COMPACT THERMAL CAMERA

FLIR C8

The FLIR C8 Thermal Camera is a compact thermal imaging device designed for fast and accurate inspections. The FLIR C8 Thermal Camera helps detect temperature issues quickly in electrical, HVAC, and industrial applications. Learn more about thermal imaging technology: FLIR.COM


Key Features of FLIR C8 Thermal Camera

  • 320 × 240 Thermal Resolution – Clear and detailed thermal imaging

  • MSX® Image Enhancement – Adds visible details to thermal images

  • Compact & Portable Design – Easy to carry for on-site inspections

  • FLIR Ignite™ Cloud Connectivity – Upload and manage data instantly

  • Built-in Reporting Tools – Generate reports quickly

  • Fast Inspection Workflow – Saves time and improves efficiency

Applications

  • Electrical inspections

  • HVAC diagnostics

  • Industrial maintenance

  • Facility management

  • Equipment monitoring

FASTER MORE RELIABLE INSPECTIONS
Identify issues quickly and with confidence thanks to a high resolution, high thermal sensitivity, and isotherm alarming that support consistent, repeatable results.
SEAMLESS CLOUD INTEGRATION

Images automatically upload to Flir Ignite for secure storage, easier access, and standardized reporting, reducing manual steps and data loss.

SIMPLIFIED REPORTING

Prebuilt inspection templates within Ignite Pro accelerate analysis and documentation, making it easy to share findings with teams or clients.

OVERVIEW

IR Resolution 320 × 240 pixels
Thermal Sensitivity_NETD <50 mK
Accuracy Accuracy at ambient temp. 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) and object temp. above 0°C (32°F):
• 0°C to 100°C (32°F to 212°F): ±2°C (±5.5°F)
• 100°C to 450°C (212°F to 842°F): ±2%
Field of view [FOV] 35° × 27°
Digital Camera 5 MP, Fixed focus, 71.5° × 56° (84° diagonal) field of view
Image Modes • Infrared image
• Visual image
• MSX
• Picture in picture (IR area on visual image)
Display 3.5 in, auto orientation
Storage Media Built-in

CONNECTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS

Bluetooth Bluetooth v. 5.0 EDR
• PAN
Image File Format Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement data included
Image Storage Capacity >5000 sets of images
Storage Media Built-in
USB USB 2.0, Type-C connector
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Drop Designed for 2 m (6.56 ft)
EMC • EN 301 489-1 RED
• EN 301 489-17
• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 B, Class B
Encapsulation IP54
Humidity [operating and storage] IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity 25°C to 40°C (77°F to 104°F) / 2 cycles
Operating Temperature Range -10° to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Radio Spectrum • ETSI EN 300 328
• EN 301 893
• FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15
• RSS-247
Safety EN 62368-1
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Tripod Mounting UNC ¼″-20

IMAGING & OPTICAL

Automatic Image Adjustment • Automatic level and span
Camera software update • Automatic over Wi-Fi
• USB via computer
Color palettes Iron, Gray, Rainbow, Arctic, Lava, Rainbow HC
Detector Pitch 12 µm
Detector Type Focal plane array, uncooled microbolometer
Digital Camera 5 MP, Fixed focus, 71.5° × 56° (84° diagonal) field of view
Digital Zoom Yes, zoom pinch, 1–4× continuous
Display resolution 640 × 480 pixels
f number 1.4
Field of view [FOV] 35° × 27°
Focus Focus free
Gallery Yes, incl. thumbnails and custom folder structure
Image Frequency 9 Hz
Image Modes • Infrared image
• Visual image
• MSX
• Picture in picture (IR area on visual image)
IR Resolution 320 × 240 pixels
Manual Image Adjustment • Manual level and span
• 1-Touch level and span
Minimum Focus Distance 0.4 m (1.3 ft)
Spatial resolution [IFOV] 2.0 mrad/pixel
Spectral Range 7.5 to 13 µm
Thermal Sensitivity_NETD <50 mK
Video Streaming Yes; MSX, Thermal, Visual, Picture in Picture.

USB Video Class colorized uncompressed with overlay 9 Hz.

MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS

Accuracy Accuracy at ambient temp. 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) and object temp. above 0°C (32°F):
• 0°C to 100°C (32°F to 212°F): ±2°C (±5.5°F)
• 100°C to 450°C (212°F to 842°F): ±2%
Measurement Tools • Spot
• Box with max./min.
• Isotherm
Measurements correction • Emissivity; matt/semi-matt/semi-glossy + custom value
• Reflected apparent temperature • Atmospheric compensation
Object Temperature Range -20°C to 450°C (-4°F to 842°F)

POWER

Battery operating time 3 hours
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (built-in)
Battery voltage 3.7 V
Charging system USB-C (1 A)
Charging Time 2 hours
External Power Operation 5 V, USB-C
Power Management Adjustable stand-by and automatic shut-down

USER INTERFACE

Display 3.5 in, auto orientation
Text Image annotations: Soft keyboard on touchscreen, auto-prompt for note when image is saved
Touchscreen Yes, capacitive

GENERAL

Package Includes • Flir C8
• Printed documentation
• Flir Thermal Studio Starter
• Wrist strap lanyard
• USB cable
• Pouch
Size [L x W x H] 138 × 84 × 34 mm (5.4 × 3.3 × 0.94 in)
Weight 0.19 kg (0.42 lb)