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Greetings, forum members!
After my first review at lpf.com of mhemling's 405nm MS-V3, I'd like to introduce another and most recent addition to my collection. You're welcome to read the mini review of the "forest green" Stainless Steel build:
At the start, there was an idea buried deep down in my head, a dream of entering the forest of the darker green spectrum. Translated into the everyday talk, I was looking for a 520nm wavelength custom laser build. I didn't have to look for it too long, my decision's been focused on a skilful builder based in Europe, Blord himself, a well established laser creator in lpf.com
.
This review wasn't written by me not only as a form of the late "thanks" to Blord for all the lasers he's made for me up to this date. It's also my personal view at a custom laser based on a wavelength which in the recent months started to draw an attention of every laser enthusiast around.
Stage zero: Preparation, building and shipment.
Communication with Blord was plain and straightforward throughout the whole process. Since I have a weakness for stainless steel hosts, after going through several body options, the final agreement settled down at the choice of Aurora SS SH-032 Cree R2. Didn't think twice when opting for it, since I already own a powerful 450nm build from RDTech in the very same shell. Being aware of the fact the weight and heat dissipation are both an important factor in the lasing game, I still wanted this. Badly
.
And Blord didn't say no
.
To cross the psychological 100mW range within this build was another condition of mine, fulfilled again to my expectation.
After setting up the final price limit which met our mutual agreement, right after the paypal payment went through, it was time to let Blord do his laser magic. Basically it took him about 1 week since the first time I've contacted him per PM to get the build ready and ship it registered with the tracking number, easy to follow. I was impressed with delivery time, "the goods" landed at my apartment within 5 days time frame, incl. the weekend.
Product introduction: Laser unpacking, still depiction and technical details.
I've received my "green desire" in an envelope, inside of which it was well bubble-wrapped and protected against outside bumps.
Let's look at the package layers, step-by-step:na:
Technical details provided by Blord as follow:
>Cree R2 Aurora SH-032 with mirror polished front, 100% copper heatsink
>Modified DX buck driver with heatsinked regulator set at 333mAh,
>PL520 3.8mm*520nm*green laser diode with 100% copper module
>Mohrenberg's extended focus adapter with G2 lens
>Power output of ~110mW, run time of (conservative) 1min and more (depending on how much the Aurora host heats up)/1 min off (at least)
>2x16340 or 2x18350 batteries
Ophir 5W LaserBee 2xLPM graph results
1st run at a cold start
2nd run
Let's reveal this beauty!
Closer look at the laser in different angles & still positioned:
With the batteries used:
I like the fact two different battery types can be used with this host, it comes handy to have a choice there.
Compared to another SH-032 build in my collection, this one is a slightly bit "mirror(fin)ish" so it shines slightly clearer. Definitely an eye-magnet of its own, however collecting weak fingerprints, naturally (not an headache causing issue to me though).
Comparison pic between them two SS Aurora lasers:
Product performance: Beam shots, day & night, indoors & outdoors.
What kind of a review would this be without some proper "still gameplay". To photograph "the photons", a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been used. To achieve longer exposure set mostly to 20-30 seconds, which is natively not present in this cellphone's camera settings, I gave a go the application called Camera FV-5, bought at Google play store. Please note, the pictures (especially the dark ones) aren't the best seen around the forum, but I hope they do at least a partial satisfaction to 520nm wavelength.
Note: I have not adjusted the final pictures whatsoever, so what you see is a real deal, with or out the flaws of the cellphone and my beginner's shooting skills.
Indoor shots taken at the kitchen desk and in the apartment entrance hall.
Bath tube shot
Big mirror shot
Small mirror shot
Outdoor shots (at the dusk & nearly dark)
Note: I've clearly noticed the splash sort of a line which is clearly visible if using protective glasses used (OD7+). Although it'd be rather nice to have the dot perfectly round at short distance, it's not too bad at the distance.
Personally for me it's not a downside really. Since it seems to be more of a diode related sign, there isn't much I can do about it. Hell, it could be seen as a feature after all.
Bonus shot
Conclusion: A few impressions and the final verdict.
What else to say… sometimes too many words can't express a true art-of-work creation. Perhaps I'll exaggerate here, but I find the darker green damn hot, probably due to the fact I'm dark green-eyed fella myself. Seriously though, this is a magnificent laser pointer, could be publicly one of its kind, who knows…(if someone owns SH-032 520nm beamer, raise your hands, would't mind).
Thank you, Blord. Thank you for your patience, information source and time. As a happy owner of an attractive "forest green" build I'm well satisfied with the reliability and great build performance your work is well known for. And as many other members, who bought off you before, I can always recommended your class service and customer care.
Looking forward to more projects to come…
Also :thanks: everyone who reads the entire mini review, if you like it, feel free to comment!
