Snow globes...

[Jacob32123]

Hit with 5mw of 532 nm... Looks just like it does in person, works with 3/4 of my snow globes this one being the brightest

 

[Trevor]

I'll have to try that out...

"Seattle" is backwards... did you use a webcam or something to take the photo?

-Trevor

 

[Greenmechanic]

Yes, I've tried this also. A pretty neat effect!
Watch out for reflections off of the glass, although.
:thanks:

 

[Jacob32123]

LOL, I took it on my iMac's iSight...

Yeah, I thought about the reflections... While we are on this topic, I have read in different places that 5mW is the U.S. limit because it is "safe" but I have also read that it is unsafe. Should I have goggles for my 5mW?

Sorry for the threadjack

 

[Tech_Junkie]

As long as you dont shoot yourself in the eye, or point it at a mirror, you should be ok. If you plan on getting more into lasers, I'd grab a pair.

 

[SupermanFTM]

LOL, I took it on my iMac's iSight...

Yeah, I thought about the reflections... While we are on this topic, I have read in different places that 5mW is the U.S. limit because it is "safe" but I have also read that it is unsafe. Should I have goggles for my 5mW?

Sorry for the threadjack

Threadjacking your own thread?

Also, 5mW is "safe" because the blink reflex kicks in before any permanent damage. If you were to continually stare at a 5mW laser, it'd probably do awful things to your eyes... but as a general rule, glasses aren't necessary for 5mW lasers.