FLIR C2 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera – 72001-0101
- portable
- Fully radiometric
- MSX image enhancement
- Brilliant 3″ touch screen
- FLIR Tools professional reporting software included
FLIR C2
Powerful, Compact Thermal Imaging System
The FLIR C2 is a full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera designed for building industry experts and contractors. Keep it on you so you’re ready anytime to find hidden heat patterns that signal energy waste, structural defects, plumbing issues and more.
The C2’s must-have features include MSX real time image enhancement, high sensitivity, a wide field of view, and fully radiometric imagery to clearly show where problems are and verify the completion of repairs.
Thermal Images
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Ceiling Water LeakThe FLIR C2 can help you find signs of invisible moisture and show you exactly where the damage is located, eliminating any guesswork. | Hot, Overloaded Dimmer SwitchScan equipment for hot spots signaling loose connections and overloaded circuits to keep homes, businesses, and manufacturing safely up and running. | Inspect Radiant FlooringThe C2 makes it easy to spot pipes in walls, ductwork gaps and refrigerant issues, see overheating mechanical equipment, and inspect radiant floor heating systems. | Missing Insulation in WallUncover missing insulation, drafts, and other hidden energy waste culprits. Find signs of invisible moisture, locate pipes in walls, and much more. |
Key Features
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Sensitivity and Field of View to Show MoreThe C2’s high-sensitivity detector captures the subtle temperature differences and thermal patterns you need to find leaks and building deficiencies. The generous 45° field of view (FOV) frames in more of the scene, the way the pros see it. | MSX Image EnhancementThe C2 features FLIR’s unique MSX that adds key details from the onboard visible light camera to the entire infrared image in real time. The result: an all-in-one, undiluted thermal picture with visible light features that lets you instantly recognise where the problematic heat pattern is. MSX is real time whether watching the camera’s LCD or streaming video over USB. | Fully Radiometric Flexibility for Powerful ReportsC2 JPEG images store 4,800 individual thermal measurements you can process using the included FLIR Tools software. Analyse, change colours palettes, and access both thermal and visual pictures to create more convincing reports. |
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| FLIR C2 | FLIR C3 | |
| IR Sensor | 80 x 60 | 80 x 60 |
| Thermal Sensitivity/ NETD | <.10°C | <.10°C |
| Field of View | 41° x 31° | 41° x 31° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Thermal: 0.15m (0.49ft) MSX: 1m (3.3ft) | Thermal: 0.15m (0.49ft) MSX: 1m (3.3ft) |
| Image Frequency | 9 Hz | 9 Hz |
| Focus | Focus Free | Focus Free |
| Image Modes | Thermal, visual, MSX, picture-in-picture | Thermal, visual, MSX, picture-in-picture |
| Object Temperature Range | –10°C to +150°C (14 to 302°F) | –10°C to +150°C (14 to 302°F) |
| Wi-Fi | none | Peer-to-peer or network |
| Area | none | Box with max or min |
| Dimensions: | 12.45 x 7.87 x 2.54 cm; 131.54 Grams |
| Model: | C2 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | Flir |
| Origin: | Hong Kong |
Ottima macchina per diagnosi preliminare
Facile da usare e trasportare, compatta, dotata delle funzioni fondamentali per svolgere indagini termografiche elementari, ma anche di livello un po’ pi avanzato. La durata della batteria sufficiente per indagini non molto prolungate, ma comodo poterla ricaricare dalla USB tipo c. Immagini radiometriche salvabili anche su Cloud, molto comodo, a patto di avere copertura internet.
Brilliant rugged little thermal camera
We are using it in our village to survey houses for heat loss. It is extremely easy to use and gives results that are simple and intuitive to understand. Brilliant camera!
I had the flir c2 that I bought a few years back and I must say, the flir c5 is better, not a major upgrade but you do see a difference in clarity. Maybe I should have bought the c3x to save a few dollars...
I had the flir c2 that I bought a few years back and I must say, the flir c5 is better, not a major upgrade but you do see a difference in clarity. Maybe I should have bought the c3x to save a few dollars…
I had the flir c2 that I bought a few years back and I must say, the flir c5 is better, not a major upgrade but you do see a difference in clarity. Maybe I should have bought the c3x to save a few dollars...
