Cheap 473 nm Pointer

Hi guys,

I want to purchase a handheld portable 473 nm laser pointer, less than $300 and preferably >10 mW. So, what is the cheapest 473 nm pointer around?


I looked at CNI, but the prices were too high for my budget (the cheapest was $500).

And if I want to make a 473 nm DIY, I need all the ingredients (pulse compressor, crystal, BRF, etc) which turn out to be more expensive than a premade pointer, and the wavelength tuning needs some expertise.

So, if anyone knows of any 473 nm laser pointers in that price range, I would really appreciate if you let me know.

Cheers,

Roam

I think this should be what you're looking for: Spartan Series 20mW Blue Handheld Laser :: Blue Handheld Laser ----- 473nm Laser ----- Spartan Series Lasers :: Handheld Lasers :: Dragon Lasers

I was going to buy that one to replace my dead aquarius until I changed my focus to orange (593.5nm), but it's still at the top of my laser priority list because 473nm is a strikingly beautiful laser wavelength and IMO one of the best quality beams you can get from a handheld.

Hope this helps-:beer:

PM Scopeguy20, I bought from him a Very Good CNI 473nm 5mW (peaked at 12mW) pointer at 300$ shipped if I remember.

Here's one ........
LZSK - 473nm 10mW Water Proof Blue Laser Pointer

Thank you very much for all the feedback guys. Both Lazerer and Dragon Lasers have the same price. The only difference seems to be that Dragon Lasers offers a higher power, right? :thinking:

And which site is more reputable to purchase from?

Roam said:

Thank you very much for all the feedback guys. Both Lazerer and Dragon Lasers have the same price. The only difference seems to be that Dragon Lasers offers a higher power, right? :thinking:

And which site is more reputable to purchase from?

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Dragonlasers has always given me excellent support and superior shipping, a lot better then Lazerer. But that is because Lazerer only has one employee it seems, while DragonLasers has a lot.

Dragonlasers lasers are from CNI, so you'll be getting high quality.

ginhev123 said:

Dragonlasers has always given me excellent support and superior shipping, a lot better then Lazerer. But that is because Lazerer only has one employee it seems, while DragonLasers has a lot.

Dragonlasers lasers are from CNI, so you'll be getting high quality.

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Thank you for your input. I guess the Dragon Lasers one would be the most decent 473 nm I could get with my budget.

I also found this 589 nm in their website: Aurora Series 3mW Yellow Laser Pointer :: Yellow Laser Pointer ------- 589nm Laser ----- Aurora Series Lasers :: Handheld Lasers :: Dragon Lasers

Is it by any chance the best 589 nm around ~$300?

For around ~$300 yes that's a very good price. If you're willing to pay double that (shipping included) you can probably net yourself a ~60mW 589nm (labeled ">30mW", thats my next buy!) from CNI directly.