Flir i7

The Flir i7 is the top of the range model in Flir’s new entry level “i” series thermal imaging infrared cameras.  As such it supports the larger sized 120×120 which provides a respectable 14,400 pixels of resolution.  This is significantly greater than the Flir i5 and Flir i3 which are 6,400 and 3,600 pixels respectively. And boy, does it show!  The image is far superior to that of the fledgling models and you might actually consider this camera as a serious contender in the entry level infrared camera market.   Being part of a trio, it is virtually impossible to consider this camera in isolation, and as such the review reads more as a compare between the 3 models in the series.

Without the ability to focus, it’s hard to describe the images as crisp but it appears leagues ahead of the other two models. I know it’s nearly double the price of the Flir i3 and about 30% more than the Flir i5, but in real terms it is night and day. If you are using this camera for the intended purpose of predictive maintenance, condition assessment, quality assurance, or forensics, it’s real return should far exceed the additional outlay.   Quite simply, if you can see more you will find more.