I had the flir c2 that I bought a few years back and I must say, the flir c5 is better, not a major upgrade but you do see a difference in clarity. Maybe I should have bought the c3x to save a few dollars…
MSX funktioniert nicht richtig
Die Kamera tut was sie soll, allerdings so scharf wie auf den Bildern ist die Auflsung nicht. Zudem, wenn man das MSX Feature auf 1 Meter einstellt (oder auch nicht, kein erkennbarer Unterschied) und verwendet, ist das Normal-Bild vertikal etwas verschoben, was die Orientierung nicht erleichtert, sondern eher erschwert. Fr diesen Verwendungszweck ist es besser nur das Wrme-Bild zu benutzen.
MSX funktioniert nicht richtig
Die Kamera tut was sie soll, allerdings so scharf wie auf den Bildern ist die Auflsung nicht. Zudem, wenn man das MSX Feature auf 1 Meter einstellt (oder auch nicht, kein erkennbarer Unterschied) und verwendet, ist das Normal-Bild vertikal etwas verschoben, was die Orientierung nicht erleichtert, sondern eher erschwert. Fr diesen Verwendungszweck ist es besser nur das Wrme-Bild zu benutzen.
Pretty good
The recalibration every 30 seconds or so is annoying. Bit expensive for the homeowner that will only use it for an initial project and then maybe friends and family after that.
Pretty good
The recalibration every 30 seconds or so is annoying. Bit expensive for the homeowner that will only use it for an initial project and then maybe friends and family after that.
Very impressed with this camera.
You have to spend some time getting used to this camera and how to understand and interpret the results. Particularly read up on the emissivity settings and pay attention to the distance you hold the camera from the object as this makes a difference and you have to match the settings accordingly.
We don’t use it with the FLIR cloud service, but it’s possible to just copy the pictures off it directly.
It’s reasonably battery hungry but not excessively so. Lasts long enough for our jobs – a couple of hours?
There’s no way to turn off the “FLIR” embedded logo it puts on every picture and this sometimes gets in the way, so you have to position the camera accordingly. Imagine if you got an iPhone and all your pictures had a little Apple logo in the bottom right corner that can’t be switched off… whatever. FLIR seem to insist on advertising on your pictures, even though this device is not exactly cheap!
You have to spend some time getting used to this camera and how to understand and interpret the results. Particularly read up on the emissivity settings and pay attention to the distance you hold the camera from the object as this makes a difference and you have to match the settings accordingly.
We don’t use it with the FLIR cloud service, but it’s possible to just copy the pictures off it directly.
It’s reasonably battery hungry but not excessively so. Lasts long enough for our jobs – a couple of hours?
There’s no way to turn off the “FLIR” embedded logo it puts on every picture and this sometimes gets in the way, so you have to position the camera accordingly. Imagine if you got an iPhone and all your pictures had a little Apple logo in the bottom right corner that can’t be switched off… whatever. FLIR seem to insist on advertising on your pictures, even though this device is not exactly cheap!
Headline says it all. If you want better images spend more money. This unit provides what is needed to know for the most part. Learn how to understand the information it provides. Lots of videos online.
Headline says it all. If you want better images spend more money. This unit provides what is needed to know for the most part. Learn how to understand the information it provides. Lots of videos online.
Headline says it all. If you want better images spend more money. This unit provides what is needed to know for the most part. Learn how to understand the information it provides. Lots of videos online.
Headline says it all. If you want better images spend more money. This unit provides what is needed to know for the most part. Learn how to understand the information it provides. Lots of videos online.
Would love to be a sponsor lol
Over all great tool
Size like a phone fits in your pocket
In my photo you can see the engine I scanned
Has two missing cylinder
Would like to try other products from FLIR
Thanks FLIR
Awesome for mechanic to look inside an engine
Would love to be a sponsor lol
Over all great tool
Size like a phone fits in your pocket
In my photo you can see the engine I scanned
Has two missing cylinder
Would like to try other products from FLIR
Thanks FLIR
Works great.. found bad breakers, over heating breakers, air leaks, located ducts in walls. My wife wants to use it for ghost hunting. lol
Works great.. found bad breakers, over heating breakers, air leaks, located ducts in walls. My wife wants to use it for ghost hunting. lol
Functional
I haven’t given it a whole lot of use, but at the time of purchase, I picked it up for about 450 (I think it was on amazon day).
