Product Overview
FLIR K53 – Affordable, High-Performance Thermal Imaging Camera
The FLIR K53 combines one-button simplicity with high-performance thermal imaging to provide reliable vision at an affordable price. It’s designed for firefighters who need quick, intuitive operation in challenging conditions.
Equipped with a 320 × 240 pixel detector and enhanced with FSX® Flexible Scene Enhancement, the K53 produces sharp imagery that improves situational awareness and navigation in heavy smoke.
The 4-inch bright LCD screen and smooth 60 Hz image refresh rate help firefighters make split-second decisions with confidence. Like other K-Series models, it’s built rugged for extreme environments and comes with FLIR’s 2-5-10 warranty.
Key Features
- 320 × 240 IR resolution for crisp thermal images
- FSX® image enhancement for increased detail
- One-button operation with programmable imaging modes
- Stores up to 200 images and 5-minute video clips
- Bright 4” LCD display, easy to view in smoke and darkness
- IP67-rated for water and dust resistance; drop-tested to 2m
Specifications – FLIR K53
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| IR Resolution | 320 × 240 pixels |
| Thermal Sensitivity | <30 mK @ 30°C (86°F) |
| Image Optimization | Digital image enhancement with FSX® |
| Field of View (FOV) | 51° × 38° |
| Image Storage | Up to 200 JPEG images |
| Video Storage | 200 files max, 5 min each (MPEG-4) |
| Display | 4” LCD, 320 × 240 pixels, backlit |
| Image Modes | TI Basic, Black & White, Fire, Search & Rescue, Heat Detection, Thumbnail gallery |
| Auto Range | Yes, selectable using FLIR Tools |
| Object Temperature Range | –20°C to 150°C (–4°F to 302°F); 0°C to 650°C (32°F to 1,202°F) |
| Accuracy | ±4°C (±7.2°F) or ±4% of reading (10°C to 35°C ambient) |
| Spotmeter | 1 spotmeter |
| Battery Type | Li-ion, rechargeable |
| Battery Operating Time | Over 4 hours |
| Charging Time | Approx. 2 hours to 85% (LED status) |
| Operating Temperature | –20°C to 85°C (–4°F to 185°F); up to 260°C for 5 minutes |
| Storage Temperature | –40°C to 85°C (–40°F to 185°F) |
| Durability | Drop-tested from 2 m; IP67; shock and vibration tested |
| Dimensions | 120 × 125 × 280 mm (4.7 × 4.9 × 11 in) |
| Weight (with battery) | 1.1 ±0.05 kg (2.4 ±0.1 lb) |
| Warranty | 2-5-10 FLIR Warranty (2 years battery, 5 years product, 10 years detector) |