Just got my new TIR1

[kweiss]

Originally Posted by dandersen

First evidence of greater equipment weight?

The TiR1 is noticeably heavier than the comparable FLIR. Seemed much more beefy and sturdy to me when I compared the two. But not enough that I think it would be a major issue.

Good excuse to step up the workout routine I guess!

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Rick -

Kevin is right. The Fluke is a camera built for a He-Man type of inspector.

There are other brands of cameras that work well for the punier guys.

Its just a personal decision as to which is right for you.

Good Luck

[rsolinsky]

I actually liked the Flir designed like a flashlight. I liked the fact that rather than holding it up and out to see something, you could actually hold it at your waist and aim it up. But upon comparing features, it seemed to me that the Fluke had quite a bit more features for the money. That is, of course if you don't include the fees from the local gym to build up my forearm strength-- which is a plus for me-- since when I am not working, I spend my spare time at one of my 4 placer gold mines beating myself up other ways. Getting strong is good for me in many ways, so I'll just buck up and work out a little longer at the gym. I am a big fan that the way the economy is going, my gold mines will be a gold mine.

Thanks for the advice, guys.