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Greetings everyone,
I've decided to write down a little review about the latest asset in my laser collection.
Although I own some really nice lasers from established members on the forum that definitely deserve their own reviews, I'm simply a lazy bastard who has time, but not the will to do that.
Hopefully the members I've bought the lasers from up to this day would forgive me for (I've sinned) not to introduce their workmanship the proper way in the Review section of this great laser enthusiasts forum.
Hereby I want to believe, this first mini review of mine is just a starter for more reviews to come in the near future, depending on reactions of readers
Now let's get to it, shall we?
PRELIMINATION ROUND:
Mhemling33's MS-V3 405nm 670mW build caught my attention right after I've spotted it in the Buy, Sell & Trade section on the 5th of July 2013. Although there are 2 other great 405nm build in my possession up to this date, I've been attracted by Sinner's "laser body art" for some time. His continuing evolutionary workmanship on hosts is without a doubt well received on lpf.com including me.
The fact this particular build was 405nm one with an impressive output made my decision to buy it even quicker.
Communication between me and mhemling33 started on the 6th of July and underwent solely through PM. I've found it anything but pleasant, professional and most of all helpful.
After we both found a mutual word to give this deal a green light, funds were transferred by paypal and the seller was on the move.
Package with the printed proof of shipping (USPS normal priority) left US on the 7th, but I assume it realistically made its move the following day, Monday the 8th. Waiting game's started.
Since I've done business with other members from US, I had an idea about the approximate delivery time, which usually equals 7 days (incl. the weekend), if there's no customs hassle. This case was no exception, the Irish customs took a tea break thanks to mhemling33's lower value bait
Important Edit:
Unfortunately I wasn't destined to enjoy this precious laser for a long time. The second day when I started to take the LPM readings (with the duty cycle on my mind) I've noticed the power start decreasing gradually to values way below the claimed ones in the OP. After an extensive PM communication with the seller we came to a conclusion there's something really awkward ongoing and I've shipped the laser back to him the next day.
2 weeks later (filled with my vacation) came back to lpf.com with a pleasant news of the diode replacement with an addition of a G2 lens to the build. Long story short it took roughly 1 week to receive the upgraded laser!
ROUND 1:
Package and its contents were well clear-taped and secured, no objections to be stated here. FRAGILE all over it with red marker, fragile indeed:
How well was the actual laser wrapped? Let's take a look:
Edit: The 2nd package was extremely well packed & protected, no much different from the previous shipment.
ROUND 2:
Laser beauty named MagicStick MS-V3 405nm
Technical details provided by the seller in the OP http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/galaxy-s3-parts-405nm-sold-82578.html
12x 3.8mm 405nm diode (lazereer)
X-boost super mini driver set to 585ma
405nm (originally aixiz glass lens) G2 lens
60sec on/60sec off runtime
Battery 1x18650 (using Green Panasonic NCR18650A 3100mAh or Red AW IMR 2000mAh)
More qualified details about the MagicStick MS-V3 can be found here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/magicsticks-v3-18650-hosts-arrived-pics-updated-76778.html
Pictures showing the actual laser in different close-up/portrait positions:
Laser in "relaxed" position
Focusing ring (top view)
Focusing ring (side view)
Clickie/Tailcap
With the tailcap unscrewed
Side to side tailcap vs. body
Laser with batteries used
Side note: couldn't fit cheaper 18650 Ultrafire inside of the host, simply too fat (perhaps better so). Same thing with my other two MS-V1 MagicSticks from Blord, not an issue though, just a notice.
Attached to a tripod
Bottom tripod perspective
ROUND 3:
Performance is a key point of this laser, as mhemling33 mentioned to me in one of his PM's, the driver's efficiency truly lies high in this "beamer".
LPM graph (Peregrine) 45sec measurement taken with my 5W LaserBee with Ophir head:
Additional note:
mhemling33 got an outstanding reading of over 900mw with his ARGmeter with an Ophir head. Why such a relatively high difference then? This is something I personally need to investigate in a greater detail, perhaps sending my Ophir head to one of the respectable members based in Western Europe (close to Ireland) for a cross-comparison. Despite the different readings found, the power performance is still impressive and that's what counts in.
FINAL ROUND:
405nm shots, anyone?
To capture the true violet wavelength is never an easy task. With my current camera setup I was able to achieve nearly realistic color with a Galaxy Note 2 phone rather then with the compact Sony DSC-HX5 (blueish output). Go figure, huh?
Indoors pictures with a 5cm crystal ball:
With a crystal pyramid
In low light conditions
Diffraction square grating
In the bath tube (full darkness dream version)
Door bottom shot (half-darkness)
And a couple of humble outdoor shots
Signal tower, say hello (dark blueish)
Sky beam (very blueish again, I know)
Side note:
I'm honestly sorry not being able to photograph the 405nm beam the way it would look attractive enough. I'm considering to buy a decent entry-level DLSR camera before the end of the year to unleash the power of natural lasers wavelengths kingdom, if the budget allows me to:can:.
FEEDBACK:
Personally I don't like giving a specific rating on any laser bought from a member on lpf.com, especially when the general impression is anything but great. Having said that, I'm simply well happy with this amazing laser build by mhemling33, can't say a single bad word about the deal from the start up to the end. Communication was friendly and informative, shipping time exactly as expected by me, seller's attitude throughout the time was top-notch.
Wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again, if something special comes up out of his creative workshop and catches my attention.
Special thanks:
mhemling33 for creating this violet wonder, sinner for machining the magnificent Magic Stick MS-V3 host design, lazereer for the efficient diode and… thank you all readers & watchers.
Hope some of you folks like this mini review.
