Andy Adcock
Worst person on Birdforum
Having almost zero experience with laser pointers, I'd like to ask the following in advance of buying one for my next trip.
1. On the single occasion I've been with a guide who used one, I actually found it pretty tricky to spot the green beam in the trees though it was in daylight. Whether this is down to my own crappy eyesight, quality of the pointer or power output I'm not sure but what is most effective colour beam in terms of visibility in daylight?
2. Cheap ones are advertised with a power output of 1mW...what is mW?
3. More expensive ones are about 4mW, does this make a great deal of difference to the visibility of the light or is it range?
4. At the cheaper end of the price spectrum, is there a particular brand I should look for or are they all 'samey' for the price.
I won't be paying the £76 that NHBS are asking that's for sure!
Cheers, Andy
1. On the single occasion I've been with a guide who used one, I actually found it pretty tricky to spot the green beam in the trees though it was in daylight. Whether this is down to my own crappy eyesight, quality of the pointer or power output I'm not sure but what is most effective colour beam in terms of visibility in daylight?
2. Cheap ones are advertised with a power output of 1mW...what is mW?
3. More expensive ones are about 4mW, does this make a great deal of difference to the visibility of the light or is it range?
4. At the cheaper end of the price spectrum, is there a particular brand I should look for or are they all 'samey' for the price.
I won't be paying the £76 that NHBS are asking that's for sure!
Cheers, Andy