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As a preamble, I have to say that this "lost" laser arrived today after just over 2 months in transit. I also received an email this PM from the PO stating that the package has not been delivered. Go Figure.
In all honesty, Dino's shipping information was correct from the start. I did have a problem with their communications at first but that too is now corrected and I stand corrected.
They have shipped a replacement laser which I will return to them at my cost.............. That said .... the review starts.
The laser was double boxed and very well packaged. No photos on this since we all know what a box looks like . The bubble wrap arount the laser has a 300 mW sticker attached likely from the "certification" process which they advertise. Included is the laser, 18650 TrustFire cell, charger and two keys for the tail lockout switch. No instructions are included but if you are at the level to get a IIIB laser, you know the cell polarity for a greenie
Features: The laser body is well finished and machining (threads) are clean and smooth. It has this tail lock, lighted power switch and beam shutter. The power switch lights up blue when the key switch is on and turns red when the beam is activated. The body is not tapped for tripod mount.
The label indicates a Class IIIB laser product. This label also acts as a warranty sticker on the main head threads.
The shutter head is easily removed to expose the focusing lens. It appears similar to some other lasers which have focusing ability using a pin style spanner wrench. I have not tried this --- yet.
I powered the laser with a protected UltraFire 18650 cell which I had charged. I waited for the laser to reach room Temp (~19 Deg C). The laser exceeded rated power for 140 Seconds which I consider good for a portable green at this power. I will run more tests as time permits. Sometimes cleaning connections on this style housing improves performance.
The laser draws 1.97 Amps from a fully charged cell.
The pen was a little faint on this run but I think you will be able to see the graph.
Overall --- this laser meets my expectations. It's way too cold and too much snow outside to make a divergence test. That focus ring does turn and function. It seems a little loose but easily tightened.
HMike
In all honesty, Dino's shipping information was correct from the start. I did have a problem with their communications at first but that too is now corrected and I stand corrected.
They have shipped a replacement laser which I will return to them at my cost.............. That said .... the review starts.
The laser was double boxed and very well packaged. No photos on this since we all know what a box looks like . The bubble wrap arount the laser has a 300 mW sticker attached likely from the "certification" process which they advertise. Included is the laser, 18650 TrustFire cell, charger and two keys for the tail lockout switch. No instructions are included but if you are at the level to get a IIIB laser, you know the cell polarity for a greenie
Features: The laser body is well finished and machining (threads) are clean and smooth. It has this tail lock, lighted power switch and beam shutter. The power switch lights up blue when the key switch is on and turns red when the beam is activated. The body is not tapped for tripod mount.
The label indicates a Class IIIB laser product. This label also acts as a warranty sticker on the main head threads.
The shutter head is easily removed to expose the focusing lens. It appears similar to some other lasers which have focusing ability using a pin style spanner wrench. I have not tried this --- yet.
I powered the laser with a protected UltraFire 18650 cell which I had charged. I waited for the laser to reach room Temp (~19 Deg C). The laser exceeded rated power for 140 Seconds which I consider good for a portable green at this power. I will run more tests as time permits. Sometimes cleaning connections on this style housing improves performance.
The laser draws 1.97 Amps from a fully charged cell.
The pen was a little faint on this run but I think you will be able to see the graph.
Overall --- this laser meets my expectations. It's way too cold and too much snow outside to make a divergence test. That focus ring does turn and function. It seems a little loose but easily tightened.
HMike
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