TC004 3.5" Thermal Imaging Camera, -4°F~1022°F Temp Range

The first unit I received worked well, but did not accept firmware updates. TOPDON worked with me to assess the problem. It was determined that the unit was faulty and should be replaced. TOPDON expeditiously replaced the failed unit. Shipping took a while because it travelled across the country and had to go by surface since there was a Li ion battery. TOPDON provided the shipper and carried the charges. They were good to work with. The TC004 is a good IR imager for the price. I have watched microbolometer array thermal imagers for years. This is the best thermal imager available for the price having a focal plane that is 256x192 pixels. Comparably priced devices generally have smaller arrays so less resolution in their field of view. The TC004 is a handheld unit with a pistol-grip type of handle. It is sturdy and well made. I like this better than a device that plugs into a smart phone. It is more stable and easier to point and shoot. It has a ½-20 thread in the handle bottom so it can be mounted on a tripod. Very convenient for stability. The battery life is excellent. I have not had it run down. I find when charged, it will run for quite a while. The manual is pretty lean. The first 15 pages are in English. The remaining 85 pages are in other languages, clearly an international product. The imager can take stills and video. Associated with the camera is a free downloaded software package, TDView that runs on PC Windows 7, 10 and 11. Thermal analysis can be done with TDView of acquired still images whether taken remotely or while tethered to the PC using TDView. Video taken with TDView while the TC004 is tethered is in .irv format and can be post processed for thermal analysis by extracting stills from the played back video. Video acquired remotely is in .h264 format and can only be viewed in TDView, but not post processed for temperature analysis. Overall, this is an excellent device for the price. I acquired mine on a Christmas sale. I give it 5 stars. This a helpful device for assessing heat leaks in my house. Scary! It has other interesting uses too. I recommend this as a useful addition to any measurement toolkit.

Just wanted to let everyone see my review on this awesome topdon tc004 tool. Im an auto technician and found lots of uses already owning this tool. Ive included a few pictures showing relays that were activated while bus was off showing there still active and a source of battery current draw that was draining battery. Ive also used the topdon tc004 on coolant pipes and hoses. Seeing the temp changes from inlets and outlets. I find it very easy user interface as well. Its able to record and playback on the tool or on a pc. So thats great for showing customers. I have also used it around my house and gound spots that i knew were drafty and with the tooli can see where the source was coming from. In my case missing insulation. The battery life is very long. It does display min/max temperature on the screen which is great to know. This tool is priced low for such a high quality tool. I would recommend buying. Topdon customer service is great as well. 5 stars *****

This product, the TOPDON TC004 thermal camera the only IR Thermal Camera (that I have found) that can display its images live on a computer or projected on a screen. The is great for educational purposes. It has all the standard features you need to use it as a work or home tool, and it is reasonably priced for that purpose. However...while I am happy with the product quality, features, and performance... all of that may come at at an additional yearly price. All of the analysis software that is needed for the TC004 camera to work with a computer has to be downloaded from the TOPDON website in the form of RAR files. To do that, you have to download the WINZIP software from Microsoft... by either buying it ($54 per year) or downloading it through the limited trial period. I got the RAR files... but I don't know if they will stay active after the trail period expires. If they don't stay active, then I will have to return the camera to TOPDON. I don't want to pay over $330 for an IR camera, and then have to keep paying $54 per year for the WINZIP software to use it. I think they must have a better way to do this... and I have challenged TOPDON too come up with that. The cost of the software purchase is not mentioned in the product description.

The TOPDON TC004 Thermal Imaging Camera is absolutely the best thermal imaging camera ive ever used. With its long battery life, I feel comfortable traveling and using it off the grid. Though I am not an ASE certified mechanic, I am mechanically inclined and notice a huge difference than any others performance wise. The high resolution captures even the slightest temperature differences with impressive clarity. In addition, it has a very long range. With a remarkable 12-hour battery life, it provides peace of mind during extended tasks. User-friendliness is a highlight, as navigation and settings adjustments are a breeze. The camera's video recording capability, complemented by the included 16GB Micro SD card and PC analysis support, adds tremendous value. Its robust build ensures durability, while its versatility shines in tasks ranging from heat leak detection to electrical issue identification. If you're seeking a dependable thermal imaging camera, the TOPDON TC004 is an excellent choice, delivering top-notch resolution, extended battery life, and user-friendly operation for both professionals and everyday consumers. I'm thrilled with my purchase! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’ve been using this thermal imaging camera for the past two weeks now. The unit itself is very high-quality. The screen resolution and ability to show the vast temperature range difference is impressive, the price range is very affordable, and the amount of uses are limitless. So far I’ve used this for checking the efficiency of my outdoor Wood Boiler, indoor fuel oil Boiler, checking for drafts throughout my house, vehicle and small engine temperatures, and Finding heating pipes in my walls, just to name a few. The unit feels good in my grip And has multiple settings to get a more accurate thermal picture. My personal favorite is the rainbow palette The only con of this thermal imaging camera I have comes down to how the format of the SD card is. I tried plugging The SD card into my iPhone and Mac computers and it said that I could not read the files. After purchasing and testing, I assume this only works on Windows operating systems but I didn’t see any mention of this on the product page or in the manual.

