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Received mine, fired it up... worked great. Amazing laser and just what I'd hoped for... however, I ran into an unexpected issue. I took the batteries out and put them on the charge to go to dinner hoping to play a bit more later. I lightly threaded the tail cap, not tightening it all the way...

I think, based on your criteria, the Canon Rebel line of cameras is your best bet. The current options are the T3 or T3i, the T5 or T5i, and the SL1 Of all these, based of what you have said and your budget, I recommend the T3i. It gives you a little more resolution that the T3 (18MP versus...

Did you mean to say EF mount? The older mount system was FD and has been replaced with EF - Canon EF lens mount - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia You will not likely find a full frame 35mm sensor Canon body in your price range unless you buy used. If you are ok with the an APS-C sensor...

Congrats!

Right now, I'd like somewhere around 575nm single mode diode stable TEM-00 at about 250mW. The host can be fairly common as long as charging options are battery types are easy. That would be a sweet toy. /c

Welcome to LPF! Be safe and have fun! cheers, /c

nice beam shot(s)... congrats! /c

You super-tech guys probably already know this, but should you have an iPhone, you can ask Siri what planes are flying overhead currently and she will give you commercial flight paths nearby... altitude and angle. "Siri, what planes are flying overhead right now?" Try it out. /c ps. I'm not...

Thanks for the update, Jeff. I appreciate your professionalism throughout this GB experience. I'm very much looking forward to receiving my unit this week. Please let me know if the extra $ I PP'd you doesn't square the fee balance you mentioned. I'm willing to pitch in on your wire fees if you...

Take a camera and spend your time photo-documenting the awesome memories you take in... :)

Congrats on the new laser! You'll have to throw up a thread with some photos of shiney beams now that the cat is out of the bag. :) ...and happy birthday! :beer: /c

I don't have much, but I've started. Moreso silver than gold due to cost and what I believe to be potential upside. My wife has me cornered for a move in the next year or so, so I'm stressing the financial impact that will have on my stacking future. :) /c

I am a long time hobbiest photographer that went semi-pro for a little while. I'd be happy to help decipher some of the choices as you narrow your search. I will tell you that if you are looking to make an investment in your next purchase, don't think about the camera body as the purchase...

Congrats on a fantastic build... this is really nice! Great attention to details here. /c

Welcome to the forums and good luck with your project... If there is anyone that can help you get this done, they'll be hanging around on LPF. :) cheers! /c

These are awesome... keep 'em coming! /c

Re: Hello from Houdton Texas Welcome to the LPF! It's good to have some more H-towners around here... /c

FWIW, I wanted to let folks know that I purchased a beam expander with the coupon code after Adam upgraded my account to silver status and it arrived this morning via USPS delivery. I haven't used it yet since I don't have the Spartan, but the construction is a lot more solid than I expected...

Welcome to the LPF, Morgan! It's always nice to see fellow members in my home state. :) There is a ton to learn here in the archives just a search query away, but you'll find the folks are quite hospitable and willing to help with questions that come up. We have everyone from casual enthusiasts...

Thanks for the update, Jeff. You are a rock star. /c