Fraser - why is he reviewing so many Thermal Master thermal cameras ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2025, 03:06:37 pm
content: In case anyone is wondering why I am reviewing so many Thermal Master cameras of recent, I thought an explanation was in orderI have always said that I would review any thermal imaging product sent to me and even approached the main players in the marketplace with an offer to test units for review on this venerable forum. Some did not respond whilst others lost interest in working with me when I told them that I am not a YouTube content producer. I provided samples of previous written reviews but that did not lead to any sample units being provided, even though I made it clear that loan units were welcome. It is not as though I actually need more thermal cameras !Then along came “Thermal Master” to the marketplace. They approached me and asked whether I would like to test their new “P2” model. They had read my Infiray “P2 Pro” review on this forum so knew the sort of material that I produce. I agreed to testing their new products and providing them with feedback on the performance. I also asked if I could produce reviews for this forums readership to aid others in their purchasing decisions. Thermal Master welcomed my feedback and offer of reviews with no pre-conditions on their part. In my dealings with Thermal Master, I have actually found them to be professional and very responsive to any issues that I discover when testing their products. They are, after all, effectively getting technical testing and my comments on improving the product free of charge.I do not receive any payment for my testing or reviews and remain vehemently unbiased and independent in my review content. I do enjoy testing new thermal cameras and it keeps my mind active so that is my reward. Be under no illusions, I have no allegiance to any one thermal camera manufacturer and would test any brand of products sent to me, but only Thermal Master were interested in an honest true technical test and written format review of their products, rather than needing me to be a YouTube content producer. I wish I could test and review others manufacturers products as well, but they are not interested. I cannot afford to buy test units and the other manufacturers have been less than friendly when it comes to loaning me units for test. Their loss I say.So, no, I do not work for Thermal Master, or get paid to produce reviews for them.No one has suggested such, but I want to make the situation clear as I know that there are so many false reviews on the internet these days. Mine remain fair, unbiased and honest. That said, Thermal Master have been good to work with so I welcome further testing of their products. I just received a “P3” from them for testing after I asked if they would like me to look at it. I think they are concerned about asking too much of me for free but I enjoy the workI continue to test the Thermal Master THOR-001 and 002 cameras as they are very interesting products. I shall produce a review on the THOR-001 after I have completed all tests and real world use. The “P3” testing and review will fit in somewhere during the THOR-001 review writing.I hope my reviews will be of interest and of some use to this forums readership.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2025, 03:15:09 pm
content: And for anyone seeing my signature block link and wondering about my current health, I am OK and have been managing my M.E. / CFS well enough to do some part time work in 2023 and a 4 weeks in early 2024. Sadly a nasty kidney stone complication and bad case of Covid-19 knocked me on my derrière for a while and I currently cannot work due to the unexplained failure of my left kidney that is being investigated.So you will see why I like to keep busy testing and reviewing thermal camerasI hope to be able to do some part time work in 2026. I might then be able to actually buy some budget cameras for review.Fraser

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2025, 03:51:14 pm
content: Do you primarily post your reviews here?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2025, 03:55:14 pm
content: Yes, I am only active on this forum and, more specifically, the Thermal Imaging area.This is the largest thermal imaging discussion forum in the World thanks to the membership and engagement of so many fellow thermal imaging enthusiasts and professionals

author: Stray Electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2025, 04:30:35 pm
content: Thanks Fraser. I'm looking forward to hearing about the P3.