Laser kills RED Sensors

[Timo Sonnenschein]

Hey,

I know, there are lots of stories about Laser's killing camera sensors, but how do you know which lasers are "bad" and which are "good". Do you think that one would work with RED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6TiJbTs9Sk

Do you have any experience in that field?

 

[Timo Sonnenschein]

or this, for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ogOOuzWLvk

 

[Matthew Quinn]

I would honestly avoid the lazerbeams, I have never tried, BUT I too have heard that rumor, not worth damaging the camera heh

 

[Wil Wong]

Forget the lasers...who doesn't love the song!

 

[Mark Toia]

We shot lazars towards our lens purposely for plate shots, many times the lazar when straight down the lens.

I have also heard bad things happening with lazars, but ... I got away with it.

 

[kevin holmgren]

I totally wouldnt risk it, unless someone is willing to reimburse you for any damage and all the downtime to replace. <http://photofocus.com/2013/09/14/beware-lasers-can-kill-your-cameras-sensor/>

 

[Todd T]

The problem is that lasers come in various power strengths, and while typical laser pointers and low level "DJ" laser effect units may not cause damage, units designed for theatrical displays and performance venues are are much, much more powerful and will inflict damage not only only on electronic sensors but biological ones as well (i.e. your eyes)

 

[Marc Wielage]

 

[jake southard]

Have a friend who has ruined 2 Dragon sensors shooting in nightclub environments with lazer lights

 

[Christoffer Glans]

Stay away from lasers. If I'm on a shoot and there's lasers around I just tell them "no fraking lasers" and walk off set with my cam (if they aren't complying)