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12 Things To Consider Before Buying an Infrared Camera
Twelve Things to Consider Before Buying 
an Infrared Camera
Buying an infrared camera is a big commitment. Even though prices have 
fallen dramatically over the past few years, you want to make sure that 
you’re getting the best value for your money and choosing the camera that 
will serve you well over the long term. For some, cost will be the driving 
force, while for others, key hardware or software features are more 
important. Whatever camera you choose should, of course, offer quality and 
dependability, along with excellent technical support and service.
There are a lot of choices in thermal imagers, ranging from affordable point-
and-shoots to highly specialized HD-level science and research cameras. 
Finding the right fit for your needs can seem daunting. So along with the 
twelve things in this booklet to consider, you’ll find it helpful to define what 
you’re going to use the camera for and the work environments where you’ll 
be performing inspections. Do your research on where thermal imaging 
technology is headed and the potential career and business opportunities 
on the horizon. In other words, think beyond your current needs to ensure 
you’ve done your best to future-proof your IR camera investment. 
If your specialty is weatherization, maybe all you need is a simple, lower-cost 
point-and-shoot IR camera to spot missing insulation, poor weather stripping, 
and leaking windows.  If you’re an energy auditor, you may want a more 
advanced model that helps you generate professional, customized reports, 
or one that allows you to send images via a Wi-Fi mobile device to an agency 
that subsidizes improvements. Perhaps you need the benefit of higher 
resolution thermal imagery to help you build a strong marketing campaign 
for your services. Or you’re a restoration or HVAC contractor who needs 
a camera that links to moisture meter data to better-quantify the extent of 
damage or to track down condensation problems and coolant leaks.
Predictive maintenance professionals also have a variety of needs that 
determine the kind of IR camera they should consider. A utility troubleman 
may only require a simple point-and-shoot camera to check for energized 
equipment before performing repairs or for doing quick inspections of 
connections. Another member on his crew might need a high-resolution 
thermal imager to scan substations and power lines from a safe distance 
as well as gather detailed and accurate temperature measurements. 
Facility maintenance personnel and electricians might benefit from a 
camera that provides flexible ergonomics, allowing them to comfortably 
point the imager around tight corners, down behind motors, or straight up 
for equipment inspections overhead.
As you can see, there are a variety of applications, features, and other 
factors to consider. With the help of the “12 Things” included in the following 
pages and your own list of needs, you’ll be able to make a more informed IR 
camera buying decision. Of course, we at FLIR are always available to answer 
any questions and to help guide you through the process. 

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