Review on 📷 Hikmicro B10 256x192 IR Resolution Thermal Imaging Camera with 2MP Visual Camera, Full Screen Measurement, 25Hz Refresh Rate Thermal Camera with 3.2-inch LCD Screen, IP54, -4 to 1022°F Temperature Range by Tony Pierce

I have been making DIY projects for over ten years and recently bought a holiday home in the mountains with my family. We soon found out about the preparation of the house for the winter and we were immediately concerned as winter is approaching. What does that mean? We need to keep the cold air out and the heat in. In addition, we must ensure that the water pipes do not freeze and then burst. One of the tools I've been looking for for a long time was a thermal imaging camera. I've had my sights set on Flir for a long time, but wow, these things are EXPENSIVE! Then Hikmicro came at a much lower price. Mind you I've never had a Flir to compare directly and this will be the first time I've finally used a thermal camera. First, it's FUN! One of the photos showed that the couch where the person pictured had been sitting a minute ago was still warm. I was also able to find a wet towel hanging out to dry - I didn't know it was there until a dark purple smudge appeared on camera, surrounded by warm tones. He also noticed heat from my speakers, which were turned off. Went outside to my car which I had driven about an hour ago and the hood area was still glowing yellow-orange from engine overheating. Pointed it at my perineum and was able to determine where my privates were. Yes I did! I never knew what it was in my pants ;) It was interesting to see the imprint of my butt on the couch after just sitting there for a few seconds and immediately pointing the camera at it from a distance. I then took it to our house in the mountains and set it up outside the building to measure temperature differences outside and around the pipes and vents leading into the house. I did the same indoors to find purple areas that should be warm. In summer it would be the other way around: pick warm spots where it should be purple. So I've found leaks/drafts throughout the house (e.g. windows, attic, walls - even where the previous owner patched the wall and didn't completely close the outside, plumbing in bathrooms and doors). All of this was immediately sealed, and soon the entire scanned area was approximately the same temperature. This should save us $100 in electricity over the next few years. There is a slot for a memory expansion card and you can take photos and videos. I wish there was a way to connect via an app or record videos straight to a smartphone for easier sharing, but later discovered there was a B20 model with a companion app. A lens is for the thermal core, which detects heat from infrared radiation. emissions. The other lens is an optical camera that works with a thermal core for added functionality. Configuration options include the ability to adjust the temperature measurement range, for example to find water leaks. The colors on the screen are constantly changing depending on the temperature the cursor is pointing at. The tool costs $500 and is not cheap. But compared to a comparable Flir model, it is much cheaper. I'm glad this tool is in my crafting arsenal. This will prove very useful.