PROS: Very high Infrared resolution, high thermal sensitivity, SD Card slot, large LCD screen.
CONS: Temperature range could be wider.
| Product | Type | Resolution | Battery capacity | Waterproof | LCD screen | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PerfectPrime IR0019 | Handheld | 320 x 240 | 18650mah | No | 3.2″ | Click for more info |
PerfectPrime IR0019 Specifications
| Type | Handheld |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 320 x 240 |
| Pixels | 76800 |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Temperature range | -4 to 572°F (-20 to 300°C) |
| Accuracy | +/- 2.5 ° C |
| Thermal sensitivity | 0.07°C |
| Distance | |
| Storage Type | SD Card |
| Battery capacity | 18650mah |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 4.1 x 8.8 inches |
| LCD screen | 3.2″ |
| Refresh rate | 9Hz |
| Applications | Check Sensitive Electronics, Identify Abnormal Thermal Signatures, Professional and Home Use, Top Thermal Vision |
| View Angle | 27° x 35° |
| Features | Waterproof, Dustproof, Manual Focus, Visual Camera |
PerfectPrime IR0019 – Specs & Review
PerfectPrime IR0019 is a handheld thermal image with one of the best designs that this company has ever come out.
If you look on the back of the camera you’ll see there is an infrared sensor and a 0.3 megapixel visual camera and that is because the device gives you the option to view a blend of the two images. I love the fact that it has that cap that covers both lenses. The image capture trigger feels nice and smooth, the way it should. If the design seems familiar, you’re not wrong. This looks exactly like the Hti HT-19 and by now it should be clear who manufactures this product.
Let’s have a look at what this device offers and what it can do in our PerfectPrime IR0019 review.
First of all it offers you several image modes. You can either have just the infrared image in view or just the one from the visible light camera. Then in between you have 3 modes of image blending: 25%, 50% and 75%. It’s easy to switch between modes, you just press the left or right button. If the images seem misaligned, then you need to go to the settings menu in the Image registration section and realign them. This is normal because every time you are changing the angle and the distance towards an object, the images might not overlap correctly and it happens with all thermal cameras.
You have a choice of 5 color palettes: White, Black, Cool, Spectra and Iron. Again, if you want to change it, then you have to go into the settings menu which can be a bit annoying.
The camera can shut itself down after 5 or 20 minutes if you want it to, but you can also deactivate the function so that it always stays on.
After you’ve started it and you have the thermal image in view, you’ll notice 3 spots: The center spot thermal measurement which is fixed and the other two spots which always move around as you are moving the camera because they indicate the hottest point and the coldest point in the image. What I also like is that it displays the temperature next to them, something that you don’t get on all cameras.
Then there is the emissivity which can be very finely adjusted but the camera also gives you some cues as to which value you should be using (Matt, semi-matt, semi-glossy and glossy).
Other settings include date and time, screen brightness and temperature units (Celsius and Fahrenheit).
You can use its micro USB port to download the images to your computer.
PerfectPrime IR0019 – Thermal imaging quality
The infrared resolution is high, way higher than you would expect to get at this price point. The IR sensor offers a 320 x 240 resolution which amounts to 76,800 pixels. By comparison, if you will look at simiarly priced thermal cameras you’ll notice that the average camera there offers just about 19,000 pixels. So in terms of image quality it already has the edge.
Then when you factor in the fact that the infrared sensor is supported by a 0.3 megapixel visual camera that outputs a 640 x 480 resolution, it is no surprise that the images look great. The outlines are sharp and well defined and many times you don’t even need image blending because the thermal image is so clear.
The refresh rate is limited to 9Hz and if you’ve been reading our articles, you’ll know why (because of US EAR export regulations).
The images are stored in JPG format and there is no manual focus mode, this is a fixed focus camera.
PerfectPrime IR0019 – Temperature Range, Accuracy
The PerfectPrime IR0019 has a very fine thermal sensitivity, the temperature only needs to change by 0.07°C for the camera to detect it, but this is also the value that we expect from its product class, so it’s not exceeding expectations.
With a temperature range between -4 to 572°F (-20 to 300°C), it is not exceeding expectations there either but it is matching them. The -20 makes it usable for troubleshooting freezers and any kind of refrigeration issues and the 300 makes it usable with very hot environments.
In terms of accuracy it’s almost there with a +/- 2.5° C accuracy, just short of the +/-2 that its competitors can match.
The viewing angle is narrower than we would have expected with a field of view of 27° x 35°.
PerfectPrime IR0019 – Battery life & Memory
This thermal imager comes with an SD card slot on which you can store the thermal images. They also include a 4GB memory card in the package.
In terms of battery, the device packs an 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery which can be replaced and that charges through the micro USB cable.
The build quality is surprisingly good on this camera and the design is great, but the enclosure is not waterproof or dustproof and PerfectPrime hasn’t provided any kind of IP rating.
One of the things that we like about this camera is the fact that it has a large display. It is a 3.2″ Full Angle HD LCD color screen.
