Hi All:
My Sanwu 488 nm G7 Pocket Laser arrived late Thursday, and I’d like to make it the subject of my first LPF review. I apologize for the less than stellar photo quality. I used my iPhone 5S camera, as I had trouble setting up my Canon T3/1100B. They're not the best image quality, but the color is pretty accurate. I'm sure the next review will have the HD imaging that this laser deserves.
It arrived sealed in a Static Shielding Bag which was packaged inside two additional padded shipping bags. The host was pristine and, like all Sanwu Pocket Lasers, is made from virtually seamless stainless steel. The laser’s recorded wavelength, as measured by Sanwu, is 488 nm.
Freshly charged EBL 10440 3.7 V 350 mAh Li-ion batteries were used for all tests and measurements.
The beam is bright with tight collimation, and the spot is a clean circle. Its color is gorgeous sky blue, without any trace of green. It is clearly visible indoors, even with the interior lighting on.
Optical Power was measured by a Lasersbee AX3 LPM over 45 second periods in order to remain within the laser’s recommended duty cycle. Peak Power measurements averaged 47 mW using the factory installed G7 lens that I requested. The laser felt a little warm at the end of each 45 second period, but never hot to the touch.
Overall I’m impressed with this very nice addition to Sanwu’s Pocket Laser series. As many of you have already stated, this WL is particularly beautiful and unique, and I’m very happy to add it to my laser collection. Thank you for your time and interest. Please Be Well and Take Care.
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Sanwu 488nm G7 Pocket Laser Uwrapped
Beam Shot Toward Laser
Beam Shot From Laser