| Infrared cameras are extremely useful | | | | non-destructive testing of an electric motor, an |
| instruments for a wide variety of applications, | | | | analysis of an electrical system, or accurate leak |
| from building energy audits and leak detection, to | | | | detection in a wall or ceiling - an infrared camera is |
| non-destructive testing and electrical system | | | | an excellent tool. |
| analysis. | | | | For those undertaking an infrared thermography |
| While there are a wide variety of infrared camera | | | | certification course, renting an IR camera is a |
| systems available, and prices have become much | | | | great way to either obtain a camera to use |
| more reasonable in the past few years, they still | | | | during the course, or to complete a field |
| represent a significant investment for most | | | | assignment requirement after the course is |
| businesses. | | | | complete. |
| For this reason, a short-term infrared camera | | | | Most Level 1 certification classes require the |
| rental may be the best option to consider. Some | | | | student complete a field assignment before their |
| of the benefits of renting a camera before buying | | | | certification is complete, but aspiring |
| are: | | | | thermographers who are new to the field are |
| - Short-term access to a professional level | | | | unlikely to have a camera to use for this purpose. |
| camera without the expense of purchasing. | | | | A rental can fill this void nicely at a reasonable |
| - Quick and economical access to a camera to | | | | price. |
| evaluate a potential problem, find a leak, or | | | | An infrared camera rental also allows the student |
| perform non-destructive testing without having to | | | | or prospective buyer to test drive a particular |
| purchase. | | | | model before purchasing in order to see if they |
| - Evaluate a particular model before purchasing. | | | | like the way it feels, the functionality, or whether |
| - Replace a camera you own that is being | | | | if will fulfill their particular needs. Considering the |
| serviced. | | | | often high price of an IR camera, this is an |
| - Rent a professional grade camera to use during | | | | excellent way to get hands on experience with a |
| certification training. | | | | camera before spending a lot of money. |
| - Access to a camera to complete the field | | | | Whatever the reason for considering the |
| report for a certification training class. | | | | purchase of an camera, consider the benefits of |
| For those with an immediate need for the unique | | | | renting before buying. The cost is relatively low, |
| and penetrating analysis that only an infrared | | | | compared to the purchase price, and a rental can |
| camera can provide, a short-term rental may be | | | | be a great way to get a feel for a camera, an |
| an ideal solution. It may be a need for | | | | thermography in general, without a large expense. |