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Does anyone even care about 473nm anymore?

captaindantheman

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Now that 445nm is in and is very cheap, I just wanted to ask if anyone still cares about 473nm? I remember about 6 months ago drooling over a 5mW 473nm and I was so jealous of anyone that had one, but now i'm like f**** that there's 445nm and it goes up to 1 watt!
 





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Many of us collect wavelengths. I will not rest until I have them all.
There is more to lasers that just burning stuff.

-Tony
 
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Xplorer877 said:
Many of us collect wavelengths. I will not rest until I have them all.
There is more to lasers that just burning stuff.

-Tony
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What he said

Collectors and hobbyists will still look to have all the colors that they can find/afford

Peace,
dave
 
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I have a thing for DPSS lasers.. I'm fascinated by how they work. I'll never part with my 473nm lasers, and I might buy more..

I have replaced the 473nm laser that was in my full-color projector with one of these 445nm diodes at 620mW, though.. The color depth has improved greatly. They are far superior for laser show projector applications.
 
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ElektroFreak said:
I have a thing for DPSS lasers.. I'm fascinated by how they work. I'll never part with my 473nm lasers, and I might buy more..

I have replaced the 473nm laser that was in my full-color projector with one of these 445nm diodes at 620mW, though.. The color depth has improved greatly. They are far superior for laser show projector applications.
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I'm working on it ;)

Peace,
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The beam quality of 473 is still a lot better than diodes so no, I don't see everyone completely forgetting about them. I would still buy one if a nice deal came around.
 
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i agree. plus, 473 is more turqiouse, therefore closer to green, therefore better beam:) people want what they cant have. i have an arctic on the way(i hope. hehe..:p), but id still love to have a 473, just because its more exotic, and expensive.
 
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I want all the different lasers wavelengths too, and I also hope the cost of DPSS will drop. :D -Glenn
 
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I hope to get a >100mW 473. And I'm not getting rid of mine. 445 is not 473.
 
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I'd take 1W of DPSS 473 over 1W of 445nm any day, the beam specs are just so much better!
 
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I agree with everything that is said. Burning stuff is cool, but I love the unique colors. Watching the beams together is beautiful!

If I were to put my 5 favorite wavelengths in a list, it would be ordered:

1. 473
2. 532
3. 445
4. 635
5. 405
 
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captaindantheman said:
Now that 445nm is in and is very cheap, I just wanted to ask if anyone still cares about 473nm? I remember about 6 months ago drooling over a 5mW 473nm and I was so jealous of anyone that had one, but now i'm like f**** that there's 445nm and it goes up to 1 watt!
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I just have one question for you. What is 473nm? Is that a laser or somin? :crackup:
 
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