Review on Beaspire IR Infrared Thermal Imager Camera: Rechargeable Handheld with Automatic Tracking & 3.5” LCD Display – 35200 Pixels Temperature Imaging by Rich Rickenbaugh

Thermal imaging was an expensive technology until recently when ordinary people like me could afford an IR camera for personal use. It has many uses inside and outside the home and even includes entertainment! I have to say that there is a certain learning curve in understanding and interpreting images. Screen temperatures are displayed in simulated colors, with the specified range dynamically adjusting to the on-screen temperature range. Because of this, the same elements or areas on the screen can change color dramatically when the camera is moved. If you want to measure temperature, you need to be familiar with the concept of emissivity as it greatly affects the result. This is important for my wife who is a hobby pastry chef and needs accurate measurements for some advanced recipes. I found and fixed several draft sources in the house. Every time we have a strong wind, I walk around the house and usually find weak points - air leaks from cans, lamps, switches, sockets, doors. One cool feature I wasn't expecting is that the camera can see all the studs in the outer walls, and with practice you can even see the nails! I like working with electronics and the thermal imaging camera shows me the hot components on the circuit board. Sensitivity is pretty impressive - I have circulatory issues and the camera picks it up really well. The battery life is excellent. I'll have to extrapolate as the battery is hard to deplete in home use and I'm estimating it will last over 10 hours. The charging port is the latest USB-C and the camera draws 2 amps from the included charger. I measured 21Wh for a full charge, indicating the battery meets or exceeds the 3.7V/5000mAh specs. Few things can make this camera even better. You could increase the size of the output image and place the temperature gauge outside of the main image so as not to obscure valuable real estate. And the sensor cap must be on a string because it is too easy to lose.