TOPDON TC001: a Thermal Camera for Everyone? Honest Review

[@leedress2187]

thanks for the honest review. I just bought one. I have spots in my house that are cold. this should help me find where the cold air is coming from. I don't think I'll need to do anything more than view areas live, so this should be perfect for me.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Let me know how it works for you! Here's a couple follow on videos I've made that have shown interesting results... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPbnIV8hsSqqtU

[@myutube6422]

I see that you didn't do a followup video on this, as to whether you kept it or sent it back.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I kept it and used the thermal camera in other videos like these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGWziICbfcuEeqs and kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXPbnIV8hsSqqtU have another in the works this week related to cooling down windows in the summer, stay tuned.

[@LuisCares42]

Thanks for making this! I appreciate it : )

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

My pleasure! This camera has interesting potential I feel I'm just tapping into now...

[@davidgrim5990]

I got one and will probably keep it. It has already spotted water damage and an overheating socket.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Water damage? Interesting...

[@Hi-lx9qf]

Love the content! (Especially the ghostbusters videos lol) keep up the good work!

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Thanks, will do. Appreciate the comments, they keep me motivated...

[@userman444]

Sooo what your thoughts after 3 weeks? You keeped or returned it ?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I'm keeping it. I have some ideas for more videos. The recording though is a bit disappointing, hoping for a firmware update!

[@Jakeisks]

Screen tearing on Galaxy Tab A8 (fresh install of Android 14). Works fine on my Galaxy S10e. If I downgrade the "TC View" software APK version, the screen freezes after startup, so that's useless.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I used it on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and it burned an image on my camera, maybe because the tablets have more power? Anyway I was able to recalibrate the camera using the app and eliminated the ghost image...

[@Jakeisks]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow a camera is an output device...

[@laszloTheJr]

Thanks for the video. Does it measure and show the hottest and the coolest points?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Yes it does.

[@Jakeisks]

Anybody know how to turn off FFC in the PC app? I see the switch in the phone app, but not in the PC app. Apparently the only switch in the PC app causes it to happen in addition to the timed happenings. Thanks.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I couldn't get the PC version to work for me. Does work well on a tablet though, giving you a bigger view of things.

[@Jakeisks]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yeah, I will use a tablet because turning off that FFC is necessary and because it will allow watching more stuff on other monitors. It's impressive...

[@pejmanlatify]

Hi, did you happen to keep the thermal camera? I am thinking to get one today.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Yup, still have it and glad I kept it.

[@AkshayNatambe]

Can it be usefull for detecting water leakages and dampness please help

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Not unless the water is hot, let me think about this and see if I can rig up a test.

[@userman444]

I got the same camera and when It's connected to the phone it is constantly making some tiny clicky sounds (every 5 to 10 seconds) and image freezes for 0.5 second. I can hear on video your camera is doing the same. Is it supposed to be that way?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

I have the same question. I guess so. Also when you record the image there a 2-3 or more second lag between the video and audio tracks. Seems like its in need of a firmware update...

[@Kahngaidin]

This is normal for thermal cameras in my experience. I have an expensive Leupold HD and had a seek handheld, they all click, I believe its the thermal imager refreshing or calibrating. And they both freeze up for a split second too until it warms up.

[@kencooley5589]

That is the camera calibration. I use a fluke ti95 and it does the same thing. Every 15 seconds or so it clicks, the camera "freezes" and then resumes

[@CaryChilton]

A lot of apps can just crash. I'm trying to do too much in this case I would just use a separate app, screen recorder and then you don't have to give any permissions to TopDon.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

interesting approach, I might have to try it...

[@Cbgrandtheftauto]

I just ordered a tc0004. It was expensive. I may be returning it for this one. I can deal with quirks for $200 less 😅

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

You light be able to catch it on sale sometime... Here's a link where they're currently running close to $200: amzn.to/4fYsxAc

[@Шабай]

фотки сына самое дельное )))) Спасибо за обзор. в моей стране это стоит 304,56$ с бесплатной доставкой до дома.( версия для айфона)

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Спасибо. Рад слышать, что вам понравилось мое видео. Spasibo. Rad slyshat', chto vam ponravilos' moye video.

[@Audfile]

It'll fit into my tablet but not into my phone. Both Android. There is nothing wrong with my phone. Any ideas?

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Are you using a case on your phone?

[@Audfile]

@MakeItorBreakItNow nope

[@anthemgarmentmanufacturing660]

can it find water leak , plumbing water problem in bathroom water pipe concrete floor and brick wall

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Probably not, but this product might work for you: amzn.to/3LMnQws And endoscope may also work and is a much cheaper option: amzn.to/3yjMgud

[@sandywjo5]

Home inspectors claim thermal imaging can show cold spots on walls that are irregular shaped that will indicate moisture behind walls due to temp change as it can also detect hot and cold pipes.

[@Madbomber2024]

So, the audio isn't great on video recordings. This is certainly a deal breaker for me

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

The audio is definately a disappointment but the quality of the image for the price is the best I've found so far.

[@Madbomber2024]

After purchasing this. I found out it's actually not a real thermal camera. Many tests and the final test was in the fog. Real thermal cameras won't see the fog. But this did. It's just cheap night vision with colour temperature from a thermometer inside the unit

[@kualagmusic7074]

Not true, water droplets in fog scatter infrared radiation which ends up in reduced infrared visibility. You mistake fog for smoke. In smoke there would be no issues.

[@MakeItorBreakItNow]

Interesting, then how does it detect temperature differences?

[@Madbomber2024]

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I doubt it can. The camera told me that my mountain bike was -4 degrees Celsius on a summer night. It wasn't that cold. More like 12 degrees Celsius. Makes the same assumptions across the board

[@kualagmusic7074]

​@@Madbomber2024You have to do corrections for distance, emissivity and ambient temperature in settings, then it should work. Normally 0.95 for emissivity is used, but if you have something specific like a bike's frame made of aluminium then you have to check the value online, also whether it's painted or not will make a difference.

[@kualagmusic7074]

​@@MakeItorBreakItNowThis effect is reduced if your camera has a lower NETD value.