Request InfoCredit Toward IR Camera PurchaseFLIR SystemsNORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Sept. 3 -- Flir Systems has announced a new direct-from-factory infrared (IR) camera rental program with a flexible rent-to-buy provision through which up to 50 percent of the rental fee can be credited toward the purchase of a new Flir IR camera. For the first time in the scientific market, first-time rental customers can rent for one week and get a second week free, then apply 100 percent of their rental fee as a credit toward their purchase of a new camera. The offer ends Oct. 30, 2004. 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