It is quite easy to use, and it’s definitely helpful in finding minor issues when doing domestic surveys. It’s useful for spotting where the damp is occurring, rising damp and cold spots in a room. I’m sure there are many other occasions that this could be useful.
It is certainly not the best, but at its price, for its very pocketable size and for smaller servicing, it certainly serves its purpose.
Functional
I haven’t given it a whole lot of use, but at the time of purchase, I picked it up for about 450 (I think it was on amazon day).
It is quite easy to use, and it’s definitely helpful in finding minor issues when doing domestic surveys. It’s useful for spotting where the damp is occurring, rising damp and cold spots in a room. I’m sure there are many other occasions that this could be useful.
It is certainly not the best, but at its price, for its very pocketable size and for smaller servicing, it certainly serves its purpose.
Excellent budget TI camera!
Compact design, there is no onboard storage so any pictures have to be transferred via the app which is a pain in the backside to be fair. Overall though it is a great camera.
La double photo, un vrai confo
Utilis pour dtecter les fuites de chaleur dans notre appartement, il fonctionne la perfection.
Seul petit bmol, une image thermique dcale par rapport la photo en superposition ce qui nuit la prcision de lecture.
Excellent budget TI camera!
Compact design, there is no onboard storage so any pictures have to be transferred via the app which is a pain in the backside to be fair. Overall though it is a great camera.
It works as advertised... a bit pricey for the level of clarity but, all around a nice imager.
It works as advertised… a bit pricey for the level of clarity but, all around a nice imager.
Seems very competent.
Bought this to use for hunting down cold bridging in typical new build housing and seriously put off the mobile phone attachment models. The C5 is very compact and very easy to use. It’s increased cost over the lower models is well worth the money to get 180×120 thermal detection. Battery charges fairly quickly and lasts hours. Comes wit ha good quality belt holster style carry case that is plenty tough enough for typical usage cases. The device itself has a rugged rubber shell. Screen is large and clear but as with all Thermal cameras, don’t expect to just be really proficient at using it for a while unless you are already trained in their use. Also they are incredible for finding damp that is not visible to the eye.
Seems very competent.
Bought this to use for hunting down cold bridging in typical new build housing and seriously put off the mobile phone attachment models. The C5 is very compact and very easy to use. It’s increased cost over the lower models is well worth the money to get 180×120 thermal detection. Battery charges fairly quickly and lasts hours. Comes wit ha good quality belt holster style carry case that is plenty tough enough for typical usage cases. The device itself has a rugged rubber shell. Screen is large and clear but as with all Thermal cameras, don’t expect to just be really proficient at using it for a while unless you are already trained in their use. Also they are incredible for finding damp that is not visible to the eye.
No es un juguete, requiere configurar correctamente.
Para obtener buenos resultados, paciencia.
Es un producto de calidad.
Extremely useful camera, found to have many uses. I use it to show up heat anomalies on electronic printed circuit boards, i.e. difference in temperature between adjacent RAM chips. Also used for investigating sources of heat loss around walls and doorways in my house. Very convenient feature of camera is that it always takes 2 photos (one infra-red, the other conventional photo so you get a handle on what it was you are seeing in infra-red. Very sensitive. Very compact and portable. Holds battery charge well. Wish I had bought one years ago!!!!!!!
Extremely useful camera, found to have many uses. I use it to show up heat anomalies on electronic printed circuit boards, i.e. difference in temperature between adjacent RAM chips. Also used for investigating sources of heat loss around walls and doorways in my house. Very convenient feature of camera is that it always takes 2 photos (one infra-red, the other conventional photo so you get a handle on what it was you are seeing in infra-red. Very sensitive. Very compact and portable. Holds battery charge well. Wish I had bought one years ago!!!!!!!
