Visiooimage provides IR cameras as integral components of our complete IRT solutions. These cameras are sold worldwide under the Visiooimage name and warranty, which is equivalent to or exceeds the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please contact us for all your IR camera needs and inquiries regarding our systems.
IR cameras can be roughly categorized by cooling type and form factor:
Cooled Cameras: Typically larger and heavier, cooled cameras offer the highest sensitivity (NETD) and produce the sharpest IR images. They also offer faster frame rates. Prices range from $80,000 to $200,000+ CAD.
Uncooled Cameras: Smaller and lighter, uncooled cameras are less sensitive than cooled cameras and typically have slower frame rates, around 30–60 FPS. While inexpensive uncooled IR cameras are available, IRT applications require higher-end uncooled camera models. Prices range from $15,000 to $50,000 CAD, with a standard IRT uncooled camera costing around $30,000 CAD.
Fixed Cameras: These cameras require external power and transmit images via cable. They are designed for tripod mounting and are not intended for handheld use.
Handheld Cameras: These cameras are self-contained, with integrated batterie and a LCD screen and sometimes a viewfinder. They are autonomous, capable of recording images and sequences, and can also be mounted on tripods.
Common Camera Combinations
Cooled-Fixed: The most common configuration for cooled cameras, preferred for R&D and some production applications in IRT NDT.
Cooled-Handheld: Rare and uncommon in IRT, though available for specialized applications like gas detection.
Uncooled-Fixed: Popular for production and sometimes R&D applications in IRT. Generally more robust to stress (shocks, power cycles) than cooled cameras.
Uncooled-Handheld: Suitable for applications requiring manual camera movement across parts. A good choice when the camera will also be used for other purposes, such as on-site passive thermography inspections. Often preferred by MRO customers. When selecting this type, consider a model with interchangeable lenses rather than a fixed focal length and a viewfinder since it can be difficult to see the images on a LCD under the sunlight.
Example images from an uncooled fixed camera (left) and a cooled fixed camera (right):
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Left: Uncooled – FLIR A655sc, 640×480 resolution with a 13.1 mm lens (providing a 45° horizontal FoV) and 8 ms fixed integration time. This is a high-end model among uncooled cameras, priced around CAD $30,000 in 2025.
Right: Cooled – FLIR A6701, 640×512 resolution with a 17 mm lens (providing a 32° horizontal FoV) and 8 ms integration time — roughly the same exposure as the uncooled camera. This is an entry-level cooled model, priced around CAD $80,000 (including lens) in 2025.
Both images were captured simultaneously using ResearchIR. There's a slight mismatch between them because the field of view (FoV) is slightly larger with the uncooled camera. To compensate, we moved the uncooled camera closer to the wall, resulting in a slightly different point of view. The resolutions are similar but not identical.
The dark spots on the wall are invisible plaster patches beneath the wall paint. Most are clearly visible in both IR images, but the weaker contrasts are better revealed by the cooled camera due to its better contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Notice how the fire extinguisher appears shinier in the cooled camera image — this is due to the different spectral sensitivities: 7–14 µm for the uncooled system versus 3–5 µm for the cooled system. The paint reflects differently in these bands.
Below are the IR cameras we commonly use for NDT by thermography. Please contact us for additional models or to discuss your specific needs.
PN#: 55001-0303
640 x 480 pixels microbolometer,
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD <30 mK.
Field of view (FOV) 45° × 34° (55° diagonal).
Minimum focus distance 0.15 m (0.49 ft.).
Image frequency 50 Hz (100/200 Hz with windowing).
PN# 89003-0101
Infrared resolution 640 × 480 pixels
NETD <30 mK @ 30°C (86°F)
Field of view 42° × 32°
Image frequency 30 Hz
Screen size 4 in
Digital camera Resolution (Non IR) 5 MP with LED light
Interfaces: USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DisplayPort
Battery operating time > 4 hours at 25°C (77°F) with typical use
PN# 29433-207 (config w/ 25m lens)
Infrared resolution 640 × 512 pixels
NETD < 15 mK @ 25°C
50 mm lens – 11.0° × 8.8°
25 mm lens – 21.7° × 17.5°
17 mm lens – 31.5° × 25.5°
Image frequency 30 Hz
PN#: 29440-251
640 x 512 pixels. Indium Antimonide (InSb). Spectral Range 3.0 – 5.0 µm.
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD ≤ 20 mK.
Frame Rate (Full Window) Programmable; 0.0015 Hz to 125Hz.
Radiometric Data Streaming: Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision).
Available Lenses 17 mm (PN# 4215423), 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm
PN# 29443-201
Resolution 1280 x 1024
Detector Type FLIR Indium Antimonide (InSb), 3.0 – 5.0 µm
Thermal Sensitivity/NETD ≤ 30 mK (≤ 25 mK typical)
Frame Rate (Full Window): Programmable; 0.5 Hz to ~45 Hz (GigE), 60 Hz (CXP)
Radiometric Data Streaming: Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision), CoaXpress
Available Lenses: (3-5um): 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm
PN# 29760-281
Detector type FLIR indium antimonide (InSb)
Spectral range 3.0 – 5.0 µm
Resolution 1280 × 1024
Thermal sensitivity/NETD 30 mK typical
Frame rate (full window) Programmable; ~0.5 Hz to 181 Hz
Manual lenses 17 mm, 25 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm
Research Studio is a FLIR software application used to interface with FLIR cameras, enabling recording, playback, and analysis of infrared (IR) images. It is available in standard and professional versions, with licensing options for both annual subscriptions or permanent ownership.
Specifications (standard vs pro version)
Download a fully functional demo version valid for 30 days
Many other FLIR cameras are available, including: FLIR A6xx, FLIR A6xxx, FLIR Exx, FLIR T5xx, FLIR T8xx, FLIR T10xx, FLIR X8xxx, and many more.
For a comprehensive list, please visit: FLIR Datasheets.
Feel free to contact us for information about specifications, pricing, SDKs, interfaces, and more.
