I need to decide between a build that will feature either a 500mw 405nm or a 1.2W 445nm.
I don't care about burning as much as beam visibility (I know either one will pop a balloon with impunity).
Yes, I know the 445nm will be brighter, but I'd really like to see comparison pictures of the beams.
So if anyone has both of these lasers with similar power as I've described, I'd really appreciate it if you could post some side by side beam shots in various lighting conditions from various angles.
And no smoke, please! I want to know what they will look like in the real world.
Thanks so much!
I don't care about burning as much as beam visibility (I know either one will pop a balloon with impunity).
Yes, I know the 445nm will be brighter, but I'd really like to see comparison pictures of the beams.
So if anyone has both of these lasers with similar power as I've described, I'd really appreciate it if you could post some side by side beam shots in various lighting conditions from various angles.
And no smoke, please! I want to know what they will look like in the real world.
Thanks so much!