The FLIR TG267 Thermal Imaging Camera is built for commercial and industrial tasks, like checking out buildings, HVAC systems, and electrical stuff. It's not really designed for taking precise human body temperatures. That's mainly because it's set up to handle a broader temperature range that you usually find in those work environments, not medical ones.
Based on the manufacturer's description, the TG267 can deal with temperatures from -25°C to 380°C (-13°F to 716°F), which is way more than what you'd need for body temperature checks. Our research kind of confirms this. Many have noted that while the camera can detect temperature differences on surfaces—including skin—the readings tend to fall short when it comes to medical accuracy.
You can tweak the emissivity settings on the TG267, but even with those adjustments, it's not calibrated in the way you'd need for dependable body temperature measurements. So, it’s not a replacement for clinical infrared thermometers that are specifically made for that.
The TG267's true strength is in finding heat patterns and thermal shifts in buildings or industrial setups. It's a great tool for pros who need to find electrical hotspots, track down where heat is escaping from insulation, or check how well mechanical systems are handling temperature.
A cool feature it has is the MSX image overlay, which sharpens the image detail, giving you a clearer look at temperature differences on things like walls and machinery.
So, if you're after something to accurately measure body temperature, you'd be better off with a clinical thermometer. But for those working in fields where spotting temperature changes in industrial settings is key, the TG267 is a solid gadget to have around.