Extremely useful camera, found to have many uses. I use it to show up heat anomalies on electronic printed circuit boards, i.e. difference in temperature between adjacent RAM chips. Also used for investigating sources of heat loss around walls and doorways in my house. Very convenient feature of camera is that it always takes 2 photos (one infra-red, the other conventional photo so you get a handle on what it was you are seeing in infra-red. Very sensitive. Very compact and portable. Holds battery charge well. Wish I had bought one years ago!!!!!!!
Extremely useful camera, found to have many uses. I use it to show up heat anomalies on electronic printed circuit boards, i.e. difference in temperature between adjacent RAM chips. Also used for investigating sources of heat loss around walls and doorways in my house. Very convenient feature of camera is that it always takes 2 photos (one infra-red, the other conventional photo so you get a handle on what it was you are seeing in infra-red. Very sensitive. Very compact and portable. Holds battery charge well. Wish I had bought one years ago!!!!!!!
C5 - A little expensive for the price, but good overral
Pros:
Compact, tripod connector, MSX software, USB-C charging, 2 yr warranty on unit, 10 years warranty on sensor.
Cons:
160×120 IR sensor, must have a steady hand when taking images.
Overall, it’s ok, although I think a bit sluggish and pricey, as you can get 320×160 sensors for approx 20% cheaper (but warranty or CS is v bad apparently).
Wifi acquisition takes ages, hence to boot the thing – Only turn it on when you need to upload, otherwise it’ll spend the first 10/15 seconds waiting to acquire a wifi signal – wasted time where you can’t actually use the device.
To change the ‘spot light’ function, you need to swipe down from the top of the screen to activate it.
To change the brightness, you also need to swipe down and set it from there.
To access the images, you can’t simply connect it to a laptop, you must ‘upload’ it to the ignite.flir.com website where it will save images for you.
You get approx 1G of upload data to save.
Saving is easy, and you can select/create folders as you need, and also annotate the images as you take them.
Image is of back on one of my racks at home.
C5 - A little expensive for the price, but good overral
Pros:
Compact, tripod connector, MSX software, USB-C charging, 2 yr warranty on unit, 10 years warranty on sensor.
Cons:
160×120 IR sensor, must have a steady hand when taking images.
Overall, it’s ok, although I think a bit sluggish and pricey, as you can get 320×160 sensors for approx 20% cheaper (but warranty or CS is v bad apparently).
Wifi acquisition takes ages, hence to boot the thing – Only turn it on when you need to upload, otherwise it’ll spend the first 10/15 seconds waiting to acquire a wifi signal – wasted time where you can’t actually use the device.
To change the ‘spot light’ function, you need to swipe down from the top of the screen to activate it.
To change the brightness, you also need to swipe down and set it from there.
To access the images, you can’t simply connect it to a laptop, you must ‘upload’ it to the ignite.flir.com website where it will save images for you.
You get approx 1G of upload data to save.
Saving is easy, and you can select/create folders as you need, and also annotate the images as you take them.
Image is of back on one of my racks at home.
Great camera with awesome battery life and image quality. After updating, the software reloads upon turning the unit on. Annoying, but not a big issue.
Great camera with awesome battery life and image quality. After updating, the software reloads upon turning the unit on. Annoying, but not a big issue.
I strongly recommend this product – I use it for PCB board development, electrical engineering and occasional tracing of in wall power junction location and hot water pipes. It is quite easy to get started with this camera, of course for best results a little bit of reading on IR reflection index will help a lot. You can run the camera pretty much out of the box. The install process (first time your run the camera) is a bit lengthy but that is to be expected.
A note to future owners: as with any precision equipment, if you plan to use this product professionally, I strongly recommend you look up for a firm/company that does metrological checkups – this way they can calibrate your camera – now Flir does this through their vendors and recommend you should do this every 2 years.
The camera itself is very rugged, it is made of a heave rubbery like material and the screen indents in, so if you drop it on the ground it will not break.
NOTE! The first picture is taken of the parking lot in front of my apartment at 11.30 PM (darkness). The mode is pure termal without any edges (it does not overlay the RGB picture and trace edges) – is just what the thermal camera sees. The photo is taken from the 12th floor (way beyond what Flir recommends as a shooting distance) about 50 meters from the parking lot. You can clearly see the cars with the “hot” engines.
I am quite happy with this product! I strongly recommend
I strongly recommend this product – I use it for PCB board development, electrical engineering and occasional tracing of in wall power junction location and hot water pipes. It is quite easy to get started with this camera, of course for best results a little bit of reading on IR reflection index will help a lot. You can run the camera pretty much out of the box. The install process (first time your run the camera) is a bit lengthy but that is to be expected.
A note to future owners: as with any precision equipment, if you plan to use this product professionally, I strongly recommend you look up for a firm/company that does metrological checkups – this way they can calibrate your camera – now Flir does this through their vendors and recommend you should do this every 2 years.
The camera itself is very rugged, it is made of a heave rubbery like material and the screen indents in, so if you drop it on the ground it will not break.
NOTE! The first picture is taken of the parking lot in front of my apartment at 11.30 PM (darkness). The mode is pure termal without any edges (it does not overlay the RGB picture and trace edges) – is just what the thermal camera sees. The photo is taken from the 12th floor (way beyond what Flir recommends as a shooting distance) about 50 meters from the parking lot. You can clearly see the cars with the “hot” engines.
I am quite happy with this product! I strongly recommend
Qualité
Intuitif, simple d’utilisation. Rpond totalement au besoin initial : dterminer les fuites thermiques.
Good Value Rugged Compact Thermal Camera
Upgraded to this from the C2 and am very pleased with the extra clarity and features – not least the min and max temp spots. The MSX technology produces images of a clarity one might associate with cameras offering a higher resolution than the modest 160 x 120 provided. The Flir tools software provides the opportunity re-consider on-site choices once back in the office, and enables the manipulation and enhancement of saved images, An affordable must have tool for surveyors and building inspectors.
Good Value Rugged Compact Thermal Camera
Upgraded to this from the C2 and am very pleased with the extra clarity and features – not least the min and max temp spots. The MSX technology produces images of a clarity one might associate with cameras offering a higher resolution than the modest 160 x 120 provided. The Flir tools software provides the opportunity re-consider on-site choices once back in the office, and enables the manipulation and enhancement of saved images, An affordable must have tool for surveyors and building inspectors.
Einfach eine gute Wrmebildkamera. Amazon hatte mir zuerst die Flir C3 geschickt – wahrscheinlich versehentlich. Von der war ich wenig begeistert und habe sie wieder zurck geschickt. Die C5 finde ich dagegen um einiges besser, sie geht schneller an, das Bild ist grer und die berlagerung mit dem Echtbild scheint auch besser zu funktionieren. Auch hat die C5 einen USB-C Anschlu, nicht so ein fummliges Micro-USB-Dings. WLAN geht wohl auch, habe das aber noch nicht ausprobiert. Mir ist es am liebsten, wenn ich das Gert an USB anschlieen kann und mir dann die Bilder wie von einem USB-Stick herunter ziehe.
Zum Wrmebild gibt es nicht viel zu sagen – es funktioniert einwandfrei und ordentlich flott. Es wird auch die maximale- und minimale Temperatur angezeigt. Fazit: klare Kaufempfehlung.
Einfach eine gute Wrmebildkamera. Amazon hatte mir zuerst die Flir C3 geschickt – wahrscheinlich versehentlich. Von der war ich wenig begeistert und habe sie wieder zurck geschickt. Die C5 finde ich dagegen um einiges besser, sie geht schneller an, das Bild ist grer und die berlagerung mit dem Echtbild scheint auch besser zu funktionieren. Auch hat die C5 einen USB-C Anschlu, nicht so ein fummliges Micro-USB-Dings. WLAN geht wohl auch, habe das aber noch nicht ausprobiert. Mir ist es am liebsten, wenn ich das Gert an USB anschlieen kann und mir dann die Bilder wie von einem USB-Stick herunter ziehe.
Zum Wrmebild gibt es nicht viel zu sagen – es funktioniert einwandfrei und ordentlich flott. Es wird auch die maximale- und minimale Temperatur angezeigt. Fazit: klare Kaufempfehlung.
Tolles Teil mit kleinen Macke
Die Wrmebilder berzeugen. Man kommt auch ohne Cloud aus, einfach via USB an den PC heften und schon kann man darauf zugreifen wie auf jede Digital Kamera.
