Hey all,
I recently purchased just an ordinary 5mW green laser and had to say it started it all. I kept reading up on lasers and was immediately turned on to the idea that I can get my hands on some powerful stuff for safe recreational use. I do have a few questions before I made any irrational rookie purchases.
1. I completely understand the safety behind handling a high powered laser but was wondering let's say with a 200mW green laser with IR filter, can you operate it without goggles as long as it is not directly pointed at your eyes? Inquiring because I couldn't imagine purchasing 10 pairs of goggles for all my friends as I display the sheer beauty of the laser. Can you look at the beam from an operators POV without goggles and be alright with an IR filter?
2. Again with using something like a 200mW-250mW green laser with IR filter (RF532-250mW-FSS rayfoss.com), what is the safe distance where burning will not take place? I don't want to be in the woods in total darkness enjoying the sheer distance of the light but worry about burning things some distance away obviously not a significant distance but a rough estimate would be great.
3. Lastly, I keep reading up on reviews of sites etc and think I may, contingent upon the feedback here go with rayfoss.com much like the laser I posted the link to above. Smart going with rayfoss? Also, I live in the U.S. what are the chances I can get my hands on such a piece?
Thank you all! Can't wait to get involved here in the forum!
I recently purchased just an ordinary 5mW green laser and had to say it started it all. I kept reading up on lasers and was immediately turned on to the idea that I can get my hands on some powerful stuff for safe recreational use. I do have a few questions before I made any irrational rookie purchases.
1. I completely understand the safety behind handling a high powered laser but was wondering let's say with a 200mW green laser with IR filter, can you operate it without goggles as long as it is not directly pointed at your eyes? Inquiring because I couldn't imagine purchasing 10 pairs of goggles for all my friends as I display the sheer beauty of the laser. Can you look at the beam from an operators POV without goggles and be alright with an IR filter?
2. Again with using something like a 200mW-250mW green laser with IR filter (RF532-250mW-FSS rayfoss.com), what is the safe distance where burning will not take place? I don't want to be in the woods in total darkness enjoying the sheer distance of the light but worry about burning things some distance away obviously not a significant distance but a rough estimate would be great.
3. Lastly, I keep reading up on reviews of sites etc and think I may, contingent upon the feedback here go with rayfoss.com much like the laser I posted the link to above. Smart going with rayfoss? Also, I live in the U.S. what are the chances I can get my hands on such a piece?
Thank you all! Can't wait to get involved here in the forum!
Last edited: