD for $4699, and inspector essentials has the TiR for $4495, so price isn't the issue.

Thanks for everyones input, thoughts, 2 cents, and votes, in advance. I feel like I get my iNachi's moneys worth just having access to the members on this board!!!

[jwisecup]

Hi David,
I got to play with my TiR, finally. I really like it. The ir picture within the pic is great, 2 year warranty, very east to use.
The pics can be saved as .bmp files or radiomatric files on SD card- between 1200-3000 images.
Also, got mine for 3995.00.
Hope this helps,
Jamie

[Michael J. Ashburn]

Jaime, when did you order yours from Hi-Essentials? I ordered mine 4 weeks ago and Nick has yet to come through with it.

[jwisecup]

Michael-pm'd ya.

[Michael Larson]

Jamie,

How about posting some pics?

[David A. Andersen]

Low battery life 3 vs 7 hrs. would be my concern.

I get about 3 inspections out of my battery between charges. That is over 9 hours of use.

Never push the battery beyond the warning indicator.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by dandersen

Low battery life 3 vs 7 hrs. would be my concern.

I get about 3 inspections out of my battery between charges. That is over 9 hours of use.

Never push the battery beyond the warning indicator.

I have run the battery down to zero on my bcam many times
and never had a problem.

[Kevin A. Richardson]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

I have run the battery down to zero on my bcam many times
and never had a problem.

It's not good for the camera when you run down the battery like that. I purchased a spare battery for my camera. It's a small investment.

Kevin

[Richard L. Bennett]

A little about batteries

It is not so much about the battery it is about the charger. If not done right it is going to cost money

Simple with auto shutoff and slow is better

rlb

[Jeremiah Anderson]

I purchased a BCAM SD in April of 2007 and have been very happy. Great battery life. I particulairly like the temperature alarm and dewpoint alarm settings, great for performing moisture intrusion inspections and forensic investigations.

I would have liked a bit more resolution on the BCAM SD, if there is not a great deal of temperature difference the pictures are not the greatest quality. I'm sure this will come with future models, and probably at a better price as I see the BCAM SD is coming down in price right now.

Here is a picture from an inspection last week. Shows the wall between the house and attached garage.

[jwisecup]

Originally Posted by mlarson

Jamie,

How about posting some pics?

Well, ok,since you asked.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by jwisecup

Well, ok,since you asked.

Nice stuff.

[Brian E. Kelly]

I am currently updating my camera.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Take...igital-Camera/

[dharris]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

I am currently updating my camera.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Take...igital-Camera/

Brian.. If you want to play with a real one for a few days, give me a call and you can play with my Flir for a couple days.

After watching the link, I think you will agree it would be in your best interest to buy a real one prior to using it out in the field

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by dharris

Brian.. If you want to play with a real one for a few days, give me a call and you can play with my Flir for a couple days.

After watching the link, I think you will agree it would be in your best interest to buy a real one prior to using it out in the field

Cool Dan, I want one sooooooo bad, just not in the budget at the moment. I will call you later this week.