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Old 8/6/08, 10:13 AM
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HELLO ,
Who can tell me ,if IR Camera capable to detect objects(like ancient coins) buried under ground ?

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Old 8/6/08, 10:17 AM
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No.

No temperature difference plus the camera can only read surface temperature. Bones, coins, arrow heads, etc cannot be seen.
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Old 8/6/08, 11:56 AM
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My IR camera has a special adapter for seeing underground objects..

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Edmond, No! But I have a $5k GEMS unit that can.
Want to buy it?


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