RISION's latest compact cameras transform your phone into a handy thermal imaging device.
If you've ever searched for heat leaks or hot wires, you've likely used a specialized handheld camera. However, RISION has recently released a small camera tool designed to simplify this task while being more portable. It’s reminiscent of the InfiRay device we reviewed earlier.
RISION has launched the Magic and Magic Pro, two compact thermal cameras that connect directly to compatible USB-C smartphones, tablets, and Windows computers. Each module weighs 24 grams, draws power from the connected device, and does not require an additional battery. It is compatible with various iPhones, Android devices, and Windows PCs.
The standard Magic model is aimed at homeowners and DIY enthusiasts.
RISION markets the basic Magic as an accessible choice for home tasks. Suggested applications include detecting air leaks around windows and doors, inspecting insulation and underfloor heating, examining electrical outlets, and identifying unusual heat signatures in appliances and electronics.
It has a native thermal resolution of 160 x 120, which is enhanced to a 320 x 240 image through RISION’s QuadIR technology. It features a 25Hz refresh rate, thermal sensitivity of 40mK or less, and a measurement range from -20 to 600 degrees Celsius.
The RISION View app allows users to monitor temperature, access calibration options, and utilize 12 color palettes. Most core features can be accessed without registration, although an account may be needed for cloud backups and multi-device access.
Both cameras integrate thermal data with visible details captured by the connected device. RISION refers to this as AI BiSpectrix, which aims to make it easier to identify the specific component, opening, or surface linked to a temperature difference.
The Magic Pro is geared towards more advanced users.
Priced at $299, the Magic Pro enhances the native resolution to 256 x 192 and creates a processed image of 512 x 384. It can simultaneously measure five points, five lines, and five areas, while real-time waveform graphs display fluctuating temperatures.
Thermal images maintain their temperature data for subsequent analysis, and video recording can document heating, cooling, and intermittent issues. Users can also create PDF reports that include measurements, locations, timestamps, notes, and custom watermarks.
The RISION Magic has a suggested retail price of $139, but the company is offering a preorder price of $119 for early buyers. General sales will begin on August 24. The Magic Pro is expected to be available through RISION and Amazon in late September for $299. Early purchasers will benefit from an additional year of warranty coverage, extending it to a total of three years.
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RISION's latest compact cameras transform your phone into a handy thermal imaging device.
RISION's new 24-gram USB-C cameras transform compatible phones, tablets, and computers into thermal inspection devices, with preorder prices starting at $119.