Pocket thermal camera clearly identifies defects

Its compact, slim design enables the FLIR C2 to fit comfortably into any pocket, available for immediate use to uncover invisible building issues and to show customers where potential problems are located. In fact, at 125x80x24mm and 130g, FLIR says its sleek architecture makes the C2 the most convenient thermal camera available.

Featuring FLIR’s MSX real-time image enhancement and a simple touch screen with auto orientation, the camera creates thermal images with stunning details to help easily identify problem locations. MSX adds key details (captured by the onboard visible camera) to the C2’s thermal images so numbers, letters, texture and other features are clearly recognisable without compromising the thermal image.

With a 4800px resolution, the C2's high sensitivity detector captures and displays subtle thermal patterns and small temperature differences useful in building applications. The 41° field-of-view shows a large portion of the scene, and the C2 includes a built-in work light with flash that helps illuminate poorly lit areas common in building inspection environments. The extra illumination also ensures that a brighter visible photo is able to be captured along with the C2’s thermal image.

FLIR C2 images showing a hot overloaded dimmer switch, and a warm house in cold weather

With a simple point-and-shoot operation, the FLIR C2 can store radiometric JPEGs with the push of a button. The images can be downloaded later using free FLIR Tools software that allows the user to adjust thermal image levels, isolate and add temperature measurements, change colour palettes, and create persuasive reports.  

“The C2 is not only a convenient tool to help you get more done and take advantage of every opportunity to uncover issues, but also helps you verify the success of completed repairs for your customers,” said Rickard Lindvall, Vice President & General Manager, Instruments Business Sector, FLIR. “By offering FLIR C2 for less than £600, we hope to help put this powerful tool into the hands of more professionals who can really use it – whether you’re a building industry expert, contractor, energy auditor, retrofitter, inspector, roofer, HVAC technician or plumber.”

Priced at £559 or $699 (MSRP Ex. VAT), the FLIR C2 will be available from FLIR partners in mid-2015.