FLIR K53 – Rugged, Affordable Thermal Imaging Camera for Firefighters
The FLIR K53 is a rugged, budget-friendly thermal imaging camera for firefighters, featuring FSX enhancement for clearer visibility and orientation.
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Overview
The FLIR K53 is a thermal imaging camera built to give firefighters a durable, affordable option for scene visibility in low-visibility conditions.
Its FSX (Flexible Scene Enhancement) technology is designed to improve image clarity and orientation, helping crews move and operate with greater confidence during firefighting operations.
- Rugged, budget-friendly thermal imaging camera
- FSX enhancement for improved visibility and orientation
- Built for firefighting use
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- Firepower Simplified
- Uncompromising Resolution
- Affordability Redefined
- Vivid FSX Thermal Images
- Streamlined High Performance
- Compact and lightweight enough to carry anywhere or attach to your gear
- Water resistant (IP67) and rugged enough to withstand a 2-meter drop onto concrete
- Fully operational at temperatures up to 500°F/260°C (max. 3 minutes)
- K33 240 × 180 (43,200 pixel) resolution and K53 320 × 240 (76,800 pixel) resolution to see clearly in smoky environments
- Rapid refresh-rate (60 Hz) for better on-scene orientation
- FLIR FSX digital processing adds edge detail for greater perspective and increased navigational capabilities
- Bright and easy to see 4" LCD display
- Affordable enough for fire crews to have multiple TICs in use at a fire scene
- Provides clear visual information needed to make crucial tactical decisions
- Stores thermal images and video clips to access for on-scene review or to produce scene incident reports
Specifications
| Performance | |
| IR Resolution | 320 × 240 (76,800) |
| Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | <30 mK @86°F (30°C) |
| Display | 320 × 240 pixel, 4 in backlit LCD |
| Auto-range | Selectable on/off in FLIR Tools |
| Object Temperature Range | -4°F to 302°F (-20°Cto 150°C) 32°Fto 1202°F (0°Cto 650°C) |
| Accuracy | ±7.2°F (±4°C) or ±4% of reading for ambient temperature 50°F to 95°F (10°Cto 35°C) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C) - infinity; 302°F (150°C) - 15 min; 500°F (260°C) - 3 min |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) |
| Power | |
| Battery Type and Voltage | Li-ion, 3.6V rechargeable |
| Battery Operating Time | Approximately 4 h at 77°F (25°C) and with typical use |
| Charging Time | 2h to 85% capacity |
| Weight w/ Battery | 1.54lbs (0.7kg) |
| Physical | |
| Size (L × W × H) | 4.7 × 4.9 × 11in (120 × 125 × 280mm) |
| Tripod Mount | UNC ¼”-20 |
| Connectivity | |
| USB Type | USB mini-B |
| Interfaces | Update from PC devices, data transfer to and from PC |
| Other | |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Field of View (FOV) | 51° × 38° |
| Focal plane array | Uncooled microbolometer, 7.5 - 13 µm |
| Start-up time | <17 sec (IR image, no GUI) |
| Image modes (switch in FLIR Tools) | Fixed color scale, TI Basic |
| Flexible Scene Enhancement | Yes |
| Spotmeter | 1 |
| Compatibility | Works with FLIR Tools Software |
| Image/Video Storage | Up to 200 image or video files (max. duration of 5 min) |
| Video Streaming | Uncompressed video over USB |
| Drop | 6.6 ft (2m) |
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Introducing the FLIR K33 & K53 Thermal Imaging Cameras for Firefighters
Description
Affordable clarity. Fireground reliability.
The FLIR K53 is a dependable, easy-to-operate thermal imaging camera (TIC) designed for frontline firefighting. Built with affordability in mind, the K53 delivers the core essentials of the FLIR K-Series—clarity, ruggedness, and performance—at a lower cost without compromising effectiveness.
Featuring FLIR’s patented FSX® Flexible Scene Enhancement, the K53 intensifies structural and textural details in thermal images, giving firefighters better perspective and orientation in low-visibility, high-stress environments. This enhancement helps crews make quicker decisions, navigate dangerous structures, and locate victims with greater confidence.
