Recent content by MassLaserGuy

Well understood. I didn't intend to suggest that the danger of a 520nm laser is any more or less than blue or red lasers of the same output power. The statement of caution and respect for this laser applies to any Class IV laser. Of course, a green laser looks brighter than a blue or red of the...

Although I don't have a LPM, one can guesstimate this from two datapoints: First, Sanwu shows LPM tests of their 1W 520nm lasers, coming in at just over 1,000 mW. Second is the known efficiency of the G7 lens, something like 88%. Based on these two numbers, I would guess that the laser outputs...

I'm a newcomer to Sanwu lasers, but if this first laser from them is an example, I'll be a repeat customer. I just got a 1W 520nm Guardian laser with the G7 lens and a single-mode click switch. It has the smooth case, well machined. The laser produces the brightest spot in the distance I've...

I'm another convert to singing praises of Sanwu. I just got a 1W 520nm in the Guardian host. Amazing power for such a small laser. Review to follow. Shipping was fast and delivery was as promised.

On Thanksgiving Day, I took this shot of my three brothers-in-law, each illuminated by a different laser pointer, defocussed to spread the beams: a 1000 mW 650nm, a 200 mW 532nm, and a 1000 mW 445 nm. Before any of you complain about airplanes, there was a low ceiling, and we're far enough from...

I just got my Arcane 2.0 635nm 1-watt laser from Sci-Fi Lasers, operated by the Forum's own TheJoker. It's heavy and powerful-looking. The beam, once focused, has slightly asymmetrical 'wings' as shown in this thread of the smaller 1W from Sci-Fi. With a 4 minute duty cycle, I don't worry about...

I want to commend Eitan at Sci-Fi Lasers for his exceptional customer service. Today I received an Arcane 2.0 1000mW red laser. Initially I thought that it had no focusing lens, because the end-piece could unscrew and instead of a lens attached to the middle, there was just a hole. The laser...

I recently bought a 500mW HL405 and a 1000mW HL445 from laserbtb. They arrived in perfect working order and continue to perform flawlessly. They have become my go-to company for handheld lasers.

I just returned from a business trip across the country. I had the 4 lasers in my .sig (tailcaps and batteries removed) in my carry-on briefcase, along with a total of 9 16340 LiOn batteries, 2 18650s, and 6 AA batteries (for camera gear). Also in the briefcase were 2 laptops, 2 outboard USB...

That's why, when I ordered my lasers recently from laserbtb, I ponied up for express shipping. The package was picked up in HongKong on Saturday and I had the lasers delivered in Massachusetts on Tuesday.

Week before last, on the 7th, I ordered two handheld lasers from Laserbtb (HL445 1000mW and HL405 500mW), based on good reviews I read here. A few days later, they sent me an email stating that my lasers had been shipped and provided me a tracking number. When I looked up the tracking number on...

Re: Check this out!! Uhh, you linked to photos in your AOL mailbox. Won't work for anybody else.

I am a private pilot with almost 20 years flying experience, as well as an active laser enthusiast. One thing I can tell you is that NO airplane has windows which see straight down. Only when performing steep bank turns can the ground directly below the plane be seen. Helicopters, on the other...

I recently flew to Costa Rica with two lasers in my carry-on packpack. Lasers were in one backpack pocket and batteries were in the other pocket. US TSA didn't so much as give them a second glance when they went through the X-ray machine. Costa Rican security, doing a 100% hand search of all...

Flagged and thumbed down. No comments to feed the troll. It gives me fear that others will see this kind of dangerous behavior and either imitate it or use it as a reason to ban lasers. Sigh.