Thermal Camera Choice

[jpanhalt]

I've been thinking about a thermal camera for quite awhile. Prices have been too high but are coming down. I would like opinions based on experience for the following three choices:

1) FLIR E4
2) FLIR DM284 (or any other comparable cost newer model)
3) SeeK (https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Thermal...7283&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=seek+thermal&psc=1 )

The latter is lowest resolution. The E4 is the most expensive and early versions can be converted to higher resolution. #2 is attractive. It is mid-price and has decent resolution, but I don't need the multimeter part, which I suspect adds almost nothing to the price.

My anticipated use will be general around the farm, trouble shooting non-electronic equipment and electronics, household (e.g., finding copper pipes inside walls) , and fun.

Thanks,
John

 

[ClydeCrashKop]

Hi John
Have you seen this one?

PiEyeR Enhanced Thermal Camera
https://www.instructables.com/id/PiEyeR-Enhanced-Thermal-Camera/

https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-amg8833-8x8-thermal-camera-sensor/raspberry-pi-thermal-camera

I didn't notice this sentence until later.
By adding processing power, you can 'turn' the 8x8 output into what appears to be a higher-resolution display.