:thanks:
I've decided to write down a little review about the latest asset in my laser collection.
Although I own some really nice lasers from established members on the forum that definitely deserve their own reviews, I'm simply a lazy bastard who has time, but not the will to do that.
Hopefully the members I've bought the lasers from up to this day would forgive me for (I've sinned) not to introduce their workmanship the proper way in the Review section of this great laser enthusiasts forum.
Hereby I want to believe, this first mini review of mine is just a starter for more reviews to come in the near future, depending on reactions of readers
Now let's get to it, shall we?
PRELIMINATION ROUND:
Mhemling33's MS-V3 405nm 670mW build caught my attention right after I've spotted it in the Buy, Sell & Trade section on the 5th of July 2013. Although there are 2 other great 405nm build in my possession up to this date, I've been attracted by Sinner's "laser body art" for some time. His continuing evolutionary workmanship on hosts is without a doubt well received on lpf.com including me.
The fact this particular build was 405nm one with an impressive output made my decision to buy it even quicker.
Communication between me and mhemling33 started on the 6th of July and underwent solely through PM. I've found it anything but pleasant, professional and most of all helpful.
After we both found a mutual word to give this deal a green light, funds were transferred by paypal and the seller was on the move.
Package with the printed proof of shipping (USPS normal priority) left US on the 7th, but I assume it realistically made its move the following day, Monday the 8th. Waiting game's started.
Since I've done business with other members from US, I had an idea about the approximate delivery time, which usually equals 7 days (incl. the weekend), if there's no customs hassle. This case was no exception, the Irish customs took a tea break thanks to mhemling33's lower value bait
Important Edit:
Unfortunately I wasn't destined to enjoy this precious laser for a long time. The second day when I started to take the LPM readings (with the duty cycle on my mind) I've noticed the power start decreasing gradually to values way below the claimed ones in the OP. After an extensive PM communication with the seller we came to a conclusion there's something really awkward ongoing and I've shipped the laser back to him the next day.
2 weeks later (filled with my vacation) came back to lpf.com with a pleasant news of the diode replacement with an addition of a G2 lens to the build. Long story short it took roughly 1 week to receive the upgraded laser!
ROUND 1:
Package and its contents were well clear-taped and secured, no objections to be stated here. FRAGILE all over it with red marker, fragile indeed
:
How well was the actual laser wrapped? Let's take a look:
Edit: The 2nd package was extremely well packed & protected, no much different from the previous shipment.
ROUND 2:
Laser beauty named MagicStick MS-V3 405nm
Technical details provided by the seller in the OP http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/galaxy-s3-parts-405nm-sold-82578.html
12x 3.8mm 405nm diode (lazereer)
X-boost super mini driver set to 585ma
405nm (originally aixiz glass lens) G2 lens
60sec on/60sec off runtime
Battery 1x18650 (using Green Panasonic NCR18650A 3100mAh or Red AW IMR 2000mAh)
More qualified details about the MagicStick MS-V3 can be found here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f48/magicsticks-v3-18650-hosts-arrived-pics-updated-76778.html
Pictures showing the actual laser in different close-up/portrait positions:
Laser in "relaxed" position
Focusing ring (top view)
Focusing ring (side view)
Clickie/Tailcap
With the tailcap unscrewed
Side to side tailcap vs. body
Laser with batteries used
Side note: couldn't fit cheaper 18650 Ultrafire inside of the host, simply too fat (perhaps better so
). Same thing with my other two MS-V1 MagicSticks from Blord, not an issue though, just a notice.Attached to a tripod
Bottom tripod perspective
ROUND 3:
Performance is a key point of this laser, as mhemling33 mentioned to me in one of his PM's, the driver's efficiency truly lies high in this "beamer".
LPM graph (Peregrine) 45sec measurement taken with my 5W LaserBee with Ophir head:
Additional note:
mhemling33 got an outstanding reading of over 900mw with his ARGmeter with an Ophir head. Why such a relatively high difference then? This is something I personally need to investigate in a greater detail, perhaps sending my Ophir head to one of the respectable members based in Western Europe (close to Ireland) for a cross-comparison. Despite the different readings found, the power performance is still impressive and that's what counts in.
FINAL ROUND:
405nm shots, anyone?
To capture the true violet wavelength is never an easy task. With my current camera setup I was able to achieve nearly realistic color with a Galaxy Note 2 phone rather then with the compact Sony DSC-HX5 (blueish output). Go figure, huh?
Indoors pictures with a 5cm crystal ball:
With a crystal pyramid
In low light conditions
Diffraction square grating
In the bath tube (full darkness dream version)
Door bottom shot (half-darkness)
And a couple of humble outdoor shots
Signal tower, say hello (dark blueish)
Sky beam (very blueish again, I know)
Side note:
I'm honestly sorry not being able to photograph the 405nm beam the way it would look attractive enough. I'm considering to buy a decent entry-level DLSR camera before the end of the year to unleash the power of natural lasers wavelengths kingdom, if the budget allows me to:can:.
FEEDBACK:
Personally I don't like giving a specific rating on any laser bought from a member on lpf.com, especially when the general impression is anything but great. Having said that, I'm simply well happy with this amazing laser build by mhemling33, can't say a single bad word about the deal from the start up to the end. Communication was friendly and informative, shipping time exactly as expected by me, seller's attitude throughout the time was top-notch.
Wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again, if something special comes up out of his creative workshop and catches my attention.
Special thanks:
mhemling33 for creating this violet wonder, sinner for machining the magnificent Magic Stick MS-V3 host design, lazereer for the efficient diode and… thank you all readers & watchers.
Hope some of you folks like this mini review.
:thanks:
