@Kilrah,
Glad you got a good deal.
Please be aware that these cameras are not what I would class as 'Professional'. They are more like 'entry level' or for Semi-Pro user such as electricians or plumbers. That is because they are using a 160 x 120 pixel microbolometer that needs software to increase its effective resolution.'Professional' Industrial cameras tend to be 320 x 240 pixel resolution or higher and employ very high quality microbolometerand optical blocks. They are very robustly constructed and maintain their accuracy or a very long service life without the need for re-calibration.
You get what you pay for with thermal imaging cameras. Entry level units like the FLIR Ex series and these Keysight cameras are more than good enough for many users, but likely not what a serious Thermographer would choose to earn their living.
Other professional cameras are those found in laboratories that cost an arm and a leg, and those used in Fire Fighting. Both are very different to this camera and for good reason
Why do i think this camera is good value ?
1. It is a complete solution containing all elements needed to display and store meaningful radiometric images
2. The camera has manual focus with a close focus range of only 100mm
3. The camera contains a quality 160 x 120 pixel microbolometer - good for many tasks.
4. 'Fine Resolution' mode is provided free of charge
5. There is a composite video output for live monitoring on a large display or to drive a video transmitter
6. The camera is capable of video streaming from the USB port
7. The image analysis software is comprehensive in its content and is free ! No silly upgrade fee like FLIR Tools+
8. Using the supplied software, thermal scene profiling is possible with ease.
9. The camera contains both IR and visible light cameras and has a white light illuminator for dark areas
10. It costs only $525 (£437) and requires no hacking. Yes you need to buy/make a battery, but it is still very cheap indeed.
So all of the above tell me that this camera, on offer from Keysight, will make a very worthy addition to many techie tool kits. It s versatile and let no one tell you 160 x 120 pixels is not enough to do some pretty serious thermography at home ! Early cameras I use were only 128 x 128 pixels and I still managed to do my job well. The 'Fine Resolution' mode is a significant bonus, but even without such, you will be hard pressed to find a complete camera solution of this quality and spec for $525.
I wonder how many Keysight have to sell.I know from speaking to them that each camera has been individually inspected and has a file on their computer stating its condition etc. A grand clear-out of demo units maybe ? Some have obviously been used, but lightly, whilst others look new.
Fraser