Rivem
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Update: I was pretty close to getting a Sci-Fi 501B just for kicks after this thread, but I'm glad I didn't after deciding I still didn't need a Class 4. Anyway, my good star pointer went out, and my request for help on the forum got me a 931mW 445nm pen. I must say it's very cool, and the beam is awesome at night. Definitely not as bad for night vision as I thought. That said, I don't think I'll get another Class 4 unless it's 462nm or too cheap to pass up.
Ever since I originally came across this forum years ago, I've known that it's been focused towards high power laser pointers. I'm just not sure I'd want one. Visible beams are awesome, but I've already got that with under 100mW at night. I can see the appeal in burning stuff with one as well.
I like lab lasers for messing around and doing experiments at high power, and I feel much safer with them in bulky form. I've been around them much more in my education and work though. I have a few laser pointers for sky pointing and presenting, but none are specified over 5mW (some definitely are though). I'd like to have a low power rainbow for variety and looking at, but high power pointers just doesn't seem like it'd be all that fun to point around with the danger and safety concerns involved.
Don't get me wrong; I think it'd be cool just to have one, but I'm not sure how enjoyable it would be to use compared to what I've already got. Maybe you guys can give some more insight to the joys of high power pointers. I may buy one if you can convince me.
Ever since I originally came across this forum years ago, I've known that it's been focused towards high power laser pointers. I'm just not sure I'd want one. Visible beams are awesome, but I've already got that with under 100mW at night. I can see the appeal in burning stuff with one as well.
I like lab lasers for messing around and doing experiments at high power, and I feel much safer with them in bulky form. I've been around them much more in my education and work though. I have a few laser pointers for sky pointing and presenting, but none are specified over 5mW (some definitely are though). I'd like to have a low power rainbow for variety and looking at, but high power pointers just doesn't seem like it'd be all that fun to point around with the danger and safety concerns involved.
Don't get me wrong; I think it'd be cool just to have one, but I'm not sure how enjoyable it would be to use compared to what I've already got. Maybe you guys can give some more insight to the joys of high power pointers. I may buy one if you can convince me.
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