:wave:
After my first review at lpf.com of mhemling's 405nm MS-V3, I'd like to introduce another and most recent addition to my collection. You're welcome to read the mini review of the "forest green" Stainless Steel build:
Aurora SH-032 520nm 100mW+
At the start, there was an idea buried deep down in my head, a dream of entering the forest of the darker green spectrum. Translated into the everyday talk, I was looking for a 520nm wavelength custom laser build. I didn't have to look for it too long, my decision's been focused on a skilful builder based in Europe, Blord himself, a well established laser creator in lpf.com
.This review wasn't written by me not only as a form of the late "thanks" to Blord for all the lasers he's made for me up to this date. It's also my personal view at a custom laser based on a wavelength which in the recent months started to draw an attention of every laser enthusiast around.
Stage zero: Preparation, building and shipment.
Communication with Blord was plain and straightforward throughout the whole process. Since I have a weakness for stainless steel hosts, after going through several body options, the final agreement settled down at the choice of Aurora SS SH-032 Cree R2. Didn't think twice when opting for it, since I already own a powerful 450nm build from RDTech in the very same shell. Being aware of the fact the weight and heat dissipation are both an important factor in the lasing game, I still wanted this. Badly
.And Blord didn't say no
.To cross the psychological 100mW range within this build was another condition of mine, fulfilled again to my expectation.
After setting up the final price limit which met our mutual agreement, right after the paypal payment went through, it was time to let Blord do his laser magic. Basically it took him about 1 week since the first time I've contacted him per PM to get the build ready and ship it registered with the tracking number, easy to follow. I was impressed with delivery time, "the goods" landed at my apartment within 5 days time frame, incl. the weekend.
Product introduction: Laser unpacking, still depiction and technical details.
I've received my "green desire" in an envelope, inside of which it was well bubble-wrapped and protected against outside bumps.
Let's look at the package layers, step-by-step:na:
Technical details provided by Blord as follow:
>Cree R2 Aurora SH-032 with mirror polished front, 100% copper heatsink
>Modified DX buck driver with heatsinked regulator set at 333mAh,
>PL520 3.8mm*520nm*green laser diode with 100% copper module
>Mohrenberg's extended focus adapter with G2 lens
>Power output of ~110mW, run time of (conservative) 1min and more (depending on how much the Aurora host heats up)/1 min off (at least)
>2x16340 or 2x18350 batteries
Ophir 5W LaserBee 2xLPM graph results
1st run at a cold start
2nd run
Let's reveal this beauty!
Closer look at the laser in different angles & still positioned:
With the batteries used:
I like the fact two different battery types can be used with this host, it comes handy to have a choice there.
Compared to another SH-032 build in my collection, this one is a slightly bit "mirror(fin)ish" so it shines slightly clearer. Definitely an eye-magnet of its own
, however collecting weak fingerprints, naturally (not an headache causing issue to me though). Comparison pic between them two SS Aurora lasers:
Product performance: Beam shots, day & night, indoors & outdoors.
What kind of a review would this be without some proper "still gameplay". To photograph "the photons", a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been used. To achieve longer exposure set mostly to 20-30 seconds, which is natively not present in this cellphone's camera settings, I gave a go the application called Camera FV-5, bought at Google play store. Please note, the pictures (especially the dark ones) aren't the best seen around the forum, but I hope they do at least a partial satisfaction to 520nm wavelength
.Note: I have not adjusted the final pictures whatsoever, so what you see is a real deal, with or out the flaws of the cellphone and my beginner's shooting skills
.Indoor shots taken at the kitchen desk and in the apartment entrance hall.
Bath tube shot
Big mirror shot
Small mirror shot
Outdoor shots (at the dusk & nearly dark)
Note: I've clearly noticed the splash sort of a line which is clearly visible if using protective glasses used (OD7+). Although it'd be rather nice to have the dot perfectly round at short distance, it's not too bad at the distance.
Personally for me it's not a downside really. Since it seems to be more of a diode related sign, there isn't much I can do about it. Hell, it could be seen as a feature after all
.Bonus shot
Conclusion: A few impressions and the final verdict.
What else to say… sometimes too many words can't express a true art-of-work creation. Perhaps I'll exaggerate here, but I find the darker green damn hot, probably due to the fact I'm dark green-eyed fella myself
. Seriously though, this is a magnificent laser pointer, could be publicly one of its kind, who knows…(if someone owns SH-032 520nm beamer, raise your hands, would't mind).Thank you, Blord. Thank you for your patience, information source and time. As a happy owner of an attractive "forest green" build I'm well satisfied with the reliability and great build performance your work is well known for. And as many other members, who bought off you before, I can always recommended your class service and customer care.
Looking forward to more projects to come…
Also :thanks: everyone who reads the entire mini review, if you like it, feel free to comment!
:wave:
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