Measuring temperature at a distance, a review of Fluke 62 mini

I use this infrared thermometer in my work:



It is indispensable when there is no possibility to install a sensor, when it is necessary to measure the temperature in hard-to-reach places. It easily measures the temperature of chips, liquids, rotating parts (bearings), wild animals :)

The laser is installed in the thermometer for accurate targeting:

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The indicated divergence of the beam:


Battery compartment and switch from Celsius to Fahrenheit:


Flowing water, no problem:


Warm teapot:






CPU:


Wall of the house, distance ~ 3m.


Measures instantaneous temperature while maintaining maximum. When measured through glass, we obtain the temperature of the glass.
When you hover on the flame of a candle shows the temperature of the wick ~ 30 ^o .
According to the manufacturer, the accuracy is ± 1.5% of the reading.
The price of this model is about 3000r., There are domestic and cheaper! I hope someone will come in handy.

UPD
Discussion of the temperature of the flame habrahabr.ru/blogs/hardware/85797/#comment_2562549 requires a physicist.