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Got it today, finally.
It came in this box:
Even though the box looks a bit jammed, it had a hefty piece of bubble wrap in it and both the goggles and the laser's box look just fine:
The laser itself though...
OK... what I liked first:
- it looks almost the same as in the picture on their website
- clicky switch has a nice feel to it
- multi-coated window lens (with a green tint)
- free goggles are a nice bonus (although, they are a bit flimsier than focalprice ones)
What I didn't like:
- there are anodizing defects on the focusing ring -- paint chips in two places, they are minor, but you'll spot them immediately by looking at the aperture:
- the 18650 battery doesn't fit in the battery compartment -- I barely managed to catch the edge of the body's thread with the tailcap!! :wtf:
- threads produce grinding sound (rayfoss hosts' threads are silk smooth in comparison)
- focusing mechanism is decent, but version two dilda feels better in this regard (smoother and with better fixation)
OK, how does it work? Well, have a look:
DOWNLOAD VIDEO
ImageShack link: http://yfrog.us/1afile22066z
Video snapshot:
In that video I rotated the focusing ring trying to get something that at least resembles a round dot. No luck. As you can see.
I didn't try to see the beam in the dark or burn anything (are you kidding?!). I'd seen enough already.
BOTTOM LINE:
Needless to say, after a little over a month of waiting, I'm VERY disappointed :yabbmad: This is a nice 200mW review laser? :crackup:
And I won't be asking for a replacement. Even if the next one works, I didn't like the build quality of these series and don't want to wait another 5 weeks for a replacement. Complete refund for me please, covering the cost of shipping and return shipping. EDIT: got it
Now I'm stuck with an 18650 charger and batteries that I bought from DX specifically to power this thing. Oh well, guess I'll just buy some compatible flashlight...
It came in this box:
Even though the box looks a bit jammed, it had a hefty piece of bubble wrap in it and both the goggles and the laser's box look just fine:
The laser itself though...
OK... what I liked first:
- it looks almost the same as in the picture on their website
- clicky switch has a nice feel to it
- multi-coated window lens (with a green tint)
- free goggles are a nice bonus (although, they are a bit flimsier than focalprice ones)
What I didn't like:
- there are anodizing defects on the focusing ring -- paint chips in two places, they are minor, but you'll spot them immediately by looking at the aperture:
- the 18650 battery doesn't fit in the battery compartment -- I barely managed to catch the edge of the body's thread with the tailcap!! :wtf:
- threads produce grinding sound (rayfoss hosts' threads are silk smooth in comparison)
- focusing mechanism is decent, but version two dilda feels better in this regard (smoother and with better fixation)
OK, how does it work? Well, have a look:
DOWNLOAD VIDEO
ImageShack link: http://yfrog.us/1afile22066z
Video snapshot:
In that video I rotated the focusing ring trying to get something that at least resembles a round dot. No luck. As you can see.
I didn't try to see the beam in the dark or burn anything (are you kidding?!). I'd seen enough already.
BOTTOM LINE:
Needless to say, after a little over a month of waiting, I'm VERY disappointed :yabbmad: This is a nice 200mW review laser? :crackup:
And I won't be asking for a replacement. Even if the next one works, I didn't like the build quality of these series and don't want to wait another 5 weeks for a replacement. Complete refund for me please, covering the cost of shipping and return shipping. EDIT: got it
Now I'm stuck with an 18650 charger and batteries that I bought from DX specifically to power this thing. Oh well, guess I'll just buy some compatible flashlight...
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