Need advice on which laser is the best for me

[pyrojoe]

Hi I currently don't have any lasers so this is new to me. What I want to get is a green laser that can light matches, pop balloons, etc. I don't want to spend too much money, $100 or less is what im going for.. Here are 3 I saw around my price, are any good for what I want? Have one to recomend?

www.rayfoss.com

www.rayfoss.com

www.rayfoss.com

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[jeffreythe00]

Id go with this one, it should be a good starter laser for you.

www.rayfoss.com

The reason being is, because of its size it should dissipate heat well and is also water proof. It has a tailcap so you can turn it on and have both hands free. I would also invest in a pair of safety glasses as laser light is not good for your eyes! Be sure to get the specific wavelength which is 532.

You can buy glasses here - Laser Glasses - UV to Green Lasers Protection 190-548nm :: Laser Safety :: Dragon Lasers

A member here named Glenn (scopeguy20) also sells glasses but i would recommend the ones from dragon lasers for your laser. Glenn's glasses Probably wont protect against direct exposure from 150mw so i "highly recommend" dragonlasers. There are other places you can buy glasses from too maybe somebody else will post them (you can do a manual search yourself too!)

Anyway......Be safe, have fun, and enjoy your stay!

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[X FLY]

If you want a good, cheap laser for burning get a red 200mW dilda from dealextreme.com. A 50mW green is more than enough for a great beam visibility

Dilda: DealExtreme: $27.40 High-Power 200mW Red Laser Pen (Burns Match + Visible Beam Daytime)

EDIT: If your absolutely sure you want a good burning GREEN then get one from NovaLasers.com their lasers are top-noch quality CNI lasers and atm they sell them -70%!

 

[pyrojoe]

Yes, I do want to get a green laser, not a red one. I saw that sale, but I didn't see any of the lasers being under $100.. was there one I missed?


EDIT: ones I did see also seemed to be out of stock, also I looked at your link and the highest powered one was 25mW I think? And that's not high enough to light matches is it?

EDIT 2: I saw the red one.. I guess one of the reasons im interested in green is so I can see the beam (so it could be used for star gazing too) also I live in the US so im thinking deal extreme is out of the question.

 

[X FLY]

The x75 is 89$
X75 Compact Portable >75mW Laser - X-Series - Novalasers Inc.

 

[pyrojoe]

I went ahead and got the rayfoss laser jeff recomended, it actually came with a "gift" that being safty glasses which is nice. Thanks for helping me find some good lasers. I'll report back once I get it.

 

[X FLY]

I went ahead and got the rayfoss laser jeff recomended, it actually came with a "gift" that being safty glasses which is nice. Thanks for helping me find some good lasers. I'll report back once I get it.

K. Hope its upto spec

 

[keithnyc]

Hi I currently don't have any lasers so this is new to me. What I want to get is a green laser that can light matches, pop balloons, etc. I don't want to spend too much money, $100 or less is what im going for.. Here are 3 I saw around my price, are any good for what I want? Have one to recomend?

www.rayfoss.com

www.rayfoss.com

www.rayfoss.com

Thanks in advance for your help.

Although it can't pop balloons or light matches (personally, I haven't tried....), jsut for the price point and to have a backup, I'd go for http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/ledp/LP1076.htm
I bought 4 lasers from them already (two of the one I just posted) and they are fantastic. Bright, thick, consistant beam and only $24.99 each (buy two and you can use their discount coupon). I use them mostly at the clubs

 

[jeffreythe00]

You wont be disapointed. Rayfoss makes pretty great lasers. I never owned a green one from them but from what i heard they ship good units. If you ever get a chance email feona and ask her to meter your laser. Be careful with those glasses as well.... they should work for pointing and burning but i would not want to get hit in the eye with the beam. Let me know when you get it. Id like to see pictures!

Thanks,
jeff

 

[pyrojoe]

Email feona to meter it? Im guessing that means getting the actual output? How does that work?

And yeah, i'll definatly get pictures up.

 

[jeffreythe00]

You just ask. If it was already shipped you might not be able to get it but it cant hurt to ask.

Thamks,
Jeff

 

[pyrojoe]

Im still not sure I understand what I'd be asking? You mean I ship the laser to feona then she ships it to me?

 

[Toke]

Im still not sure I understand what I'd be asking? You mean I ship the laser to feona then she ships it to me?

I think Feona is the sales contact at Rayfoss, and if asked they will meter a laser before shipping.

 

[pyrojoe]

Oh ok cool, Thanks for letting me know about this. I sent an email to them, and they sent one back saying they'll test it before its sent out on monday

 

[pyrojoe]

Sorry for the long wait, I still haven't gotten it yet, I did however get an email in in time for them to still meter it.

Peak power output 195mW
Stable power output 170mw
Test duration:20 seconds.

I'll post back when it actually gets here

 

[david1235102]

Sorry for the long wait, I still haven't gotten it yet, I did however get an email in in time for them to still meter it.

Peak power output 195mW
Stable power output 170mw
Test duration:20 seconds.

I'll post back when it actually gets here

so you contacted rayfoss after you bought the laser to have it metered? for free?