Stephen Wilson—May 7, 2024✓ Verified purchase
Highly impressed with the Topdon TC005 Thermal Imaging Camera! This camera is a testament to durability, boasting a tough build that inspires confidence for any inspection job. Here's what truly elevates this camera: Capture and Record: The ability to capture and record thermal signatures is fantastic for documenting issues and sharing findings. Versatile Mounting: The included camera mount allows for easy positioning, while the USB-C charging ensures convenient power options. User-Friendly App: The PC application simplifies operation and image analysis. Bonus Features: The built-in light and included SD card are thoughtful additions, providing extra functionality without the need for additional purchases. Applications Around the Home: I've used the TC005 for various tasks around the house, finding it particularly adept at visualizing water pipes and locating air vents behind walls. Professional Use Case: As an automotive enthusiast, I'm especially excited to leverage this camera for my computer repair work. Identifying hot spots on circuit boards will significantly enhance troubleshooting. While I haven't had extensive soldering jobs yet to fully test its capabilities, the TC005 has already surpassed my expectations. Overall, the Topdon TC005 is a versatile and well-built thermal imaging camera that offers exceptional value. Highly recommended! Read more
alex—June 26, 2023✓ Verified purchase
I own a shop, and have multiple thermal units over the years but this one is so far the best. Topdon has been putting some impressive hardware out (I have their jump box, and have used their diagnostic equipment as well) which is the reason I trusted this would be a good purchase. This has a long battery life, high resolution, and is easily used. My technicians have noted that it is essentially dummy proof, needing no training to use. It's got a good lense for short and long distances, and is useful when trying to find a misfire or electrical draw. Lately I've been using it to find air leaks in our shop since it's now air conditioned. Originally I was using a Flir PS32 for shop use and spotting animals. 15 years ago it was great, but modern resolution and refresh rate makes this now a wheel chock, besides having to put it to your eye. I then got a thermapp thermal that goes on your cell phone. When I bought it the app didn't work for about a year and a half which made it worthless. They finally updated it to where it'll actually work but went out of business. It works well but you have to have manual focus and someone's (old) Android. I'm glad we now have a solution in the shop for the techs that don't involve unnecessary steps or poor performance and is easily grabbed for use. Read more
David Ayers—January 31, 2024✓ Verified purchase
I had been looking at thermal imaging cameras to use in the shop to speed diagnostic times on complicated engine cooling systems. I didn't want to invest a lot so I was looking at cheap ones that attached to your phone but I'm really trying to not put anything work related on my phone anymore to stay separated from personal life and I'm already hard enough on a phone so I went with this one. I knew they could be helpful but I've realized all kinds of uses since like electrical issues, leak finding, thermal loss, catalytic converter diagnosis and way more. When it came I was just playing with it around the house and found so many air leaks, and diagnosed a bad water heater element that I didn't even know I had. Its good to measure how efficient your appliances may or may not be too. I love tools and gadgets but I have played with this thing for hours on end like a toy also. There are several settings that fit how you are using it. It seems to be pretty accurate from what I can tell comparing it with a infrared thermometer. You can take screenshots or videos easily or connect to a larger display. It's well made, water resistant and I have dropped it a few times so it's pretty tough. I even took it with me deer hunting to track blood trails. I can highly recommend this for many uses. The case is not included I picked that up from Harbor Freight Read more