I was a bit skeptical about this handheld thermal camera at first. You just can't find good thermal cameras at this price point. I have used FLIR units in the past that cost more than any vehicle I own, so I was very surprised at the quality of this unit. The packaging was well done and it came with a microSD card that is adaquate for this device. The included instructions left a bit to be desired, but they were good enough to act a a quickstart guide. Hardware: The unit has a good heft to it, which is typically a good sign. While it is larger than the pictures seem, the ergonomics make it easy to hold. The buttons on the back to run the menu functions are easy enough to use one handed. The over molded rubber grip seems to be affixed well with no loose corners. I am usually not a fan of that stuff becomes it starts to break down and become very sticky over time with use (and sometimes just sitting in the case). The front trigger to initiate recording is easy to use and responsive. The microSD card slot was a little finicky to get the card seated fully, and if there is an orientation diagram, I must have missed it. The charging and memory card ports are underneath a rubber cover to keep dust out, which is a good idea. There is an LED on the front of the unit for fill lighting, but it doesn't come in too much use unless you are in a nearly dark room. Software: The UI is pretty self explanatory, but I did notice that is is hard to see which option is highlighted when you pull the trigger to take a picture. Several times I had to move from Save and Cancel to figure out which one was selected. There is really not much to set up on the unit. It has 4 color palettes to choose from, unit selection, two range settings, etc. The one thing I was hoping to see in a manual would be a good description of the emissivity and range settings and whey they do. Also, maybe a good explanation of when to use the different color palettes. Use: The unit itself is pretty easy to just point and shoot. It does take a minute or so for the unit to fully turn on and initialize. I took a few standard pictures of my ceiling joist in my house and kids (they had fun with that). I was having some issues with prints from my 3D printer not adhering to the heated bed in one corner, so I used it to diagnose some heating issues. Using it to check for hot spots on electrical breaker panels and automotive cooling systems was just as useful. Overall, I am really happy with this purchase and can see it getting a lot of use in the future as a great diagnostic tool.

For the price this is a great thermal camara. Top of the line camaras starts at $1,500, too rich for my blood. But at this price this camara does great. The first picture is the typical, put my hand to the wall for 10 sec and pull away. The second is a picture of one of my air handling units. Taken from the ground this unit is about 20 feet in the air. You can see the dark box being my cooling coils, with the 4 red dots in the middle, these red dots are the heat from the 4 motors on this unit. The third photo is inside one of our MCCs, I thought I had a before shot of this but I don't, sorry. But when I seen it the first time it clearly and easily showed L1 hotter than the rest. This photo is after I had tightened the connection and shows all legs back about the same temp. So this device helped identify and correct a loose wire. The last photo is on my compressor, particularly notice the upper oil filter that is cold and the lower one that is hot. The lower one is the one we are using at this time, the upper is valved off. I seen all this just while playing with it for the first time. As I learn this tool better I can see this being a very valuable tool for me going forward for all kinds of trouble shooting and preventive maintenance. All in all, I highly recommend. Update one year on: This camara has been great over the past year I have had it, I have seen water leaks through insulation, allowing me to find the source without stripping the entire pipe, I have found loose wires, I have found small leaks, I have been able to monitor product temps, has a great battery life. Really handy tool for someone it industrial refrigeration.

I bought this to help identify a leak in my roof and it worked great. The screen was a nice size and you could save pictures if needed. The colors were easy to see and with little instruction you can tell what you are looking at. It comes with a nice case for portability and to keep everything together. This was packaged very well for shipping and came with no issues. It charged fast and lasted for as long as I needed but I am not sure how long it would last as I didn’t run it to empty. This is a good unit and I would recommend this if it is in your price range.

After a lot of reading reviews and research, I decided to buy this Thermal camera. It has helped me fix some laptops and other electronics without wasting time. If you repair a lot of things, this is most definitely worth the price. Previously I spent hours trying to fix a laptop motherboard, but when this arrived in the mail I could pinpoint the short straight away as a faulty shorted chipset in the CPU and saved me many hours trying to look elsewhere. One thing to consider is if you work with a lot of small smd components, then you should consider a macro lens. Either make your own or look for a thermal camera that you can buy one for. It's possible to use it without the macro lens, but it's not as focused, although you can still pinpoint components.

I have going through the item description. they say the temperature are capture correctly, but As per the testing phase we have seen this is not working properly. and when we raise the return request, They said courier by self. I was sent the product via DTDC Courier agency. and the product to was received in a seller. and seller called me and asking for You need to bear the cost, because of You will bhul follow the Indian culture. My parents adored the product, and that from me because of turmeric and kunku, and they Deducting 20% amount in my refund cost. Very Very bad experience, If the product has benefits for me So I was ready to pay the full cost.But I have been refunded as I have not benefited from the product. Amazon customer team hopes you will help me to get my full refund. Thanks

Does exactly what you think it does. Lets you see another dimension of life. Sturdy, well made, good display, and bigger than you might think. I'm quite pleased with it all around and think this is probably the best value for money for an infrared camera.

I really do love this product and have come to use it on a weekly basis once I realised how much it can do. I can even see the braces in my attic while in my living room, makes a good stud finder. Find the cold and hot spots on my dogs for health reasons, accurate when testing my soldering iron tip for good soldering, fish tank temperature, and obviously cold and hot spots in house to seal off, Latest great feature it was very handy with was finding the hot spots in my circuit boards of a CD Player and save it from going to the dumpster.

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