Die Echtbild-Kamera is von der Auflsung her mehr ein Scherz im Vergleich zu z.B. aktuellen SmartPhones. Aber das ist ja auch nicht ihre Aufgabe, sie soll ja nur die Konturen in den Infrarot Aufnahmen erzeugen. Und das tut sie.
Was nicht so schn ist, der ganze Cloud Dreck. Ganz ehrlich, was ntzt mir ein WLAN/BT Upload in der deutschen Pampa? Nix.
Da wre es hilfreicher gewesen das WLAN/BT zur Koppelung mit Smartphone oder Laptop nutzbar zu machen um komfortabler an die Aufnahmen zu kommen.
Am Anfang hatte ich Probleme mein 63 Zeichnen WLAN Key einzutragen. Hier wre ne andere Variante (NFC/QR-Code/WPA/integrierter WebServer) erheblich eleganter gewesen als das wiederholte eintippen per Touchscreen.
Daher insgesamt nur 4 Sterne.
Tolles Teil mit kleinen Macke
Die Wrmebilder berzeugen. Man kommt auch ohne Cloud aus, einfach via USB an den PC heften und schon kann man darauf zugreifen wie auf jede Digital Kamera.
Die Echtbild-Kamera is von der Auflsung her mehr ein Scherz im Vergleich zu z.B. aktuellen SmartPhones. Aber das ist ja auch nicht ihre Aufgabe, sie soll ja nur die Konturen in den Infrarot Aufnahmen erzeugen. Und das tut sie.
Was nicht so schn ist, der ganze Cloud Dreck. Ganz ehrlich, was ntzt mir ein WLAN/BT Upload in der deutschen Pampa? Nix.
Da wre es hilfreicher gewesen das WLAN/BT zur Koppelung mit Smartphone oder Laptop nutzbar zu machen um komfortabler an die Aufnahmen zu kommen.
Am Anfang hatte ich Probleme mein 63 Zeichnen WLAN Key einzutragen. Hier wre ne andere Variante (NFC/QR-Code/WPA/integrierter WebServer) erheblich eleganter gewesen als das wiederholte eintippen per Touchscreen.
Daher insgesamt nur 4 Sterne.
Uso facilissimo, ed ottima qualità costruttiva.
Qualit costruttiva ottima.
Uso molto facile, sia per utenti all’inizio che esperti: la macchina pu operare in modo completamente automatico, scegliendo da sola l’intervallo di temperature di misura, ma permette di impostare manualmente i limiti inferiore e superiore.
Trovo molto comoda la sovrapposizione tra la termografi ed un’immagine ordinaria; la parallasse tra le due si pu compensare impostando manualmente la distanza dal piano di misura.
Non ho messo cinque stelle, perch trovo l’uso dell’applicazione di aiuto alla documentazione un po’ macchinosa; ma d’altra parte, la cosa non grave per l’uso che ne faccio io (ricerca nell’ambito della micro-meteorologia).
Uso facilissimo, ed ottima qualità costruttiva.
Qualit costruttiva ottima.
Uso molto facile, sia per utenti all’inizio che esperti: la macchina pu operare in modo completamente automatico, scegliendo da sola l’intervallo di temperature di misura, ma permette di impostare manualmente i limiti inferiore e superiore.
Trovo molto comoda la sovrapposizione tra la termografi ed un’immagine ordinaria; la parallasse tra le due si pu compensare impostando manualmente la distanza dal piano di misura.
Non ho messo cinque stelle, perch trovo l’uso dell’applicazione di aiuto alla documentazione un po’ macchinosa; ma d’altra parte, la cosa non grave per l’uso che ne faccio io (ricerca nell’ambito della micro-meteorologia).
I’ve used similar thermal imaging cameras and Flir has done an excellent job on this one. A must for the home owner looking to conserve energy or contractor. Easy to use with invaluable data. You can actually see where your insulation is defficient in the summer or cold air entering in winter. I’ve used very expensive units to check heat exchangers that are begining to plug up, electrical components and many more. I don’t use the windows software since the camera can display problem areas. No issues with the C5.