Last updated on March 25, 2021

HTI HT-A2 thermal imaging camera

A thermal imaging camera is an incredibly useful piece of equipment that is a common find in toolboxes and equipment lockers around the world.

Packed with many features and functionalities, there’s often a hefty price tag attached to quality thermal imaging cameras. With prices often surpassing the thousand-dollar mark, many users are now on the hunt for budget friendly thermal imaging cameras - minus the bells and whistles - that simply get the job done.

Are you one of these people who are on the quest for a thermal imaging camera that ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, you need look no further than the HTi HT-A2. 

About Dongguan Xintai Instrument Co., Ltd.

Established in June of 2009, Dongguan Xintai Instrument is located in Dongguan, GuangDong; and it is here that they manufacture instruments of every nature.

They manufacture all kinds of industry related products like IR thermometers, Anemometers, Humidity and Temperature Meters, Sound Level Meters, Carbon Monoxide Meters and even Microwave Leakage Detectors. All products are subjected to strict quality control and undergo a full inspection before shipping.

Dongguan Xintai Instruments pride themselves on handling every step of the manufacturing process - from conceptual design right through to mass production.

Today we’ll be discussing one of Dongguan Xintai Instruments’ bestselling products that is fast becoming the go-to budget thermal imaging camera: the HTi HT-A2. 

All about the HTi HT-A2

HTI HT-A2 menu

The HTi HT-A2 is a pocket-style thermal imaging camera that boasts an impressive list of features for a product found in this price range.

With features ranging from the storage of over 20,000 images to emissivity control, there’s a lot to mention about the HTi HT-A2. Today, we’ll be covering the basics.

Let’s start by taking a thorough look at the full list of product specifications and then we’ll move on to discussing some of the HTi HT-A2’s most impressive features in more detail. 

HTI HT-A2 packaging

Product Specifications of the HTi HT-A2

  • Display screen: 3.2″ full angle TFT display screen
  • Infrared image resolution: 320 x 240 
  • Visible image resolution: 640 x 480 (300,000 pixel) 
  • LCD resolution: 320 x 240 
  • FOV: 56° x 42°
  • Shortest focus length: 0.15m 
  • Thermal sensitivity: 0.07 ℃
  • Temperature measurement range: -20℃ to 300℃ 
  • Measurement accuracy: ±2% / ±2℃
  • Emissivity: Adjustable from 0.01 to 1.00
  • Frame rate of thermal images: 9Hz
  • Wavelength coverage: 8-14um
  • Focus mode: Fixed
  • Storage capacity: Built-in 3Gb
  • Connectivity: Micro USB 2.0
  • Power: Built-in rechargeable 1800 battery 
  • Operating time: 2 – 3 hours
  • Product dimensions (length x width x height): 140mm×80mm×28mm
  • Product weight: 208g
HTI HT-A2 packaging 2

Design 

What makes this product so popular is its compact, all in one, pocket size design for ease of use and transportation. Almost identical to the HTi HT19, the HTi HT-A2 is another crowd pleaser. On the back of the device you’ll note the visual camera, thermal camera and the LED light lined up in a neat, aesthetically pleasing row.

HTI HT-A2 rear view