ProOptic Green Laser Pointer 5MW

2017-05-12T17:48:34

This laser pointer is okay for the money. I bought four of them as gifts, which were well-received. It actually comes with batteries, but oddly, they were inserted into the laser pointer in opposing directions and very weak. The first necessary upgrade is to replace the batteries by new alkaline ones. The laser is not as bright and focussed as models that are double the price, but then: you get what you pay for, and yes, it does the trick.

Gerd K.

2017-03-07T07:35:51

This is neat and a very powerful pointing laser. The 2 AAA batteries were pointed + to +, for shipping. I switched them so that both positives were towards the bulb, as is usual. Wrong!, They have to be pointed away from the bulb. Otherewise an excellent product.

Bryan S.

2017-03-05T11:50:25

Bought this to use for presentations. It works well and as described. My only complaint is that it arrived with the batteries already in the laser pointer (instead of in the placeholders as shown in the picture) and the batteries were dead. When I took them out and replaced with my own batteries the laser pointer worked well and hasn't given me any issues.

Priya B.

2016-11-16T10:31:26

The original batteries was exhausted. I replaced with alkaline batteries and works well. The laser has a very good power for using on daylight. I use this laser for Bird Watching. The polarity of the battery are not clearly marked. Take care of battery inversion..!

GONZALO U.

2016-08-04T09:15:13

it works as I expected

Valery T.

2014-03-10T21:00:00

I used this in photography. It had a good weight in my hand. It was easy to manipulate. It was easy to turn on and off.

John

2013-08-17T21:00:00

I bought it for indicating celestial points such as constellations. It worked well for a week, but soon after that the laser would dim to less than half strength about one second after pressing the button. The reduced beam is not visible to the viewer so fails as a star pointer. The device has residual value as a cat teaser. Replacing the standard alkaline Duracell batteries with fresh ones did not solve the issue.

Bill S.

2013-05-20T21:00:00

I was hoping I could use this for Astronomy Teaching but it is not good enough for a clear night sky :)

KATE W.

2013-01-10T19:00:00

The laser pointer is very good. Very well made, the laser beam is very powerful. There are couple things I don't like. 1. the on/off button has to be pressed all the time. I would like to be able to click and turn on, and it stays on, until you don't turn it off. 2. after the first 1 sec the laser beam weakens to about 20% of the initial power. I don't know if that's normal, but I think it's too much.

Stefan G.

2011-10-03T21:00:00

I use it at work but mostly I have fun at camp with it just playing around. I have a friend up their who is 75 and got a kick out of it. I had to order one for his wife to put in his christmas stocking.

HARRY R.

2011-08-17T21:00:00

I gave this to my husband. He uses it for presentations in classrooms, and outdoors for starviewing. This is not a product for a child. Keep the box it comes in for storage, its 1 button design is simple to use, but can easily be turned on accidentally.

Julie

2011-08-11T21:00:00

I bought this item to use as a pointer for public astronomy outings. It works great to show places in the sky. The only con, (and not the fault of this product), is being 5 mW and that it is not visible to all people over 20 feet away. For the price, you cannot beat this laser. a 50 mW laser would show up all the time but starts around $250.00

JOHN H.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

works very well. it was what i expected.

bmxer

2010-11-06T21:00:00

I use this laser pointer in college classrooms to pinpoint spots on maps, charts, photographs, etc. It is very bright, and the green light is strong and steady. The fact that the pointer light is green rather than red makes it an eye-catcher immediately. Good purchase (even if a little expensive).

RICHARD L.

2010-09-04T21:00:00

It´s good to shows o to explain in a classroom. I dont like the jewel box, it´s the pasteboard.

Jesus