opto 150? - Laser Pointer Forums

cod4pwns08 · 02-18-2010, 05:12 AM

Hey guys,

I love the community here, and I love lasers.

Say, Im thinking about getting a 150 mW green laser, mostly for astronomy, and recreational purposes (aka just having fun with it)

Should this laser impress me for 200 dollars?

And also, is there a disadvantage to having a pen laser size, as opposed to the fatter kind? (sorry for the layman terminology)

also could you post some beam pics of your optotronics 150?

Thank you!

scopeguy20 · 02-18-2010, 06:03 AM

No "Pen" lasers will hold the high output, (>150 mw) for, say >120 seconds, closest thing to a long duty cycle smaller laser is the WL Evolution, mine is higher after the first 3 min. (hits 160mW), but the main reason for a "Fat" laser is the heat sinking to get several minutes of high output. I recommend the RPL or Viasho for this longer use time. -Glenn

survivor · 02-18-2010, 06:07 AM

For 200dls? Where are u getting it from for that price?

If this is your first high powered laser, you'll be amazed, I have a 100mw and its impressive the dot is visible at any time even with direct sun light, the beam is visible in doors, and outside its totally visible at night you can't really see how far it goes

scopeguy20 · 02-18-2010, 06:10 AM

Well, my EVO was $250 shipped which is a steal IMHO! And No, you can't get the RPL or Viasho for $200, ...new anyway. -GH

cod4pwns08 · 02-18-2010, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by survivor

For 200dls? Where are u getting it from for that price?

If this is your first high powered laser, you'll be amazed, I have a 100mw and its impressive the dot is visible at any time even with direct sun light, the beam is visible in doors, and outside its totally visible at night you can't really see how far it goes

optotronics.com

they're great

neokeelo · 02-18-2010, 08:53 PM

I have this exact "pen" style laser . You wont be disappointing for $200. Trust me. Just be aware, you can't use this thing in doors without glasses.

survivor · 02-18-2010, 09:59 PM

You can.. just don't point at shining things

02-18-2010, 05:12 AM	#1
cod4pwns08 Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	opto 150? Hey guys, I love the community here, and I love lasers. Say, Im thinking about getting a 150 mW green laser, mostly for astronomy, and recreational purposes (aka just having fun with it) Should this laser impress me for 200 dollars? And also, is there a disadvantage to having a pen laser size, as opposed to the fatter kind? (sorry for the layman terminology) also could you post some beam pics of your optotronics 150? Thank you!

02-18-2010, 06:03 AM	#2
scopeguy20 Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny S. California WOOT! Posts: 2,568 Rep Power: 159	Re: opto 150? No "Pen" lasers will hold the high output, (>150 mw) for, say >120 seconds, closest thing to a long duty cycle smaller laser is the WL Evolution, mine is higher after the first 3 min. (hits 160mW), but the main reason for a "Fat" laser is the heat sinking to get several minutes of high output. I recommend the RPL or Viasho for this longer use time. -Glenn __________________ 6X Bluray >260 mW, & New FAV! 8X >500 mW! Made by IgorT Flaminpyro BR & ~4 Red Burners on board ~650 nm 175, & ~250 mW & ~300mW 3 Hene's 632.8 nm & 2 635 nm pointers Rigel 3-4 mW I Love it! PGL III 589 nm rated 5mW is >20 mW a new fav! Many Green lasers, EVO PRO Peak ~160 mW & Spyder I Peak 295 mW are my new green favorites! LG Aquarius -10 & Viasho 473 nm peak ~29 mW & From WL on loan, Spyder III rated 60mW but peaks ~100mW! !!!!! 500mW 445nm portable now on board Thanks Flaminpyro LINK !!!!! Blurays by IgorT, john lawson & EzPk0970, jayrob lenses, IgorT 6X & 8X! spiro toy mods w/ side aperture for any pointer Spiro toy in Red & Violet by yobresal too! Laser sleds/ diodes sold so far 1050+, MY IgorT .5 WATT BR is HERE NOW! NOTE: More GGW's & PHR's still some left! !!LINK!! Last edited by scopeguy20; 02-18-2010 at 06:10 AM.

02-18-2010, 06:07 AM	#3
survivor Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Re: opto 150? For 200dls? Where are u getting it from for that price? If this is your first high powered laser, you'll be amazed, I have a 100mw and its impressive the dot is visible at any time even with direct sun light, the beam is visible in doors, and outside its totally visible at night you can't really see how far it goes Last edited by survivor; 02-18-2010 at 06:25 AM.

02-18-2010, 06:10 AM	#4
scopeguy20 Class 3B Laser Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny S. California WOOT! Posts: 2,568 Rep Power: 159	Re: opto 150? Well, my EVO was $250 shipped which is a steal IMHO! And No, you can't get the RPL or Viasho for $200, ...new anyway. -GH __________________ 6X Bluray >260 mW, & New FAV! 8X >500 mW! Made by IgorT Flaminpyro BR & ~4 Red Burners on board ~650 nm 175, & ~250 mW & ~300mW 3 Hene's 632.8 nm & 2 635 nm pointers Rigel 3-4 mW I Love it! PGL III 589 nm rated 5mW is >20 mW a new fav! Many Green lasers, EVO PRO Peak ~160 mW & Spyder I Peak 295 mW are my new green favorites! LG Aquarius -10 & Viasho 473 nm peak ~29 mW & From WL on loan, Spyder III rated 60mW but peaks ~100mW! !!!!! 500mW 445nm portable now on board Thanks Flaminpyro LINK !!!!! Blurays by IgorT, john lawson & EzPk0970, jayrob lenses, IgorT 6X & 8X! spiro toy mods w/ side aperture for any pointer Spiro toy in Red & Violet by yobresal too! Laser sleds/ diodes sold so far 1050+, MY IgorT .5 WATT BR is HERE NOW! NOTE: More GGW's & PHR's still some left! !!LINK!!

02-18-2010, 08:53 PM	#6
neokeelo Class 1 Laser Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 62 Rep Power: 3	Re: opto 150? I have this exact "pen" style laser . You wont be disappointing for $200. Trust me. Just be aware, you can't use this thing in doors without glasses. __________________ Optotronics PPL 150+ 161mW Peak @532nm

02-18-2010, 09:59 PM	#7
survivor Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Re: opto 150? You can.. just don't point at shining things

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